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High sick leave rates among charity employees steeply rising
Charities do not compare favourably to other sectors when it comes to absence
Read moreLocal innovators must lead the way in Community Wealth Building
Social Enterprise Scotland submitted a response to The Scottish Government consultation this week.
Read moreTributes on sad death of devoted CEO
Worked tirelessly in the local community
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 moreCharity Bill eases its way through parliament
OSCR will get increased powers
Read moreUK legacy giving remains strong in boost for the sector
Despite economic uncertainty legacy giving is forecast to maintain resilience
Read moreScotland’s Charity Awards’ finalists revealed
This year’s shortlist includes 32 groups and individuals all vying for a gong
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 moreAgricultural charity appoints new case officer
The charity developed the role in response to growing demand for its services.
Read moreAnimal charities hailed for call for end to greyhound racing
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The Dogs Trust, and Royal Society for the Prevention of
Read moreOSCR reveals impact of charities on economy
Two thirds are run entirely by volunteers
Read moreLGBT+ charity closes its doors
“After nearly a decade it’s time for Pink Saltire SCIO to pack up and say goodbye.”
Read moreRecord number of charities and volunteers will take part in coronation
King Charles’s coronation will spark celebrations across the UK and beyond
Read moreFears as first minister signals universal free school meals could end
Humza Yousaf favours a more “targeted approach”
Read moreCharity intends to become global after acquiring two smaller organisations
International expansion is on the horizon
Read moreSocial enterprise announces new director
Places for People Scotland is part of Places for People Group, which is one of the UK’s leading social enterprises.
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 moreCulture organisations set to benefit as unique funding opportunity reopens for seventh round
Many organisations and businesses have benefited from this fund in the past.
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 moreRecord numbers take part in Kiltwalk
Thousands took part in the iconic fundraiser
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 moreFunding overhaul would see Scots charities rake in extra £300m
Cross sector approach would see organisations flourish financially
Read moreNew report reveals church’s links to slavery
A new report has unveiled the Church of Scotland’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade.
Read moreGroups urged to apply for help with energy bills
Scheme is now open for applications
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 moreInternational aid group calls on Yousaf to act
It wants Scotland to lead action on the global stage
Read morePartnership crosses sectors to get pupils into work and further education
Kilmarnock-based employability charity has seen impressive results with pilot project
Read moreVolunteering levels across Scotland holding steady despite challenges
27% of Scots had given their time to support charities or organisations in 2021.
Read moreReverse trolling sees donations increase as far right want charity removed from register
Far right group sees its petition backfire
Read moreVital services for patients unacceptable
Charity hits out at the lack of support for those suffering lung conditions
Read moreCharity leader set for prestigious commissioner post
The Scottish Parliament will be invited to nominate Nicola Killean.
Read moreThird Sector to benefit from £3.5million grant scheme
National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland.
Read moreLynx reintroduction discussed in Scottish Parliament for first time
The case for reintroducing lynx to Scotland is being discussed in the Scottish Parliament for the first time.
Read moreMND Scotland announces new director for top team
She will also round-out the charity’s executive leadership team.
Read moreAstonishing figures reveal volunteering’s worth to the UK economy
The UK relies on volunteering like never before
Read moreCharity arts venue ends cafe tenancy after union dispute
The cafe has been closed since March after claims that workers were sacked for taking part in strike action.
Read moreBank group awards £5m to support Scottish organisations
Foundation targets those who need it most
Read more“Drastic cuts”: Report warns of increasing pressures hitting sector
More than 90% of organisations report rising costs in at least one area.
Read moreUK Government terminates funding of “hate speech” Christian group
A video emerged of Zion Projects chair and trustee Danny Stupple calling Islam “a very strong force of spiritual wickedness”.
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 moreMinister makes fairer funding commitment to sector
The move has been welcomed by those working in the charity and voluntary sector.
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 moreNew chair for environmental charity
Mr Roe first became a charity trustee in 2021, serving as vice chair to Stuart Tait.
Read moreCharity hopeful a cure for terminal illness could happen through increased research
Advanced treatments and fundraising is tackling the illness head on
Read moreChanging face of fundraising as new data shows huge increase in hybrid working
Has fundraising changed for good?
