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Activists “shut down” Scotland’s fuel supplies
The action is the first in a sustained series of actions, in which the group has vowed to “shut down
Read moreRape charity criticises Glasgow club for sending “wrong message”
Controversial footballer given chance by junior football club
Read moreGlasgow charity hit by vandals
The group reported the incident to Police Scotland, and have been left in disbelief.
Read moreKey issues facing Scotland’s health and social care services
The Committee has launched a consultation where members of the public can suggest questions.
Read moreScotland’s shame: men still dominate women in positions of power
Will women ever be truly equal?
Read moreFundraising jobs aren’t keeping pace with inflation
It means a salary cut of £3,000 in real terms
Read moreDigital skills gap in charities remains a challenge
A series of ten calls to action were published alongside the report.
Read moreCelebrities, charities and the public want radical new commitments for nature from politicians
Led by Wildlife and Countryside Link, the project is urging all political parties to ramp up their ambition on environmental
Read moreConcern grows as more young people get counselling for eating disorders
Social media is a poor role model
Read moreRare find at Dundee charity shop fetches significant sum
First edition was in excellent condition
Read more“10 years in”: UK benefit cap forcing families to live on £44 a week
The research shows in the ten years since the policy was introduced, the number of families affected by it has
Read moreCommunity-owned wind farm named UK Social Business champions
Point and Sandwick Trust is a 100% community-owned wind farm that operates as a commercial enterprise.
Read moreLargest ever intervention on Scottish economy from civil society
The campaigners argue: “We have run out of time for talk, what we need now is action.”
Read moreOne in ten children across UK hit by two-child limit
Removing the two-child limit would pull 250,000 children out of poverty overnight.
Read moreGlobal warning most vulnerable are more exposed than ever
Poorest face one certainty: they will become poorer and more vulnerable
Read moreLeading foundation closes itself after saying it is part of the problem with philanthropy
It will spend the next five years giving away all its assets
Read moreIsland charity gets UK award for being business champion
Proven to be a top social enterprise
Read moreAge Scotland appoints interim chief executive
Katherine previously worked at Parkinson’s UK, including seven years as country director for Scotland.
Read moreReport reveals reality of staffing crisis in social care
The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) and the HR Voluntary Sector Forum (HRVSF) commissioned the University
Read moreCharity begins work on new project in Stirling
Stirling is just one of numerous sites across the UK where Barnardo’s intends to construct Gap Homes.
Read moreConservation charity take over care of Scottish islands
The Treshnish Isles are a group of eight uninhabited islands located in the Inner Hebrides.
Read moreBanks closing accounts of charity leaders and campaigners
No reason is given for the summary closure of accounts
Read moreUS charity law loophole sees millions funnelled to far-right groups
The work by openDemocracy found organisations – some designated as hate groups – received $272m between 2017 and 2020.
Read moreScots aid charity launches campaign for drought-stricken African nation
Millions of people are on the brink of starving
Read moreCity in crisis: Glasgow faces funding black hole and more people could end up on streets
Temporary accommodation for homeless people is sorely needed
Read moreControversial “anti-trans” group retains charity status after legal challenge
A transgender children’s charity has lost its bid to have charitable status stripped from the LGB Alliance.
Read moreCharity warns: one person every minute will die with palliative care needs
End-of-life care is lacking
Read more“Barrage of hate”: Zoo charity speak out on Pride after social media harassment
“The absolutely underlying principle is that nature is for everyone.”
Read moreVolunteer celebrates 75 years with the British Red Cross
Isabel Thom’s connection with the British Red Cross began in 1948.
Read moreCharity probe highlights need for robust record keeping, says adviser
Charities are now being advised to follow the recently updated Charity Commission guidance.
Read moreCaptain Tom Foundation stops donations as further controversy hits charity
Council takes retrospective action
Read moreCash from crime funds pioneering project
Teenagers at risk of exploitation will be supported
Read moreNew funding gives Scotland’s social enterprise sector firm financial footing
Coalition comes together to boost the sector
Read moreOSCR probe finds charity treasurer misused funds and trustees failed to govern
Damning report concludes after a six year investigation
Read more“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector
The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.
