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Parents worried about losing their home as cost-of-living crisis continues to bite
Parents worry more about their children’s future than their own
Read moreCharity chief takes new role at neurodiversity group
Sarah Van Putten joins from Befriending Networks
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 more100 years not out for SAMH
History pre-dates the NHS
Read moreLGBT+ charities call for commitments from First Minister candidates
The three candidates to be the next First Minister have been asked to support five existing commitments of the Scottish
Read moreChild maintenance bill must be amended or domestic abuse victims will suffer
Broad coalition of charities have hit out
Read moreRunning costs crisis: leading charity forced to close all its shops
Retail outlets and a warehouse will close by September
Read moreFirst Minister hopeful questioned over links to fundamentalist charities
Senior human rights figures have pointed to the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP’s involvement with groups espousing anti-LGBT and so-called
Read morePrepayment meter customers can’t feed, heat or buy vital health care supplies
Society’s most vulnerable suffering the worst
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 moreLeith charity unveils long-standing worker as new CEO
Pauline will continue to bring care and passion to her role.
Read moreMillions raised in just six weeks as stars rally to cause
A host of big names worldwide pledged to do their bit to boost the coffers of the charity
Read moreTrust defends £211k diversity officer role
Role requires only three days in office
Read more“Invaluable”: Report praises third sector’s support for adults at risk
Despite the concerns, the city’s third sector was praised.
Read moreLeading charity warns of losing vital service provision as funding is cut
The charity works with more than 500 children a week
Read moreScottish neurodiversity charity welcomes new trustees to board
Salvesen Mindroom Centre has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board.
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 moreSurvey says children lack activity outside school
Children have a right to leisure and play
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 moreCharity coalition demands more is spent on mental health
The partnership, made up of seventeen national third sector organisations, has also contacted all MSPs seeking their support
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 moreSocial Security Scotland slammed for big delays in transfer of benefits from Westminster
Original timetable is being replanned
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 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 moreDyslexia charity welcomes new business sign-up
It joins a cohort of businesses eager to demonstrate their commitment to dyslexia inclusion in Scotland’s workplaces
Read moreAberdeen charity gets royal approval
Campaign shines a spotlight on the importance of early childhood
Read moreScotland’s iconic pine trees face wipe-out
The unique pines are facing ecological disaster
Read moreHousing group saves struggling tenants vital cash
From benefits to energy-saving advice, support is on offer
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 moreNew fund for people affected by dementia
Grants of £500 to £10,000
Read moreCivil society express concerns about anti-strike legislation
The legislation would allow Ministers to write regulations in any services within six sectors that will force workers to work
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 more£1 million funding up for grabs as charity marks World Cancer Day
Making a difference for a quarter of a century
Read moreCross party group calls for better links between mental health services to avoid “dead ends”
The report, written by SAMH, heard directly from people with experience of mental health problems.
Read moreCampaigners fight to save tower blocks from demolition
Three hundred homes will be built on the site
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 moreThe right to food should be on the menu for everyone in Scotland
Scottish Government must work towards ensuring that everyone can enjoy an adequate diet
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 moreCost of Living Act has done little to protect vulnerable tenants charity says
Real risk Scotland’s housing emergency becomes the new normal
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 moreCharities and civil society groups hit out at UK Government’s blocking of gender bill
The Bill, widely supported by charities across the country, passed overwhelmingly in the Scottish Parliament in December.
Read morePetition launched to save Food Train Glasgow
The older people’s charity supports more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow.
Read moreCancer charity appoints new CEO
New governance structure at charity
Read moreMother and child recovery home opens in Dundee
Supports women coping with drugs misuse
Read moreFunding of £1m to help train social care workers
Funding comes from the Scottish Social Services Council
Read moreWinners rewarded for innovative living designs
Inventions improves the lives of those vying to live independently
Read morePoorest Scots being left behind, health charity warns
Infants and young to middle aged men are thought to be the most at risk.
