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Record amount raised
Read moreKids face cutbacks on clothes and hobbies due to soaring bills, research finds
An estimated 235,219 people had cut back on hobbies and leisure activities for their children in the past year.
Read moreFinal plea to First Minister over Rape Crisis centres
Up to 30 jobs could be under threat amid funding cuts
Read moreYoung women lead campaign against gender-based violence
Bold Girls Ken aims to educate young people about consent in relationships
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 moreHollywood star visits Scottish charity projects
Isla Fisher was in Lanarkshire to ensure children get the bright future they deserve
Read moreScottish child payment must rise to £30 warns civil society
First minister must deliver on his leadership campaign commitment
Read moreDebt charity warns those relying on credit will struggle to afford Christmas
Inflation has slowed but prices remain high
Read moreTransition bill vote down “devastating” laments Duncan-Glancy
Disabled people will keep fighting says Labour MSP
Read moreImpressive sum raised at Night In The Museum as generous donors dig deep
More than 300 attended
Read moreMSPs urged to give disabled children a just transition
Support is currently “inadequate”
Read moreHomeless project aims to prove prevention is better than cure
Homelessness is not inevitable campaigners say
Read moreCampaigners launch social history project to track young people’s experiences
Unique project will establish a historic archive of material
Read moreThird sector proves worth helping Ukrainian families settle
Organisations have worked tirelessly to provide a home from home for refugees
Read moreAppeal launched as vital fund looks set to run out before Christmas
Charity needs to secure critical donations for its Urgent Assistance Fund
Read moreTFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
Read moreKey lead appointment made at Action for Children
Priorities will include working with third sector partners and local authorities to keep The Promise
Read moreRoyal charities renamed
Coincides with king’s birthday
Read moreCharity rebrand: a fresh new look for Quarriers
Its new strapline is: always with you, never without you
Read moreSAMH changes name in centenary year
The charity will now be known as Scottish Action for Mental Health.
Read moreCash-first future: Making food banks history in Scotland
Campaigners from a number of groups came together at the Gathering.
Read moreStepChange: Women bearing brunt of the cost of living crisis
The data shows women are struggling more to keep up with household essentials and bear a greater responsibility for these
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 moreCHAS launches new festive fundraiser
Campaign comes in response to increased demand
Read moreSocial enterprise receives funding boost
Know You More received a £100,000 funding boost from Social Investment Scotland.
Read moreGirlguiding reveals new assistant chief guide
She will champion the experiences of Girlguiding’s 70,000 strong network of volunteers
Read moreCharity to host attachment conference
A leading charity is to hold a conference later this month looking at attachment theory, society, communities and poverty.
Read moreNew service to feed and clothe children launches
Charity responding to growing need
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 moreCall for pre-loved items to support children’s services
Charity is always on the look out for re-sellable goods
Read moreRally highlights plight of those brought up in care
They call for lifelong rights
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 moreFife Gingerbread launches its life-changing Heat and Eat appeal
Money raised will help ensure families in need can have a safe and warm Christmas
Read moreBuffer zones consultation opens
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Scotland Bill, would make it an offence to behave in certain ways within a
Read moreSleep Scotland rebrands to Sleep Action
Sleep Action has evolved from a modest organisation in Edinburgh into a nationwide and cross-border service.
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 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 moreChildren in Scotland CEO to take on challenge to mark 30th anniversary
Dr Judith Turbyne will climb 30 hills over a seven-day period to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary.
Read moreMSPs back campaign to increase charity’s funding
The Yard, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has warned of increasing pressure on the services they can offer.
Read moreFirst year of Home-Start Edinburgh sees more families in need supported
Merger has expanded the volunteer-based charity’s services to cover all of Edinburgh, meanwhile, demand for its services has increased
Read moreThe toll of stress and anxiety on Scotland’s young people
Childline reveals counselling stats on World Mental Health Day
Read moreDealing with the cost of living: CABs help 23,000 struggling families
“They really helped my income and I am now less stressed and can sleep again.”
Read moreMaking rights a reality – Scotland’s unpaid carers have their say
Carers are facing enormous challenges, and with budgets being squeezed locally and nationally
Read morePeople with learning disabilities make films and podcasts for University of Glasgow
Three charity partners are involved in the innovative project.
Read moreLeading charity produces report outlining need to overhaul services for women of colour survivors.
The charity commissioned researcher and campaigner Talat Yaqoob to carry out the analysis and produce the report in equal partnership
Read moreChildren in Scotland announces new senior appointment
David Mackay will take on the role, following more than a decade of experience in the children’s sector.
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 moreAnimation on domestic abuse and stalking wins Best Charity Film
Gemma’s Story, produced by media co-op, scooped a prize at the Third Sector Excellence Awards.
