Kids face cutbacks on clothes and hobbies due to soaring bills, research finds
An estimated 235,219 people had cut back on hobbies and leisure activities for their children in the past year.
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Scottish anti-poverty charities back tax calls ahead of Scottish Budget
A new STUC report outlines how the Scottish Government could raise up to £3.7billion more per year from progressive tax
Read moreScottish climate event to join COP28 Global Day of Action
The Edinburgh event will bring together the voices of thousands of people united for action.
Read moreUK workers want employers to play active role during disasters
The National Emergencies Trust and Business in the Community’s research shows overwhelming support.
Read moreFinal plea to First Minister over Rape Crisis centres
Up to 30 jobs could be under threat amid funding cuts
Read moreCollective urges folk to donate old or unused Christmas trees and decorations for the needy
Cost of living crisis means many will endure a sparse festive season
Read moreScottish woodland charity criticised for “greenwashing” partnership with BP
The partnership has described as “deeply problematic”
Read moreCharity to overhaul trustees in diversity transition
The Tudor Trust is currently closed for applications, having “set aside time to re-think how the trust operates in future”
Read moreWork of Samaritans commended at charity’s 70th anniversary celebration
The reception marked the charity’s 70th anniversary at the Scottish Parliament.
Read moreShelter Scotland welcomes Glasgow’s housing emergency declaration
“The declaration of a housing emergency must be just the beginning of a journey.”
Read moreCop28: Scotland must show leadership on the climate crisis
“With talks being hosted by one of the world’s biggest exporters of fossil fuels, many are very doubtful we will
Read moreHollywood star visits Scottish charity projects
Isla Fisher was in Lanarkshire to ensure children get the bright future they deserve
Read moreEHRC facing Special Review after charity concerns
The UK’s human rights watchdog is under Special Review after LGBTQ+ charities raised concerns.
Read moreNow we rise: global day of action to demand climate justice
People in Scotland will add their voices to those around the world demanding urgent change
Read moreRape Crisis centres face loss of life-saving services as funding cut looms
Many jobs could be lost in the process
Read moreScottish child payment must rise to £30 warns civil society
First minister must deliver on his leadership campaign commitment
Read moreDebt charity warns those relying on credit will struggle to afford Christmas
Inflation has slowed but prices remain high
Read moreTransition bill vote down “devastating” laments Duncan-Glancy
Disabled people will keep fighting says Labour MSP
Read moreScots language body reported to charity regulator
The centre has drawn criticism for the “manner in which the charity has responded to individuals raising those issues” of
Read moreCharity sector hits out at Westminster budget
Charities had said that the announcement was an opportunity for the Chancellor to extend a lifeline to struggling people and
Read moreHolyrood committee takes on SCVO Fair Funding recommendations
Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee has taken forward a number of calls made by SCVO.
Read moreCampaigners slam chancellor’s “shamefull sleight of hand” as energy cap increases
Bills are still 85% higher than before the energy crisis
Read moreHomeless project aims to prove prevention is better than cure
Homelessness is not inevitable campaigners say
Read moreNew Carer Support Payment launches in Scotland
It will eventually replace Carers Allowance
Read moreCampaigners launch social history project to track young people’s experiences
Unique project will establish a historic archive of material
Read moreNew director for addiction support service
Louise will deliver the charity’s strategy and lead its 15 services across Scotland.
Read moreWorried this winter: people struggling with energy bills can get help
Over 1.4 million people in Scotland are worried about being able to adequately heat their home this winter
Read moreCo-founder of legal charity to leave in 2024
Jen Ang has been with JustRight Scotland for seven years.
Read moreCharity tells richest Scots to “clean up their acts”
The call comes from Oxfam Scotland with the Scottish Budget set to be unveiled on December 19.
Read moreRape crisis centres publish recommendations for service’s future
The strategic review, published in June of this year, made several welcome recommendations for the funding of VAWG services.
Read moreThird sector proves worth helping Ukrainian families settle
Organisations have worked tirelessly to provide a home from home for refugees
Read moreNew house prototype launched by homelessness charity
Houses will feature in new villages for homeless people
Read moreAppeal launched as vital fund looks set to run out before Christmas
Charity needs to secure critical donations for its Urgent Assistance Fund
Read moreCharity founder celebrated at university graduation
Ann established the charity Action Against Stalking in 2014.
