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Scots charity trustee sent naked pics to 13 year-old decoy
Consequences have been devastating for the former charity chief
Read moreScottish Government has missed targets for The Promise, warns report
The Promise set out to change the care system
Read moreScots care charity target of huge cyber attack
Bosses have called in police
Read moreAnimal charity calls on Scottish Government to uphold pledge on welfare
Ministers committed to consult on issue
Read moreWomen going for lower paid jobs as cost-of-living pressures grow
The desperation to make ends meet is leading women to look for lower-skilled work
Read moreHuge increase in crisis grants shows impact of rising costs
Personal debt is rising
Read moreVictory for campaigners as disposable vapes set to be banned
Worring numbers of children are being targeted by manufacturers
Read moreScots dad chosen to be new face of fundraiser
Thirty second message will go out on various channels
Read morePoverty’s grip is less in Scotland than UK but still affects 1.1 million
Scottish child payment has reduced poverty
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 moreCharities running at full capacity and now turning service users away
Running cost crisis is creating real concern for charities
Read moreCharity confirms closure of vital service as funders slash budget
Vulnerable women are at risk bosses say
Read moreEquality Network appoint new CEO
Dr Rebecca Crowther will take over at the helm, replacing Tim Hopkins.
Read moreProminent charity sector leader strengthens mental health group’s board
“We are thrilled to have attracted such a significant third sector leader to our organisation”
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 moreBig Give’s mental health campaign opens for charity applications
By bringing together a community of generosity from large donors to small, Big Give says it aims to double the
Read moreShock as charity plans to close three care homes by March
Local councillor says news is “totally out the blue”
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 moreHundreds of thousands of Scots huddling in community centres and libraries just to keep warm
People driven from homes the cannot afford to heat
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 more“A missed opportunity”: third sector slams Scottish budget plans
The Scottish Government published its 2024/25 draft budget, outlining the SNP-Green administration’s spending plans for next year
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 moreCharity worker wins unfair dismissal case
Claims of racial discrimination were dismissed
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 moreHospice sector urgently needs cash injection to sustain quality of care
Sector is subsidising the NHS according to campaigners
Read moreNew trustees strengthen the board of health charity
“I very much look forward to working with Sam, Janis, Neil, and Jane to ensure there is no life half
Read moreNew chair at Voluntary Health Scotland
She brings a wealth of experience to VHS
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 moreWorrying decline in volunteer participation
22% of Scotland’s adult population volunteered in 2022.
Read moreFunding crisis threatens future of unique deaf festival
The only deaf-led event of its kind in Scotland
Read moreNew role for senior charity staffer
Marie-Claire will become head of strategic engagement at the institution early in 2024.
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 moreFinal plea to First Minister over Rape Crisis centres
Up to 30 jobs could be under threat amid funding cuts
Read moreCollective urges folk to donate old or unused Christmas trees and decorations for the needy
Cost of living crisis means many will endure a sparse festive season
Read moreWork of Samaritans commended at charity’s 70th anniversary celebration
The reception marked the charity’s 70th anniversary at the Scottish Parliament.
Read moreScottish mental health charity announce new chair
Shona Littlejohn will take the role having joined the SAMH board of trustees in 2019.
Read moreTV campaign to air in bid to raise awareness of devastating illness
Advert will run for four weeks on STV
Read moreHollywood star visits Scottish charity projects
Isla Fisher was in Lanarkshire to ensure children get the bright future they deserve
Read moreRape Crisis centres face loss of life-saving services as funding cut looms
Many jobs could be lost in the process
Read moreCommunity Integrated Care chair to step down
Most recently, Libby has led the recruitment and appointment of the charity’s CEO, Jim Kane.
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 moreMND charity announces major milestone
Millions invested into effective research
Read moreCampaigners slam chancellor’s “shamefull sleight of hand” as energy cap increases
Bills are still 85% higher than before the energy crisis
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 moreLifeline service axed as council slashes budget
Less than half previously agreed budget was offered
Read moreNew Carer Support Payment launches in Scotland
It will eventually replace Carers Allowance
Read moreNew director for addiction support service
Louise will deliver the charity’s strategy and lead its 15 services across Scotland.
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 moreNew house prototype launched by homelessness charity
Houses will feature in new villages for homeless people
Read moreCharity founder celebrated at university graduation
Ann established the charity Action Against Stalking in 2014.
Read moreScottish Government branded ‘woeful’ as it fails to support environmental campaigners
Targets have slipped and continue to do so
Read moreTFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
Read moreCharities hail victory for refugees as government loses Rwanda case
The country’s highest court ruled the plan unlawful following an appeal led by charities.
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 moreUnite members back strike action at Glasgow East Women’s Aid
Glasgow East Women’s Aid membership have emphatically supported strike action.
Read moreMore than 100 organisations call on first minister to value social care
Groups sign joint letter ahead of 2024-25 Scottish Budget
Read morePoorest diabetes patients suffer worst levels of NHS care
Disparity between health boards with poorest areas worse off
Read moreCharity rebrand: a fresh new look for Quarriers
Its new strapline is: always with you, never without you
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 moreAberdeen Cyrenians strengthens board with appointment
Julie lends three decades of knowledge to the voluntary post.
Read moreSAMH changes name in centenary year
The charity will now be known as Scottish Action for Mental Health.
Read moreNew CEO for Perth and Kinross charity
PKAVS also acts as the third sector interface in Perth and Kinross.
Read moreCEO of leading charity to step down
Served 21 years with the organisation
Read moreNew head of services for the National Autistic Society Scotland
He replaces Peter Jung who had been in the role for almost five years.
Read moreSocial care charity appoints new CEO
Blue Triangle provides trauma-informed support in accommodation services and in communities across Scotland.
Read moreSocial care charities “not consulted” on a National Care Service deal
The groups made the claim at Holyrood despite a commitment to co-designing the service.
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 moreEdinburgh set to declare housing emergency
People can’t access social housing or affordable rented accommodation
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 moreSocial Bite unveils new recovery village project for Dundee
The accommodation at the Dundee project will be 15 eco-friendly prefabricated “nest houses”.
Read moreNew service to feed and clothe children launches
Charity responding to growing need
Read moreMovember ready to launch in spectacular style
Men’s health movement put on spectacular display
Read moreRally highlights plight of those brought up in care
They call for lifelong rights
Read moreFree bus fares for asylum seekers “transformative” says charity
Those seeking asylum can’t afford public transport
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 more“No hope for social care”: winter health plans leave key providers sidelined
Third and independent sectors say they have not been treated as equal partners
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 moreCommission launches spotlight focus on human rights across Highlands and Islands
The commission is mandated by an Act of Parliament to monitor human rights in Scotland.
Read moreExtreme poverty now the new normal
Research shows material harship is no longer a rarity
Read moreFormer charity CEO to stand trial for fraud
Trial is set for next year
Read moreBield strengthens board with appointment of new chair
Paul Edie was formally elected at Bield’s AGM in September, “strengthening” its governance team.
Read moreCancer survivor Shannon fronts major charity campaign
Scots mum chosen to launch Stand Up To Cancer
Read moreNew premises needed as demand for emergency food surges
As winter closes in the charity fears it can’t meet demand
Read moreHomeless losing their best friends due to restrictive housing policies
Call for pet-friendly policies
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 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 moreMaking rights a reality – Scotland’s unpaid carers have their say
Carers are facing enormous challenges, and with budgets being squeezed locally and nationally
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