Social care charity celebrates 25 years with birthday festival.
The charity is over quarter of the way to its £25,000 target to fund activities.
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“Hugely detrimental”: Public debt pulling families further into poverty
The report also indicates that low income families are in the midst of a debt crisis.
Read moreTech conference tackles exclusion for those with sight loss
RNIB Scotland will host the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference at Glasgow Science Centre.
Read moreSocial care charities to join forces
Both organisations will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition for colleagues and people supported, with the intention for
Read moreCall for action on children’s mental health treatment
Just 74.2 percent of patients with mental health problems were seen within 18 weeks of referral.
Read moreNew civil society group formed to promote Scotland’s voice in Europe
The group will focus on how the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is affecting organisations and the
Read moreThird sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request
Read moreFoundation closes as charity group restructures
No jobs will be shed
Read moreHospitality group creates new charity
Aims to address cost-of-living crisis
Read moreDown’s Syndrome Scotland adds to board
The three new appointments are taken from across the third sector.
Read moreDeaf charity unveils new five-year strategy
The paper, Every Moment Counts, looks to provide support to deaf children as soon as their deafness is identified.
Read moreLeading charity chief revealed as convicted killer
Charity says chief executive’s past is a matter of public record
Read moreTributes paid as inspiring philanthropist and fundraiser dies
A tireless and selfless fundraiser
Read moreWho Cares? Scotland chair to step down
Ryan McCuaig will leave the post at the end of June to allow him to focus on his legal career.
Read moreRegulator steps in as one of UK’s biggest charities fails to balance books
Executives admit the organisation could go bust
Read moreEdinburgh-based charity set to open new site
The newest centre will create 18 new Living Wage jobs in the community when it opens in September 2023.
Read morePilot project aims to reduce restraint in care settings
Innovative programme looks at alternatives to restraining young people
Read moreProminent charity ditches Twitter amid safety concerns
Trolling and pile-ons have become commonplace on the platform
Read moreNGOs warn UK aid to Africa is not enough to tackle humanitarian crisis
UK aid buget cuts will have a devastating effect
Read moreUnique project measures positive impact of social housing
Expert adsvisory group will monitor findings
Read moreNational Lottery steps in to save Food Train Glasgow
Members have spoken of their relief that the funding will secure the charity’s shopping and delivery services.
Read moreDisabled people need rights now
Scotland’s disabled community feels increasingly isolated and legislation is the only way to address inequalities, urges a new campaign. Robert
Read moreProgramme launched to help 1,500 people overcome barriers into work
All in Glasgow, co-ordinated by Enable Works, follows success stories in Edinburgh, Dundee and Moray.
Read moreTen years on and air ambulance celebrates success and saving lives
Reponded to more than 5,000 call outs
Read moreCharities unite to help struggling owners
Coalition has recruited MSPs to its cause
Read moreGrassroot sports groups strugling to stay afloat
Rise in energy bills and reduced support is hitting groups hard
Read moreGlasgow hospice charity makes history with new ambassador role
Launching the innovative initiative is Glasgow business owner and influencer, the Sustainable Stylist, Victoria Lee.
Read moreOcean charity warns dumping raw sewage is a bigger issue than figures suggest
More monitoring is called for
Read moreHealth report provides rare insight in experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Since the last survey in 2017, the percentage of participants saying that they feel safe and supported within health services
Read moreDiversity champion scoops top Scottish Walking Awards title
Joshua Adeyemi wowed judges with his work to improve representation within the walking community.
Read moreFood bank focuses on advice to help communities maximise income
Food bank use is on the rise
Read moreTributes on sad death of devoted CEO
Worked tirelessly in the local community
Read moreLow pay and rising stress is adding to social care crisis
Care sector needs investment urgently
Read moreTFN magazine’s May edition is out now – read it here
This month we look at Scotland’s care system, and how the sector is struggling to meet the shortfall.
Read moreCovid-related NHS charities raised £160m from British public
Despite many losing jobs and income the public still donated generously
Read moreMore volunteers needed to help most needy
Volunteers needed to support essential food deliveries
Read moreChildcare group faces closure after council suddenly demands rental for premises
Highland Council changes its policy to raise cash from third sector groups
Read moreNew face at wellbeing charity
The role will be based in Edinburgh
Read moreGive children access to counselling outside of school says report
Mental health of young people could be improved by the move
Read more“Fearing the worst”: Funding questions loom over charity
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association represents 127 groups and over 3,000 individual members across the country.
Read moreAdministrators appointed at charity-run retirement village
The decision will also see the charity remove support for its three other facilities in Scotland.
Read moreFears as first minister signals universal free school meals could end
Humza Yousaf favours a more “targeted approach”
Read moreAdvice service ever more vital as cost-of-living hits Scots families hard
Third sector organisation is never more needed
Read moreDemystifying Death Awards announced
Actor Greg Wise and author Kathryn Mannix are among those to receive one of the awards.
