£86k council funding cut for Argyll and Bute charities
Councillor are due to meet on February 16 to discuss the matter further, before the final budget is voted on
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Charity trust builds first homes in 20 years on remote island
Small community has suffered without affordable homes
Read moreCapital’s third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
Read more“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year.
Read moreDEC Ukraine appeal becomes one of its most successful in just 11 months
Huge support from the UK
Read moreScotland’s iconic pine trees face wipe-out
The unique pines are facing ecological disaster
Read moreHousing group saves struggling tenants vital cash
From benefits to energy-saving advice, support is on offer
Read moreBaby Bank Scotland in appeal for public support
They are now looking for new premises while it works from temporary premises nearby, but has warned that the costs
Read moreBritish Red Cross unveils new Scotland Director
Rob takes over from Marie Hayes who retires after 11 years leading the organisation’s Health and Crisis Response services across
Read moreAnti-poverty charity announces voluntary recognition agreement with trade union
The announcement comes alongside confirmation that workers at the charity will receive a 9% pay rise.
Read moreScorched earth: council could cut 100% of funding to the third sector
Move would be devastating for vulnerable people – but charities are fighting back
Read moreCharity hits out at ministers as homelessness reaches new records in Scotland
Temporary accommodation is being over-used
Read moreCivil society express concerns about anti-strike legislation
The legislation would allow Ministers to write regulations in any services within six sectors that will force workers to work
Read moreCharity reveals cost of living cutbacks forced on households
The charity is running Big Energy Saving Winter, a campaign encouraging people worried about energy bills and the cost of
Read moreCampaigners fight to save tower blocks from demolition
Three hundred homes will be built on the site
Read moreAlmost a quarter of charity clients report cost of living as debt driver
Energy arrears have continued to rise among StepChange Scotland clients.
Read moreThousands of disabled people’s jobs and careers at risk, charity warns
“We are calling on the Department of Work and Pensions to take decisive and comprehensive action to cut the backlog
Read moreThe right to food should be on the menu for everyone in Scotland
Scottish Government must work towards ensuring that everyone can enjoy an adequate diet
Read moreVandalism suspected as vital disabled centre is set on fire
The Yard charity has had to deal with two fires in both its centres
Read moreCommunity wealth: a new way forward
Explains the ethos behind the vision and how it can be rolled out
Read moreThird sector hits back at claims civic society has been “captured” by Scottish Government
Leading voices from Scotland’s third sector have hit back at the UK’s newspaper of record.
Read moreCost of Living Act has done little to protect vulnerable tenants charity says
Real risk Scotland’s housing emergency becomes the new normal
Read moreCharity representatives struggling to sleep as concerns about funding mount
More than 400 organisations applied to the Glasgow Community Fund for the coming year.
Read moreMulti-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says
Ms Robison was questioned by SNP MSP Paul McLennan, who asked what the government is doing to support third sector
Read moreAberdeenshire children’s charity fighting to stay afloat
The Ellon-based group is operational across Aberdeen and the Shire, supporting pre-school children with disabilities and Additional Support Needs.
Read moreCharities and civil society groups hit out at UK Government’s blocking of gender bill
The Bill, widely supported by charities across the country, passed overwhelmingly in the Scottish Parliament in December.
Read morePetition launched to save Food Train Glasgow
The older people’s charity supports more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow.
Read moreEdinburgh-based urban farm closes its doors
This is the second time the farm has been threatened with closure, with looming liquidation in late 2019 leading to
Read morePoorest Scots being left behind, health charity warns
Infants and young to middle aged men are thought to be the most at risk.
Read moreRevealed: the shocking growth of obscene wealth and extreme poverty
Oxfam report shows that there has been barely any progress to cut wealth inequality in Scotland
Read moreScottish aid charity warns of costs rising by a fifth
Alongside the cost of living crisis, many of the countries where the charity works are impacted by conflict, climate change
Read moreScots choosing to heat not eat as living costs increase
As winter bites Scots can’t afford to heat and eat
Read moreCharities granted permission to appeal Rwanda ruling
Charities, including Care4Calais, applied for permission to appeal the courts judgement, which has now been granted.
Read moreTFN magazine’s January edition is out now – read it all here!
