SCVO

New poll shows widespread fear for the future

North east cancer charity launches volunteer drive

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

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

Many had waited years to recieve their gold award

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

Closes 2 September this year

Organisation faces a £100,000 shortfall

Organisation fears calorie counting will affect people with eating disorders

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

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

Home Office refused to hold public probe

Two years in the making

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

Isle of Lewis social enterprise in the running for award

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

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

Event returns post-covid

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

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

Alarm at lack of affordable homes being built

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost of living crisis is deepening food poverty

All proceeds going towards CHAS and Save the Children Ukraine Fund

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

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

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

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

Kenneth Ferguson was fired by the Robertson Trust in March 2020

National shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) is planning community consultations.

“This report highlights a crucial truth in the fight to solve poverty, government choices matter.”

The monetary value of this contribution was found to amount to over £9.4million.

The Piper Alpha platform exploded on July 6 1988, killing 167 men.

The firm plans to open for business from June 2022. 

It features powerful case studies highlighting the grim reality facing millions

Human Appeal will shortly dispatch a team to the region

Carly Elliott has said Who Cares? Scotland will always have a special place in her heart.

Funding fails to keep up with inflation, demand rises and donations likely to fall

Professor Ian Welsh OBE will chair the body to ensure a smooth move towards a single body.

The Christmas Challenge hopes to amplify voices across the charity sector.

The survey will run for three weeks, closing on May 27.

New strategy paper underlines an approach “as old as empire”, say campaigners

Parents are struggling to afford subs and kit

McQuade will now devote herself to raising awareness of the Blackwood Design Awards.

£62 million was raised in a single week

It comes amid warnings that an estimated 1.5million UK households will struggle to pay food and energy bills over the

The UK government’s agenda was presented by Prince Charles in Westminster in lieu of the Queen, who cancelled for health

The current system is driving the growing rates of diet-related disease and contributing significantly to climate change

Donations needed to secure Langholm Moor from Buccleuch Estates

Mr McConnachie is one of Scotland’s top legal aid earners and has acted in some of the country’s most high-profile

The new resources were produced by the Scottish Bereavement Charter Group.

“The extremely rapid rise in food insecurity since January points to a catastrophic situation for families.”

New group utilises the arts as a core aspect of rehabilitation and recovery from alcohol and substance misuse

“The entries this year are as fabulous as ever and the 44 finalists come in all shapes and sizes.”

Volunteer Scotland have urged charities and voluntary groups to take part in June.

It remains the country’s biggest mass participation event

Scots are drinking more than is good for them

Pandemic forced the Edinburgh eatery to close

Maggies launches its You Care, We Care campaign by highlighting pressure on carers

Recipients secured the funding after being shortlisted by Scotmid Co-operative’s Community Connect award scheme

Ms Dalrymple will take over from Richard Meade, who was appointed as director of Carers UK.

The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) have made the call in advance of the local council elections on Thursday.

Nine of Scotland’s most inspiring and innovative charities have been awarded a share of £1.1 million

The charity was set up in 2012 to fund innovative thinking for native woodlands.

Thousands are expected to take part

First ever debate on walking takes place today

Projekt 42, which is based in Leith, will shut its doors on 10 June after five years of operation

Donations to causes relating to the war in Ukraine had surpassed the £40million mark. 

Fun for all the family while raising vital cash to support ex-service personnel

The strategy highlights the importance of supporting all older people and includes proposals to address specific inequalities faced by ethnic

Complaints have been lodged with OSCR

MP warns charities to remain impartial when campaigning

“Councillors should take note, and the only way that’s going to become a reality is through social housing.”

Report details how the project has changes lives

Circular Economy 360 will enable social enterprises from all backgrounds to move towards a more circular model for their operations. 

The Princess Royal unveiled a plaque at the Eric Liddell Community

Charities say there’s been progress in how reintroduction is viewed

Cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh to help raise funds for Social Bite

STUC general secretary, Roz Foyer, called for the “largest broad alliance” to unite in seeking urgent support for those most

School pupils are going hungry

Cost-of-living crisis could be here to stay

The former RAF Wing Commander also served as Scottish chair of the First Response team at RAF Leuchars. 

“People tend not to think of the internet as something which contributes to climate change.”

Bold new strategy

Call comes from young people with sight impairment

Young people will meet regularly for an initial period of 11 months

LGBT Youth Scotland published Life in Scotland, which examined the experiences of LGBT people aged 13 to 25 in Scotland. 

The Community Transport Association is calling for an immediate review of the approved mileage rate.

A report published by the University of Hull highlights that there are vital lessons for policy makers as mutual aid

Huge turnout as sun shines on the city