New builds on the horizon
More affordable homes to be built by housing association
Read moreCoalfields cash funds communities to grow their own
Innovative funding to combat food poverty
Read moreUniversal credit uplift must be made permanent
Extra cash for six months only
Read moreCall made to address inequalities caused by hearing poverty
Deafscotland has launched its Inclusive Communication Report 2021
Read morePVG checks can now be made online
The new system will become the main way of applying to Disclosure Scotland
Read moreVODG supports project to help people with learning disabilities to get online
VODG is pleased to support the roll out of a Digital Lifeline project to distribute 5,000 devices to adults with
Read moreBudget 2021
Following a year of unprecedented challenges and economic uncertainty, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, yesterday announced the new budget for
Read moreIntroduction to Business Planning (CFNI) Recording
Stephen McGarry from Workwest delivered a session on Introduction to Business Planning on 17 February as part of the CFNI
Read moreExtension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended until the end of September 2021.
Read moreTwo practical ideas to increase unrestricted funding
The William Grant Foundation have signed up to our eight commitments for open and trusting grant–making. They join us as
Read moreElderly residents spread some colour in their local community
Craft Cafe have continued to be creative during coronavirus lockdown
Read moreCharities aim to boost vaccine drive
Sixteen frontline charities have formed a new partnership to encourage people to get the Covid-19 vaccine
Read moreFood poverty crisis after one year of Covid
The pandemic has magnified existing inequalities, leaving many families struggling for life’s basics
Read morePutting the questions that matter to Holyrood hopefuls
TFN’s guide to charity election hustings
Read moreGovernance round-up: February 2021
Kids Company case After a 3-year legal case, the high court dismissed claims by the Official Receiver that the CEO
Read moreNew video game aims to tackle knife crime
The new game is set to be launched in schools across Scotland
Read morePoliticians urged to tackle global poverty and climate change
Scotland’s International Development Alliance is hosting a Question Time ahead of this year’s elections
Read moreLegal charity provides key support for struggling residents
Dundee Law Centre has said the need for advice has grown substantially over the past year
Read moreNew boss for dementia charity
Michelle Armstrong-Surgenor has been named as executive director of Playlist for Life
Read moreCharity could be used for Downing Street revamp
A spokesman for Number 10 has refused to deny that a trust funded by wealthy donors could be set up
Read moreCriticism as charity returns to council control
Surprising move
Read moreSurvey reveals Scotland has united during Covid-19
The majority of Scots say public’s response to the coronavirus crisis has shown the ‘unity of our society more than
Read moreFunding available for charity employers to take on young people
The Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) programme is looking for employers to help support young people into the world of work
Read moreThe Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story Laura Marley, Springboard, Falls Shankill TLP 3, Autumn 2020
Laura did her TLP course in the Falls Shankill area in Autumn 2020 via Zoom. She comes from a youth
Read moreDigital Fundraising CFNI recording
This webinar on Digital Fundraising was part of the CFNI Accelerator programme and delivered by professional fundraisers: Nadine Campbell, Matthew
Read moreOSCR orders charity to address weaknesses
Charity was set up by former special forces soldier
Read moreCharity calls for national shopping service for Scotland
Food Train says such a service would provide consistency across the country
Read moreFrom a Student Volunteer to a Youth Led Project Champion
Abigail went from student volunteer to leader of a new peer support project for young people with additional learning needs,
Read moreNew additional round of Active Inclusion
WCVA is pleased to announce that a new, additional round of Active Inclusion funding is now open on WCVA’s Multipurpose
Read moreSocial Enterprise Retail Academy now open for applications
Social enterprises in Wales can now apply for the SIS Retail Academy 2021. The SIS Retail Academy helps mission-driven businesses
Read moreBarnardo’s review finds evidence of racist behaviour
The charity has said it will take ‘the severest available disciplinary action’ against staff who have found to have behaved
Read moreMystery donor gives huge sums to Fife Health Charity
Boost for the local area
Read moreRegulator loosens reign on Oxfam
Commission acknowledges progress
Read moreWomen’s Aid considers legal action following council defunding
Charity believes North Lanarkshire Council’s tender lacked scrutiny
Read moreAddressing health inequalities through volunteering
Dr Jurgen Grotz is the Director of the Institute for Volunteering Research (IVR) at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Read moreSocial Enterprise Academy now open for applications