First TFN mag of the year looks at industrial relations in the charity sector
Read moreGlasgow Food Train enters fight for survival after losing council funding bid
Food Train’s rejected funding application to Glasgow City Council was for a three-year package of support made up of around
Read moreWorkers at Shelter win 7% pay rise after strike
Workers at Shelter took part in strike action late last year, with more than 600 staff taking part in the
Read moreHomelessness charity appoints new director of finance and corporate services
Cyrenians will welcome Mr MacLean after ten years as director of finance at Edinburgh University Students’ Association.
Read more“Disastrous”: SCVO warns of knock-on effect of cuts to energy bill support
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme currently runs until the end of March, and is now set to be replaced by
Read moreBan energy companies from forcing customers onto prepay meters
An MP called the forced switch “morally repugnant”
Read moreGlasgow charity warns of imminent closure
“The lives of those we support will worsen as a result of its closure – as well as leading to
Read moreLongstanding charity chief executive to step down
She became a member of staff in 2012 and has led the charity through a decade of growth.
Read moreGovernment urged to set end date for fossil fuels
“This is a crucial decade for action on the climate crisis so Ministers must ensure that the plan sets an
Read moreLGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill
Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Read moreTurning Point Scotland forced to pay out after employment tribunal
Miss Mutter claimed to have suffered emotional distress over her treatment by the charity.
Read moreFormer charity CEO to join social enterprise team
Brian has been the CEO of Age Scotland for over a decade.
Read moreScottish charities demand braille inclusion on food labelling
Currently, braille labelling is only required for medicines, meaning braille users are not able to identify the food products they
Read moreWhich Scots charity workers and volunteers got gongs in the King’s New Year’s Honours list?
Third sector and civil society stalwarts rewarded for their selfless dedication
Read morePeople are feeling lonelier than ever this Christmas
Cost of living crisis is compounding isolation
Read moreGlasgow community groups share £1m to help people through cost of living crisis
Maryhill Community Central Hall and Govanhill Baths Community Trust benefit from the latest round of funding
Read moreCharities welcome passing of gender recognition reform
The Scottish Government consulted publicly on the proposals in 2017, then published the bill and consulted again in 2019.
Read moreNew chair and trustees appointed to board of agricultural society
“We are very much looking forward to working with Jimmy and Jane and grateful to all our trustees for the
Read more“Morally reprehensible”: High Court rules Government’s Rwanda deportation policy lawful
The decision is likely to lead to further legal challenges.
Read moreStreaming platform Twitch facing backlash after including “hate groups” on approved charities list
The LGB Alliance – which claims to be “gender critical” and has faced widespread criticism for its “anti-trans” work –
Read moreCharity reveals hidden cost of living crisis for Scotland’s disabled people
“We have seen examples of people having to make choices that the larger population might not even conceive of.”
Read moreShelter staff to be balloted over fresh pay deal as strike suspended
Members of Unite the Union at Shelter are being balloted on a new pay deal following talks between the parties.
Read moreHomeless centre continues support as demand soars
Innovative approach to homelessness in Edinburgh
Read moreFormer PM praises voluntary sector’s role in getting people through the harshest of winters
Gordon Brown’s new publication looks at the lengths charities and community groups are going to in battling the cost of
Read moreMinister pledges to address issues of potential job losses at Rape Crisis Scotland
Deputy First Minister John Swinney gave the assurances to Monica Lennon in Holyrood.
Read moreOlder people face loneliness epidemic this Christmas
The festive season can spell misery for older people who are alone
Read moreNew outlet for social enterprise
Prime location in Glasgow
Read moreThird Sector gives mixed reviews of Scottish Government budget
Much more can – and must – be done to support people across Scotland, charities warned.
Read moreReport warns poverty remains biggest obstacle to implementing children’s rights in Scotland.
The research highlights that the situation for families the charity supports has significantly worsened, breaching children and young people’s fundamental
Read moreHalf a million available to charities tackling the cost of living crisis
More people than ever are likely to depend on help from a charity
Read moreChildline cases soar on back of children’s rising concerns post-Covid
More volunteers needed
Read moreVital charity faces job losses as funding is slashed
28 jobs are at risk
Read moreWorst year in memory for living standards of families on low incomes
Despite ground-breaking financial support Scots families are still desperately struggling
Read moreTFN’s December magazine is out now – read it here!