Read moreScottish charity takes the global hunger message to the steps of Number 10
Loud and clear message delivered before food summit
Read moreCharities hit out at Sunak’s renewed Rwanda bid
The Supreme Court had ruled in favour of an appeal by charities and campaign groups.
Read moreTFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
Read moreEquality action plan applauded
LGBTI organisations praise new government action plan
Read moreCharities hail victory for refugees as government loses Rwanda case
The country’s highest court ruled the plan unlawful following an appeal led by charities.
Read moreUnite members back strike action at Glasgow East Women’s Aid
Glasgow East Women’s Aid membership have emphatically supported strike action.
Read moreCharities urge new foreign secretary to stick to aid pledge
Organisations react to former prime minister David Cameron’s appointment to the role
Read moreScots believe big business doesn’t do enough for charity
97% of Scots believe that service providers don’t do enough for charity
Read moreMore than 100 organisations call on first minister to value social care
Groups sign joint letter ahead of 2024-25 Scottish Budget
Read morePoorest diabetes patients suffer worst levels of NHS care
Disparity between health boards with poorest areas worse off
Read moreOlder people urgently need support to get through another difficult winter
LifeCare encourages people to share a little warmth through the charity’s Winter Warmer appeal
Read more“Nothing pure about philanthropy”: Sector grapples with systems of oppression
SCVO’s The Gathering heard from Lankelly Chase about their radical plans.
Read more“The ones who shone through”: First Minister praises third sector
The SNP leader was speaking at SCVO’s the Gathering.
Read moreGender imbalance is holding back the charity sector
While women account for more than two-thirds of the workforce, it is men who dominate the most influential decision-making positions
Read moreEdinburgh CIC expands its winter coat exchange across the UK
Having to sacrifice basic necessities such as a winter coat can have a hugely detrimental impact on a person’s dignity
Read moreCash-first future: Making food banks history in Scotland
Campaigners from a number of groups came together at the Gathering.
Read moreStepChange: Women bearing brunt of the cost of living crisis
The data shows women are struggling more to keep up with household essentials and bear a greater responsibility for these
Read moreYoung Women’s Movement launches its annual inspirational 30 under 30 list
Campaign seeks to highlight a diverse range of talents, backgrounds and experiences, from campaigners to youth workers, artists, writers and
Read moreCovid pandemic aided cross-sector work
Organisations told delegates of the benefits and challenges facing those undertaking partnership working.
Read moreUnity Centre to close after 17 years
Discussions began as far back as last year about the potential for closure.
Read moreSocial care charity appoints new CEO
Blue Triangle provides trauma-informed support in accommodation services and in communities across Scotland.
Read moreSocial care charities “not consulted” on a National Care Service deal
The groups made the claim at Holyrood despite a commitment to co-designing the service.
Read moreJoint call for government to improve devolved older age disability payment
They believe that it would make the system fairer and offer disabled older people a better quality of life.
Read moreEdinburgh set to declare housing emergency
People can’t access social housing or affordable rented accommodation
Read moreCharity to host attachment conference
A leading charity is to hold a conference later this month looking at attachment theory, society, communities and poverty.
Read moreSocial Bite unveils new recovery village project for Dundee
The accommodation at the Dundee project will be 15 eco-friendly prefabricated “nest houses”.
Read moreScottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens
This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.
Read moreNew service to feed and clothe children launches
Charity responding to growing need
Read moreGlasgow East Women’s Aid in staff suspension row
An industrial action ballot opened on October 30 and closes on 13 November over the suspensions.
Read moreSCIAF welcomes new chief executive
Lorraine Currie joins the charity following an impressive career spanning three decades in humanitarian relief and international development.
Read moreFree bus fares for asylum seekers “transformative” says charity
Those seeking asylum can’t afford public transport
Read moreScotland’s social enterprise awards: find out all about the winners and nominees here
The annual awards Scotland saw nine social enterprises and social entrepreneurs from across the country revealed at a Holyrood reception
Read moreFife Gingerbread launches its life-changing Heat and Eat appeal
Money raised will help ensure families in need can have a safe and warm Christmas
Read moreNew CEO for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Mr Webb has been chosen to become the next chief executive officer.