Social enterprises in Wales can now apply for the SIS Retail Academy 2021. The SIS Retail Academy helps mission-driven businesses
Read moreVoluntary Services Recovery Fund to close 19 March
The emergency COVID-19 funding for voluntary organisations in Wales is set to close to applications mid-March. WCVA is currently accepting
Read morePartnership will fund vital cancer research
Worldwide Cancer Research has secured a £100,000 commitment to fund new cancer cures
Read moreCharity launches 21st birthday drive
Scottish Love in Action has launched a new challenge to raise vital funds
Read moreScots to benefit from funding to support essential digital skills
Three new funds have been announced to help boost digital participation in Scotland
Read morePoverty targets could be met by increasing child payment
New research reveals achievable outcomes
Read moreCall to raise Gift Aid to save struggling charities
Widespread support for the move
Read morePlans to help disabled children meet challenges of adult life move forward
Politicians will begin hearing evidence on the proposed new Disabled and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) Bill
Read moreCall to give third sector care workers £500 “thank you” payment
Care workers miss out
Read moreNICVA supports Distance Aware campaign
In the fight against Coronavirus, maintaining social distancing is everyone’s responsibility.
Read moreThe 2021-22 Budget – Less for the Same or More for What Works?
The draft NI Public Budget for 2021-22 and a number of departmental budget proposals are out for consultation. Will this
Read moreThe inside track: February 2021
Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including the #RightNow campaign, and Oliver Dowden’s
Read moreYoung Scots put party leaders in the climate hot seat
The Climate Hot Seat will take place ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections
Read moreVital funding announced to improve long Covid care
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and the Scottish Government will invest £760,000 to coordinate care for those with ongoing symptoms
Read moreYouth sector in crisis point warning
Organisations have warned continued funding will be needed to help ensure recovery from Covid-19
Read moreScots urged to help save lives as charity shop reopens
The Cancer Research shop in Lerwick is reopening and the charity hopes others will follow later in the spring
Read moreVODG responds to news of COVID-19 vaccine for people with learning disabilities
In response to today’s announcement that all people with learning disabilities will now be invited for a COVID-19 vaccine, the
Read moreVolunteering round-up: February 2021
Updated Knowhow covid guidance We’re looking forward to lockdown easing! We will be updating our coronavirus Involving Volunteers guidance in the coming
Read moreApply now to new £7m Scottish Government fund
Fund now open to applications
Read moreNew research shows the power of community action in response to Covid-19
Together We Help examines how communities responded to the pandemic
Read moreTV presenter and wife launch charity appeal to help bereaved parents
Ben and Marina Fogle’s son Willem was tragically stillborn in 2017 at 33 weeks
Read moreCoalition calls for sweeping changes to mental health and wellbeing
Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership has published its manifesto Promote, Prevent, Provide
Read moreSupport launched to help student carers in Scotland
Module identifies challenges faced by student carers
Read moreDisability campaigners welcome vaccine victory
Learning disabled will be among those vaccinated next
Read moreTiny island launches ambtious fundraiser to build vital homes
Homes are in short supply
Read moreThe Gathering delayed until 2022
The annual celebration of Scotland’s voluntary sector normally takes place in February at the SEC
Read morePride Edinburgh 25th anniversary cancelled
Event is unfeasible under current conditions
Read moreBraille guide aims to help people stay safe online
The new tips have been created to support CyberScotland Week
Read moreSporting legends come out in force for cancer charity
Sports fans will have the chance to question legends such as Andy Nicol and Mark Hateley
Read moreCare home visits hailed by charities
Huge step forward as vaccine is rolled out
Read moreStay safe event empowers children to speak out
Assembly encourages children to speak about concerns
Read moreNew charity partnership announced
Hearts and Minds will benefit from the support of Raeburn Construction and Raeburn Training
Read moreDownsizing and office closures: Covid is changing how the charity sector works
Snapshot reveals how the pandemic has drastically changed the terrain the voluntary sector operates on
Read moreVolunteer opportunities for young people made possible with Youth Led Grants
STEER share the positive impacts of the Youth Led Grants on their youth volunteering projects. Based at the edge of
Read moreHolyrood backs citizen assembly plans
First steps towards greater democracy and social justice
Read moreDraft PfG Outcomes Framework Engagement Event – An overview
On February 12th NICVA hosted a consultation event with the Executive Office examining the draft Programme for Government Outcomes framework.