Read moreSocial enterprise to create 30 jobs in Glasgow
Investment will allow organisation to expand
Read moreScottish sports charity announces chair appointment
This new appointment comes following the recent retirement of Keith Wimbles from the position.
Read moreCampaign launched to oppose privatisation of care homes
Unios come together as four care homes are set to be privatised by the council
Read morePartnership gives tech skills to 4,000 older people
Sessions will be available in Glasgow, Edinburgh
Read moreNew cafe opens in Glasgow urging the public to buy coffee to help the homeless
Prime site for the social enterprise
Read morePartnership crosses sectors to get pupils into work and further education
Kilmarnock-based employability charity has seen impressive results with pilot project
Read moreLeading organisations demand cash top-ups for families as poverty tightens
Scottish Child Payment currently provides £25 per week
Read moreVital services for patients unacceptable
Charity hits out at the lack of support for those suffering lung conditions
Read moreMND Scotland announces new director for top team
She will also round-out the charity’s executive leadership team.
Read moreBank group awards £5m to support Scottish organisations
Foundation targets those who need it most
Read moreUnder three-year-olds need greater support in Scotland’s care system
A baby blindspot has developed despite them being most vulnerable
Read moreGroup wants to see donated healthcare supplies reach those who need it most
Shocking amount of donated supplies never reach its target
Read morePoppy ditches plastic and goes green
New design has a 40% smaller carbon footprint
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 moreVery deep poverty now a factor for many low income Scots
Charity states 150,000 more now living at this level
Read moreHousing champion appoints finance and strategy chief
Heather joined the independent living specialists in 2018 and this will be her third role within the organisation.
Read moreCharity hopeful a cure for terminal illness could happen through increased research
Advanced treatments and fundraising is tackling the illness head on
Read moreFormer volunteer to take up charity CEO role
The announcement comes after an extensive interview and selection process, with Mr Packer set to take up his position from
Read moreCharity at loggerheads with union as pension scheme is dropped
Charity questions union’s figures
Read moreRefugees to have voice in Scotland’s Covid-19 Inquiry
The independent process will include views from academics, charities and other experts.
Read moreCharity founder dies after turning organisation into household name
Tributes tell of huge loss
Read moreEquality organisations welcome decision to challenge UK Government
The Bill was passed overwhelmingly in Holyrood last year but the Tory Government at Westminster blocked the proposals.
Read moreScotland trials transformational MS treatment
The country has one of the highest rates of the illness in the world
Read moreAge Scotland wins funding to support veterans
Cash will help veterans over 60 years old
Read moreHealth charity announces senior team appointments
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland has unveiled three additions to its team.
Read morePensioners call for dedicated minister to promote their rights and welfare
Pensioners’ issues are being largely ignored
Read moreFormer boss of leading Scots charity charged with fraud
Police are looking into missing funds
Read morePension age proposals stalled as campaigners hail victory
UK government is pushing to raise the pension age to 68
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 moreFirst Minister urged to take action on new human rights plan
The Commission has played a key role in the development of Scotland’s second national human rights action plan from the
Read moreResearchers find racism against Romanians on the rise since Brexit
Romanians are the second largest migrant group in UK
Read moreShock as leading Scots charity closes with immediate effect
Seems the charity couldn’t get to grips with ongoing governance problems
Read moreMND patients face years waiting for suitable housing
Charity called the situation “abysmal”
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 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 moreDundee girls promote healthy relations
Tailored campaign to help young woman and girls understand what a healthy relationship is
Read moreGuests dig deep to help families at annual dinner
Tie-in with housebuilder rakes in £170,000 on the night
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 moreVaping e-learning module launched by campaign group
Charity wants to get the right information delivered to young people
Read moreSecular Society urges urgent review of charity status for “crisis” pregnancy centres
These groups state their aim as advancement of religion
Read moreShed life is not just for the retired
New campaign hopes to boost more men to join
Read moreCharity survey reveals Scots on the breadline as cost continue to rise
More than 600,000 Scots have no cash after paying bills
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 moreCashback gives boost for autism project
Money will be used to get young people into work
Read moreTop companies get together to plan state-of-the-art Kinross-shire school
Small charity gets big backing
Read moreNew FM must retain older people’s minister says charity
Age Scotland has written to all candidates
Read moreNew National Outcome on care must be created say charities
Scotland has a “glaring gap” on its commitment to care
Read moreCharity calls for support of older people as temperatures plummet
Day centres have become essential
Read moreSNP leadership candidates to be quizzed on poverty and inequality
The event, which will take place on Wednesday 15th of March, will provide an opportunity to ask questions of the
Read moreScots don’t believe their communities are thriving
Cost of living has altered how people interact with their community
Read moreGrants awarded to funding and advice charities
Some 324 organisations will benefit
Read moreWomen’s poverty and inequality highlighted on #IWD23
The briefing highlights how women are more likely to be living in poverty in Scotland.
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