Charities and campaigners unite to fight ongoing closure of 200-year-old path
HES shut the iconic 200-year-old path in September 2018 due to concerns about rockfall.
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New chair appointed to board of Scots theatre
She succeeds Shereen Nanjiani MBE, who served as chair for ten years.
Read moreFormer US marine takes over Edinburgh Tattoo
He replaces Major General Buster Howes, who stood down in August
Read moreMinister visits charity’s Govanhill centre
The minister was given a tour of the centre and had the opportunity to watch some of the music lessons.
Read moreScots language body reported to charity regulator
The centre has drawn criticism for the “manner in which the charity has responded to individuals raising those issues” of
Read moreTFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
Read moreRoyal charities renamed
Coincides with king’s birthday
Read moreYoung Women’s Movement launches its annual inspirational 30 under 30 list
Campaign seeks to highlight a diverse range of talents, backgrounds and experiences, from campaigners to youth workers, artists, writers and
Read moreScotland’s social enterprise awards: find out all about the winners and nominees here
The annual awards Scotland saw nine social enterprises and social entrepreneurs from across the country revealed at a Holyrood reception
Read moreNational Galleries of Scotland unveils new director-general
Anne Lyden will become the first woman to lead the organisation.
Read moreThree new trustees at arts charity
Trustees have been carefully selected for their alignment with Impact Arts’ mission.
Read moreSistema Scotland joins the Scottish Youth Parliament as a partner organisation
Sistema Scotland operates Big Noise, the transformational music education programme.
Read moreCharity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise
Mr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.
Read moreReport reveals stark gender divide in sports media coverage
A new report has warned of a significant gender gap in how men and women athletes are covered in Scottish
Read moreTFN magazine’s October edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at the creative sector and how far charities have to go on anti-racism
Read moreCharity-run theatre announces new chair of board
Big Issue editor Paul McNamee will join the Citizens Theatre.
Read moreCharity project breaks down barriers for women entering the tech industry
A dedicated training programme is designed to empower girls to enter, and progress in, digital technology careers
Read moreNot Christmas props: charities tell events to stop using live reindeer
They want NHS trusts, care home groups, garden centres and pub chains to stop using the animals
Read moreThe Larder sings out against poverty
To mark Challenge Poverty Week, the social enterprise teamed up with songwriter Jason Sweeney to create a new campaign song
Read moreRow over Creative Scotland funding continues as First Minister defends cut
Creative Scotland have now said they will now be forced to use its National Lottery funding reserves.
Read morePeople with learning disabilities make films and podcasts for University of Glasgow
Three charity partners are involved in the innovative project.
Read moreScotland unites to challenge poverty
It’s Challenge Poverty Week – find out how you can get involved here
Read morePetition launched after Creative Scotland budget cut by £6.6million
The government had previously made budget promises earlier this year.
Read moreWhat are the charities with the highest employee happiness? Find out here….
These are the best UK charities to work for, it’s been claimed
Read moreSCVO and partners unveil groundbreaking HR for Creatives project
The programme will kick off in September 2023 and continue for 12 months.
Read moreTwo historic cinemas saved from permanent closure
The Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen and Filmhouse in Edinburgh have both agreed deals which they hope will keep them open.
Read moreCharity-run arts centre facing closure amid funding black hole
A charity director issued a grim warning about the DCA’s as it attempts to fill a £300,000 funding blackhole.
Read moreTFN magazine’s September edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
Read moreTwo new faces at cultural charity
Culture & Business Scotland have hired two experienced workers from Scotland’s cultural sector.
Read moreSistema Scotland welcomes chair of charity to its board.
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.
Read moreRSA staff to walk out after overwhelming strike ballot
The result of the vote was 93.33% in favour of strike action, with 78.95% of union members turning out.
Read moreCommunity and residents to get say in future of urban farm
Gorgie Farm closed in January 2023 following rocketing operational costs and a lack of funding.
Read moreParklife: portrait campaign to help save Scotland’s greenspaces
It has a goal to raise one million pounds by the end of 2023
Read moreGroundbreaking arts partnership between Heriot-Watt and Scottish Autism
The project will look to improve care provision for older autistic adults with learning disabilities.
