Scottish climate event to join COP28 Global Day of Action
The Edinburgh event will bring together the voices of thousands of people united for action.
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Scottish woodland charity criticised for “greenwashing” partnership with BP
The partnership has described as “deeply problematic”
Read moreShelter Scotland welcomes Glasgow’s housing emergency declaration
“The declaration of a housing emergency must be just the beginning of a journey.”
Read moreHollywood star visits Scottish charity projects
Isla Fisher was in Lanarkshire to ensure children get the bright future they deserve
Read moreCampaigners slam chancellor’s “shamefull sleight of hand” as energy cap increases
Bills are still 85% higher than before the energy crisis
Read moreHomeless project aims to prove prevention is better than cure
Homelessness is not inevitable campaigners say
Read moreNew house prototype launched by homelessness charity
Houses will feature in new villages for homeless people
Read moreCharities hit out at Sunak’s renewed Rwanda bid
The Supreme Court had ruled in favour of an appeal by charities and campaign groups.
Read moreTFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
Read moreCharities hail victory for refugees as government loses Rwanda case
The country’s highest court ruled the plan unlawful following an appeal led by charities.
Read moreMore than 100 organisations call on first minister to value social care
Groups sign joint letter ahead of 2024-25 Scottish Budget
Read moreCharity chief executive joins barristers as affiliate
Johanna Boyd has led the team at Planning Aid Scotland since last year.
Read moreCash-first future: Making food banks history in Scotland
Campaigners from a number of groups came together at the Gathering.
Read moreStepChange: Women bearing brunt of the cost of living crisis
The data shows women are struggling more to keep up with household essentials and bear a greater responsibility for these
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 moreEdinburgh set to declare housing emergency
People can’t access social housing or affordable rented accommodation
Read moreSocial Bite unveils new recovery village project for Dundee
The accommodation at the Dundee project will be 15 eco-friendly prefabricated “nest houses”.
Read moreScottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens
This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.
Read moreNew service to feed and clothe children launches
Charity responding to growing need
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 moreFree bus fares for asylum seekers “transformative” says charity
Those seeking asylum can’t afford public transport
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 moreNew CEO for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Mr Webb has been chosen to become the next chief executive officer.
Read moreCharity launches legal challenge against “segregation” of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers have been accommodated at the site since July 12.
Read moreCommission launches spotlight focus on human rights across Highlands and Islands
The commission is mandated by an Act of Parliament to monitor human rights in Scotland.
Read moreExtreme poverty now the new normal
Research shows material harship is no longer a rarity
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 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 moreNew premises needed as demand for emergency food surges
As winter closes in the charity fears it can’t meet demand
Read moreHomeless losing their best friends due to restrictive housing policies
Call for pet-friendly policies
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 moreCoastal community fight to stop Scotland’s largest fish farm
Long Live Loch Linnhe is now in the process of launching a petition with the Scottish Parliament.
Read moreCall for government to reduce poverty and inequality through reformed taxation
The commissions said tax is an important part of the way society can reduce inequality.
Read moreHomelessness crisis: charity sees a surge in demand for support
More than 100 people are estimated to be rough sleeping each night in Scotland’s two biggest cities
Read moreScotland unites to challenge poverty
It’s Challenge Poverty Week – find out how you can get involved here
Read moreSustainable homes at core of new strategic charity partnership
This strengthened partnership comes at a crucial time for the housing sector.
Read morePartnership announced to support access to nature and future careers
The partnership includes the continuation of a now developed programme, Into the Zoo.
Read moreCharity prepares for a cold front as living costs soar
Christmas crisis in on the way warns Edinburgh group
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 moreHousing group proves its green scheme is working
Donated furniture goes to those who need it most
Read moreRamblers research reveals shocking outdoors inequality
Analysis by Ramblers Scotland has found shocking inequality in the number of core paths in communities.
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 moreEmpower communities to achieve net-zero, new report claims
Scotland could fail to achieve net zero carbon emissions without more ‘community-led climate action’.
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 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 moreReport reveals environmental impact of leading charity
A leading Scottish environmental charity has achieved its biggest impact to date.
Read moreTFN magazine’s September edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
Read moreNew chair for Scotland’s oldest military charity
Jonathan Tweedie will be the next chair of Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR).
