Scots voluntary sector leaders, staff and volunteers get gongs in New Year Honours
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Charities face staff and volunteer crisis
A third of organisations reported this as one of their top challenges
Read moreFinances the biggest challenge to charities as rising costs bite
Research also found a third of organisations are dipping into reserves
Read moreOxfam workers celebrate pay deal following Unite campaign
Members took two days of industrial action earlier this month
Read moreScottish budget offers “sticking plasters” for social problems
Campaigners and charities from across the third sector have hit out at the “short-term budget sticking plasters” offered by the
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 moreMinisters commit to earlier funding arrangement announcements for third sector
Voluntary groups will be told of funding arrangements “as soon as is practicably possible” going forward.
Read more“Fundamental change”: Charities call for fair tax reform in Scottish budget
An open letter was issued to the leaders of Scotland’s five main political parties issued on the eve of the
Read moreScots charities on verge of mergers to help secure long-term survival
Helen Kidd heads the Third Sector team at legal firm Lindsays
Read moreCharity think-tanks named in report on funding transparency
The project initially ran from 2012 – 2019, with openDemocracy now relaunching the project with a series of new audits.
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 moreWinding up leads to huge windfall for Edinburgh charity
One of the country’s oldest charities has closed
Read moreScotland told to show climate leadership after COP28
The climate talks failed to reach an agreement on urgently phasing out fossil fuels.
Read moreCommission says “significant” action needed to put Scotland on track for Just Transition
“This is a huge opportunity for policymakers to address inequalities.”
Read moreWorrying decline in volunteer participation
22% of Scotland’s adult population volunteered in 2022.
Read moreHundreds of thousands of Scots worried about energy debt
Demand for advice on energy debt from the CAB network rose by 34 per cent.
Read moreScottish Refugee Council selected for Guardian Charity Appeal
As part of the appeal, the newspaper will profile the charities’ vital work through articles and a film.
Read moreScotland’s best loved fundraiser opens for registration
Three challenges available in four cities
Read moreEXCLUSIVE: board member says street paper network faces “collapse”
The chief executive of the International Network of Street Papers (INSP) has denied there is a crisis.
Read moreOxfam workers walk out as winter strike gets underway
Around 500 workers and 200 shops will be affected by the action.
Read moreSector groups to benefit from huge tax case
Penalty includes paying cash to charities
Read moreRegulator proposes to increase fundraising levy by 50%
First time in seven years an increase has been tabled
Read moreBig Give gives big
Record amount raised
Read moreInvaluable data resource launches to help charities target legacy giving
Free for all to use
Read moreScottish anti-poverty charities back tax calls ahead of Scottish Budget
A new STUC report outlines how the Scottish Government could raise up to £3.7billion more per year from progressive tax
Read moreScottish-based NGOs share climate impact funding
Projects focus on drought and flooding
Read moreScottish woodland charity criticised for “greenwashing” partnership with BP
The partnership has described as “deeply problematic”
Read moreCharity to overhaul trustees in diversity transition
The Tudor Trust is currently closed for applications, having “set aside time to re-think how the trust operates in future”
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 moreRegulators urge public to take care when donating to charity
There were 501 charity fraud crime reports last year
Read moreDebt charity warns those relying on credit will struggle to afford Christmas
Inflation has slowed but prices remain high
Read moreThird sector worrying more about fraud as costs rise
Survey reveals CEOs’ concerns
Read moreCharity sector hits out at Westminster budget
Charities had said that the announcement was an opportunity for the Chancellor to extend a lifeline to struggling people and
Read moreHolyrood committee takes on SCVO Fair Funding recommendations
Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee has taken forward a number of calls made by SCVO.
Read moreChildren in Need first night total plummets
Lowest first night total in nine years
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 moreCharity run by husband of Tory peer to shut down
Trustees lodged an application for the charity to be dissolved despite accounts being overdue.
Read moreRape crisis centres publish recommendations for service’s future
The strategic review, published in June of this year, made several welcome recommendations for the funding of VAWG services.
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 moreUnite members back strike action at Glasgow East Women’s Aid
Glasgow East Women’s Aid membership have emphatically supported strike action.
