Parliament group to shine a light on rural poverty
The CPG on Poverty will be taking evidence about the impact of the ‘poverty premium’ on rural households.
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Third Sector to benefit from £3.5million grant scheme
National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland.
Read moreAstonishing figures reveal volunteering’s worth to the UK economy
The UK relies on volunteering like never before
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 moreBank group awards £5m to support Scottish organisations
Foundation targets those who need it most
Read more“Drastic cuts”: Report warns of increasing pressures hitting sector
More than 90% of organisations report rising costs in at least one area.
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 moreGlasgow charity launches appeal to help keep them on the road
The charity could be facing a charge of £85 per day to be able to operate.
Read moreDebt and arrears levels in Scotland rocket
Among arrears on essentials, energy bills were a particular pressure point for clients last year.
Read moreMinister makes fairer funding commitment to sector
The move has been welcomed by those working in the charity and voluntary sector.
Read moreNational Care Service delayed by Scottish Government
The statement outlined the First Ministers future plans in Government, including a number of legislative announcements.
Read moreCharity saved from the brink after Scottish Government funding U-turn
Campaign leads to funding reversal
Read moreCharity hopeful a cure for terminal illness could happen through increased research
Advanced treatments and fundraising is tackling the illness head on
Read moreFirst Minister must prove he isn’t timid on tax, say campaigners
Campaigners are calling for Humza Yousaf to outline how he intends to kick-start tax reform
Read moreScotland’s third sector leaders supported to accelerate circular economy plans
Circular Economy 360+ is a programme of online and in-person training that will help organisations to embrace planet-friendly and sustainable
Read moreCharity at loggerheads with union as pension scheme is dropped
Charity questions union’s figures
Read moreCharity founder dies after turning organisation into household name
Tributes tell of huge loss
Read moreSocial Investment Scotland strengthens board with new appointments
Joining the board and bringing a wealth of experience are, Caroline McLaughlin, Ian Mitchelmore, Samantha Bett and Kathleen McLeay.
Read moreReport highlights systemic failures in temporary homeless accommodation
The report makes eight recommendations to improve the experience of people in temporary homeless accommodation.
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 moreScotland trials transformational MS treatment
The country has one of the highest rates of the illness in the world
Read moreCampaigners call on UK Government to remove two child limit
Charities said abolishing the two-child limit would lift 250,000 children out of poverty across the UK.
Read moreNational Emergencies Trust appoints new Chair and President
Ralph Throp leads the Resilient Communities Team at Scottish Government.
Read moreProgress stalls as gender pay gap remains static
Gender pay gap remains in favour of men
Read moreRebrand unveiled for Scottish culture charity
Along with its rebranding, the newly renamed Culture & Business Scotland is setting out its strategic plan.
Read moreGlasgow charity in race against time to secure survival
Food Train’s volunteers and staff are desperately seeking ways to keep its lifeline service going.
Read moreThird sector reacts to election of new SNP leader
Charities have outlined their expectations for the politician in the remainder of the parliamentary term.
Read moreShock as leading Scots charity closes with immediate effect
Seems the charity couldn’t get to grips with ongoing governance problems
Read moreMajor funder announces new campaign
Match funder will double donations
Read moreFirst minister leadership candidates urged to make social care a priority
The key asks from the letter include a financial uplift for social care staff to be paid at least £12
Read moreMulti-million ‘dormant trusts’ success is the “tip of the iceberg”
Raiders of the lost trusts: how investigators are putting ‘locked’ cash to good use
Read moreCharities warn child poverty figures are “stark reminder” of need for focus on child poverty.
Charities in Scotland have called for the Scottish Government to redouble their efforts to tackle child poverty.
Read moreScotland’s children’s hospice charity launches Ramadan campaign
The charity already supports a number of Muslim children who have life-shortening conditions and is keen to reach even more
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 moreCouncil slammed after disability charity loses funding
PAMIS Scotland confirmed this week that it had lost its funding from South Lanarkshire Council.
