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Welcome cash injection

Charities are using a variety of tactics to cope but thousands could close.

The UK’s first mission-led development bank aims to fund projects that will boost Scotland

The Re-Connect CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) sessions has a particular focus on helping those who are out of work

Demands on the country’s welfare system have increased

Reserves needed to stay operational

A new report has revealed the progress that has been made in responding to the climate emergency in Scotland

Common Ground Again Homelessness has already raised more than £400,000 to buy properties for those most in need

Beatson Cancer Charity has launched a new campaign in an attempt to continue services at Scotland’s leading cancer hospital for

Masks can prevent communication

Evidence shows more support must be made available

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And TFN has a selection of suggestions for Christmas gifts that can

Spending watchdog will investigate

Girlguiding Scotland has quizzed 500 women and girls on a range of issues

A researcher has unveiled new research in time for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

Despite long-term fundraising plans being altered due to the pandemic, Christmas events are still the largest fundraising drive for many

Move to distance itself from views of controversial founder

LifeCare Edinburgh has secured a major funding boost from Barclay’s

Girlguiding Scotland has launched its new Media Mindful campaign

Backing to combat the illegal trade

The Paul Hodges Trust has been providing masks for those in Africa through selling the handmade items in the UK

Campaigners have said those with disabilities are struggling and need a cash boost they have been promised

Many are not fit for purpose

Pudsey pulled out the stops but total was down on last year

Boost for the nation

It comes after Mercy Baguma tragedy

Poppyscotland and the Royal British Legion have called for action to help those who are struggling

Questionable choice by UK government

Edinburgh Napier University is looking to connect with voluntary sector organisations

Parents struggling to cope with broken sleep and daily stress

CHAS is aiming to ensure no-one faces the death of a child alone

Aberlour has revealed the true amount of demand its emergency funding for families faced

Gavin Oattes lost his father to pancreatic cancer eight years ago

Kindred has said lockdown has had a devastating impact on the families

A group of Edinburgh activists took action this weekend to raise awareness of inhumane Aegean island camp conditions

Calls for official review into how the English conservation charity is being run

Famous ambassadors launch appeal for homeless and social justice magazine

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland says those suffering long-term effects of Covid-19 can’t afford to wait any longer

A call for Gift Aid to be increased has been reiterated as charities struggle through new restrictions

Cash will boost development during crisis

Community Action Response says we all need to make time to look after ourselves and each other this winter

Commissioner issues apology

The new free resource has been created by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

North Edinburgh Dementia Care and Craigentinny Primary School saw children with autism interact with day centre visitors

The initiative is part of plans to move away from traditional homeless shelters

A new report has revealed monthly donations are holding up despite the coronavirus crisis

More than 1.2 million food parcels have been handed out by the Trussell Trust across the UK

Susan Smith is optimistic in the face of a pretty bleak winter to come

A limited-edition batch of Tunnock’s Tea Cakes have ditched their distinctive red and silver foil to be wrapped in purple

The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER’s) Kirsty McNeill looks back at the events of BHM2020

The Covid-19 crisis will not stop the fifth annual CHAS Santa Run

Stuart Ballantyne died this week after contracting Covid-19

A new report says organisations have a limited amount of time to access increased funds

Massive response to appeal

We’ve been shortlisted for our response to the Covid crisis

They oppose “ecological destruction” of the scenic area

Children led the design of the new resource

Comprehensive study

Marius Zaliukas passed away last month aged just 36 after battling MND

Charity wants government action

The Nevis Group was founded around four years ago to help young people gain experience in the workplace

Charity’s investigation still ongoing

Support to help organisations get ‘winter ready’ is still available

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Charities continued to mark the fallen

Lack of accessibility increases isolation

Ecclesiastical Insurance is giving £120,000 to good causes as part of its annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign

Food Train’s BOXtober campaign has doubled its target from last year

Pandemic is leading to mounting worries

Charities make call in letter

The event will be held in place of Glasgow’s Annual Santa Dash

The Healthcare Workers’ Foundation, created in response to Covid-19, has highlighted the challenging situation the NHS and its staff faces

The Young Person’s Guarantee aims to offer routes into the world of work for young people

A new guide for local councils has been created by Crisis and Homeless Network Scotland

More than £10m worth of support has been requested from a £4m resilience fund

With Kids deliver the only MSc in Play Therapy in Scotland

States must partner with campaign groups as the second wave of Covid-19 hits, says Civicus

A report from the housing regulator has confirmed the authority failed some of those facing homelessness, but improvements have been

Pancreatic Cancer Action Scotland has unveiled its new look

The Children (Equal Protection from Assault) Act 2019 was created after a campaign by charities

Getting on Board has launched a new toolkit to mark Trustees Week 2020

Age Scotland and Eat Well Age Well have teamed up to help communities at risk of hunger

Brothers In Arms is hosting the initiative to raise awareness of male suicide

Hearts wore special shirts in memory of Frightened Rabbit singer, and Jambos fan, Scott Hutchison

Fireworks could be banned in certain areas and restrictions around sales are set to be strengthened

Signed albums and rare books are amongst the items that will be sold

Heroic and ambitious crowdfunder and voluntary sector help crucial to Langholm victory

The beneficiaries of the Creative Communities Programme have been revealed

UK Aid Match sees public donations over three months matched pound for pound by UK Government

The winners of the Shetland Community Spirit Awards have been revealed

A major new research project is set to examine how communities responded to the outbreak of the pandemic

Cabinet Secretary’s praise as awards recognise amazing efforts to help communities respond and support those in need as pandemic took

The annual event which aims to boost donations to charity takes place next month

A new report looking at what support charity boards need has been released to mark the start of Trustees’ Week

Samaritans Scotland is calling for a new national strategy to improve understanding of self-harm and strengthen support for those affected

Services planned in Edinburgh will not take place this year, organisers have confirmed

Allegations centre on hiring family members