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National Lottery Community Fund criticised over funding for “transphobic hate group”

10th August 2022 admin

Free Pride have become the latest group to criticise LGB Alliance, and the National Lottery’s support of the group. 

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Deacon Blue star opens charity’s revamped community cafe

10th August 2022 admin

Cash from Foundation Scotland secured the popular coffee shop’s future

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Charity founder scoops Miss Scotland award

10th August 2022 admin

The move comes after the 23-year-old began her own charity, the BRAvery Trust, which helps those in period poverty.

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Olivia Newton-John’s last gig was for charity

10th August 2022 admin

Spent her later life raising millions for charity

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Data shows door-to-door fundrasing recovering to pre-pandemic levels

10th August 2022 admin

Direct approach works best

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£800k fund awarded to Scottish workplaces to boost inclusivity and diversity

10th August 2022 admin

Recipients will now receive grants to address long-standing barriers in the labour market. 

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Housing group commits to net zero

10th August 2022 admin

Ambitious commitment by the provider

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Cross-sector campaign launched to tackle cost of living crisis

10th August 2022 admin

Enough Is Enough, unveiled on Monday morning, has been set up to tackle the cost of living crisis in a

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Community makes history as land buyout gets over the line

9th August 2022 admin

This will double the size of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve.

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Leading charity chief to step down after 10 years at helm

9th August 2022 admin

Sucessor is being sought

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Pilot prgramme backs ethical lending

6th August 2022 admin

Help at hand for low income families

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“Bulls**t”: Charity chief executive walks out of drug deaths meeting with Holyrood civil servants

6th August 2022 admin

Ms Ward has accused the government of “institutional narcissism”.

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Covid charity shares funding fears for lifeline services

5th August 2022 admin

The numbers of those living with Long Covid in Scotland now exceeds more than 150,000

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Concerns as bills set to top £3,600 by New Year

5th August 2022 admin

This latest forecast is hundreds of pounds more than previous predictions.

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Eden Project opens applications for Cornwall training weekend

5th August 2022 admin

Funded by the National Lottery, successful applicants will have accommodation and transport along with the weekend community camp costs all

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CEO of national social care charity to step down

5th August 2022 admin

Mark joined Community Integrated Care in September 2017.

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Scots goalkeeper swaps saving shots for saving lives in Ukraine

4th August 2022 admin

The Scottish charity – whose headquarters are in Thornhill, near Dumfries – is also working to educate civilians, especially children,

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Police were not called in after sexual harassment claims, admits youth charity

4th August 2022 admin

Scottish Youth Parliament insists it dealt with the matter in accordance with its child protection policy

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Green charities slam government’s environmental rights action plan

3rd August 2022 admin

The United Nations Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee has repeatedly found the UK to be in breach of the convention’s access

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100 days to Cop27: failure looms if Glasgow demands are not addressed

3rd August 2022 admin

Many of the demands made at Cop26 in Glasgow have not been achieved

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TSI ready to build on crucial work done during the pandemic

3rd August 2022 admin

Plan outlines mission to champion the role of citizens, communities and the voluntary sector

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Housing specialist launches ambitious concept to transform communities

3rd August 2022 admin
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Bid to save the country’s rainforests

2nd August 2022 admin

Area is under pressure from invasive species

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Green light for school expansion

2nd August 2022 admin

Unprecedented increase in demand for its services

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“Horrendous” drug death figures should shame Scottish Government says charity

2nd August 2022 admin

People in most deprived areas 15 times more likely die from drugs

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mPowering the people: huge success for health project

2nd August 2022 admin

The positive impact on the lives of older people will be its lasting legacy

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Food price spike pushes Yemenis to starvation

30th July 2022 admin

Oxfam calls for the international community to intervene

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Circular economy: small charities spend a huge amount of grant income on applications

29th July 2022 admin

The charity sector is spending at least £900 million each year on grant applications alone

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Funding for social enterprises available

29th July 2022 admin

Organisations urged to apply

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Aid charity sacks 41 staff over bullying and abuse

29th July 2022 admin

Rise in safeguarding standards and reporting, says the charity

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No room for complaceny as dementia-related deaths drop by 5%

28th July 2022 admin

One of the biggest killers in Scotland

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First anniversary for domestic abuse project

27th July 2022 admin

Many women and children now safe thanks to the project

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Fishing net recycling project to reduce plastic pollution

27th July 2022 admin

It will be rolled out to harbours across Scotland

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Care-experienced young people’s project gets major cash boost

27th July 2022 admin

The Scottish Children’s Lottery was launched to raise funds for and improve the lives of young people across Scotland

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Bid to make Glen Affric a new beaver release site

27th July 2022 admin

Proposals spearheaded by rewilding charity

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Help for male domestic abuse victims take control of finances

26th July 2022 admin

New partnership created

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Disability Equality Scotland thanks departing CEO

26th July 2022 admin

The board at Disability Equality Scotland took the opportunity to thank Morven for her service.

