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Baby loss charity in vital fight for funding as running costs’ crisis sweeps sector
Many charities are losing funding and going to the wall
Read moreWalking charity’s new active travel fund supports cleaner and greener communities
The fund supports active and sustainable travel projects in local communities.
Read moreSocial Enterprise Scotland announces new chair
He was formally made chair of the board of the directors on Wednesday.
Read more£1 million funding up for grabs as charity marks World Cancer Day
Making a difference for a quarter of a century
Read moreMen’s Sheds hopes to reverse funding decision
Charity wants to expand not curtail operations
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 moreGift Aid going begging: £500m unclaimed last year
Charities are missing out to the tune of hundreds of millions
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 moreCampaigners hail victory as hunting with dogs ban becomes law
New bill includes a ban on trail hunting in Scotland
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 moreVandalism suspected as vital disabled centre is set on fire
The Yard charity has had to deal with two fires in both its centres
Read moreNew director announced for Carnegie UK
New role for familiar name in the third sector
Read moreNew website showcases the vital work of SCIAF
It features more comprehensive coverage of its partners and projects around the world
Read moreApplications open for the Scottish Charity Awards 2023
Applications are open until 12pm on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Read moreCommunity wealth: a new way forward
Explains the ethos behind the vision and how it can be rolled out
Read moreThird sector hits back at claims civic society has been “captured” by Scottish Government
Leading voices from Scotland’s third sector have hit back at the UK’s newspaper of record.
Read moreFunding secured to restore island mill as historical visitor attraction
Built in 1893, the Garrabost Mill was in commercial operation, milling barley and oatmeal for local crofting communities until 1956.
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 moreCyber threats: sector is “particularly attractive” to attackers
Warnings about criminals taking advantage of charities and public generosity during times of hardship
Read moreMulti-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says
Ms Robison was questioned by SNP MSP Paul McLennan, who asked what the government is doing to support third sector
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 morePro-Palestine activists force closure of Edinburgh weapons factory
They struck at 5am this morning
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 moreEdinburgh-based urban farm closes its doors
This is the second time the farm has been threatened with closure, with looming liquidation in late 2019 leading to
Read moreScottish aid charity warns of costs rising by a fifth
Alongside the cost of living crisis, many of the countries where the charity works are impacted by conflict, climate change
Read more“Save the date”: The Gathering 2023 details unveiled
The event will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) in the capital.
Read moreCharities granted permission to appeal Rwanda ruling
Charities, including Care4Calais, applied for permission to appeal the courts judgement, which has now been granted.
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 moreHow Scotland’s social enterprises help power the country’s economy
The annual income of social enterprises in the country is £4.8bn according to latest census
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 moreUrban farm could avoid closure, council says
Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh has said that talks are underway.
Read moreWorkers at Shelter win 7% pay rise after strike
Workers at Shelter took part in strike action late last year, with more than 600 staff taking part in the
Read more“Disastrous”: SCVO warns of knock-on effect of cuts to energy bill support
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme currently runs until the end of March, and is now set to be replaced by
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 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 moreLongstanding charity chief executive to step down
She became a member of staff in 2012 and has led the charity through a decade of growth.
Read moreGovernment urged to set end date for fossil fuels
“This is a crucial decade for action on the climate crisis so Ministers must ensure that the plan sets an
Read moreUnique gym offers free access for those who are disadvantaged
Edinburgh-based social enterprise reaches out to wider population
Read moreCharities fear unsustainable running costs as energy support scheme ends
Organisations with premises face a running cost crisis as support ends
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 moreLandmine charity gets funding to continue life saving Ukraine work
Russia is using landmines indiscriminately across the war-torn country
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 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 confirms Edinburgh urban farm set to close amid running costs crisis
The site, which which gives volunteering opportunities to disadvantaged young people and adults, has warned that rising costs and lack
Read moreSocial enterprise charity appoints two young Scots to champion voice of youth
As members of Columba 1400’s board of trustees, Jessica and Marysia will take part in board meetings and sit on
Read moreCharities are facing “lacklustre” festive donations
Soaring costs of living are hitting the finances of charities
Read moreSoaring fuel bills will capsize charities helping the most vulnerable
Calls for targeted support for charities when energy relief scheme ends
Read moreNew chair and trustees appointed to board of agricultural society
“We are very much looking forward to working with Jimmy and Jane and grateful to all our trustees for the
Read moreNine charities get cash to help older people through “winter of despair”
Each get £40k to help them build capacity during the running costs crisis
Read moreStreaming platform Twitch facing backlash after including “hate groups” on approved charities list
The LGB Alliance – which claims to be “gender critical” and has faced widespread criticism for its “anti-trans” work –
Read moreCharity implores exam authority to mark sacrifice of Asian soldiers in both world wars
The move would combat racism the organisation says
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 moreShelter staff to be balloted over fresh pay deal as strike suspended
Members of Unite the Union at Shelter are being balloted on a new pay deal following talks between the parties.