Read moreBuffer zones consultation opens
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Scotland Bill, would make it an offence to behave in certain ways within a
Read moreCharity launches legal challenge against “segregation” of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers have been accommodated at the site since July 12.
Read moreCommission launches spotlight focus on human rights across Highlands and Islands
The commission is mandated by an Act of Parliament to monitor human rights in Scotland.
Read moreThree new trustees at arts charity
Trustees have been carefully selected for their alignment with Impact Arts’ mission.
Read moreExtreme poverty now the new normal
Research shows material harship is no longer a rarity
Read moreBield strengthens board with appointment of new chair
Paul Edie was formally elected at Bield’s AGM in September, “strengthening” its governance team.
Read moreHow chocolate is helping to tackle inequalities faced by women
Social enterprise helping women touched by the criminal justice system has been awarded £70,000
Read moreNew premises needed as demand for emergency food surges
As winter closes in the charity fears it can’t meet demand
Read moreReport reveals stark gender divide in sports media coverage
A new report has warned of a significant gender gap in how men and women athletes are covered in Scottish
Read moreTFN magazine’s October edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at the creative sector and how far charities have to go on anti-racism
Read moreCoastal community fight to stop Scotland’s largest fish farm
Long Live Loch Linnhe is now in the process of launching a petition with the Scottish Parliament.
Read moreCall for government to reduce poverty and inequality through reformed taxation
The commissions said tax is an important part of the way society can reduce inequality.
Read moreMSPs back campaign to increase charity’s funding
The Yard, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has warned of increasing pressure on the services they can offer.
Read moreClimate campaign publishes a landmark manifesto
From farming to transport and from energy to our seas, the Climate Manifesto is the biggest collection of climate policies
Read moreHomelessness crisis: charity sees a surge in demand for support
More than 100 people are estimated to be rough sleeping each night in Scotland’s two biggest cities
Read moreFirst ever week to celebrate Community Transport
For nearly 60 years, Community Transport has delivered lifeline services to keep communities connected
Read moreDealing with the cost of living: CABs help 23,000 struggling families
“They really helped my income and I am now less stressed and can sleep again.”
Read moreThe Larder sings out against poverty
To mark Challenge Poverty Week, the social enterprise teamed up with songwriter Jason Sweeney to create a new campaign song
Read moreMaking rights a reality – Scotland’s unpaid carers have their say
Carers are facing enormous challenges, and with budgets being squeezed locally and nationally
Read moreNew fund from Zero Waste Scotland for community food redistribution projects
Example organisations include community markets, community pantries, food processing enterprises.
Read morePeople with learning disabilities make films and podcasts for University of Glasgow
Three charity partners are involved in the innovative project.
Read moreLeading charity produces report outlining need to overhaul services for women of colour survivors.
The charity commissioned researcher and campaigner Talat Yaqoob to carry out the analysis and produce the report in equal partnership
Read moreCharities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023.
Read moreChildren in Scotland announces new senior appointment
David Mackay will take on the role, following more than a decade of experience in the children’s sector.
Read moreScotland unites to challenge poverty
It’s Challenge Poverty Week – find out how you can get involved here
Read moreCharity leader appointed to lead prestigious government climate body
Satwat Rehman will take on the role of co-chair of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission.
Read moreAnimation on domestic abuse and stalking wins Best Charity Film
Gemma’s Story, produced by media co-op, scooped a prize at the Third Sector Excellence Awards.
Read moreNew care experienced chair of charity board
Carmel grew up in kinship care and has been a member of Who Cares? Scotland for many years.
Read morePartnership announced to support access to nature and future careers
The partnership includes the continuation of a now developed programme, Into the Zoo.
Read moreCharity prepares for a cold front as living costs soar
Christmas crisis in on the way warns Edinburgh group
Read moreAberlour children’s charity scoops prestigious Award
The Glasgow-based organisation won at the Third Sector Awards.
Read moreNew report reveals devastating impact of Covid-19 on access to pregnancy and maternity services
Engender and the ALLIANCE have published a new report spotlighting women’s experiences of pregnancy and maternity services.
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