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Courts aren’t helping children in divorce cases

26th July 2022 admin

Seperate parenting approach harms children

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Action on pollution needed as report links environment and dementia

26th July 2022 admin

Air pollutants, particularly small particles, can affect the heart and blood vessels, including the brain.

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Scots charity worker spearheads demining in Ukraine

26th July 2022 admin

She leads a team of 400 deminers

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Scottish women’s charity unveils new CEO

23rd July 2022 admin

Jenni will take up the role permanently from August 1. 

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£50k available for ideas that tackle climate change in rural Scotland

23rd July 2022 admin

The programme aims to aligns itself to Scotland’s Net Zero Nation ambitions

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Film campaign launched to spark drug law reform

23rd July 2022 admin

Legislation, now more than 50 years old, is the foundation of law, policy and practice around drugs in the UK.

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New Borders base for food charity

22nd July 2022 admin

Vital support for those over 65

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Bellshill-based charity to end its work later this year

22nd July 2022 admin

The charity was first set up in 1999 to help people to take active control over their care and support

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Biggest community buyout in South Scotland urges public to back historic campaign

22nd July 2022 admin

The town of Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway has until July 31 to raise £2.2million.

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Watchdog drops Prince Charles charity probe

22nd July 2022 admin

No action will be taken

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Cash boost for Camphill’s £10m fundraiser

22nd July 2022 admin

Wolfson Foundation awards generous grant

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Twitch adds button to boost charity donations

22nd July 2022 admin

Streamers can now access “charity mode”

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Former charity boss to appear at Edinburgh Festival as drag queen

22nd July 2022 admin

Nancy Clench is scheduled to appear at The Pleasance in August

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Grant helps maintain Scotland’s historic sites

22nd July 2022 admin

Cash for essential repairs and conservation

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Rising costs forces Edinburgh trust to close vital community hub

22nd July 2022 admin

The decision comes after a review of the charity’s finances.

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TFN magazine’s July edition is out now – read it all here!

22nd July 2022 admin

This month we look at the challenges facing civil society across the globe and how the cost of living crisis

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Charity says political leaders are ignoring it

21st July 2022 admin

Claims both Nicola Sturgeon and Susan Aitken won’t visit project

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Alliance announces Chakrabarti as keynote speaker

20th July 2022 admin

A leading voice for human rights

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Government warned Scotland must prepare for ageing population

19th July 2022 admin

Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number

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Campaigners call for action on non-binary equality

18th July 2022 admin

LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.

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Naked cyclists attacked during charity trip through Scotland

17th July 2022 admin

Colin Unsworth and Sadie Tan, known as the Free Wilders, were riding near Bridge of Earn in Perthshire when they

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Third sector comms professional to join executive team at SWPL

16th July 2022 admin

Robert Wilson will take on a role as the SWPL’s first communications and marketing manager.

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Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty

15th July 2022 admin

Levels remain high post-pandemic

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Charities fight controversial Coul golf plans – again

14th July 2022 admin

They say resurrected 18 hole course scheme again threatens precious habitats

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Cost of living crisis sees huge increase in demand for free food

13th July 2022 admin

Crisis is being shouldered by charity which is findng it hard to cope

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Retirement is an increasing concern as cost of living crisis continues to worry Scots

12th July 2022 admin

New poll shows widespread fear for the future

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100 volunteers wanted to mark milestone year

11th July 2022 admin

North east cancer charity launches volunteer drive

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Life through a lens: a snapshot of mental health

10th July 2022 admin

Organisers reveal plans for this year’s Perth and Kinross Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival

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UK Government faces criticism over human rights plans

9th July 2022 admin

A joint statement has made clear concerns about the implications of changes to legislation which would affect Scotland. 

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Hundreds finally recieve their Duke of Edinburgh awards following pandemic

8th July 2022 admin

Many had waited years to recieve their gold award

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Former SENScot staff members to take up four key roles at Social Enterprise Scotland

7th July 2022 admin

Kim Wallace, previously deputy director of SENScot, has been appointed as the new director of membership for SES.