Read moreFormer Kinross Shed Chairman joins association board
David joins seven SMSA trustees to further extend the hub’s reach of regional support to over 200 groups
Read moreNew advisors save tenants tens of thousands
Backdated benefit payments account for a significant portion of the five-figure savings so far.
Read moreAbused women offered hope with new housing initiative
High quality housing available to those most in need
Read moreScottish Government must now deliver on mental health pledges
“The strategy offers hope of improved mental health and wellbeing for people in Scotland”
Read moreGlobal influencer new chair of Economic Development Association Scotland
Neil McInroy succeeds Liz McEntee in the post.
Read moreRevealed: world’s biggest conservation group given grants from fossil fuel funder
Despite campaigning for fossil fuel divestment, the charity has taken millions of carbon companies’ cash
Read moreNew Clackmannanshire deaf and blind hub opens doors
The Wee County Hub, delivered by Forth Valley Sensory Centre, is based within Tullibody Civic Centre.
Read moreHealth charity wants zero new HIV cases by 2030
Campaign calls for full political backing
Read more“Unlawful”: Campaigners welcome ruling against UK Government on Rwanda policy
This ruling overturned a previous decision from last year, with a future appeal expected by the UK Government.
Read moreNew chair at leading conservation group
Well known figure takes the helm
Read moreGirls most affected by current crisis new research reveals
Girls worry about their families getting through financial pressures
Read moreJohn Muir Trust to manage John Muir Way
The trust will look after the route – a host to 400,000 walkers every year.
Read moreNew strategy launched for historic environment sector
Led by Historic Environment Scotland, it was created following a public consultation.
Read moreWarning over increasing homelessness numbers in Scotland
Between March 2022 and March 2023 there were 9,121 social housing completions against a target of 7,770.
Read moreNorth east groups can apply for £2m net zero funding
Just Transition Fund has been extended
Read moreCouncil gives organisation new contract to deliver specialised education
Boost for West Lothian
Read moreUK’s leading stroke charity slams hospital care figures as NHS struggles to prioritise patients
Admission to a stroke unit within one day of admission to hospital fell from to 63% last year
Read moreCampaigners call to raise drink prices further to save more lives
Minimum pricing has been a success they claim
Read moreCost of living: Scottish charities having to cut services
CAF has published new research with 621 charities, including more than 130 Scottish charity leaders.
Read moreTFN magazine’s June edition is out now – read it here!
New edition looks at Pride, the housing crisis, the Scottish Charity Awards and AI in the sector
Read moreScottish Charity Awards 2023 winners announced
This year’s shortlist included 32 individuals and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
Read moreHow Covid and cost of living have hit mass fundraising events
Growth has been slower than anticipated – but there is cause for optimism
Read moreReport warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
Read moreLegacy StartUp: New support for charities wanting to start legacy fundraising
Legacy StartUp will enable charities that are not yet benefiting from vital legacy income.
Read moreMore than half of over 50s in Scotland experience loneliness
The research also shows that the loneliest people have the poorest mental health, live alone or are in poor physical
Read moreHolyrood committee calls for Third Sector input to planning partnerships
The committee expresses “concern” over relationships with the Third Sector.
Read moreNew report highlights growth of Scottish legacy market.
The report brings together key statistics on the Scottish legacy market.
Read moreCyrenians announces partnership with the Women in Safe Homes fund
Cyrenians will buy and refurbish properties for those who have experienced domestic abuse.
Read moreMemorandum of Understanding signed between leading UK and US military charities
SSAFA and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) have agreed to work together
Read moreA fifth of young Scots think about leaving home due to arguments
SCCR hosted a reception where it shared its work aimed at reducing levels of youth homelessness in Scotland
Read moreCharity welcomes delegation from Denmark
The delegation included directors from the Department for the Elderly and Disabled.
