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A new study has detailed the methods of how people are getting by during the coronavirus pandemic

More than £700,000 has been awarded to organisations that offer vital support to young people

Covid has accelerated poverty for families on benefits

A new study has highlighted the critical role played by third sector in identifying older age adults at risk of

Gareth Thomas has been appointed to the role at Terence Higgins Trust after speaking about being diagnosed with HIV

A new report says Scotland has work to do if it wants to meet ambitious emissions targets

The Wise Group and Homes for Good will work together over the next three years to offer energy efficiency advice

A charity is fundraising to ensure children have suitable beds to sleep in

RNIB Scotland is calling on all political parties to build on the greater social cohesion that the coronavirus crisis has

An annual Red Cross fundraising drive for refugees has raised £1.5million

Research shows people have experienced either a reduction or a complete withdrawal of social care support at home

FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland has provided vital supplies for the community since Covid-19 lockdown

Foundation Scotland has awarded over £1 million pounds through 13 new strategic response grants

Charities have welcomed the news that the Church of Scotland will move to zero net climate emissions within the next

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has said more action is needed to meet child poverty targets, with Covid-19 exacerbating inequalities

The future of Unforgotten Forces has been secured with a £750,000 grant from the Scottish Government

The Media Mindful campaign will support girls and young women to challenge sexism and negative gender stereotypes in the media

Muirburn season starts – but charities want it stopped for good

Birth, Baby and Beyond could close within months due to a funding crisis

Bethany Christian Trust will receive £100,000 to ensure vital Covid-19 support will continue

The Musical Tea campaign will take place online to highlight the benefits music can have for people with dementia

Campaigners have said the decision to move away from Fair Trade status will hit farmers hard

Laura Falconer will succeed Colin Flinn as the chief executive of RCET: Scotland’s Armed Forces Children’s Charity

Deaths related to drug use

Izzy’s Promise will now be known as Ritual Abuse Network Scotland (R.A.N.S.)

Socially distanced events across Scotland are set to take place this weekend as part of a celebration of cultural projects

The between Postcode Recovery Fund will offer grants of between £500,000 and £1m for high impact and original projects

Food Train is looking for individuals and businesses to sponsor vital supplies for older people

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has said urgent action is needed to avoid health services facing constant crisis

Four in 10 young Scots are worried they will never get a job as a result of the Covid-19 crisis

Charity calls for mental health to be prioritised in government’s recovery plan

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that one critical project which brings siblings together has had to close – temporarily at

Guidance will help nursery, primary and secondary school teachers, youth workers and other educators

Asap has helped almost 16,000 members of the armed forces community since 2010

Demand for the charity’s services has doubled since the start of the pandemic

The regulator welcomed the result but warned that transparency issues remain

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has seen its finances devastated by Covid

Headway has launched a new film which shows the complex and devastating effects of memory loss

More incineration planned

New research by Pro Bono Economics has shown the challenges organisations face over the winter

Being held in Northern Ireland under anti-terror legislation

Simon Community Scotland was named Charity of the Year, with a host of other organisations picking up awards at the

The Scottish Guardianship Service has helped more than 700 people from 38 countries over the last decade

Charities and community groups can apply for a share of £25m

CHAS is raising funds by helping supporters to host a special night in next month

Poppies were being sent out as scheduled this week as Poppyscotland adapts to coronavirus restrictions

TFN will be bringing you live coverage of the ceremony, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home

A series of recommendations have been made which aim to support the voluntary sector to help the UK recover from

Organisations are fighting for survival

Childminders have had little busines over lockdown

New homeless access hub will be a game-changer

Louise Hunter will take over as chief executive of Who Cares? Scotland in December

The cancer charity is facing up to a £175m drop in income over the next two years

The Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution will hold a festival throughout October

A more objective balance for news is being sought

North East Sensory Services has secured £85,000 to support children in the north east

Rock Trust project aims to furnish those at risk of homelessness with vital life skills

Exemptions will allow young people to socialise, play and receive informal childcare

One of Scotland’s most important foundations has revealed the staggering impact Covid-19 has on demand for grants

The Weston Culture Fund will offer vital funding to help arts organisations survive Covid-19

Organisations in Glasgow are being invited to continue vital support to help children access healthy meals during school holidays

43% of patients have missed out on treatment since the pandemic began

Leonard Cheshire calls for furlough extension and purple passports to protect jobs

A forces charity has re-started door-to-door fundraising as it attempts to weather the Covid storm

More than 900 charities will benefit from Kiltwalk funding this year

Linda Norgrove died after being kidnapped in Afghanistan in 2010

Survey found organisations were dramatically unprepared for lockdown

Pets such as French bulldogs can suffer from a range of ailments caused by their breeding

MSPs have been warned centres could close permanently without immediate support

Campaign demands thousands of new social homes built for families

Carers Trust Scotland aims to improve support for students in Scotland’s colleges

One Parent Families Scotland has had confirmation that all of its funding from Glasgow City Council will be cut

Organisations are growing increasingly concerned about the mental health of their staff and service users, a new report has shown

Takes post with a wealth of experience

There are just seven days until the Scottish Charity Awards, with guests able to attend for free and from the

Charging social care volunteers for visas will lead to vital support being lost, organisations have warned

He didn’t just pledge it, he gave it away while alive

Good news for the North Berwick charity

Social Investment Scotland reached 1.4 million people by investing in organisations across the country

New tech helps public donate

Vital work of cancer charities hit by downturn in income

Organisation has been hit hard by lockdown

The charity is set to cut up to 300 roles and has announced several changes to its directorate

This year’s day of action will take place on 25 September

Charity warns survivors face years of misery unless action is taken

Vital funding boost

The move will enable more charities to apply for financial support

Report highlights impact of coronavirus on all levels of society

Fraudsters posing as contact tracers are targeting the elderly and vulnerable

Roy Cox OBE has led the disability charity since 1993

Around 230 households in the Highlands will benefit from the initiative

Partnership between third sector and local authority

Letters claiming households have won a share of £425,000 are fake and aimed at gaining money from the unsuspecting residents

The Eden Project Virtual Community Camp will bring communities together at a time when supporting each other has never been

SRC award means New Scots Holiday programme will run until the end of the year

Charities and community groups can apply for a maximum of £100,000

Pandemic has exacerbated their problems

More groups affected by Glasgow’s Communities Fund shambles

SCVO has been awarded lottery funding to help the voluntary sector respond to the Covid-19 crisis

Charities from across the UK and further afield are raising awareness of male breast cancer