Read moreNew care experienced chair of charity board
Carmel grew up in kinship care and has been a member of Who Cares? Scotland for many years.
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 moreAirdrie charity picks up community awards
The charity was recognised for its Positive Steps support initiative.
Read moreAberlour children’s charity scoops prestigious Award
The Glasgow-based organisation won at the Third Sector Awards.
Read moreNew report reveals devastating impact of Covid-19 on access to pregnancy and maternity services
Engender and the ALLIANCE have published a new report spotlighting women’s experiences of pregnancy and maternity services.
Read moreSistema Scotland appoints new chief executive
Vicky Williams, who has been a key member of Sistema Scotland’s leadership team for the past 10 years, will take
Read moreCharity-council partnership to help care-experienced young people in Glasgow
The new service will see 35 young people supported to access accommodation on a permanent and unconditional basis.
Read moreRamblers research reveals shocking outdoors inequality
Analysis by Ramblers Scotland has found shocking inequality in the number of core paths in communities.
Read moreNeurodiversity charity wins funding for young person’s service
Edinburgh-based Salvesen Mindroom Centre has been awarded £109,343 from The National Lottery Community Fund
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 moreReport reveals positive impact service has on young people with epilepsy
Service works to assist young people with the illness
Read moreFresh appeal as Scotland faces a deficit of 500 foster families
Current economic crisis is making matters worse
Read moreAccess to mental health services slow and complicated, report warns
There have been big funding increases for services since 2017, but a lack of data makes it hard for the
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 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 moreClass war: calls made for private schools to lose charity status
SNP could discuss ending tax breaks and placing a levy on pupils
Read moreCentres close as charity faces increased demand on services
Two rescue centres will close in Caithness and Ayr
Read moreOnline conference will explore employment opportunites for those who need them most
Those with barriers face grim task getting into work
Read moreMore than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty
The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance – Scotland’s anti-poverty network.
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 moreGovernment told to improve families reuniting with children in care
New research has outlined the financial and emotional impact of poverty on a family when a child enters care.
Read moreScottish Children’s Lottery grants £300,000 to 51 charities
Over 25,000 children and young people will be supported with the funding boosts.
Read moreTop-up child payment to address age discrimination, First Minister told
The 80 groups are supporting the End Young Parent Poverty: Top up the Scottish Child Payment campaign.
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 moreNew appointment at children’s charity
“Lynne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the social care sector.”
Read moreInnovative project allows play time for children and parents within prison walls
Project aims to maintain meaningful connections
Read moreWorrying number of grooming cases in Scotland as campaigners urge new law
Social media is making gromming easier
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 moreCharity asks conference guests to pay what they can
Organisers want to make sure conference is as inclusive as possible
Read moreCharity report sparks calls for Scottish Government to lead on recognition of unpaid care
The discussion paper looks at how the over-reliance on GDP warps governments’ priorities.
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 moreDisclosure ‘failings’ lead to charity hiring sex offender
Children’s group was not told of rapist’s past – and it wants to know why
Read moreAdvice demand on mortgage payments at all time high
Interest rates have risen 13 times in a row, to 5 per cent as of July 2023.
Read moreConcern grows as more young people get counselling for eating disorders
Social media is a poor role model
Read more“10 years in”: UK benefit cap forcing families to live on £44 a week
The research shows in the ten years since the policy was introduced, the number of families affected by it has
Read moreOne in ten children across UK hit by two-child limit
Removing the two-child limit would pull 250,000 children out of poverty overnight.
Read moreCharity begins work on new project in Stirling
Stirling is just one of numerous sites across the UK where Barnardo’s intends to construct Gap Homes.
Read moreControversial “anti-trans” group retains charity status after legal challenge
A transgender children’s charity has lost its bid to have charitable status stripped from the LGB Alliance.
Read moreAbused women offered hope with new housing initiative
High quality housing available to those most in need
Read moreNew Clackmannanshire deaf and blind hub opens doors
The Wee County Hub, delivered by Forth Valley Sensory Centre, is based within Tullibody Civic Centre.
Read moreGirls most affected by current crisis new research reveals
Girls worry about their families getting through financial pressures
Read moreCouncil gives organisation new contract to deliver specialised education
Boost for West Lothian
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 moreCyrenians announces partnership with the Women in Safe Homes fund
Cyrenians will buy and refurbish properties for those who have experienced domestic abuse.
Read moreA fifth of young Scots think about leaving home due to arguments
SCCR hosted a reception where it shared its work aimed at reducing levels of youth homelessness in Scotland
Read morePioneering charity app helps young disabled people transition to adulthood
Compass is now freely available to young people, as well as their carers and the professionals who support them
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