Read moreHunt’s budget will “strike fear” into the poorest
Poverty groups were left reeling as they slammed chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget as not doing enough for the poorest
Read moreShona Robison: Government aiming to “modernise” charity law
The Cabinet Secretary will appear in Holyrood on Thursday giving evidence.
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 moreCharities urge chancellor to provide cost of living support
The letter warns of the devastating impact on communities if charities are forced to scale back services or stop operating.
Read moreLaw clinic unveiled in honour of third sector leader
Ms Ritch was executive director of Engender, and sat on the board of Rape Crisis Scotland.
Read moreGrants awarded to funding and advice charities
Some 324 organisations will benefit
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 moreCharity to offer free meals to its staff
All 125 will be offered the food to fight the cost of living crisis
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 moreNew head of Scotland for international development charity
Val Brown has said she is excited to begin her work.
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
Read moreCharity campaign to end gender-based violence to dissolve
“Remember there is a world out there beyond the doomscrolling.”
Read moreReport says Scotland must turn its back on poverty-related stigma
Group convener Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP said: “Scotland is a place that believes in compassion and justice.”
Read moreCrowdfunder launched as Glasgow charity fights for survival
The charity delivers groceries to more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow – who would otherwise struggle to get their shopping.
Read more“Deeply concerned”: New report warns of grave fears of charity leaders
The report, ‘Demand, Change, Survival’, underlines the challenges facing charity leaders in Scotland, which mirrors what has been reported from
Read moreCommunity members’ plea to Aberdeen councillors to support music charity
Parents, grandparents, and carers told how Big Noise Torry creates community cohesion and teaches young people vital life skills.
Read moreCharity announces appointment to lead new art project
The Scottish charity is focused on promoting health and wellbeing through visual art within health, social care and community environments.
Read moreGovernment u-turn on cut to culture funding welcomed
Proposing the Scottish Government’s budget in Holyrood on Tuesday, Mr Swinney unveiled the u-turn.
Read moreCouncil urged to support Aberdeen Big Noise social intervention programme
“We urge Aberdeen councillors to urgently demonstrate their commitment to the Torry community and ensure that together we can continue
Read moreCoalition demands government halt new Rosebank oil field
A decision by minister Grant Shapps on whether or not to approve the field is expected imminently.
Read moreCoalition of groups urge public bodies to pause debt for Scotland’s poorest
They want to pause council tax charges, Universal Credit debt and rent arrears
Read moreCharities among voices calling for reversal of job-threatening culture cuts
Creative Scotland faces having to use £7m from its £17m national lottery reserves to preserve “standstill” funding agreements for 120
Read moreHundreds sign community-led petition for music project funding
Big Noise Douglas, run by the charity Sistema Scotland, helps young people reach their full potential through music and a
Read moreCharities fight back against devastating 100% council cuts
They plan a #CareDontCut day of action in Midlothian
Read moreScottish government charity bond programme announces additional £25million investment
Investment worth £105million has been agreed to boost the number of affordable homes in Scotland.
Read moreCosts crisis pushing animal charity’s services to the limit
Resources become tighter yet more pressure on services
Read moreGlasgow Credit Union donates thousands to local charities
Over the last four months, Glasgow Credit Union has supported a variety of organisations through its Giving Glasgow programme.
Read moreThird sector groups forced to hand out redundancy notices following Scottish Government funding delay
Mr Lochhead said he would investigate the issue and said he “can’t pretend” he had had that feedback.
Read moreCharities among voices calling for pause of National Care Service
“There is a real risk these plans will create a schism between the Government and wider civic Scotland.”
Read moreCharity and social enterprise appoints executive director to lead impact investment fund
Arran Dewar joins SIS Ventures from Inspiring Scotland.
Read moreShortage of volunteer drivers has devastating impact on blind and deaf people in Aberdeen
North East Sensory Services (NESS) runs a series of social groups at its centre on John Street.
