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Grants of up to £250,000 will be handed out to small and medium sized charities to help them survive Covid-19

A group of 38 organisations has come together to call on social media firms to do more to support organisations

Pandemic only worsens an already critically dire global scenario

Daughter reunited with mother shielding due to MND after her partner died of same illness

Funding commitments from the Scottish and UK Government will remove the imminent threat of closure venues across the country were

Changing ways of giving revealed

Charity calls for law to be changed

Glasgow Life has said it has lost out on millions during lockdown, and faces challenges in reopening the city’s much-loved

Scottish Autism is looking for supporters to become Holiday Heroes, as it faces up to losing half of its annual

Technology is is helping to ease the vulnerability deaf people have been experiencing during the pandemic, a charity has said

Replaces interim CEO and will take the post this month

Marie Curie needs to bring in £250,000 a week to pay for its hospice and care services in Scotland

Worried tenants call helpline

The survey by Which?, found that almost half of those shielding in Scotland have been unable to access vital supplies

Citizens Advice Scotland has reported a huge rise in the amount of people seeking advice around redundancy

Inspiring Scotland has revealed a new programme that aims to support and empower individuals and communities to develop cultural activities

Up to £900,000 is being made available to help increase the use of the sustainable method of transport

A banker has left £19m to the arts in Scotland, with distribution of the funding to start this summer

Heather Duff is urging people to support Cancer Research UK as the charity faces up to losses as a result

International development bodies have set out criteria they say are necessary for a new UK body to ensure aid and

Many households have seen a drop in income and some fear being able to pay the rent, new research has

Half of Scots haven’t made an energy payment since lockdown, despite being concerned that their usage has increased

Age Scotland has raised its concern after a new study showed older people are struggling to cope during lockdown

TV stars have got behind a crowdfunding campaign to save a Scottish wildlife charity

Warnings had been aired by charities and camapigners leading up to the attack

An acclaimed charity has revealed the horrific levels of abuse it has received – leaving organisers and volunteers worried about

The Scottish Government has launched a new service to help disabled people access the benefits they are entitled to

The Great British Tech Appeal, launched by Vodafone and Barnardo’s, is looking for businesses to help disadvantaged communities access tech

News from the sector on the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

Initiaitve comes into its own during lockdown

Sense Scotland is looking forward to its retail operations restarting, having lost out on £1m as a result of Covid-19

A coalition of organisations wants the suspension of Universal Credit sanctions to continue for a further six months

Food Train has been providing vital support to older people in Scotland, and has increased its work in light of

Charities across the country have used funding from the National Emergencies Trust to respond to the coronavirus pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

Charities previously warned about moving vulnerable asylum seekers

Euan’s Guide has created the badges as many disabled people are unable to wear face coverings

The Third Sector Interface Scotland Network has polled more than 1,000 organisations of all sizes across the country #NeverMoreNeeded

Fund will help bolster organisations suffering income falls after “complete failure of government” to support them

The time are changing according to new figures

The 300 actor has featured in a new half-hour video which shows the vital work being carried out by Mary’s

Funding experts Rogare have undertaken a study responding to objections that fundraising is ‘inappropriate’ during the coronavirus crisis

Latest in a raft of organisations to announce income warning

A coalition of leading voices from the sector has called on the UK Government to temporarily increase the level of

The charity said 17 stores across Scotland would open on 29 June.

The cash will be used to distribute food to vulnerable people in the north-east.

The building society’s foundation is supporting 44 UK charities in its latest funding round.

The National Trust for Scotland is set to reopen many of its gardens from 6 July

How the third sector is responding to the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

Organisations are struggling to respond to hunger in the community, and have called for the Scottish Government to step in

The Dundee-born star features in an advert for the National Trust for Scotland’s newest appeal.

The medical charity has seen fundraising plummet during the Covid-19 crisis.

A group of remarkable teenagers who cope with complex health conditions have taken part in a weekend of specially organised

Walk the Walk will donate £20,000 every month to organisations across the UK.

A coalition of 30 organisations has called for a Third Sector Recovery and Renewal Fund to be created, to allow

Organisations may not survive without further support and investment, economic experts have warned

Plans which aim to secure better outcomes for young disabled people are moving forward

Protest held as advisory group publishes 25 recommendations for Scottish economy.

Cash goes to sellers who have lost their work due to pandemic

The Wood Foundation will make 50 awards of £4,000 to help tackle the impacts of Covid-19.

Charity farm getting set to welcome visitors again

Covid claims this year’s IoF conference

Mining towns suffer more than most

Analysis outlines the size of challenge facing UK sector #NeverMoreNeeded

Animal rights campaigners have welcomed new legislation which will protect thousands of animals from being slaughtered

A demonstration calling for better housing for asylum seekers was hit by a counter protest by fascists claiming to “protect

The Langholm Initiative hopes to purchase 10,500 acres of land in the Borders.

Animal welfare charity OneKind has welcomed the announcement of new research.

DfID decision a “disaster” for the world’s poor – and the fight against Covid

Next year’s census will include a question about respondents’ veteran status.

More than half of families who are in receipt of benefits have had to borrow money during lockdown, new charity

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has said the rights of older people may have been breached in the response to

The Scottish Government has confirmed that extra funding has been allocated to help feed families over the summer

The sight loss charity has seen a surge in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Elaine Hawes, who is battling MND, and Fred Aspinall were not going to let coronavirus stop their wedding

Figures show greenhouse gas emissions rose by 1.5% between 2017 and 2018.

Organisations are being invited to back calls for a review into how new UK immigration legislation will affect health and

The organisation is facing its most serious challenge in over a century, leaders have warned.

Neil Heslop will take over from Sir John Low later this year

Eunice Olumide has given her support to a new initiative from AAI EmployAbility.

A young woman has detailed her struggle with the degenerative condition to help publicise MND Action Week

Four Pillars faces an uncertain future after its premises were threatened with closure.

Campaigners want a two-year extension to the transition period as Britain struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic

Organisations must be honest with landlords and stay in touch, so that they avoid unexpected costs when offices reopen

A new survey has revealed the impact of coronavirus on the third sector

Citizens Advice has reported a rise in people getting in contact about scams since coronavirus lockdown

Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home has started to rehome animals from this week as it adapts to life after lockdown

The BHF is allowing supporters to donate via post to ensure shops are fully stocked for reopening

Pandemic has made it increasingly difficult to cope on low income

RZSS, which operates Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Animal Park, has made a plea for it to be allowed to reopen

​Cash has run out for vital community covid emergency food response

The overwhelming majority of disabled Scots say they have faced difficulties with physical distancing

Corra Foundation has name Luke McCullough has chair, and has announced other changes in the boardroom

A study has said a Citizens’ Basic Income in Scotland could work, but there are many challenges to overcome before

The Scottish Government has delayed plans to clamp down on multi-buy promotions

Conservation charity has been hit by income drop

An annual service to remember children at a Scottish hospice went ahead despite lockdown regulations

Charities and MPs say DfID must be saved – but Tory threat remains

Survey reveals impact of coronavirus on third sector organisations.

Vital funding will not only help SPFL clubs to survive, but will also help expand the community support they are

Income expected to drop by £16m