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Volunteers’ Week: 40 years of celebrating a vital force in our communities
“Volunteering is priceless but I think it is important to recognise that its estimated value to the Scottish economy is
Read MoreResearch shows decline in volunteer recruitment as charities fail to invest
Organisations have failed to resource hiring volunteers
Read MoreCruel Summer: exclusive – Edinburgh’s homeless forced from hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town
Homeless people have been informed they are to be removed from their hotel-style accommodation in Edinburgh as Taylor Swift comes
Read MoreScots urged to be aware of general election voting rules and deadlines
Don’t get caught out and lose your vote, urges charity
Read MoreGeneral election 2024: we need a humane politics
There has been a muted reaction to news of the 4 July Westminster poll from Scotland’s charity sector
Read MoreNew report underlines urgent need to modernise abortion law
Engender has published a new report making the urgent call to modernise abortion law in Scotland.
Read MoreLeadership team unveiled for anti-poverty project
Former chief constable, Sir Iain Livingstone, will chair Multibank.
Read MoreListening charity announces closure
Struggled to find funding as running costs crisis stalks the third sector
Read MoreAward scheme more popular than ever
One of the most successful programmes for young people ever
Read MoreMakeover enhances patient experience at NHS Lothian Charity
Vibrant colours and pastel shades transforms therapy rooms
Read MoreCarer awards scheme celebrates 10th anniversary
Project engages with employers to support carers
Read MoreFunding boost supports small charities run vital services
Diverse range of charities offered support
Read MoreNew chief executive announced at Scottish charity
Brings enthusiasm and compassion to the role
Read MoreNo easy journey: families punished by barriers to prison visits
Failure to support contact impacts the family, who have not committed an offence but nevertheless suffer the consequences
Read MoreNew financial appeal and strategy for children’s hospice charity
To help raise the funds necessary to enable the plan, CHAS has launched a new fundraising campaign
Read MoreChaos at Holyrood: Scotland’s charities speak out
Hard fought for policies which can transform lives must be maintained, they say
Read MoreProtecting children from criminal exploitation
Action for Children’s service to help children coerced into exploitative criminal activity in Edinburgh launched in November 2020
Read MoreA public health approach to tackling homelessness
“Our ambition with this strategy is to lift the crisis from being siloed as a housing problem to it being
Read MoreFilling the gap: charity’s new homes for young people leaving care
Barnardo’s Scotland has built five Gap Homes, which are purpose-built for young people leaving the care system
Read MoreTFN magazine’s April edition is out now – read it all here!
New mag looks at the halo effect, the four day week, sector funding and much, much more
Read MoreDemand for fuel voucher and emergency credit advice soared over the winter
Country’s CABs unlock £3 million for clients
Read MoreSky high bills forced parents to turn off energy over the coldest months
Families torn as they can’t afford heating but are concerned they are negatively impacting their children’s health and wellbeing
Read MoreScottish Government “can’t remain blind” over school meals debt
Families are struggling to afford the most basic necessities for children
Read MoreMum’s marathon effort to help others
Joint fundraiser for two worthy causes
Read MoreLeading CEO and campaigner to step down
Prioritised children’s safety for the last 11 years
Read MoreDundee centre would tackle drug deaths and harm if given go ahead
Proposed centre would target users over 18
Read MoreVulnerable Scots given a digital lifeline
Different services come together to deliver meaningful outcomes
Read More£15m funding to keep community projects afloat across Scotland
385 groups will share in grants from The National Lottery Community Fund
Read MoreVolunteers’ Week gets set to mark its 40th year
Urges the nation to give volunteering a go
Read MoreTFN’s Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024 is out now – read it here!
New publication looks at inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism in the sector
Read MorePartnership helps foster carers and young people learn through experience
Charity drafts in a community of yetis
Read MoreSystem exposes Scots children to harm
New laws needed to stop the exploitation of children.