Read moreAward-winning architects help design £25m charity centre
Brief is to shape inclusive engagement
Read moreFormer PM praises voluntary sector’s role in getting people through the harshest of winters
Gordon Brown’s new publication looks at the lengths charities and community groups are going to in battling the cost of
Read moreMinister pledges to address issues of potential job losses at Rape Crisis Scotland
Deputy First Minister John Swinney gave the assurances to Monica Lennon in Holyrood.
Read moreChest, Heart & Stroke Scotland welcomes new chair
Amy’s appointment was announced at Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland’s (CHSS) recent AGM.
Read moreVoluntary organisations across Scotland struggling as costs continue to rise
The wave 4 summary report presents key insights into Scotland’s third sector.
Read moreFurther commitments on sector needed from government, SCVO warns
During Thursday’s statement, the sector was mentioned twice in passing, and not at all in relation to investment.
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 moreOnline tool is launched to foster creativity for hundreds of staff in charities
Employees will have access to online support
Read moreReport warns poverty remains biggest obstacle to implementing children’s rights in Scotland.
The research highlights that the situation for families the charity supports has significantly worsened, breaching children and young people’s fundamental
Read moreSoft toys sent to MSPs to highlight “unacceptable” grouse shooting
Shooting the birds for sport must end say campaigners
Read moreNew CEO announced at leading charity
Brings 30 years experience to the post
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 moreHuman rights group has new leadership
Jan Savage joins from Enable Scotland
Read moreVital charity faces job losses as funding is slashed
28 jobs are at risk
Read moreTFN’s December magazine is out now – read it here!
Last edition of the year celebrates charity sector successes
Read moreParents face emotional toll as they can’t afford to give this Christmas
Cost of living is affecting relationships and mental health
Read moreIsle of Lewis community hub wins prestigious green energy award
The former school was purchased by volunteer group Urras Stòras An Rubha in 2015 and the plan to give the
Read moreConsultation launches on powers of Scotland’s charity regulator
Rules around who can be a charity trustee or senior office-holder in a charity would be tightened.
Read morePublic urged to spend £5 to help homeless
Annual campaign launches
Read moreHouseholds asked to donate their £400 government energy support
Community groups and charities would benefit
Read moreDay care centres win vital funding boost
Charity has been supporting older people for 75 years
Read moreCharity workers strike – claiming pay deal could leave them homeless
Shelter staff say imposed pay deal leaves them unable to pay rent
Read moreThird sector conference faces up to the running costs crisis
CVS Inverclyde’s recent meeting provided a day of thought-provoking and impactful presentations
Read moreEdinburgh charity warns of rising bills “perfect storm”
Chief executive Lyndsay Fyffe-Jardine said she was “completely floored” by the price rises.
Read moreHeckler removed from charity celebration after verbal attack on First Minister
Organisers removed the heckler from the room, before the First Minister apologised for the interruption and warned against further stigmatising
Read moreMen’s Sheds could be forced to close as government withdraws funding
The groups aim to tackle social isolation and improve their members’ mental health, but ministers have said the Scottish Government
Read moreNorth-east charity launches fundraising calendar
After sharing some of her pictures on social media, colleagues came up with the idea of putting together a calendar.
Read moreCall for applications for walking, wheeling and cycling project funding
Projects will be able to apply for between £5,000 and now up to £100,000 – a 50% increase from previous
Read moreCharity welcomes council vote to end fossil fuel investments
Last month, East Lothian councillors also voted unanimously in favour of ending the Lothian Pension Fund’s fossil fuel investments.
Read morePoverty Alliance host annual conference in Glasgow
“As an organisation and as a movement, we have achieved a lot in the last 30 years to combat the
Read moreCharity conference to explore Scotland’s journey to net zero
CoMoUK’s Scotland director Rachael Murphy will chair a discussion on Scotland, shared transport, and net zero.
Read moreGlasgow school uniform charity to close amid funding crisis
The organisation said that they were heartbroken to make the announcement
Read moreNational mental health charity unveils dynamic new look after 50 years
The charity has introduced a fresh and dynamic brand as part of a push to become more public facing and
Read moreSocial enterprise launches crowdfunder to safeguard future
The organisation has recently been forced to close one of its stores in Glasgow’s Garnethill, and has now said opening
Read moreLate charity leader honoured with posthumous doctorate
As well as her work in the third sector, Ms Ritch was a regular guest lecturer at GCU and contributor
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