Read moreProgramme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
Read moreCommunity and residents to get say in future of urban farm
Gorgie Farm closed in January 2023 following rocketing operational costs and a lack of funding.
Read moreOlder people fear they are not valued
Charity says older people need to be included more
Read moreUrgent new strategy needed to tackle homelessness says report
Previous attempts have failed to tackle the problem
Read moreScotland’s “utterly shameful” homeless figures laid bare as children worst affected
Urgent action needed to address crisis say campaigners
Read moreHuge majority support for carbon land tax on Scotland’s large estates
The John Muir Trust has now launched a public petition in support of the tax.
Read moreMore than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty
The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance – Scotland’s anti-poverty network.
Read moreScottish Tory leader slammed by charity CEO after drug claims
Alex Feis-Bryce of Transform Drug Policy Foundation condemned Douglas Ross’ comments.
Read moreAlarming rise in city’s rough sleepers as budget is slashed
Up to 30 rough sleepers are on the city’s streets
Read moreShelter urges a dose of resale therapy
Creative take on getting more folk to donate and upcycle
Read moreClimate and nature charities hit out at Scottish political leaders
In an open letter directed at “all Scottish party leaders”, the heads of 25 organisations call for legal targets for
Read moreFormer Government minister to lead charity as director stands down
Jimmy Paul is set to leave his position as director of Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) Scotland.
Read moreHistoric Environment Scotland and the Hamish Ogston Foundation announce new agreement
Over the course of five years, Craft Your Career will support vital skills training to 100 people across Scotland.
Read moreNew figures reveal need for ongoing cost-of-living support
Calls to support social housing tenants as survey shows many struggling with essential bills.
Read moreShooting industry no longer give carte blanche in the countryside with new wildlife Bill
Ahead of August 12, campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to be bold.
Read moreClimate campaigners join forces to save greenspace
The peaceful demonstration was held in response to a call for support from members of the community in Torry, Aberdeen.
Read moreHistoric cinema could be saved by newly-founded charity
The team has created a new charity which aims to take over the running of the building.
Read moreShelter Scotland welcomes two new committee members
Annie Mauger-Thompson and Jamie Kinlochan have been appointed to the Shelter Scotland committee.
Read moreGovernment backs huge social housing housing development
Much needed affordable homes
Read moreCharity poem partnership highlights the need for climate action
The poem was performed and filmed on location in Leven earlier this year.
Read moreVolunteer Scotland celebrates 100 Charter Champions
Volunteer Scotland announced this week that they now have more than 100 individuals, groups and organisations that have signed up
Read moreCelebrities, charities and the public want radical new commitments for nature from politicians
Led by Wildlife and Countryside Link, the project is urging all political parties to ramp up their ambition on environmental
Read moreCommunity-owned wind farm named UK Social Business champions
Point and Sandwick Trust is a 100% community-owned wind farm that operates as a commercial enterprise.
Read moreLargest ever intervention on Scottish economy from civil society
The campaigners argue: “We have run out of time for talk, what we need now is action.”
Read moreCharity begins work on new project in Stirling
Stirling is just one of numerous sites across the UK where Barnardo’s intends to construct Gap Homes.
Read moreConservation charity take over care of Scottish islands
The Treshnish Isles are a group of eight uninhabited islands located in the Inner Hebrides.
Read moreCity in crisis: Glasgow faces funding black hole and more people could end up on streets
Temporary accommodation for homeless people is sorely needed
Read moreVolunteer celebrates 75 years with the British Red Cross
Isabel Thom’s connection with the British Red Cross began in 1948.
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 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 moreGlobal influencer new chair of Economic Development Association Scotland
Neil McInroy succeeds Liz McEntee in the post.
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 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 moreReport warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
Read moreHolyrood committee calls for Third Sector input to planning partnerships
The committee expresses “concern” over relationships with the Third Sector.
Read moreCyrenians announces partnership with the Women in Safe Homes fund
Cyrenians will buy and refurbish properties for those who have experienced domestic abuse.
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 moreHolyrood committee seeks views on healthcare in Scotland’s remote and rural areas
The call for evidence will remain open until August 11.
Read moreStaff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site.
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year.
Read moreShelter: Plan to tackle child poverty doomed to fail without social housing delivery
Shelter Scotland says a consistent failure to deliver the necessary social homes means child poverty will inevitably remain high.
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