Read moreChildren’s charity marks anniversary milestone with Mile of Memories
Richmond’s Hope is recognising 20 years of service with a special event on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Read moreCharity protests cycling world championships over exclusion of trans women
The protest ride coincided with the elite women’s road race, after the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) banned trans women from
Read moreWorkers at charity-run cinema win union recognition
It will be the first cinema in the country to sign a voluntary recognition agreement.
Read moreShooting industry no longer give carte blanche in the countryside with new wildlife Bill
Ahead of August 12, campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to be bold.
Read moreLGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an “imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding.
Read moreClimate campaigners join forces to save greenspace
The peaceful demonstration was held in response to a call for support from members of the community in Torry, Aberdeen.
Read moreScouts leave World Jamboree in Korea amid extreme weather
The UK Scouts confirmed on Monday that all young people and adult volunteers had been transferred to Seoul.
Read moreHistoric cinema could be saved by newly-founded charity
The team has created a new charity which aims to take over the running of the building.
Read moreCost of laughing: Scots face fun deficit as times get tougher
People are having to give up socialising, hobbies and even their pets
Read moreComedy stars commit to huge Fringe charity fundraiser
100% of box office income is going to The Brain Tumour Charity
Read moreCharity poem partnership highlights the need for climate action
The poem was performed and filmed on location in Leven earlier this year.
Read moreNew service for young people with sight and hearing loss launches in Dundee
It provides baby sensory groups and activities for children and young people up to the age of 19.
Read moreVolunteer set to represent Scouts in Korea
The World Scout Jamboree is this year being hosted by South Korea.
Read moreVolunteer Scotland celebrates 100 Charter Champions
Volunteer Scotland announced this week that they now have more than 100 individuals, groups and organisations that have signed up
Read moreFundraising awards shortlist unveiled
Hosted by the CIOF Scottish Fundraising Conference Committee, this year’s awards will be held on Tuesday 5 September.
Read moreCelebrities, charities and the public want radical new commitments for nature from politicians
Led by Wildlife and Countryside Link, the project is urging all political parties to ramp up their ambition on environmental
Read moreConservation charity take over care of Scottish islands
The Treshnish Isles are a group of eight uninhabited islands located in the Inner Hebrides.
Read more“Barrage of hate”: Zoo charity speak out on Pride after social media harassment
“The absolutely underlying principle is that nature is for everyone.”
Read moreFormer Kinross Shed Chairman joins association board
David joins seven SMSA trustees to further extend the hub’s reach of regional support to over 200 groups
Read moreJohn Muir Trust to manage John Muir Way
The trust will look after the route – a host to 400,000 walkers every year.
Read moreTFN magazine’s June edition is out now – read it here!
New edition looks at Pride, the housing crisis, the Scottish Charity Awards and AI in the sector
Read moreScottish Charity Awards 2023 winners announced
This year’s shortlist included 32 individuals and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
Read more“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs.
Read moreNew report warns of potential animal welfare emergency
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people’s attitudes towards animals.
Read moreStaff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site.
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year.
Read moreMulti-charity store to open in Scotland first
Previous pop-ups in England raised over £620,000 for UK charities.
Read moreHistoric Environment Scotland unveils plans for new Archive House
The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Read moreTheatre announces two new directors
The Lyceum wants to ensure that audiences are welcomed, excited and invigorated.
Read moreAnimal welfare campaigners come together in bid to end greyhound racing in Scotland
Members of the coalition launched their Unbound the Greyhound campaign this weekend in Glasgow.
Read moreCharities win big at IoD Scotland awards
The event in Edinburgh, saw six leading individuals from Scottish charities win awards.
Read moreFirst Minister joins charity to celebrate five years of life-changing work
The programme launched in the community at the end of 2017 and now works with over 500 children and their
Read moreGreta Thunberg returns to Scotland to give talk
Community groups can apply for free tickets
Read moreTV host dropped from charity
Mr Schofield was also dropped by his talent agency, and has now had all ties severed with the Prince’s Trust.
Read moreEdinburgh-based charity set to open new site
The newest centre will create 18 new Living Wage jobs in the community when it opens in September 2023.
