Scottish climate event to join COP28 Global Day of Action
The Edinburgh event will bring together the voices of thousands of people united for action.
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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.
Read moreScottish-based NGOs share climate impact funding
Projects focus on drought and flooding
Read moreUK workers want employers to play active role during disasters
The National Emergencies Trust and Business in the Community’s research shows overwhelming support.
Read morePeatland in danger over windfarm extension in area of natural beauty
Development is in the heart of the Monadhliath Mountains
Read moreCountry in midst of litter emergency
Reports confirm extent of Scotland’s litter crisis
Read moreScottish woodland charity criticised for “greenwashing” partnership with BP
The partnership has described as “deeply problematic”
Read moreCop28: Scotland must show leadership on the climate crisis
“With talks being hosted by one of the world’s biggest exporters of fossil fuels, many are very doubtful we will
Read moreNow we rise: global day of action to demand climate justice
People in Scotland will add their voices to those around the world demanding urgent change
Read moreChair resigned after £1.5 billion charity backed petition calling for Gaza ceasfire
Interim chair has been appointed
Read moreLeading charity will strike for half of December following collapse of pay offer
Union accuses charity of “rank hypocrisy”
Read moreWarm words not enough as white paper fails to convince aid charities
Financing is the elephant in the room, and UK government fails to address this
Read moreCaithness charity campaign for visitor attraction has site agreed
The idea of a replica broch being built in Caithness was first raised in 2012.
Read moreCharity tells richest Scots to “clean up their acts”
The call comes from Oxfam Scotland with the Scottish Budget set to be unveiled on December 19.
Read moreNGOs demand Sunak condemns Israel’s war in Gaza
A joint letter implores PM to explicitly condemn Israel
Read moreThird sector proves worth helping Ukrainian families settle
Organisations have worked tirelessly to provide a home from home for refugees
Read moreScottish charity takes the global hunger message to the steps of Number 10
Loud and clear message delivered before food summit
Read moreScottish Government branded ‘woeful’ as it fails to support environmental campaigners
Targets have slipped and continue to do so
Read moreCharities hit out at Sunak’s renewed Rwanda bid
The Supreme Court had ruled in favour of an appeal by charities and campaign groups.
Read moreTFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
Read moreCharities hail victory for refugees as government loses Rwanda case
The country’s highest court ruled the plan unlawful following an appeal led by charities.
Read moreCharities urge new foreign secretary to stick to aid pledge
Organisations react to former prime minister David Cameron’s appointment to the role
Read moreRoyal charities renamed
Coincides with king’s birthday
Read moreThree quarters of Scots are against grouse moor land management practices
And six times more Scots are against grouse shooting than support it
Read moreGlasgow Islamic centre facing questions over Iran link
The Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow also houses the Al-Mahdi Foundation.
Read moreGiving Tuesday 2023: One day to make a world of difference
The global movement is taking place on November 28 for 2023.
Read moreUnity Centre to close after 17 years
Discussions began as far back as last year about the potential for closure.
Read moreCharity chief set to return after suspension and misconduct probe
Independent investigation says evidence did not support allegations
Read moreScottish Ministers pressed over pledge to fix climate law breach
The work is being led by the Good Law Project and the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland.
Read moreScottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens
This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.
Read moreLorraine Kelly to front a night of fundraising as STV Children’s Appeal returns
This year’s event features an exclusive performance by Tom Walker.
Read moreSCIAF welcomes new chief executive
Lorraine Currie joins the charity following an impressive career spanning three decades in humanitarian relief and international development.
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 moreCharity launches legal challenge against “segregation” of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers have been accommodated at the site since July 12.
Read moreOxfam Scotland staff poised for strike action over pay
They will join UK colleagues if union ballot is successful
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 moreCoastal community fight to stop Scotland’s largest fish farm
Long Live Loch Linnhe is now in the process of launching a petition with the Scottish Parliament.
Read moreClimate campaign publishes a landmark manifesto
From farming to transport and from energy to our seas, the Climate Manifesto is the biggest collection of climate policies
Read moreFirst ever week to celebrate Community Transport
For nearly 60 years, Community Transport has delivered lifeline services to keep communities connected
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 moreCharities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023.
Read moreScotland unites to challenge poverty
It’s Challenge Poverty Week – find out how you can get involved here
Read moreCharity leader appointed to lead prestigious government climate body
Satwat Rehman will take on the role of co-chair of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission.
Read morePartnership announced to support access to nature and future careers
The partnership includes the continuation of a now developed programme, Into the Zoo.
Read moreDeputy First Minister joins calls for urgent action to progress Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to achieve peace and prosperity for people and planet.
Read moreScottish Government admits climate law breach
The campaigners said this was a clear breach of its statutory duty under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.
Read moreRamblers research reveals shocking outdoors inequality
Analysis by Ramblers Scotland has found shocking inequality in the number of core paths in communities.
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 moreEmpower communities to achieve net-zero, new report claims
Scotland could fail to achieve net zero carbon emissions without more ‘community-led climate action’.