Read moreFirst Minister must prove he isn’t timid on tax, say campaigners
Campaigners are calling for Humza Yousaf to outline how he intends to kick-start tax reform
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 moreScotland’s third sector leaders supported to accelerate circular economy plans
Circular Economy 360+ is a programme of online and in-person training that will help organisations to embrace planet-friendly and sustainable
Read moreCharity at loggerheads with union as pension scheme is dropped
Charity questions union’s figures
Read moreNew chief executive announced at leading aid charity
Challenges will be “numerous”
Read moreWorld’s first rewilding centre opens near Loch Ness
The centre opens its doors fully to the public on Saturday 15 April.
Read moreCharity founder dies after turning organisation into household name
Tributes tell of huge loss
Read moreSocial Investment Scotland strengthens board with new appointments
Joining the board and bringing a wealth of experience are, Caroline McLaughlin, Ian Mitchelmore, Samantha Bett and Kathleen McLeay.
Read moreNew members appointed to Scotland’s Just Transition Commission
Members drawn from industry, business and finance, trade unions, environmental and community groups, and academia serve on the Commission.
Read moreReport highlights systemic failures in temporary homeless accommodation
The report makes eight recommendations to improve the experience of people in temporary homeless accommodation.
Read moreRankings reveal UK’s top charities
Big names make big gains
Read moreCharity-run social enterprise to close down amid funding pressures
The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart announced last week that it is to close its doors.
Read moreNational Emergencies Trust appoints new Chair and President
Ralph Throp leads the Resilient Communities Team at Scottish Government.
Read moreHousing mentors needed to help drive Net Zero
Fuel Change is an organisation working with businesses and schools to enable apprentices and new graduates to help develop solutions
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 moreScotland’s national parks should be protected havens for wildlife survey finds
Wilder national parks called for
Read moreProgress stalls as gender pay gap remains static
Gender pay gap remains in favour of men
Read moreFormer boss of leading Scots charity charged with fraud
Police are looking into missing funds
Read moreRebrand unveiled for Scottish culture charity
Along with its rebranding, the newly renamed Culture & Business Scotland is setting out its strategic plan.
Read moreFury as top advocate receives “slap on wrist” over misogynistic texts
Charity says fine “doesn’t cut it”
Read moreThird sector faces staffing crisis despite spiralling demand for services
Workforce gaps are taking a heavy toll on charity staff
Read moreSCVO launch #EssentialSector campaign
Applications are now open to become one of eight organisations showcased.
Read moreCharities criticised by regulator for failing to manage conflict of interest
OSCR said there was a lack in clarity
Read moreThird sector reacts to election of new SNP leader
Charities have outlined their expectations for the politician in the remainder of the parliamentary term.
Read moreShelter Scotland urge new FM to tackle housing emergency with dedicated housing minister
The charity said Scotland’s housing emergency is now beyond critical.
Read moreNew president for Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society
Scotland’s national horticultural and gardening society has elected a new president at its 214th annual meeting.
Read moreShock as leading Scots charity closes with immediate effect
Seems the charity couldn’t get to grips with ongoing governance problems
Read moreMajor funder announces new campaign
Match funder will double donations
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 moreMulti-million ‘dormant trusts’ success is the “tip of the iceberg”
Raiders of the lost trusts: how investigators are putting ‘locked’ cash to good use
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 moreMSP weighs-in to backlash against conservation charities which backed BBC series
Fears the BBC are bowing to pressure from lobbying
Read moreLong-serving CEO steps back from role
Overseen the development of Scotland’s improvement districts
Read moreNew partnership supports voluntary sector learning
SCVO has teamed up with the Charity Learning Consortium to provide charities and non-profit organisations with access to affordable online
Read moreGlasgow community centre to close its doors
The charity said that they are hopeful that this closure will be for a short period
Read moreUK Tory government is “obstructing” democracy and civil society
“increasingly authoritarian”: country downgraded in global index of freedoms
Read moreScotland urged to choose right path on climate emergency
On Monday the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its Synthesis Report.
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
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