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OSCR probe finds charity treasurer misused funds and trustees failed to govern
Damning report concludes after a six year investigation
Read moreFormer Kinross Shed Chairman joins association board
David joins seven SMSA trustees to further extend the hub’s reach of regional support to over 200 groups
Read more“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector
The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.
Read moreNew advisors save tenants tens of thousands
Backdated benefit payments account for a significant portion of the five-figure savings so far.
Read moreAbused women offered hope with new housing initiative
High quality housing available to those most in need
Read moreRevealed: world’s biggest conservation group given grants from fossil fuel funder
Despite campaigning for fossil fuel divestment, the charity has taken millions of carbon companies’ cash
Read moreNew Clackmannanshire deaf and blind hub opens doors
The Wee County Hub, delivered by Forth Valley Sensory Centre, is based within Tullibody Civic Centre.
Read moreHealth charity wants zero new HIV cases by 2030
Campaign calls for full political backing
Read more“Unlawful”: Campaigners welcome ruling against UK Government on Rwanda policy
This ruling overturned a previous decision from last year, with a future appeal expected by the UK Government.
Read moreNew chair at leading conservation group
Well known figure takes the helm
Read moreJohn Muir Trust to manage John Muir Way
The trust will look after the route – a host to 400,000 walkers every year.
Read moreNew strategy launched for historic environment sector
Led by Historic Environment Scotland, it was created following a public consultation.
Read moreWarning over increasing homelessness numbers in Scotland
Between March 2022 and March 2023 there were 9,121 social housing completions against a target of 7,770.
Read moreNorth east groups can apply for £2m net zero funding
Just Transition Fund has been extended
Read moreCouncil gives organisation new contract to deliver specialised education
Boost for West Lothian
Read moreUK’s leading stroke charity slams hospital care figures as NHS struggles to prioritise patients
Admission to a stroke unit within one day of admission to hospital fell from to 63% last year
Read moreCost of living: Scottish charities having to cut services
CAF has published new research with 621 charities, including more than 130 Scottish charity leaders.
Read moreTFN magazine’s June edition is out now – read it here!
New edition looks at Pride, the housing crisis, the Scottish Charity Awards and AI in the sector
Read moreScottish Charity Awards 2023 winners announced
This year’s shortlist included 32 individuals and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
Read moreHow Covid and cost of living have hit mass fundraising events
Growth has been slower than anticipated – but there is cause for optimism
Read moreReport warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
Read moreLegacy StartUp: New support for charities wanting to start legacy fundraising
Legacy StartUp will enable charities that are not yet benefiting from vital legacy income.
Read moreHolyrood committee calls for Third Sector input to planning partnerships
The committee expresses “concern” over relationships with the Third Sector.
Read moreNew report highlights growth of Scottish legacy market.
The report brings together key statistics on the Scottish legacy market.
Read moreCharity welcomes delegation from Denmark
The delegation included directors from the Department for the Elderly and Disabled.
Read moreCharity workers announce plans for indefinite strikes
After tax and deductions frontline workers take home less than £20,000 a year.
Read moreInquiry launched into government’s plans for cutting emissions from public transport
A cross-party group of Scottish parliamentarians have launched an inquiry into the Government’s plans for cutting emissions from public transport.
Read more“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs.
Read moreSocial care charity celebrates 25 years with birthday festival.
The charity is over quarter of the way to its £25,000 target to fund activities.
Read moreHolyrood committee seeks views on healthcare in Scotland’s remote and rural areas
The call for evidence will remain open until August 11.
Read moreCharity boss warned uncertain funding of advice services is “morally unacceptable”
Citizens Advice Scotland have called for sustained funding.
Read moreStaff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site.
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year.
Read moreMigrants’ rights charity receives apology and damages from TV channel
TalkTV was forced to apologise to Migrants Organise following remarks made on June 10 and 13 2022.
Read moreOSCR set out Corporate Strategy
OSCR’s strategy for 2023-2026 sets out how the organisations will regulate and support charities.
Read moreHistoric Environment Scotland unveils plans for new Archive House
The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Read moreTheatre announces two new directors
The Lyceum wants to ensure that audiences are welcomed, excited and invigorated.
Read moreFirst Minister congratulates Young Scot Awards winners
Crowned Young Scot of the Year, Molly Turnbull from Fife was awarded the overall prize.
Read moreCouncil-run charity being scrutinised by auditors
A new report by by Audit Scotland says that it is still not operating the way it should.
Read more“Crisis”: Scots animal rescue charity at breaking point
A Scottish animal rescue charity has warned that it is in crisis amid record high running costs.
Read moreHard-pressed charities set to lose out on £198million
Concern has been raised as new figures reveal the scale of the impact of curbs imposed on charity lotteries.