Read moreGreen Recovery Fund Campaign by RSPB
The RSPB have launched a campaign asking Finance Minister Conor Murphy to establish a Green Recovery Fund for Northern Ireland
Read moreFunding round-up: February 2021
#RightNow campaign Wednesday saw the launch of the #RightNow campaign that NCVO is supporting along with hundreds of other charities.
Read moreDeveloping a National Volunteer Passporting Scheme
Volunteering Matters and NCVO are working in partnership to develop recommendations for a National Volunteer Passporting Scheme. Over the next
Read moreUse of video support set to be expanded
Voluntary sector organisations are being offered the chance to utilise Near Me video technology
Read moreScottish Government says its committed to social care reform
An independent review of adult social care in Scotland was published earlier this month
Read moreHousing group reaches out to tenants with lifeline financial advice
Benefit advice proves to be a vital resource
Read moreCivil society demands local communities make decisions
De-centralise power says the assembly
Read moreMarginalised communities hit hard by lockdown
The vast majority of those in marginalised rural communities have said lockdown has had an impact on their mental health
Read moreCharities can Kiltwalk their way out of lockdown
Virtual event can boost charities’ hard-hit incomes
Read moreLatest on Department of Communities Budget
Read here how the current proposals for the Department of Communities budget if implemented could leave major funding shortfalls in wide
Read moreWalking: a tonic to beat the blues
More people should enjoy the outdoors to banish anxiety and depressions
Read moreUsing LinkedIn to Connect Recording
Camilla Long from Bespoke Communications delivered a session on Using LinkedIn to connect on 11 February as part of the
Read moreLockdown could be causing those with sight loss to experience hallucinations
The Royal National Institute of Blind People has said lockdown could be exacerbating a condition for those with sight loss
Read moreCharity pioneers new dawn for post-Covid transport in Scotland
Could Scotland be set for European-style mobility hubs?
Read morePlaywright and performer wins humanitarian award
Mark Williamson has been revealed as the winner of the 2021 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
Read moreScottish child payment hailed as a “game changer”
Payment is now being distributed across Scotland
Read moreTSI conference moves online
Hundreds of people attended the Forth Valley Third Sector Conference, which took place online as a result of Covid-19
Read moreCharity calls for “right to rehab”
MS Society Scotland has called for politicians to commit to taking action that will help those battling the condition
Read moreLeading charity urges businesses to donate unwanted stock
Lockdown has devastated the charity retail sector
Read moreTFN’s February edition is out now – read it here!
The new edition of TFN is out now, packed with news and analysis
Read moreFormer Persimmon boss fails to set up charity after promising to
Huge furore over massive bonus payment
Read moreScottish Government slammed for failing homeless people
Housing charity criticises ongoing delay
Read moreMore “human” recovery call by Scottish aid charity
Lessons can be learned says international aid organisation
Read moreEmployee successfully claims charity discriminated against her for being pregnant
Evidence clearly pointed to discrimination
Read moreStarting a Social Enterprise resources
Amanda Johnston from Social Enterprise NI (SENI) along with 3 social enterprises delivered a session on Starting a social enterprise
Read moreTLP Participant Story – Meabh Harvey, local resident, Suffolk Lenadoon TLP Autumn 2020
Meabh is a local resident and completed her TLP course in Autumn 2020 in West Belfast,along with participants from BCC,
Read morePlea for more cash to make homes energy efficient
Investment now will save more in future
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