SCVO

Groundbreaking new resource launched

Staff at Barnardo’s were delighted to receive a special message of support

Voluntary Health Scotland has launched a new report on vaccine inclusion in Scotland

New survey launched

Support available on how to claim

Advice Direct Scotland is highlighting the benefits of a shorter working week

Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and Ultravox’s Midge Ure in a fundraiser for struggling students

Sense Scotland is marking the easing of restrictions with the opening of three new stores

A lifelong patron of charities across Scotland, the UK and the world

Scots are being encouraged to donate and purchase items to support charity #NeverMoreNeeded

The leaders of the main Scottish political parties attended a voluntary sector hustings organised by SCVO this week

Humorous approach conveys serious message

Alba candidate made claims during online women’s conference

Leading charity hits out and calls for full national inquiry

A UK Government study has revealed the extent to which cyber criminals are targeting charities

Two year project

CVS Inverclyde has launched a new service to help boost digital inclusion in the area

Ex-servicemen are to take in a pioneering lifestyle management course

Cash comes from the Covid-19 Support Fund

Foundation Scotland has announced a new strategic partnership with SAMH to deliver much needed mental health training to funded groups

Successor being sought

New sexual misconduct charges have been made

Aim is to bring people together through cycling

COP26 will be staged in Glasgow in November

Questions raised over use of do-not-resucitate notices

Lateral flow kits means staff can be tested regularly

Sensory poverty an urgent and important issue say charities

Epic challenges to take place on 30 April

Staff stress levels and burnout rising

Officials claim action during pandemic has worked

Protests and vigils held

Disruption has disproportionately affected women because men and women tend to work in different jobs and sectors

“After more than eight very happy years, I am moving on to explore new opportunities and interests”

Stunning transformation

Demand the United Nation takes action on discriminatory laws

Less plastic going to landfill

Carrie Symonds is head of PR

Over 100 families from all over the world and who now live in Glasgow became firm friends during lockdown through

Community learning and development (CLD) practitioners are being invited to take part in a consultation

Organisations urged to apply

More than half of employers in Scotland expect the pandemic to continue to have a negative impact young people’s employment

Plan 21-24 is the first of three plans created on the back of the Independent Care Review

First of its kind

Humanitarian disaster continues with no sign of abating

Serious concerns on the impact the changes will have on very vulnerable people

Historic Environment Scotland has set it out dates for when many if its sites across Scotland will begin taking visitors

Housing association is working on “serious weaknesses”

Momentum gathers for doubling the payment

Funding for sports teams

Flexible Childcare Services Scotland has been named amongst the top flexible employers in Scotland

An online Question Time event was hosted by Scotland’s International Development Alliance this weekend

Abbe Ferguson’s life was saved by a stem cell transplant from a stranger during lockdown

The Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security wants politicians to commit to a fairer social security system

Campaign calls for greater support

Work is to begin immediately on creating the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve to help tackle climate breakdown, restore nature and

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) has issued an apology to women “who have been let down” and has created

A special online exhibition celebrates the pioneers of arts and mental health

Sam Anderson and Catherine-Rose Stocks-Rankin join the Inquiry as the newly appointed co-chairs

12Guitars has helped to ensure five guitars are available to patients at the Beatson as part of a new pilot

Dads Rock is expanding its support network

Additional investment of more than £5 million has been announced by the Scottish Government

Mary’s Meals has hit a new milestone in its fight against hunger

The vital funding will allow hospices to continue to battle through the Covid-19 pandemic

Families Outside has said a clear roadmap to the re-establishment of prison visits must be created

New materials will widen access to crucial National Cyber Security Centre messaging

The Everyone Aboard campaign wants to see free transport for those under 25 and everyone on Universal Credit

University offers online coaching

Response to commission’s findings

The extra support will help organisations through the Covid-19 pandemic

Anxiety has fallen but loneliness is on the up, a new report has revealed

Second phase is rolled out

The new study from Age Scotland makes series of recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities

A new campaign has been launched which aims to support two billion Covid-19 vaccinations

Action For Children’s annual event will take place online this year

Amnesty says jails are a hotbed of virus transmission – and inmates must be vaccinated as a priority

Boost for women’s projects

Vital support will have to be cut

Brings extensive third sector experience

MS Society Scotland has said more needs to be done to help the 15,000 people living with the condition

A report has called for the Scottish Government to introduce wellbeing budgeting to improve lives for children as part of

Lawyers say it influenced the ruling

They want to be heard

Bleak figures from the charity regulator

Cancer Research has announced its premier fundraising event will take place in April

It has been described as “the tipping point” in the centuries-old debate over who owns Scotland

Either lose their home or go into residential rehab

Scotland has become one of the first nations in the world to directly incorporate the UNCRC into domestic law

Women’s Aid groups across the UK are set to benefit from the fund from insurance industry

Homelessness campaigners have full political backing

The Venture Trust is aiming to harness the power of the outdoors to support wellbeing

Charities are split on whether the Scottish Government’s plan goes far enough to ensure demand for affordable homes is met

New initiative to challenge social media hating on people

He pleads not guilty and trial is set for August

Campaign is in response to Cameron House Hotel tragedy

John Hartson and Mark Hateley are set to appear in a special event for Beatson Cancer Charity

Kinship Care Week aims to gain recognition for the work carried out by family carers

The new partnership aims to build on positive working during the Covid-19 pandemic

Sophie O’Mullan has been recognised by charity service respectme

The downturn is just beginning