SCVO

It contains all the information kinship carers need to ensure they get the support to which they may be entitled 

The potential ban will be put forward in a consultation on a new Circular Economy Bill, to be published in

He warned, “Alloa is going to have bigger headlines than Christchurch, New Zealand”

Charity warns public to beware

In ten days an incredible £150,000 has been raised from a wide variety of sources.

He has previously delivered 30 ambulances to conflict zones in Burma, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen

Advocacy group Hope not Hate published their annual report – State of HATE 2022: On The March Again. 

In Scotland more than 6,000 households are affected

XR has said it plans to stop the harm at the source and create enough disruption to force the UK

All change at the top

Reports suggest there are approximately three million disabled people in Ukraine.

Social Enterprise Scotland will be funded instead

57 per cent of people living in the Western Isles will soon be spending more than 10 per cent of

The research calls for the creation of a Misogyny and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act.

The campaign seeks to encourage people that they are not alone in facing debt and to get advice.

Deserved recognition for its work helping families cope with drugs misuse

“This is not an inclusive strategy, and there is little evidence of the Scottish Government respecting the strengths or drawing

Wating times far too long

Fastest growing refugee crisis since second world war

Warnings made that human rights groups could be targeted by Russian occupation forces

The first tranche of requested aid left Glasgow on Monday, with a second second truck of high value frontline humanitarian

Around 800,000 people have fled Ukraine in the last week.

Rock Trust has published an anthology of writing, called All The Way Home

A new study found that MPs and councillors across the UK prefer personalised communications.

Cash will provide immediate assistance to people forced to flee

Rising costs have made the group intervene with voucher scheme

Suicide remains biggest killer of men under 50

Samaritans Scotland is set to welcome Amanda Millar as its new Scotland Committee chair and the Scotland trustee for Samaritans

Far more was expected to expand the role of society lotteries in the UK

Around 250,000 households in Scotland should be eligible for the discount based on existing rules.

Ms Forbes said the strategy will offer renewed clarity on Scotland’s economic vision.

The SCVO told MSPs that multi-year funding is a must to allow voluntary organisations to continue their work.

Millions face a humanitarian disaster

Rights charity leads the call

Big day for young Scots as they head to Bute House

Work is being done across Scotland and beyond to support those on the ground in Ukraine

Penumbra has a new tagline – Your Journey. Your Way.

We can’t talk a good game on the international stage and fail to deliver at home. We must give and

Divergent Influencers will hold conference this week

As well as raising awareness, Purple Friday aims to raise £20,000 towards the LGBT Youth Scotland’s services

War is beginning to pay heavy toll on innocent lives

“A real ban on fox hunting is something that the Scottish people overwhelmingly support.”

Planned day was set to emulate major fundraisers like Comic Relief

Backing from SPL player

Save the Children is calling on all parties to agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities

House prices contributed to strong performance from legacies

Cost of living increases is making life worse for those with cancer

The Scottish Attainment Challenge was launched in 2015.

The ex-MSP will replace the outgoing Rob Hayward having been a member of the committee since 2020. 

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year

More sensitive language needed to communicate with, and about, people impacted by crime

The Good Food Nation Bill would see public bodies produce good food nation plans to support social and economic wellbeing

Charities from across the country underlined their opposition to the proposed legislation ahead of a Holyrood debate.

In some areas 14 per cent of people saying they worry about running out of food. 

The news comes as the energy price cap is set to increase by £693 in April. 

Ministers are under pressure to end the involvement of multinational consultants in setting up the public service

Garden has evolved into a place of safety

Alasdair McKee takes over from Rani Dhanda at PAIH

Right wing politicians’ attempts to silence charities has backfired

The right to live in their own community will be prioritised

Global inequality of healthcare laid bare in report

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has said an overhaul to Scotland’s housing policy should be at the forefront of attempts to

Annie Gunner Logan has led CCPS for more than 20 years

Scottish Women’s Aid found victims of domestic violence rarely have control of their own money

Age Scotland surveyed over 50s across Scotland on their views of the policy

An overwhelming majority of workers in the energy sector support the proposal.

Hundreds support ‘impossible dream’ in south of Scotland – but there’s still a long way to go

In May 2019, the Scottish Government declared a climate emergency and has pledged to drastically reduce emissions from Scotland. 

The guidance says that trans men and trans women can answer the sex question in line with how they live

Aims to establish one million trees by 2023

Care should not be funded by companies whose products maim and kill

Every Scot is responsible for 18.4 tonnes of waste materials every year

Charity is refurbishing old computers donated by the public to supply schools

Mary’s Meals is already feeding around 70,000 hungry children every school day in South Sudan. 

Cash will be given to innovative projects seeking to create new opportunities for large-scale nature restoration

For families subject to the benefit cap, the loss will be even greater.

Policy is outdated and unfair

Many would need to leave work and claim benefits to afford accommodation

“There really hasn’t been a better time to join the environmental movement to ensure we leave a long-lasting legacy for

This month we take a look at the cost of living crisis

Trustees should have acted sooner to improve financial stability

Thousands in Yemen have died from aircraft and arms supplied by BAE Systems

On Thursday the Scottish Government announced a package of support, including a payment to some households across Scotland to tackle

Key findings include 74 per cent of organisations are struggling with staff capacity to deliver services.

Too often it is left to employees to make flexible working work

“There needs to be certain funding in place, direct funding from the Home Office, on a partnership basis.” 

The warning comes amid increasing concerns about household finances.

The findings come after it was announced that April’s energy price cap rise is set to add £693 to average

Accounts are being examined by the Charity Commission

Last year, the Assembly set out 16 goals and 81 recommendations for how Scotland should tackle the climate emergency in

Ambitious fundraising project is underway

The charity, formerly known as Highland Children & Young People’s Forum, has rebranded after more than 20 years.

“The UK’s energy system is fundamentally broken and this is clear evidence that it doesn’t work for people or the

Support to get women back into work

The charity’s CEO, Tressa Burke, said the campaigner was a warrior for disabled people. 

“Extending the immigration health surcharge exemption to international volunteers would be an important step in the right direction”.

Captain Tom Foundation has £700,000 unspent donations

Average-earning families can’t cope with spiralling household expenses