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Beatson Cancer Charity’s PAW Walk is returning for a second year

The move has been described as the ‘biggest public sector reform for decades’

Scottish Government backing

Come October, £20 will be cut from Univeral Credit payments

Match funding from UK government goes a long way

British public respond with typical generosity

It should be reclassified as an essential item, says charity

The typical gas and electricity customer is likely to see their bill go up by £139 to £1,277 a year

23% of people living with Long Covid in Scotland say their daily lives have been ‘affected a lot’ – compared

This year’s event will preview COP26

Calls made for extensive rewilding of protected areas

The charity skydive is hoping to raise £100,000 for Beatson Cancer Charity

CHAS and Hearts and Minds have teamed up to brighten up the days of young children

People Know How and its partners are hosting an exhibition later this month

Neil Oliver said he would “cheerfully risk” catching the virus and claimed there is “another Battle of Britain being fought

Alastair Pringle has worked in the public sector for three decades

An inspirational artist diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 33 has launched the events

Mental health of many staff has worsened during the Covid crisis

Barnardo’s had been accused of ‘ideological dogma’ by Tory MPs

Big Issue Invest is offering support to 12 social enterprises with £500,000 worth of investment

Anya Behl has received vital support from CHAS during lockdown

New data collected for Cancer Research UK has shown a reticence to wear sunscreen while on days out

Samaritans will monitor phone calls amid claims of inappropriate behaviour

The UK’s major fundraising events still brought in significant sums for charities, despite lockdown restrictions

Javed Khan has spent seven years at the helm of Barnardo’s

Alzheimer Scotland has said it does not engage in door-to-door fundraising

It is estimated that 45,000 charity shop volunteers have given up their roles since the start of the pandemic

Projects across Scotland have received a funding boost

A new round of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) has been launched

Charity reports 2,000% donations spike after it’s abused for saving lives

The country saw a record number of fatalities for a seventh year in a row

Grant giving trust faces significant damages and legal costs

The resources have been created by charity Hearts and Minds with a variety of partners

The RNLI has faced criticism for its work in rescuing refugees out at sea

Organisations urged to get involved

Blake McMillan left his mark on the world thanks to the support of CHAS

Community Enterprise In Scotland (CEIS) and Interface have joined forces for a new programme

Union warns that “less scrupulous” employers could force staff to work

NASplus+ Glasgow is aimed at teenagers and young adults

Scammers claim to be vets

More support for vulnerable women

Care retreat funding boost

Boost for education centre

Four years at the helm

Boost for local communities served by the social enterprise

New chief executive takes up post in October

Significant boost for a total of 12 organisations

West must act

Kevin Lafferty will join Paths for All in September, replacing the late Ian Findlay

UNISON can now negotiate on behalf of TIE members of staff

Campaigners unite to launch new initiative

Donna McGuire will raise funds for cancer charities in memory of her sister

Young people across the country took part in ScotJam

Boost to life chances when digitally included

Centre was no longer suitable in terms of access and facilites

Annual report shows stable financial health

Age Scotland has called for people to look out for their elderly family members and neighbours

The Scottish Rewilding Alliance has called for Scotland to become the world’s first Rewilding Nation

Wishes range from funding to mentoring and training

Phone Friends connects an older person with a volunteer who regularly phones them for a chat

Jackson family have not been able to access services

Donors are being encouraged to give via Direct Debit

Uptake has been phenomenal

Huge advance will see good causes benefit

Vaccine will be offered to those with health conditions

Lead Scotland has produced the information in a range of accessible formats

Remember A Charity Week will take place in September

Director has taken up post immediately

Entries are open now for the annual awards ceremony

Society faces a governance overhaul if it is to survive

Organisations have embraced digital as a result of lockdown, but need further support to continue to adapt

The uplift is vital to families on low incomes

Right support at the right time

New referrals rising

Charities and agriculture experts want to take the sector to net zero by 2045

Campaigners say poorer countries must be vaccinated

Consumers confused by what it means for them

Significant cash win for the youth services organisations

Looking over the past month – exclusive for SCVO members

People from all ethnic backgrounds urged to take part

Google says it is looking into the problem

Proposals discriminate against most people arriving in UK as refugees

Has a wealth of expereince in international development

Many don’t wear sun protection

Offering 16 weeks of online coaching

Landlords often ban pets from social housing

Pandemic didn’t stop the generosity of the British public

more than eight out of 10 unpaid carers say they have not had a break since March 2020

For the first time, supporters can get involved with the Teddy Bears’ Picnic wherever suits them throughout the month of

Cambo field has potential to extract 800 million barrels of oil

Advice team is on the money

New magazine looks at the #ClimateScotland campaign, the future of work and the treatment of asylum seekers

Huge backlash from the international aid sector

Funds open for applications

Part of MS Society’s Stop MS Appeal

Shock and sadness as tributes are paid to influential figure in Scotland’s third sector

Book launch charts parents’ experiences

Industry urged to insert audio descriptors in titles

Impact will be felt in communities across Glasgow