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Scottish aid charity warns of costs rising by a fifth
Alongside the cost of living crisis, many of the countries where the charity works are impacted by conflict, climate change
Read moreTFN magazine’s January edition is out now – read it all here!
First TFN mag of the year looks at industrial relations in the charity sector
Read moreHow Scotland’s social enterprises help power the country’s economy
The annual income of social enterprises in the country is £4.8bn according to latest census
Read moreDoddie Aid 2023 smashes £1m fundraising landmark in just 11 days
Meanwhile, rowing legend launches Doddie Aid Britannia Regatta
Read moreGlasgow Food Train enters fight for survival after losing council funding bid
Food Train’s rejected funding application to Glasgow City Council was for a three-year package of support made up of around
Read moreUrban farm could avoid closure, council says
Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh has said that talks are underway.
Read moreWorkers at Shelter win 7% pay rise after strike
Workers at Shelter took part in strike action late last year, with more than 600 staff taking part in the
Read more“Disastrous”: SCVO warns of knock-on effect of cuts to energy bill support
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme currently runs until the end of March, and is now set to be replaced by
Read moreGovernment urged to set end date for fossil fuels
“This is a crucial decade for action on the climate crisis so Ministers must ensure that the plan sets an
Read moreCharities fear unsustainable running costs as energy support scheme ends
Organisations with premises face a running cost crisis as support ends
Read moreLandmine charity gets funding to continue life saving Ukraine work
Russia is using landmines indiscriminately across the war-torn country
Read moreWhich Scots charity workers and volunteers got gongs in the King’s New Year’s Honours list?
Third sector and civil society stalwarts rewarded for their selfless dedication
Read moreCharity confirms Edinburgh urban farm set to close amid running costs crisis
The site, which which gives volunteering opportunities to disadvantaged young people and adults, has warned that rising costs and lack
Read moreCharity launches its 30th Race for Life
Anyone who joins this January can claim 50% off the entry fee
Read moreGlasgow community groups share £1m to help people through cost of living crisis
Maryhill Community Central Hall and Govanhill Baths Community Trust benefit from the latest round of funding
Read moreSoaring fuel bills will capsize charities helping the most vulnerable
Calls for targeted support for charities when energy relief scheme ends
Read moreCharities are facing “lacklustre” festive donations
Soaring costs of living are hitting the finances of charities
Read moreNine charities get cash to help older people through “winter of despair”
Each get £40k to help them build capacity during the running costs crisis
Read moreStreaming platform Twitch facing backlash after including “hate groups” on approved charities list
The LGB Alliance – which claims to be “gender critical” and has faced widespread criticism for its “anti-trans” work –
Read moreCharity reveals hidden cost of living crisis for Scotland’s disabled people
“We have seen examples of people having to make choices that the larger population might not even conceive of.”
Read moreShelter staff to be balloted over fresh pay deal as strike suspended
Members of Unite the Union at Shelter are being balloted on a new pay deal following talks between the parties.
Read moreMinister pledges to address issues of potential job losses at Rape Crisis Scotland
Deputy First Minister John Swinney gave the assurances to Monica Lennon in Holyrood.
Read moreVoluntary organisations across Scotland struggling as costs continue to rise
The wave 4 summary report presents key insights into Scotland’s third sector.
Read moreFurther commitments on sector needed from government, SCVO warns
During Thursday’s statement, the sector was mentioned twice in passing, and not at all in relation to investment.
Read moreThird Sector gives mixed reviews of Scottish Government budget
Much more can – and must – be done to support people across Scotland, charities warned.
Read moreOnline tool is launched to foster creativity for hundreds of staff in charities
Employees will have access to online support
Read moreReport warns poverty remains biggest obstacle to implementing children’s rights in Scotland.
The research highlights that the situation for families the charity supports has significantly worsened, breaching children and young people’s fundamental
Read moreHalf a million available to charities tackling the cost of living crisis
More people than ever are likely to depend on help from a charity
Read moreVital charity faces job losses as funding is slashed
28 jobs are at risk
Read moreTFN’s December magazine is out now – read it here!
Last edition of the year celebrates charity sector successes
Read moreIsle of Lewis community hub wins prestigious green energy award
The former school was purchased by volunteer group Urras Stòras An Rubha in 2015 and the plan to give the
Read moreConsultation launches on powers of Scotland’s charity regulator
Rules around who can be a charity trustee or senior office-holder in a charity would be tightened.