Last edition of the year celebrates charity sector successes
Read moreParents face emotional toll as they can’t afford to give this Christmas
Cost of living is affecting relationships and mental health
Read moreCampaigners: Scottish Government must use devolved tax levers to reduce and prevent poverty
Ahead of the Scottish Budget on 15 December, the Poverty Alliance, CPAG in Scotland, Oxfam Scotland, the Scottish Women’s Budget
Read morePublic urged to spend £5 to help homeless
Annual campaign launches
Read moreScottish Government urged to prevent families being forced onto pre-payment meters
Thousands are being forced onto pre-pay tariffs
Read moreCharity workers strike – claiming pay deal could leave them homeless
Shelter staff say imposed pay deal leaves them unable to pay rent
Read moreCharity proves support still vital for fleeing Ukrainian families
Third sector support providing the difference to displaced families
Read moreStruggling to cope with the cost of living at Christmas? Seek help here
Charity provides vital information for those worries about money, debt and bills
Read moreEdinburgh charity warns of rising bills “perfect storm”
Chief executive Lyndsay Fyffe-Jardine said she was “completely floored” by the price rises.
Read moreGlobal street paper network launches major fundraiser
Glasgow-based charity appeals for donations to combat poverty and homelessness this Giving Tuesday
Read moreThousands of extra cancer cases in Scotland linked to deprivation
Shockingly, cancer death rates are 74% higher in the most deprived communities than the least deprived in Scotland.
Read moreScotland’s poorest families’ income deducted to cover debts to public bodies
The report shows that more than half of families with children in Scotland receiving Universal Credit are having their incomes
Read more“Worried this winter”: Millions anxious about the cost of living and energy bills
As a result of public discussions about rising energy costs 38% of adults in Scotland – an estimated 1.7million –
Read moreCharity welcomes council vote to end fossil fuel investments
Last month, East Lothian councillors also voted unanimously in favour of ending the Lothian Pension Fund’s fossil fuel investments.
Read morePoverty Alliance host annual conference in Glasgow
“As an organisation and as a movement, we have achieved a lot in the last 30 years to combat the
Read moreGlasgow school uniform charity to close amid funding crisis
The organisation said that they were heartbroken to make the announcement
Read moreScots hospice wins national award for tackling inequalities.
The Young Adult Service is the first of its kind in Scotland and supports the well-being of young adults and
Read moreLate charity leader honoured with posthumous doctorate
As well as her work in the third sector, Ms Ritch was a regular guest lecturer at GCU and contributor
Read moreCharity-run Highland theatre announces widespread redundancies
Bosses at the Eden Court theatre said the impact of inflation and the “slow return” of audiences after the pandemic
Read moreCharity doubles its festive efforts for those most in need
It’s launched its A Small Donation, A Big Smile campaign
Read moreCharity removes SNP politician from report launch over “photo op” row
FAVOR campaigns against drugs deaths and was launching a report assessing the Scottish Government’s work to address the crisis.
Read moreGroundbreaking stalking charity boss steps down
The campaign was also instrumental in changing the law in 47 countries around Europe.
Read moreCharities welcome “historic” agreement at Cop27
Loss and Damage was on the agenda for the first time, and positively, agreement was reached to establish a dedicated
Read moreBudget plans could see charities lose out on billions
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined spending plans for Britain in Westminster.
Read moreHousing First benefit to tackling homelessness outlined in new report
It showed that the Pathfinder was very effective at preventing repeat homelessness.
Read moreAction must be taken to uplift voluntary sector pay as running costs crisis deepens
SCVO has written to John Swinney also calling for multi-year funding
Read moreNew report reveals financial challenges facing older people’s groups
Dozens of groups have closed for good or have been unable to resume their activities since the first national lockdown
Read moreLearning and wellbeing charity announces new executive director
Originally established in 2013 as Children’s University Scotland, the charity rebranded as Curiosity Collective last year to increase its appeal
Read moreCalls for Scotland’s urgent transition to a wellbeing economy
They are calling for a “robust plan to put the wellbeing of people and nature at the heart of our
Read moreThere is a direct link between the energy crisis and food insecurity
One in 10 cases need foodbank advice
Read moreCost-of-living crisis increasing hardship for women living on low incomes in Scotland
Women in low-paid work reported often missing out on social security support or cost-of-living payments
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