Read MoreJobs lost with sudden closure of 40-year-old Scottish charity
Income had been halved
Read MoreNew artist appointed by health charity
Art can offer respite for struggling carers
Read MoreAnti-poverty project sees debts reduce for hard-up families in Tayside
Project helps families deal with finance and debt
Read MoreYoung people learn how prison impacts families
Family imprisonment is traumatic for children
Read MoreGlasgow charity set to benefit from Wonka farce
“A lot of children and families were let down by the Wonka event, but this will support our National Play
Read MoreWonka farce CEO faces questions over background checks at charity
Billy Coull and the Gowanbank Community Hub in Pollok left their Disclosure application incomplete despite running a sexual health and
Read MoreOpen letter implores council leaders to rethink funding cut to mentoring scheme
Programme has been integral to increasing life chances
Read MoreNo escape from debt warns advice group
Many are forced into arrears when before they enjoyed comfortable lifestyles
Read MoreEmployers urged to harness young people’s talents
This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024
Read MoreGlasgow East Women’s Aid to close
The charity will shut its doors months after staff walked out over bullying allegations.
Read MoreCare charity rewards schools supporting children’s wellbeing
Programme prioritises social and emotional development
Read MoreScots turn off energy to pay for food and other houshold essentials
Cost-of-living crisis continues to worsen
Read MoreExclusive: TFN lifts the lid on Wonka farce charity chief
Billy Coull – the man behind the infamous Willy Wonka event in Glasgow – is a charity CEO with questions
Read MoreGlasgow mentoring scheme hit by council funding cuts
The charity MCR Pathways will see funding for school-based coordinators withdrawn, the Herald reports.
Read MoreWebsite launches to support people with criminal records
Many past offenders are discriminated against because of previous convictions
Read MoreLiving costs still outstripping Scottish Government’s support for families
Research published ahead of final vote on Scottish Budget
Read MoreCourt visits make it easier for victims to deal with justice system
Charity provides victims and families with court visits to help ease stress and anxiety
Read MoreNGOs demand Gaza ceasefire – and condemn use of hunger as a weapon of war
The groups say this is the only way to comply with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2417
Read MoreChild mental health group becomes a social enterprise
It becomes a non-profit making organisation, with a concrete mission
Read MoreScottish Government has missed targets for The Promise, warns report
The Promise set out to change the care system
Read MoreVictory for campaigners as disposable vapes set to be banned
Worring numbers of children are being targeted by manufacturers
Read MoreFunding boost helps Highlanders with soaring cost of living
Service is unique to the region
Read MoreScots dad chosen to be new face of fundraiser
Thirty second message will go out on various channels
Read MoreTFN magazine’s January edition is out now – read it here!
First mag of the year looks at the state of civil society world wide, women in the sector and charity
Read MoreFoster care hampered by misconceptions
Charity launches campaign to encourage more to become carers
Read MoreCharity confirms closure of vital service as funders slash budget
Vulnerable women are at risk bosses say
Read MoreCarers lose thousands in income each year
Nearly half of working age carers lose £12,000 of income per year because they provide care.
Read MoreFunding windfall for victims of crime charities
Cash comes from Victim Surcharge Fund
Read More“Beyond devastated”: Charity gutted at being forced to close
Autism Understanding Scotland announced it will shut its doors at the end of January.
Read MoreCampaigners call for ban on force fitting prepaid meters as companies resume installations
Ruling comes in the midst of winter and the cost-of-living crisis
Read MoreHalf price entry to kick off this year’s Race for Life
Huge fundraiser enourages Scots of all abilities to raise vital cash for cancer research
Read MoreScots voluntary sector leaders, staff and volunteers get gongs in New Year Honours
Dedication of more than 100 Scots has been recognised
Read MoreCharity founder dies aged 61
She was feted by politicians and celebrities
Read MoreGovernment confirm blocking of gender reform will not be appealed
The bill passed with a huge majority in Holyrood last year.
Read MoreDepute chief executive unveiled for Who Cares? Scotland
Kenny Murray, who previously served as director of engagement and influence, will take on the role from January 2024.
Read MoreTriple hit as charities and third sector projects announce closure
Funding challenges have contributed to the closures, which will come into effect next year.
Read MoreFormer top cop takes role as charity ambassador
He will use his expertise and influence to raise awareness about the critical issues affecting children and young people
Read MoreLottery funding boost for young people’s groups
Vital funding of £3.5 million
Read MoreTFN magazine’s December edition is out now – read it here!
Final mag of the year looks at what we have lost in 2023
Read MoreScotland’s best loved fundraiser opens for registration
Three challenges available in four cities
Read MoreCare-experienced children affected by sibling imprisonment are slipping under the radar
A disproportionate number of care-experienced children and young people had a sibling held in prison or secure care.
Read MoreCharity creates choir in memory of tragic singer
Choir works to improve mental health
Read MoreBig Give gives big
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.
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