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Perfect storm of issues has led to crisis

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has suggested the cost of living crisis across Britain is fuelling a new rush for information.

The Sarwar Foundation has partnered with Glasgow Central Mosque

TFN’s guide to charity council election manifestos

The manifesto claims that local economic development should be focused on creating high quality, secure jobs.

Neglect remains the most reported incident

Top fundraisers recognised

Stalking may be far more prevalent than first thought

Advice Direct Scotland said the wholesale rise in living costs over the past year has affected “virtually every household in

Fund established to replace EU cash

The Scottish Seabird Centre will host a new programme of fun and thought-provoking events, exhibitions and experiences this June. 

Home Secretary Priti Patel unveiled the plans last week to strong opposition.

Good food nation bill would tackle the country’s many, inter-connected problems with food

The Scottish Government has been urged to proceed with legislation to incorporate a wider range of human rights treaties into

Many of Scotland’s streets have major disability access issues

Regardless of who or where we are, it makes the point we are all united by hope for the same

Staff were targeted for using wrong grammar and making spelling mistakes

Young people will be given the skills to take control of their own lives

Mag looks at foodbanks and the cost of living crisis and the brilliant work of Community Jobs Scotland over the

Scottish charity includem unveiled its manifesto ahead of May’s council elections

The plan has been under review for several years.

The new head of dementia first joined Age Scotland in 2019 as manager of the About Dementia project.

Several community projects will be based in the former store

Back with a full programme of events

The average financial value of these gains is over £4,400, including direct cash in people’s pockets and benefits in kind,

Early-stage social firms get financial backing

Both pieces of activity will shape how the fund invests in communities going forward

Ongoing staffing problems are the result of too few applicants with qualifications  

The manifesto has been published ahead of local elections on May 5, and has been set out by End Child

Research for Shelter Scotland has found 48% of people surveyed said that they had struggled to meet their housing payments. 

The report, A Life Worth Living, warns half of myeloma patients have been left with life-altering spinal fractures and other

Takes up post in July

June’s event will be the first in-person conference post-pandemic. 

Sheriff satisifed he took pictures but said there was not enough evidence to convict

Deep emissions cuts are needed now

Grew the organisation from six to 20 staff

Said the decision was fundamentally wrong

Recommendations could lead to a fundamental change in mental health legislation

RSM urged charities to consider their commitments when choosing corporate partners, especially given the financial impact of the pandemic. 

Public are tightening their belts when it comes to giving

More than 8 in 10 people in Scotland are worried about the impact of rising bills.

Majority of big charities hit – many groups attacked weekly

Service supporting families who have been bereaved by a murder abroad to be expanded

Impact of this on families can be devastating

A total of £86,927 was distributed among 12 organisations

Factory is 100% owned by smallholders

A pot of £1 million is available

Older people feel more confident wearing a face mask in shops and on public transport

Locals raised over £320,000 for the buyout

The initiative will see organisations of charitable status have their sites analysed by experts to determine how much CO2 they

SCVO and the Wise Group have been named one of Scotland’s top 10 employers for embracing flexible working

Glitzy fundraising night planned

Wills could add an extra £4.2bn a year to the sector’s coffers

Young people encouraged to launch social businesses

Support in Mind Scotland hopes the new faces will drive the organisation forward into a new era

Living costs continue to rise and rise

New chief executive at the helm

“These areas require more investment and development if the Scottish Government is ever to meet its ambition.”

Visa scheme is in disarray say charities

Payments will help struggling families

Overwood incinerator planned to burn 33,000 tons of waste

Samantha Currie shares inspirational Mother’s Day story as she get set to launch major charity fundraiser

Huge call for the organisation but says it’s the right one

Is the UK government planning to effectively abandon the “development” part of the FCDO?

Anti-poverty campaigns hit out at the Tory minister after he announced details of his spring statement on Wednesday. 

Huge relief for all involved

A new survey by Euan’s Guide has warned that disabled people overwhelmingly believe they have been disadvantaged post-lockdown. 

It started in the States in 2012 and was ported over the Atlantic in 2014, since when it has brought

The Eric Liddell Centre will become the Eric Liddell Community from the start of next month. 

Shell is reconsidering its decision to pull out of the controversial Cambo oil field

Emails and phone lines have been affected as well as 12GB of personal data

After the letter went unanswered by the Chancellor, they are travelling to Downing Street to deliver it in person.

Is the public disengaging with the annual fundraiser?

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have launched their 2022 Scottish Local Authority Elections Manifesto

Those who rely on oil are not protected by the energy price cap, which sets a limit on the maximum

Cash gives low-income families more flexibility

Mike Findlay, a third sector leader with 20 years of experience working in senior communications roles in both London and

gets set to face more pressure in the coming months with rising energy bills and prices in the shops, CAS

Amazing effort by the little known charity set up in 2005

A report found that community or person-led appeals tended to gather more support from donors. 

Services such as a soup kitchen are in jeopardy

Mission to see how donations are being spent

A range of incentives could be offered

The guide aims to ensure the media avoid ageist and negative stereotypes in the messages and images they use.

Only surpassed by 2004’s Asian Tsunami Appeal

“This isn’t right. We know the situation is only set to get worse and we cannot wait any longer.” 

Donations soar after Russian invasion

Support is on hand to help complete the form

Thousands already helped

Figures published by the Scottish Government on Tuesday show Scotland’s global greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2018.

“This is a vital opportunity to strengthen our social security system and help prevent parents from having to turn to

The match was arranged following FIFA’s decision to postpone the World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final against Ukraine.

Lottery operator ran the game since its inception 28 years ago

Charities warn carers can’t cope financially

Win-win for staff and employers

Covid pandemic cited as a factor

Pastures new for the sandwich chain

Mag looks at charities and the arms industry

Councils are failing children when it comes to housing