Read moreAnnual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland open for applications
This year, three new categories have been introduced providing further opportunities for social enterprises.
Read moreNew book aims to help organisations understand the difference their service makes
The study paints a realistic picture of how organisations contribute to change.
Read moreWealthy must step up and give more, top of charitable list says
Hedge fund manager Sir Chris Hohn, 56, tops the rankings by giving away more than 15 per cent of his
Read moreGlasgow hospice charity makes history with new ambassador role
Launching the innovative initiative is Glasgow business owner and influencer, the Sustainable Stylist, Victoria Lee.
Read moreOsprey chicks hatch at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve
The first chick hatched from its egg on Saturday.
Read moreCharity creates new leadership role to strengthen youth and community voices
It is a marker of the growth, impact, and maturity of Sistema Scotland.
Read moreYouth charity’s support reaches new heights as demand for offline resources soars
Over 20,000 free resource packs have been distributed to date.
Read moreTFN magazine’s May edition is out now – read it here
This month we look at Scotland’s care system, and how the sector is struggling to meet the shortfall.
Read moreNew face at wellbeing charity
The role will be based in Edinburgh
Read moreLGBT+ charity closes its doors
“After nearly a decade it’s time for Pink Saltire SCIO to pack up and say goodbye.”
Read moreCulture organisations set to benefit as unique funding opportunity reopens for seventh round
Many organisations and businesses have benefited from this fund in the past.
Read moreScottish sports charity announces chair appointment
This new appointment comes following the recent retirement of Keith Wimbles from the position.
Read moreGlasgow gears up for world’s biggest ever Kiltwalk
Every penny raised goes directly to the charities chosen by the walkers
Read moreNew report reveals church’s links to slavery
A new report has unveiled the Church of Scotland’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade.
Read moreSouth Asian soldiers join Scotland’s roll of honour
Most of the young men died in the Highlands and are buried at Kingussie New Cemetery.
Read moreCharity arts venue ends cafe tenancy after union dispute
The cafe has been closed since March after claims that workers were sacked for taking part in strike action.
Read moreUK Government terminates funding of “hate speech” Christian group
A video emerged of Zion Projects chair and trustee Danny Stupple calling Islam “a very strong force of spiritual wickedness”.
Read moreWorld’s first rewilding centre opens near Loch Ness
The centre opens its doors fully to the public on Saturday 15 April.
Read moreCharity-run social enterprise to close down amid funding pressures
The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart announced last week that it is to close its doors.
Read moreRebrand unveiled for Scottish culture charity
Along with its rebranding, the newly renamed Culture & Business Scotland is setting out its strategic plan.
Read moreSCVO launch #EssentialSector campaign
Applications are now open to become one of eight organisations showcased.
Read moreNew president for Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society
Scotland’s national horticultural and gardening society has elected a new president at its 214th annual meeting.
Read moreNew partnership supports voluntary sector learning
SCVO has teamed up with the Charity Learning Consortium to provide charities and non-profit organisations with access to affordable online
Read moreGlasgow community centre to close its doors
The charity said that they are hopeful that this closure will be for a short period
Read moreAnti-racism music show comes to famous Barrowlands
The annual Love Glasgow Hate Racism show will see its 2023 spectacular held at the famous Barrowlands later this year.
Read moreCommunities, volunteers, and green agenda at heart of new Gaelic Language Plan
The Gaelic Language Plan 2023-2026 consultation closes on Wednesday 19 April.
Read moreProject gets underway for Glasgow memorial to south Asian war heroes
In the 75th anniversary year of independence for both Pakistan and India, the Glasgow memorial comes after a six-year campaign.
Read moreMusic charity welcomes government funding to continue programmes
Culture Minister Neil Gray said that the Big Noise programmes play a “hugely valuable role”.
Read moreTime for Scotland to put in place the right to take part in cultural life
Groups led by the Human Rights Consortium have said that it is minority groups who miss out.
Read moreFuture for Edinburgh urban farm outlined
This will result in a stronger plan for Gorgie City Farm to re-open, with a strong sustainable plan for the
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