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Key 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 moreCharities urge new foreign secretary to stick to aid pledge
Organisations react to former prime minister David Cameron’s appointment to the role
Read moreScots believe big business doesn’t do enough for charity
97% of Scots believe that service providers don’t do enough for charity
Read moreMore than 100 organisations call on first minister to value social care
Groups sign joint letter ahead of 2024-25 Scottish Budget
Read moreRoyal charities renamed
Coincides with king’s birthday
Read moreComplaints about door-to-door fundraising rise significantly
Charity bags, clothing banks, addressed mail and digital marketing also attract criticism
Read moreCharity rebrand: a fresh new look for Quarriers
Its new strapline is: always with you, never without you
Read moreNew post to support financial inclusion
Organisation works for equitable finance for all
Read moreAberdeen Cyrenians strengthens board with appointment
Julie lends three decades of knowledge to the voluntary post.
Read more“Nothing pure about philanthropy”: Sector grapples with systems of oppression
SCVO’s The Gathering heard from Lankelly Chase about their radical plans.
Read moreBritain’s loneliest sheep’s fleece to be sold for charity
Proceeds will go to animal welfare groups
Read moreSAMH changes name in centenary year
The charity will now be known as Scottish Action for Mental Health.
Read more“The ones who shone through”: First Minister praises third sector
The SNP leader was speaking at SCVO’s the Gathering.
Read moreGender imbalance is holding back the charity sector
While women account for more than two-thirds of the workforce, it is men who dominate the most influential decision-making positions
Read moreCharity chief executive joins barristers as affiliate
Johanna Boyd has led the team at Planning Aid Scotland since last year.
Read moreGlasgow Islamic centre facing questions over Iran link
The Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow also houses the Al-Mahdi Foundation.
Read moreCapt Tom’s family ordered to demolish unauthorised spa building
Family loses appeal
Read moreGiving Tuesday 2023: One day to make a world of difference
The global movement is taking place on November 28 for 2023.
Read moreCovid pandemic aided cross-sector work
Organisations told delegates of the benefits and challenges facing those undertaking partnership working.
Read moreUnity Centre to close after 17 years
Discussions began as far back as last year about the potential for closure.
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 moreSocial enterprise receives funding boost
Know You More received a £100,000 funding boost from Social Investment Scotland.
Read moreCalls for charity audit threshold to be doubled
Wylie & Bisset have backed calls from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
Read moreGirlguiding reveals new assistant chief guide
She will champion the experiences of Girlguiding’s 70,000 strong network of volunteers
Read moreCharity chief set to return after suspension and misconduct probe
Independent investigation says evidence did not support allegations
Read moreScottish Ministers pressed over pledge to fix climate law breach
The work is being led by the Good Law Project and the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland.
Read moreScottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens
This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.
Read moreGlasgow East Women’s Aid in staff suspension row
An industrial action ballot opened on October 30 and closes on 13 November over the suspensions.
Read moreSCIAF welcomes new chief executive
Lorraine Currie joins the charity following an impressive career spanning three decades in humanitarian relief and international development.
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 moreState of the sector: small charities struggling from lack of volunteers
There’s an emerging divide between the experience of smaller groups and their larger counterparts.
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 moreNew CEO for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Mr Webb has been chosen to become the next chief executive officer.
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 moreCharity launches legal challenge against “segregation” of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers have been accommodated at the site since July 12.
Read moreOxfam Scotland staff poised for strike action over pay
They will join UK colleagues if union ballot is successful
Read moreNational Galleries of Scotland unveils new director-general
Anne Lyden will become the first woman to lead the organisation.
Read moreThree new trustees at arts charity
Trustees have been carefully selected for their alignment with Impact Arts’ mission.
Read moreSistema Scotland joins the Scottish Youth Parliament as a partner organisation
Sistema Scotland operates Big Noise, the transformational music education programme.
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 moreSIS Group sees lending return to pre-pandemic levels
The financial results reflect the group’s strategic action plan post-pandemic.
Read moreEthnic minority leaders remain poorly represented in the sector
Much more needs to be done to level up
Read moreCharity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise
Mr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.
Read moreCaptain Tom Foundation likely to close following controversy and probe by watchdog
Barrister said the foundation is “unlikely to exist” in future
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 moreCharity-run theatre announces new chair of board
Big Issue editor Paul McNamee will join the Citizens Theatre.
Read moreChildren in Scotland CEO to take on challenge to mark 30th anniversary
Dr Judith Turbyne will climb 30 hills over a seven-day period to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary.
Read moreFirst year of Home-Start Edinburgh sees more families in need supported
Merger has expanded the volunteer-based charity’s services to cover all of Edinburgh, meanwhile, demand for its services has increased
Read moreNew convener for Scotland’s national charity group
SCVO welcomes Richard Jennings, who replaces Andrew Burns
Read moreInquiry will be held into the use of subcontractors in charity fundraising
It follows concerns about how charities use third party groups
Read moreState of the sector: run by volunteers but a major economic player
Charities are a major contributor to the Scottish economy
Read moreCharity project breaks down barriers for women entering the tech industry
A dedicated training programme is designed to empower girls to enter, and progress in, digital technology careers
Read moreNew fund from Zero Waste Scotland for community food redistribution projects
Example organisations include community markets, community pantries, food processing enterprises.