Read morePioneering charity app helps young disabled people transition to adulthood
Compass is now freely available to young people, as well as their carers and the professionals who support them
Read moreCharity workers announce plans for indefinite strikes
After tax and deductions frontline workers take home less than £20,000 a year.
Read moreInquiry launched into government’s plans for cutting emissions from public transport
A cross-party group of Scottish parliamentarians have launched an inquiry into the Government’s plans for cutting emissions from public transport.
Read more“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs.
Read moreNew report warns of potential animal welfare emergency
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people’s attitudes towards animals.
Read moreSocial care charity celebrates 25 years with birthday festival.
The charity is over quarter of the way to its £25,000 target to fund activities.
Read moreCampaigns demand better funding for debt advice services
Power to The People and Unite For A Workers’ Economy are launching a campaign to highlight the importance of local
Read moreHolyrood committee seeks views on healthcare in Scotland’s remote and rural areas
The call for evidence will remain open until August 11.
Read moreCharity boss warned uncertain funding of advice services is “morally unacceptable”
Citizens Advice Scotland have called for sustained funding.
Read moreStaff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site.
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year.
Read moreMigrants’ rights charity receives apology and damages from TV channel
TalkTV was forced to apologise to Migrants Organise following remarks made on June 10 and 13 2022.
Read more“Hugely detrimental”: Public debt pulling families further into poverty
The report also indicates that low income families are in the midst of a debt crisis.
Read moreTech conference tackles exclusion for those with sight loss
RNIB Scotland will host the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference at Glasgow Science Centre.
Read moreMulti-charity store to open in Scotland first
Previous pop-ups in England raised over £620,000 for UK charities.
Read moreOSCR set out Corporate Strategy
OSCR’s strategy for 2023-2026 sets out how the organisations will regulate and support charities.
Read moreTheatre announces two new directors
The Lyceum wants to ensure that audiences are welcomed, excited and invigorated.
Read moreHistoric Environment Scotland unveils plans for new Archive House
The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Read moreShelter: Plan to tackle child poverty doomed to fail without social housing delivery
Shelter Scotland says a consistent failure to deliver the necessary social homes means child poverty will inevitably remain high.
Read moreFirst Minister congratulates Young Scot Awards winners
Crowned Young Scot of the Year, Molly Turnbull from Fife was awarded the overall prize.
Read moreCouncil-run charity being scrutinised by auditors
A new report by by Audit Scotland says that it is still not operating the way it should.
Read more“Crisis”: Scots animal rescue charity at breaking point
A Scottish animal rescue charity has warned that it is in crisis amid record high running costs.
Read moreScots diplomatic leading humanitarian efforts in Turkey
The 48-year-old has told how the killer 7.8 magnitude earthquake earlier this year did more damage in 80 seconds than
Read moreHard-pressed charities set to lose out on £198million
Concern has been raised as new figures reveal the scale of the impact of curbs imposed on charity lotteries.
Read moreAnimal welfare campaigners come together in bid to end greyhound racing in Scotland
Members of the coalition launched their Unbound the Greyhound campaign this weekend in Glasgow.
Read moreHousing provider strengthens team with senior appointment
Debbie Collins will assist Bield Housing and Care to make positive contributions to its people, homes and communities.
Read moreSURF Awards open for applications
Details of the 2023 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration were launched.
Read moreCharities win big at IoD Scotland awards
The event in Edinburgh, saw six leading individuals from Scottish charities win awards.
Read moreFirst Minister joins charity to celebrate five years of life-changing work
The programme launched in the community at the end of 2017 and now works with over 500 children and their
Read moreSocial care charities to join forces
Both organisations will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition for colleagues and people supported, with the intention for
Read moreScots brothers head to Ukraine on aid mission
EDA gets all of its funding from private donations. It gets no assistance from Governments or even the Disasters and
Read moreVast majority of social housing tenants provided with financial support
The membership body launched its Housing at Scotland’s Heart campaign in Glasgow this week.
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