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Fund now open for social care groups

6th July 2022 admin

Closes 2 September this year

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Arts fund closes as leading body grapples budget cuts

5th July 2022 admin

Organisation faces a £100,000 shortfall

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Scrap calorie labeling plans urges charity

4th July 2022 admin

Organisation fears calorie counting will affect people with eating disorders

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Scots urged to claim benefits they are owed as cost of living crisis rages on

3rd July 2022 admin

Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.

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“A worrying picture”: Concerns as UK charity donations drop

2nd July 2022 admin

CAF estimates that the £10.7 billion was given across the UK during 2021, a substantial decrease from the £11.3billion given

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Baroness Kennedy heads private inquiry into Park Inn tragedy

1st July 2022 admin

Home Office refused to hold public probe

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Edinburgh charity celebrates major refurb

30th June 2022 admin

Two years in the making

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Queen of crime re-opens charity cafe which had been closed by the pandemic

29th June 2022 admin

Closure was a big blow to the community – but its revamp is a big boost

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UK’s biggest community wind farm nominated for prestigious award

28th June 2022 admin

Isle of Lewis social enterprise in the running for award

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Award-winning music and dementia charity marks partnership milestone

27th June 2022 admin

The partnership will see HSCN spread the word of the power of personally meaningful music for people affected by dementia

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Charities welcome proposals for creation of National Care Service

26th June 2022 admin

On Tuesday Health Secretary Humza Yousaf presented the National Care Service Bill on a visit to Aberdeen, promising to end

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Young people celebrate their impact on social justice at mass gathering

25th June 2022 admin

Event returns post-covid

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Trust your instincts urges blood cancer charity during Myeloma Awareness Week

24th June 2022 admin

Despite being the third most common type of blood cancer, myeloma is frequently missed

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Funding will help charities tackle the climate crisis

23rd June 2022 admin

SCVO will use the cash to host a programme of free education and awareness raising activities

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Survey reveals sceptism for Scottish Government’s housing targets

22nd June 2022 admin

Alarm at lack of affordable homes being built

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“Poverty is a political choice”: cost of living summit demands more from Holyrood

21st June 2022 admin

The summit will hear from over 40 of Scotland’s civic, community and trade union organisations on pay, benefits, energy poverty,

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“Resilience, adaptability, and commitment”: Scottish Charity Awards winners revealed

20th June 2022 admin

The awards saw a number of other organisations pick up gongs, with Charity of the Year being won by S.M.I.L.E

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Dolly Parton welcomes third sector to the Gathering 2022

19th June 2022 admin

The foundation provides children with a book every month from their birth until they turn five. 

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First minister challenged by charities over funding unpredictability

18th June 2022 admin

“I am not trying to suggest the next few years aren’t going to be challenging. We may have difficult decisions

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New look for MND Scotland in its 40th year

17th June 2022 admin

The charity has introduced a new logo – ‘a helping hand of support’

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Scottish Fundraising Awards winners revealed

16th June 2022 admin

“The pandemic highlighted the agility and talent of Scotland’s fundraisers”

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Introduction of Food Commission welcomed by Scots anti-poverty charities

15th June 2022 admin

Earlier this week Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced SNP ministers will back proposals put forward by the Scottish Greens.

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Awakening ‘sleepy trusts’ to unlock millions for Scotland’s charities

14th June 2022 admin

Dormant grant-givers have been identified – and work is underway to unearth their treasure

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Social Enterprise Awards Scotland open applications for in-person awards

13th June 2022 admin

The awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland (SES), will celebrate the work of social enterprises.

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UK and Scotland must lead by example as Cop26 presidency comes to end

12th June 2022 admin

Oxfam’s research found that for every $2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1

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Charity warns of “lasting impact” of cost of living crisis

11th June 2022 admin

Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.

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Food insecurity levels higher than before the pandemic

10th June 2022 admin

Cost of living crisis is deepening food poverty

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Golden oldies football team raise cash for kids in Scotland and Ukraine

9th June 2022 admin

All proceeds going towards CHAS and Save the Children Ukraine Fund

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Voluntary sector body warns groups have been “overlooked” by Holyrood spending review

8th June 2022 admin

SCVO, which has a community of over 3,000 members, has criticised the Scottish Government for what it calls a half-hearted

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Huge fine for care charity after woman drowns in bath

7th June 2022 admin

Richmond Fellowship Scotland was found guilty of a breach of health and safety legislation

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Appeal launched after devastating floods in Bangladesh

6th June 2022 admin

Thousands face shortages of food and essentials while houses, roads and croplands have been severely damaged

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Making a difference: why volunteering matters

5th June 2022 admin

RNIB Scotland volunteer tells of his experiences in giving time to charity

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