Read moreNew board member for environmental charity
He brings over 35 years’ experience through his work across a range of roles in housing associations and local government
Read moreOxfam: Fair taxes on polluters could have paid for expansion in free bus travel
Oxfam Scotland says First Minister Humza Yousaf should now urge the Prime Minister to hold the UK’s biggest polluters to
Read moreRSABI appoints new head of fundraising
Pauline joins RSABI after a decade working at Macmillan Cancer Support as senior fundraising manager.
Read moreCharities launch aid appeals for Libya as DEC monitors disaster
The Disasters Emergency Committee has said it is considering an appeal against its international criteria
Read moreScottish Government facing legal action over missing climate assessment
It’s more than two years since the Government announced its £26billion Infrastructure Investment Plan.
Read moreReport reveals environmental impact of leading charity
A leading Scottish environmental charity has achieved its biggest impact to date.
Read moreTFN magazine’s September edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
Read moreProgramme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
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 moreScots aid group thanks donors for raising more than £1 million
Deacon Blue stars backed the campaign
Read moreCharity chief apologises over Tory “liars” tweet
Charity initially said it stood by the comments
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 moreCharity gets multi-million contract to further its climate justice work
SCIAF is one of three organisations who will each receive up to £8m from the Scottish Government’s Climate Justice Fund
Read moreWatchdog accepts charity’s defence over “upsetting” posters
Campaign group is no stranger to controversial stunts
Read moreHuge majority support for carbon land tax on Scotland’s large estates
The John Muir Trust has now launched a public petition in support of the tax.
Read moreAge Scotland hits out at Green minister’s comments about older people
The charity said Patrick Harvie’s comments were “ill-considered”.
Read moreCharity calls for National Litter Day to be introduced
The proposal would mark Scotland’s much-delayed deposit return system for cans and bottles.
Read moreClimate and nature charities hit out at Scottish political leaders
In an open letter directed at “all Scottish party leaders”, the heads of 25 organisations call for legal targets for
Read moreCancer charity appoints Judy Murray in bid to start new cures
Worldwide Cancer Research has announced the appointment of Judy Murray.
Read moreFormer Government minister to lead charity as director stands down
Jimmy Paul is set to leave his position as director of Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) Scotland.
Read moreHistoric Environment Scotland and the Hamish Ogston Foundation announce new agreement
Over the course of five years, Craft Your Career will support vital skills training to 100 people across Scotland.
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 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 moreScottish activists set for trial following weapons protest
They face charges of malicious mischief and reckless endangerment for targeting French weapons firm Thales.
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 moreNew CEO announced at international development charity
New chief will take up post in November
Read moreCharity appoints former civil servant as chair
He has previously served on the boards of several charitable organisations in the cultural sector.
Read moreTory ministers told cuts will kill – but pushed ahead with them anyway
Foreign aid cash slashed to balance the books – condemning thousands to death
Read moreNew report calls for urgent action to defend UK’s democratic space
Leading civil society groups have used a new report to call for the not-for-profit sector to take a leadership role.
Read moreSenior appointment for British Red Cross in Scotland
Her work earned her a BEM in the New Year’s Honours List in 2020.
Read moreGlobal charity comes under fire for using vulnerable victims in pictures
Some 10,000 images have been deemed “problematic”
Read moreCharity poem partnership highlights the need for climate action
The poem was performed and filmed on location in Leven earlier this year.
Read moreVolunteer set to represent Scouts in Korea
The World Scout Jamboree is this year being hosted by South Korea.
Read moreActivists “shut down” Scotland’s fuel supplies
The action is the first in a sustained series of actions, in which the group has vowed to “shut down
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 moreCommunity-owned wind farm named UK Social Business champions
Point and Sandwick Trust is a 100% community-owned wind farm that operates as a commercial enterprise.
Read moreLargest ever intervention on Scottish economy from civil society
The campaigners argue: “We have run out of time for talk, what we need now is action.”
Read moreGlobal warning most vulnerable are more exposed than ever
Poorest face one certainty: they will become poorer and more vulnerable
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 moreUS charity law loophole sees millions funnelled to far-right groups
The work by openDemocracy found organisations – some designated as hate groups – received $272m between 2017 and 2020.
Read moreScots aid charity launches campaign for drought-stricken African nation
Millions of people are on the brink of starving
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 moreVolunteer celebrates 75 years with the British Red Cross
Isabel Thom’s connection with the British Red Cross began in 1948.
Read moreGlobal influencer new chair of Economic Development Association Scotland
Neil McInroy succeeds Liz McEntee in the post.
Read moreRevealed: world’s biggest conservation group given grants from fossil fuel funder
Despite campaigning for fossil fuel divestment, the charity has taken millions of carbon companies’ cash
Read more“Unlawful”: Campaigners welcome ruling against UK Government on Rwanda policy
This ruling overturned a previous decision from last year, with a future appeal expected by the UK Government.
Read moreNew chair at leading conservation group
Well known figure takes the helm
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 moreNew strategy launched for historic environment sector
Led by Historic Environment Scotland, it was created following a public consultation.
Read moreNorth east groups can apply for £2m net zero funding
Just Transition Fund has been extended
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