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 moreScots believe big business doesn’t do enough for charity
97% of Scots believe that service providers don’t do enough for charity
Read moreMore than 100 organisations call on first minister to value social care
Groups sign joint letter ahead of 2024-25 Scottish Budget
Read moreComplaints about door-to-door fundraising rise significantly
Charity bags, clothing banks, addressed mail and digital marketing also attract criticism
Read moreOlder people urgently need support to get through another difficult winter
LifeCare encourages people to share a little warmth through the charity’s Winter Warmer appeal
Read more“Nothing pure about philanthropy”: Sector grapples with systems of oppression
SCVO’s The Gathering heard from Lankelly Chase about their radical plans.
Read more“The ones who shone through”: First Minister praises third sector
The SNP leader was speaking at SCVO’s the Gathering.
Read moreGender imbalance is holding back the charity sector
While women account for more than two-thirds of the workforce, it is men who dominate the most influential decision-making positions
Read moreCash-first future: Making food banks history in Scotland
Campaigners from a number of groups came together at the Gathering.
Read moreGlasgow Islamic centre facing questions over Iran link
The Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow also houses the Al-Mahdi Foundation.
Read moreCapt Tom’s family ordered to demolish unauthorised spa building
Family loses appeal
Read moreGiving Tuesday 2023: One day to make a world of difference
The global movement is taking place on November 28 for 2023.
Read moreCHAS launches new festive fundraiser
Campaign comes in response to increased demand
Read moreJoint call for government to improve devolved older age disability payment
They believe that it would make the system fairer and offer disabled older people a better quality of life.
Read moreSocial enterprise receives funding boost
Know You More received a £100,000 funding boost from Social Investment Scotland.
Read moreCalls for charity audit threshold to be doubled
Wylie & Bisset have backed calls from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
Read moreSocial Bite unveils new recovery village project for Dundee
The accommodation at the Dundee project will be 15 eco-friendly prefabricated “nest houses”.
Read moreGlasgow East Women’s Aid in staff suspension row
An industrial action ballot opened on October 30 and closes on 13 November over the suspensions.
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 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 moreSIS Group sees lending return to pre-pandemic levels
The financial results reflect the group’s strategic action plan post-pandemic.
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 moreCancer survivor Shannon fronts major charity campaign
Scots mum chosen to launch Stand Up To Cancer
Read moreHow chocolate is helping to tackle inequalities faced by women
Social enterprise helping women touched by the criminal justice system has been awarded £70,000
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 moreCall for government to reduce poverty and inequality through reformed taxation
The commissions said tax is an important part of the way society can reduce inequality.
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 moreInquiry will be held into the use of subcontractors in charity fundraising
It follows concerns about how charities use third party groups
Read moreNew fund from Zero Waste Scotland for community food redistribution projects
Example organisations include community markets, community pantries, food processing enterprises.
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 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 morePetition launched after Creative Scotland budget cut by £6.6million
The government had previously made budget promises earlier this year.
Read moreHuge donation for Edinburgh charity
“Phenomenal donation”
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 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 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 moreCharity steps in to save fundraising event in honour of murdered Glasgow woman
Moira’s Run raises funds for The Moira Fund, set up following the rape and murder of Moira Jones.
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 moreALLIANCE: Cost of living crisis impacting every aspect of third sector
A leading Scottish charity has warned of the effect the cost of living crisis is having on the country’s third
Read moreRichest won’t leave cash to charities – despite their wealth
Almost 70% of the highest earners have no intention of leaving any of their money to good causes
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 moreSIS appoints business and charity leader as chair
The finance provider has said George Walker will join their team.
Read moreProgressive tax changes urgently needed in Scotland, charities and campaigners warn
Fair tax changes in Scotland could boost spending on key national priorities by hundreds of millions per year, campaigners have
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 moreNew report reveals concerns charity reserve usage is “unsustainable”
The latest findings from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker have been released.
Read moreAwards celebrate a year of fundraising excellence
Find out who all of the winners were here
Read moreProgramme for Government: Fairer funding commitment welcome but sector needs urgent action
SCVO chief executive Anna Fowlie said Humza Yousaf didn’t move “far or fast enough”.
Read moreProgramme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
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 morePublic see giving as more important during cost of living crisis
Downturn can grow people’s allegiance to a cause
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