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Children’s charity marks anniversary milestone with Mile of Memories
Richmond’s Hope is recognising 20 years of service with a special event on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Read moreNew appointment at children’s charity
“Lynne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the social care sector.”
Read moreCharity protests cycling world championships over exclusion of trans women
The protest ride coincided with the elite women’s road race, after the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) banned trans women from
Read moreInnovative project allows play time for children and parents within prison walls
Project aims to maintain meaningful connections
Read moreOlder people’s commissioner could help save lives, charity says
Food Train is urging MSPs to get behind the action.
Read moreSocial investment builds the foundations for a brighter future
Foundation Scotland’s £500,000 social investment played a pivotal role in the development
Read moreFormer Government minister to lead charity as director stands down
Jimmy Paul is set to leave his position as director of Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) Scotland.
Read moreWorkers at charity-run cinema win union recognition
It will be the first cinema in the country to sign a voluntary recognition agreement.
Read moreScottish charity joins legal challenge of UK Government’s blocking of gender reforms
A Scottish charity has been given permission to join a legal challenge to the UK Government’s veto of gender reforms.
Read moreNew figures reveal need for ongoing cost-of-living support
Calls to support social housing tenants as survey shows many struggling with essential bills.
Read moreLGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an “imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding.
Read moreScottish activists set for trial following weapons protest
They face charges of malicious mischief and reckless endangerment for targeting French weapons firm Thales.
Read moreScottish Government must go further on fair work, report warns
IPPR Scotland warned many are still being left behind.
Read moreCost of laughing: Scots face fun deficit as times get tougher
People are having to give up socialising, hobbies and even their pets
Read moreShelter Scotland welcomes two new committee members
Annie Mauger-Thompson and Jamie Kinlochan have been appointed to the Shelter Scotland committee.
Read moreCharity report sparks calls for Scottish Government to lead on recognition of unpaid care
The discussion paper looks at how the over-reliance on GDP warps governments’ priorities.
Read moreGovernment backs huge social housing housing development
Much needed affordable homes
Read moreNew report calls for urgent action to defend UK’s democratic space
Leading civil society groups have used a new report to call for the not-for-profit sector to take a leadership role.
Read moreNew service for young people with sight and hearing loss launches in Dundee
It provides baby sensory groups and activities for children and young people up to the age of 19.
Read moreCharity warns about cyberscams increase
Consumer group reports sharp rise in scams
Read moreDemand outstriping demand as Dundee charity forced to curtail services
Community organisations are becoming vital as costs soar
Read moreCrowdfunder boosts battered morale of sacked 13th Note staff
Union claims owner Jacqueline Fennessy is using tit-for-tat tactics
Read moreAdvice demand on mortgage payments at all time high
Interest rates have risen 13 times in a row, to 5 per cent as of July 2023.
Read moreActivists “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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 moreGlobal influencer new chair of Economic Development Association Scotland
Neil McInroy succeeds Liz McEntee in the post.
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 moreGirls most affected by current crisis new research reveals
Girls worry about their families getting through financial pressures
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 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 moreReport warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
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 moreCyrenians announces partnership with the Women in Safe Homes fund
Cyrenians will buy and refurbish properties for those who have experienced domestic abuse.
Read moreCharity workers announce plans for indefinite strikes
After tax and deductions frontline workers take home less than £20,000 a year.
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 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 moreCharity boss warned uncertain funding of advice services is “morally unacceptable”
Citizens Advice Scotland have called for sustained funding.
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 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 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 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 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 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 moreFaith and charity leaders call for asylum seekers to be given free bus passes
The campaign is spearheaded by the Maryhill Integration Network (MIN).
Read moreNew civil society group formed to promote Scotland’s voice in Europe
The group will focus on how the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is affecting organisations and the
Read moreIncrease in demand for food bank advice
CAS warned of a “direct link” between higher energy prices and food inflation and increased demand for food insecurity advice.
Read more“Urgent action needed”: Alarm at local child poverty figures
New research has warned levels of child poverty remain unacceptably high across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Read moreThird sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request
Read moreScots businessman launches children’s charity
Its aim is to give children the right tools to succeed in life including literacy, numeracy and the basic online
Read moreTop award for young volunteer
Schoolboy receives accolades for commitment to volunteering
Read moreGovernment failure to eradicate poverty holds back economy and damages livelihoods, new research reveals
In a major report the leading charities warn that the failure of successive governments to drive down poverty is causing
Read moreNew report urges more investment in advice
Citizens Advice Scotland are the largest provider of free advice in Scotland.
Read moreReport shines light on Scotland’s role in social and environmental harm
The demand for these materials is going to increase significantly with the growing energy transition.
Read moreWho Cares? Scotland chair to step down
Ryan McCuaig will leave the post at the end of June to allow him to focus on his legal career.
Read moreValue of CAB volunteers tops £17million since the pandemic
According to the most recent available figures, over 1,500 people volunteer in CABs across the country.
Read moreUnique project measures positive impact of social housing
Expert adsvisory group will monitor findings
Read moreCritical racial diversity workshop to be held in Edinburgh
The event, to be held next month, will look at how far the legal profession has come in Scotland on
Read moreNational Lottery steps in to save Food Train Glasgow
Members have spoken of their relief that the funding will secure the charity’s shopping and delivery services.
Read moreDisabled people need rights now
Scotland’s disabled community feels increasingly isolated and legislation is the only way to address inequalities, urges a new campaign. Robert
Read moreCall for action on council tax debt
The average council tax debt for a Scottish CAB client is over £3,420.
Read moreProgramme launched to help 1,500 people overcome barriers into work
All in Glasgow, co-ordinated by Enable Works, follows success stories in Edinburgh, Dundee and Moray.
Read moreCharities unite to help struggling owners
Coalition has recruited MSPs to its cause
Read moreGrassroot sports groups strugling to stay afloat
Rise in energy bills and reduced support is hitting groups hard
Read moreHealth report provides rare insight in experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Since the last survey in 2017, the percentage of participants saying that they feel safe and supported within health services
Read moreDiversity champion scoops top Scottish Walking Awards title
Joshua Adeyemi wowed judges with his work to improve representation within the walking community.
Read moreFood bank focuses on advice to help communities maximise income
Food bank use is on the rise
Read moreYoung futures look brighter as funding secures much-needed support
Boost for Scottish youth groups
Read moreYouth charity’s support reaches new heights as demand for offline resources soars
Over 20,000 free resource packs have been distributed to date.
Read moreTFN magazine’s May edition is out now – read it here
This month we look at Scotland’s care system, and how the sector is struggling to meet the shortfall.
Read moreCovid-related NHS charities raised £160m from British public
Despite many losing jobs and income the public still donated generously
Read moreMore volunteers needed to help most needy
Volunteers needed to support essential food deliveries
Read moreFife funding fights climate change
Project will empower communities to take action
Read moreAgricultural charity appoints new case officer
The charity developed the role in response to growing demand for its services.
Read moreAnimal charities hailed for call for end to greyhound racing
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The Dogs Trust, and Royal Society for the Prevention of
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