Read moreRow over Creative Scotland funding continues as First Minister defends cut
Creative Scotland have now said they will now be forced to use its National Lottery funding reserves.
Read moreCharity chief executive to retire in Spring 2024
She has been in post for nearly 12 years.
Read morePeople with learning disabilities make films and podcasts for University of Glasgow
Three charity partners are involved in the innovative project.
Read moreLeading charity produces report outlining need to overhaul services for women of colour survivors.
The charity commissioned researcher and campaigner Talat Yaqoob to carry out the analysis and produce the report in equal partnership
Read moreCharities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023.
Read moreChildren in Scotland announces new senior appointment
David Mackay will take on the role, following more than a decade of experience in the children’s sector.
Read moreScotland unites to challenge poverty
It’s Challenge Poverty Week – find out how you can get involved here
Read morePetition launched after Creative Scotland budget cut by £6.6million
The government had previously made budget promises earlier this year.
Read moreMick Jagger hints he’ll leave fortune to charity
Says his children don’t need the money
Read moreEnergy giant announces cash support for charities – will others follow?
Winter is coming and charities fear they cannot operate premises as normal
Read moreCharity leader appointed to lead prestigious government climate body
Satwat Rehman will take on the role of co-chair of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission.
Read moreUkrainians offered greater support to make Scotland their new home
New funding available for organisations working with Ukrainian refugees
Read moreOSCR removes dozens of charities from register
No evidence the organisations were still active
Read moreHuge donation for Edinburgh charity
“Phenomenal donation”
Read moreSustainable homes at core of new strategic charity partnership
This strengthened partnership comes at a crucial time for the housing sector.
Read moreNew care experienced chair of charity board
Carmel grew up in kinship care and has been a member of Who Cares? Scotland for many years.
Read moreMajor cyber attack rocks big name charities
It happened in August – but has only now come to light
Read moreAirdrie charity picks up community awards
The charity was recognised for its Positive Steps support initiative.
Read moreAberlour children’s charity scoops prestigious Award
The Glasgow-based organisation won at the Third Sector Awards.
Read moreSistema Scotland appoints new chief executive
Vicky Williams, who has been a key member of Sistema Scotland’s leadership team for the past 10 years, will take
Read moreNew roles at rebranded charity
Chair and vice chair announced
Read moreCharity-council partnership to help care-experienced young people in Glasgow
The new service will see 35 young people supported to access accommodation on a permanent and unconditional basis.
Read moreScottish Government admits climate law breach
The campaigners said this was a clear breach of its statutory duty under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.
Read moreWhat are the charities with the highest employee happiness? Find out here….
These are the best UK charities to work for, it’s been claimed
Read moreSpecialist charity announces new chief – as leader steps down after 34 years
Been in post since 1989
Read moreUK Government Minister for Levelling Up steps down
Dehenna Davison announced she will step back from the role of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up.
Read moreCharity steps in to save fundraising event in honour of murdered Glasgow woman
Moira’s Run raises funds for The Moira Fund, set up following the rape and murder of Moira Jones.
Read moreNew board member for environmental charity
He brings over 35 years’ experience through his work across a range of roles in housing associations and local government
Read moreOxfam: Fair taxes on polluters could have paid for expansion in free bus travel
Oxfam Scotland says First Minister Humza Yousaf should now urge the Prime Minister to hold the UK’s biggest polluters to
Read moreFresh appeal as Scotland faces a deficit of 500 foster families
Current economic crisis is making matters worse
Read moreRSABI appoints new head of fundraising
Pauline joins RSABI after a decade working at Macmillan Cancer Support as senior fundraising manager.
Read moreKatherine Crawford appointed Age Scotland chief executive
She has been in post as interim chief executive since July
Read moreALLIANCE: Cost of living crisis impacting every aspect of third sector
A leading Scottish charity has warned of the effect the cost of living crisis is having on the country’s third
Read moreRichest won’t leave cash to charities – despite their wealth
Almost 70% of the highest earners have no intention of leaving any of their money to good causes
Read moreSCVO and partners unveil groundbreaking HR for Creatives project
The programme will kick off in September 2023 and continue for 12 months.
Read moreTwo historic cinemas saved from permanent closure
The Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen and Filmhouse in Edinburgh have both agreed deals which they hope will keep them open.
Read moreSIS appoints business and charity leader as chair
The finance provider has said George Walker will join their team.
Read moreNew website for charities in Inverclyde
CVS Inverclyde’s new site will let users explore its work in-depth
Read moreCharity-run arts centre facing closure amid funding black hole
A charity director issued a grim warning about the DCA’s as it attempts to fill a £300,000 funding blackhole.
Read moreFormer charity director appointed head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
Jimmy Paul has been appointed as the next Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU).
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