Read moreHousing provider strengthens team with senior appointment
Debbie Collins will assist Bield Housing and Care to make positive contributions to its people, homes and communities.
Read moreCharities win big at IoD Scotland awards
The event in Edinburgh, saw six leading individuals from Scottish charities win awards.
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 moreVast majority of social housing tenants provided with financial support
The membership body launched its Housing at Scotland’s Heart campaign in Glasgow this week.
Read moreFaith and charity leaders call for asylum seekers to be given free bus passes
The campaign is spearheaded by the Maryhill Integration Network (MIN).
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 moreGlasgow charity to close after almost 40 years
The charity saves tonnes of waste materials from landfill every year, with the scrap re-used by other groups.
Read moreShop takings continue to soar as charities report increasing demand
Good news for the retail sector
Read moreRegulator launches probe into Glasgow charity
Assetts frozen as a precaution
Read moreIncrease in demand for food bank advice
CAS warned of a “direct link” between higher energy prices and food inflation and increased demand for food insecurity advice.
Read more“Urgent action needed”: Alarm at local child poverty figures
New research has warned levels of child poverty remain unacceptably high across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Read moreCharity announces new director
Wendy McAuslan will join the team of Scottish Attachment in Action.
Read moreCommunities unite to oppose energy giant’s plans
Area was made famous in classic novel
Read moreFoundation closes as charity group restructures
No jobs will be shed
Read moreScots businessman launches children’s charity
Its aim is to give children the right tools to succeed in life including literacy, numeracy and the basic online
Read moreHospitality group creates new charity
Aims to address cost-of-living crisis
Read moreGreta Thunberg returns to Scotland to give talk
Community groups can apply for free tickets
Read moreDown’s Syndrome Scotland adds to board
The three new appointments are taken from across the third sector.
Read moreTop award for young volunteer
Schoolboy receives accolades for commitment to volunteering
Read moreGreen-fingered communities to benefit from cash boost
Funded by the Scottish Government, projects can apply for part of the £100,000 fund.
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 moreSmall grants programme launched
Grants awarded up to £2,000
Read moreGrowing Climate Confidence: Emission-reducing project launched
The website will allow third sector organisations in Scotland learn about the climate crisis.
Read moreTV host dropped from charity
Mr Schofield was also dropped by his talent agency, and has now had all ties severed with the Prince’s Trust.
Read moreNew report urges more investment in advice
Citizens Advice Scotland are the largest provider of free advice in Scotland.
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 moreValue of CAB volunteers tops £17million since the pandemic
According to the most recent available figures, over 1,500 people volunteer in CABs across the country.
Read moreChartered Institute of Fundraising consulting on job cuts
The organisation has said that they expect the number of roles removed from the organisation to be “fewer than ten”.
Read moreTime is right for modest wealth tax urge campaigners
Other countries do similar
Read moreAnnual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland open for applications
This year, three new categories have been introduced providing further opportunities for social enterprises.
Read moreFoundations gave more in response to covid
Figures show the biggest foundations bolstered voluntary action
Read moreProminent charity ditches Twitter amid safety concerns
Trolling and pile-ons have become commonplace on the platform
Read moreNew book aims to help organisations understand the difference their service makes
The study paints a realistic picture of how organisations contribute to change.
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 moreCritical racial diversity workshop to be held in Edinburgh
The event, to be held next month, will look at how far the legal profession has come in Scotland on
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 moreCharity chief gets on bike to practice what she preaches
Chief exectuive will compete in gruelling cycling challenege
Read moreNew board chair for Cyrenians
John Lawrie OBE will head up the team at Cyrenians, the charity has announced.
Read moreGovernment unveils events for sector on fair work requirements
The change will take place from July 1, with the event promising to take those in need through the move.
Read moreIrish third sector facing crisis due to government funding cuts
Funding and staffing crisis shows no signs of abating
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 moreApply now to the UK’s biggest match fund
Closing date is 7 July
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 moreWealthy must step up and give more, top of charitable list says
Hedge fund manager Sir Chris Hohn, 56, tops the rankings by giving away more than 15 per cent of his
Read moreCharity using creativity to bring positive change to people’s lives
New board members will help the organisation further its aims to give marginalised individuals and communities a voice.
Read moreCurtailed council budgets making Scots housing crisis worse
Councils are not meeting their statutory obligations on homelessness
Read moreNatureScot rounds on developer as its plans will damage site of natural importance
Some of the country’s biggest conservation charities oppose the development
Read moreFood bank focuses on advice to help communities maximise income
Food bank use is on the rise
Read moreScotland’s Charity Air Ambulance celebrates 10 year anniversary
The charity initially launched with just one base in Perth, but now operates another in Aberdeen.
Read moreYoung futures look brighter as funding secures much-needed support
Boost for Scottish youth groups
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