Read moreOverwhelming support for autism tsar
Commissioner would put rights of autistic people first
Read moreScots choosing to heat not eat as living costs increase
As winter bites Scots can’t afford to heat and eat
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 moreDoddie Aid 2023 smashes £1m fundraising landmark in just 11 days
Meanwhile, rowing legend launches Doddie Aid Britannia Regatta
Read moreCharity warns of foster care crisis
Waiting lists are growing
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 moreHomelessness charity appoints new director of finance and corporate services
Cyrenians will welcome Mr MacLean after ten years as director of finance at Edinburgh University Students’ Association.
Read moreBan energy companies from forcing customers onto prepay meters
An MP called the forced switch “morally repugnant”
Read moreHolyrood committee launches Long Covid Inquiry
In Scotland, it is estimated that 187,000 people have self-reported long Covid.
Read moreGlasgow charity warns of imminent closure
“The lives of those we support will worsen as a result of its closure – as well as leading to
Read moreScottish charity appoints internationally renowned professor
He becomes chairman of its trustees
Read moreUnique gym offers free access for those who are disadvantaged
Edinburgh-based social enterprise reaches out to wider population
Read moreLGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill
Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Read moreTurning Point Scotland forced to pay out after employment tribunal
Miss Mutter claimed to have suffered emotional distress over her treatment by the charity.
Read moreBenefit increase wiped out by cost of living
Thousand won’t see the benefits of extra cash
Read moreFormer charity CEO to join social enterprise team
Brian has been the CEO of Age Scotland for over a decade.
Read moreScottish care charity appoints new chief executive
Jim Kane will take over as CEO at Community Integrated Care.
Read moreScottish charities demand braille inclusion on food labelling
Currently, braille labelling is only required for medicines, meaning braille users are not able to identify the food products they
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 launches its 30th Race for Life
Anyone who joins this January can claim 50% off the entry fee
Read moreCharities welcome passing of gender recognition reform
The Scottish Government consulted publicly on the proposals in 2017, then published the bill and consulted again in 2019.
Read moreSoaring fuel bills will capsize charities helping the most vulnerable
Calls for targeted support for charities when energy relief scheme ends
Read moreCharity implores exam authority to mark sacrifice of Asian soldiers in both world wars
The move would combat racism the organisation says
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 moreTrustee appointed to board of housing charity
“We very much look forward to working with Karen, and would like to thank Jane for the huge contribution she
Read moreAward-winning architects help design £25m charity centre
Brief is to shape inclusive engagement
Read moreOlder people face loneliness epidemic this Christmas
The festive season can spell misery for older people who are alone
Read moreChest, Heart & Stroke Scotland welcomes new chair
Amy’s appointment was announced at Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland’s (CHSS) recent AGM.
Read moreScottish star shares special message with people who access care and support
Organisation brings hundreds of people together
Read moreNew outlet for social enterprise
Prime location in Glasgow
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 moreNew CEO announced at leading charity
Brings 30 years experience to the post
Read moreCharity wants free rail travel policy
It wants this implemented for blind and partially sighted people and their companions
Read moreCare charity invites care experienced for memorable Christmas dinner
Open to all care experienced people
Read moreMajor new appointment for charity umbrella body
He will promote and safeguard the interests of third sector social care and support providers in Scotland
Read moreVital charity faces job losses as funding is slashed
28 jobs are at risk
Read moreWorst year in memory for living standards of families on low incomes
Despite ground-breaking financial support Scots families are still desperately struggling
Read moreTFN’s December magazine is out now – read it here!
Last edition of the year celebrates charity sector successes
Read morePublic urged to spend £5 to help homeless
Annual campaign launches
Read moreDay care centres win vital funding boost
Charity has been supporting older people for 75 years
Read moreScottish Government urged to prevent families being forced onto pre-payment meters
Thousands are being forced onto pre-pay tariffs
Read moreCharity proves support still vital for fleeing Ukrainian families
Third sector support providing the difference to displaced families
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