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Pandemic has proven flexible working is the way forward and improves morale, productivity and mental health

Scottish Government must act says leading body

Plans need to be kick-started again

Terminally ill will be able to fast-track financial support

Things could get much worse this summer

More than 5m people need emergency supplies

Charity has been overwhelmed with supportive messages and offers of donations following Farage and the Daily Mail’s attacks

Charities Against Hate ranges from small organisations to household names representing a diverse range of sectors

The aim is to deliver good food for a good cause

The Gannochy Trust and PKAVS have published a new report based on the experiences of more than 100 representatives of

Many are worried about being able to afford living costs such as food and clothing

Communities celebrate the first national Thank You Day

Another charity targeted by hackers

Applications for a new youth climate programme centred around the global summit in Glasgow have opened

The Eric Liddell Centre specialises in care for older people and dementia services

Redress Scotland is looking for panel members as it aims to support those who suffered abuse in the care system

Keep Scotland Beautiful is sharing inspiration and learning from the Climate Challenge Fund

Pandemic has affected income significantly

The Steamship Trust is looking to raise £400,000 to carry out significant repairs to the 120-year-old ship

TRACTion Cancer Support has started a new positive book group to provide wellbeing support to those suffering in isolation

Nice touch by the Gunners’ favourite

Re-engage, formerly known as Contact the Elderly, tackles loneliness amongst older people

A charity has reworked the words of a famous Glasgow song as a new way of raising funds

deafscotland is set to merge with the ALLIANCE due to ongoing financial difficulties

Innovative protoype and campaign scoops gong

Ahead of the next steps out of lockdown, a survey has found that three out of five charity staff are

Autism Scotland is working with a range of organisations to improve the way it works

Adoption UK in Scotland has said children are being failed by the system

Support in terms of cash and teachers can’t cope with rising demand

Sistema Scotland is to form a Big Noise project in Wester Hailes

Bold strategy from the organisation

The “L” word should be banned, it says

Defibrillators save lives, as the recent incident involving Christian Eriksen showed

ScotRail has unveiled a high speed train named in memory of Gordon Aikman

Nominations are being sought to recognise and reward those working tirelessly to secure a stronger future for people and places

Statistics show increase in over 65s

Big increase in counselling sessions

Asylum seekers needs not being met by failing system

Scottish Government urged to end humiliating assessment regime

ACOSVO’s active leaders programme has been renamed in memory of Ian Findlay

Alert issued to aid groups

New research by Age Scotland has revealed the impact of the pandemic on older people

The charity has marked its 40th birthday celebrations by naming a new boss

Record breaking running coach becomes ambassador

Kura has been reappointed to continue supporting Independent Age

YouthLink reveals findings from its latest access survey

Pandemic has exacerbated problems for Scots on low incomes

The students are now equipped to spot and support signs of mental health issues

Saheliya – which provides mental health support to black and minority ethnic women – is looking to purchase its Glasgow

Guide Dogs is stepping up its support for families who have a child with sight loss

Children as young as seven have their voices heard

John Swinney also announced rights’ awareness campaign

Over 250 riders across the country have raise £65,000 for CHAS

The CyberScotland Partnership has created a new how to guide for parents to keep children safe online during the summer

New analysis is game changing say environmentalists

John Macleod set up the Scottish MND Association, now MND Scotland, forty years ago

The Big Build appeal was launched in November 2018 and aims to raise £8m for a specialist support centre for

Volunteers at Camphill communities have continued their support despite the pandemic and Brexit

Takes up post end of August

More coordination needed between both governments

Provider celebrates 50 years with reward scheme

Cancer Research UK has confirmed plans for its flagship fundraising event to return

The new Water Can collective aims to reach the poorest countries on the planet

A large number of EU care workers have not secured settled status, with the deadline looming

Dignity in Dying Scotland has welcomed the plans, however an MSP has lodged fears on implications for people with disabilities

Consultation has been ignored charity says

A number of organisations have boycotted the channel

Charity acts to restore its reputation

Scotland’s voluntary sector groups launch massive Cop26 push

Schools across Scotland have received Social Enterprise in Education awards

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund offers eligible projects up to £25,000

The Scottish Government has said it will not follow Westminster’s plans to force carers to have the jab

Charity giving being adversely affected by lockdowns

The Scottish Government has allocated an extra £90,000 to help vulnerable women

Age Scotland has enlisted the help of Strictly legend Len Goodman to help Scots claim what they’re entitled to

For the third year, Scotland has not met its annual target of reducing emissions

Young girls are suffering unacceptable levels of harrasment

Those with sight loss have been experiencing increasing or changing Charles Bonnet Syndrome hallucinations during the pandemic

Help for Heroes is returning to in-person support as the charity returns from lockdown

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List focused on those who helped the community respond to Covid-19

Affordable office space available

The first ever Virtual Moonwalk Scotland took place this weekend

Artists join to help well-loved cause

Fewer patients being treated

Seven hundred people took part in this year’s Off the Beatson Track

New magazine examines the Christie Commission ten years on

Collaboration between charities and council

Pandemic sees the UK’s fortunes tumble

LifeCare Edinburgh has a variety of community events planned

Campaigners want laws changed

CVS Inverclyde has thanked the efforts of communities in response to Covid-19

Ill-advised guidance by the Scottish Government say campaigners

Airbnb has created the Edinburgh Community Fund, with £5 donated for every stay during August

Near Me, which has been used by the NHS and a range of charities, has reached one million consultations in

Brian Murphy, brother of MND Scotland chair Adrian Murphy, married his partner Gillian after a long wait

Warning from international aid group

Creative Scotland has announced details of the support, which aims to prevent insolvency or significant job losses due to the

Scran Café, will be situated within NHS Lothian’s Comely Bank Centre