Read moreCampaigners: Scottish Government must use devolved tax levers to reduce and prevent poverty
Ahead of the Scottish Budget on 15 December, the Poverty Alliance, CPAG in Scotland, Oxfam Scotland, the Scottish Women’s Budget
Read moreHouseholds asked to donate their £400 government energy support
Community groups and charities would benefit
Read moreDay care centres win vital funding boost
Charity has been supporting older people for 75 years
Read moreNew fund opened for rewilding groups to tackle the climate crisis
£100,000 to be awarded to one large-scale project
Read moreThird sector conference faces up to the running costs crisis
CVS Inverclyde’s recent meeting provided a day of thought-provoking and impactful presentations
Read moreEdinburgh charity warns of rising bills “perfect storm”
Chief executive Lyndsay Fyffe-Jardine said she was “completely floored” by the price rises.
Read moreCharities unite for barrier-breaking fundraiser
RNIB is among 49 backing the Take on 250 challenge
Read moreMen’s Sheds could be forced to close as government withdraws funding
The groups aim to tackle social isolation and improve their members’ mental health, but ministers have said the Scottish Government
Read moreGlobal street paper network launches major fundraiser
Glasgow-based charity appeals for donations to combat poverty and homelessness this Giving Tuesday
Read moreNorth-east charity launches fundraising calendar
After sharing some of her pictures on social media, colleagues came up with the idea of putting together a calendar.
Read moreCall for applications for walking, wheeling and cycling project funding
Projects will be able to apply for between £5,000 and now up to £100,000 – a 50% increase from previous
Read moreScotland’s poorest families’ income deducted to cover debts to public bodies
The report shows that more than half of families with children in Scotland receiving Universal Credit are having their incomes
Read more“Worried this winter”: Millions anxious about the cost of living and energy bills
As a result of public discussions about rising energy costs 38% of adults in Scotland – an estimated 1.7million –
Read moreCharity welcomes council vote to end fossil fuel investments
Last month, East Lothian councillors also voted unanimously in favour of ending the Lothian Pension Fund’s fossil fuel investments.
Read morePoverty Alliance host annual conference in Glasgow
“As an organisation and as a movement, we have achieved a lot in the last 30 years to combat the
Read moreGlasgow school uniform charity to close amid funding crisis
The organisation said that they were heartbroken to make the announcement
Read moreSocial enterprise launches crowdfunder to safeguard future
The organisation has recently been forced to close one of its stores in Glasgow’s Garnethill, and has now said opening
Read moreCharity-run Highland theatre announces widespread redundancies
Bosses at the Eden Court theatre said the impact of inflation and the “slow return” of audiences after the pandemic
Read moreCharity doubles its festive efforts for those most in need
It’s launched its A Small Donation, A Big Smile campaign
Read moreCost of living crisis hits Children In Need donations
Total is the lowest total since 2014 – and way below the highest, which was £50m in 2018
Read moreCharity removes SNP politician from report launch over “photo op” row
FAVOR campaigns against drugs deaths and was launching a report assessing the Scottish Government’s work to address the crisis.
Read moreCharity launches plans for flood-resistant homes in Pakistan
Beyond impacting nearly one in fifteen people in Pakistan, the floodwaters also devastated livestock in the country and essential infrastructure.
Read moreCharities welcome “historic” agreement at Cop27
Loss and Damage was on the agenda for the first time, and positively, agreement was reached to establish a dedicated
Read moreBudget plans could see charities lose out on billions
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined spending plans for Britain in Westminster.
Read moreHousing First benefit to tackling homelessness outlined in new report
It showed that the Pathfinder was very effective at preventing repeat homelessness.
Read moreAction must be taken to uplift voluntary sector pay as running costs crisis deepens
SCVO has written to John Swinney also calling for multi-year funding
Read moreNew report reveals financial challenges facing older people’s groups
Dozens of groups have closed for good or have been unable to resume their activities since the first national lockdown
Read moreCalls for Scotland’s urgent transition to a wellbeing economy
They are calling for a “robust plan to put the wellbeing of people and nature at the heart of our
Read moreLifeline charity launches winter appeal as it battles cost of living crisis
It is facing increasing demands for its services
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