Read moreCouncil confirm funding extension after “typo” which raised fears about future of capital’s third sector
A council officer said that they would work with Third Sector Interface Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) to underline where
Read moreWest Lothian charity becomes latest to announce closure
Signpost, based in Livingston, will shut on March 31 after it began as a volunteer group in 2000.
Read moreNew chair for Scotland’s fundraising panel
The panel safeguards the work of Scottish charities
Read more£86k council funding cut for Argyll and Bute charities
Councillor are due to meet on February 16 to discuss the matter further, before the final budget is voted on
Read moreCapital’s third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
Read more“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year.
Read moreBaby Bank Scotland in appeal for public support
They are now looking for new premises while it works from temporary premises nearby, but has warned that the costs
Read moreAnti-poverty charity announces voluntary recognition agreement with trade union
The announcement comes alongside confirmation that workers at the charity will receive a 9% pay rise.
Read moreFoundation fighting climate crisis through largest ever partnership with Co-op
Grants of £75,000 to £200,000 are available to organisations.
Read moreNew green fund aims to raise £4m for charities
Applications are now open
Read moreNew fund for people affected by dementia
Grants of £500 to £10,000
Read moreScorched earth: council could cut 100% of funding to the third sector
Move would be devastating for vulnerable people – but charities are fighting back
Read moreBaby loss charity in vital fight for funding as running costs’ crisis sweeps sector
Many charities are losing funding and going to the wall
Read moreCharity reveals cost of living cutbacks forced on households
The charity is running Big Energy Saving Winter, a campaign encouraging people worried about energy bills and the cost of
Read moreSci-Fi Convention stars will raise cash for CHAS
Game of Thrones’ James Cosmo will join Lord of the Rings’ Bernard Hill
Read moreWalking charity’s new active travel fund supports cleaner and greener communities
The fund supports active and sustainable travel projects in local communities.
Read more£1 million funding up for grabs as charity marks World Cancer Day
Making a difference for a quarter of a century
Read moreSocial Enterprise Scotland announces new chair
He was formally made chair of the board of the directors on Wednesday.
Read moreGift Aid going begging: £500m unclaimed last year
Charities are missing out to the tune of hundreds of millions
Read moreAlmost a quarter of charity clients report cost of living as debt driver
Energy arrears have continued to rise among StepChange Scotland clients.
Read moreHealth experts say under threat charity must be saved
Food Train Glasgow faces closure within weeks unless a new way can be found to finance its operations
Read moreThousands of disabled people’s jobs and careers at risk, charity warns
“We are calling on the Department of Work and Pensions to take decisive and comprehensive action to cut the backlog
Read moreSensory charity recruits fundraising co-ordinator
They will report directly to the chief executive and will be expected to plan and develop a range of fundraising
Read moreRunning costs crisis claims another Scottish charity
With the “saddest of hearts”, Nevis Ensemble announces its closure
Read moreThird sector hits back at claims civic society has been “captured” by Scottish Government
Leading voices from Scotland’s third sector have hit back at the UK’s newspaper of record.
Read more“Spiralling costs” could force Scottish charity to close in three months
The charity is appealing to businesses and individuals to come forward and help raise as much money as possible to
Read moreCharity representatives struggling to sleep as concerns about funding mount
More than 400 organisations applied to the Glasgow Community Fund for the coming year.
Read moreMulti-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says
Ms Robison was questioned by SNP MSP Paul McLennan, who asked what the government is doing to support third sector
Read moreAberdeenshire children’s charity fighting to stay afloat
The Ellon-based group is operational across Aberdeen and the Shire, supporting pre-school children with disabilities and Additional Support Needs.
Read morePetition launched to save Food Train Glasgow
The older people’s charity supports more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow.
Read moreEdinburgh-based urban farm closes its doors
This is the second time the farm has been threatened with closure, with looming liquidation in late 2019 leading to
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