Young people recognised for commitment to social enterprise
Schools across Scotland have received Social Enterprise in Education awards
Read moreCare workers in Scotland will not be forced to receive Covid-19 vaccination
The Scottish Government has said it will not follow Westminster’s plans to force carers to have the jab
Read moreLast chance to apply for funding for activities aimed at tackling alcohol-related harm
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund offers eligible projects up to £25,000
Read moreFears Delta variant will hit charity donations
Charity giving being adversely affected by lockdowns
Read moreOlder Scots missing out on £332m in unclaimed financial support
Age Scotland has enlisted the help of Strictly legend Len Goodman to help Scots claim what they’re entitled to
Read moreCharities gain funds to help women in prostitution
The Scottish Government has allocated an extra £90,000 to help vulnerable women
Read moreCharity exposes shocking scale of sexual harrasment targeted at girls
Young girls are suffering unacceptable levels of harrasment
Read moreCampaigners alarmed as Scotland misses climate targets – again
For the third year, Scotland has not met its annual target of reducing emissions
Read more“Tread carefully and consider all consequences” – VODG responds to mandatory vaccinations in care homes
Staff working in all CQC-registered care homes must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, the Department of Health and Social Care has
Read moreTLP Participant Story: Julie Carson, TEO, North Belfast, Spring 2021
Julie works for The Executive Office (TEO) and completed the TLP course in North Belfast in April – May 2021.
Read moreCharity restarts face-to-face services
Help for Heroes is returning to in-person support as the charity returns from lockdown
Read moreVeterans linked to support for little-known sight loss condition as experiences increase during pandemic
Those with sight loss have been experiencing increasing or changing Charles Bonnet Syndrome hallucinations during the pandemic
Read moreNew third sector hub for Glasgow
Affordable office space available
Read moreSector heroes recognised in Honours List
The Queen’s Birthday Honours List focused on those who helped the community respond to Covid-19
Read moreExperimenting and learning during a crisis: A voluntary sector perspective
These precarious times have created mounting pressures, huge challenges and uncertainty for the voluntary sector. At the same time, opportunities
Read moreWalkers out in force as popular fundraising event returns
The first ever Virtual Moonwalk Scotland took place this weekend
Read moreFundraisers put in the miles over Scotland’s warmest weekend
Seven hundred people took part in this year’s Off the Beatson Track
Read moreFears breast cancer progress has slowed as pandemic stalls treatment
Fewer patients being treated
Read moreAuction to boost hospice funds
Artists join to help well-loved cause
Read moreNew respite centre opens in north east
Collaboration between charities and council
Read moreTFN’s June edition is out now – read it here!
New magazine examines the Christie Commission ten years on
Read moreUK drops out of top 10 most generous countries
Pandemic sees the UK’s fortunes tumble
Read moreVODG seeks two new trustees to its Board
VODG is seeking to appoint two new trustees to its Board to help lead in the development of the organisation
Read moreThe inside track: June 2021
Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including legislation on dormant assets and charity
Read moreEU Settlement Scheme – less than 30 days to apply
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) application deadline is fast approaching; EU, EEA and Swiss nationals (and their eligible family members)
Read moreScots want MSPs to reconsider law on assisted dying
Campaigners want laws changed
Read moreCharity helping to keep older people connected this summer
LifeCare Edinburgh has a variety of community events planned
Read moreTributes paid to local volunteers
CVS Inverclyde has thanked the efforts of communities in response to Covid-19
Read moreGuidance on the Right to Work process issued by the Home Office
The Home Office have issued further information and guidance on the process for employers completing right to work checks on
Read moreWPG Feminist Recovery Plan Relaunch – One Year On
The Women’s Policy Group Northern Ireland are re-launching the WPG COVID-19 Feminist Recovery Plan on Wednesday 28th July 2021 from
Read moreAdvance Care Planning Policy – PHASE II Stakeholder Engagement Invitation 24th June 2021
On the 24th June the Department for Health, in partnership with NICVA will host an engagement event for stakeholders across
Read moreCreativity for Collaborative Peacebuilding Networking Event – Recording
Belfast City Council, NICVA and Partners delivered an informative PEACE IV funded networking conference on 10th June.
Read moreCelebrating East Belfast’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme
On Thursday 10 June, Sarah Travers hosted an event in Strand Arts Centre with NICVA and EBCDA, celebrating the participation
Read moreCivic Engagement in East Belfast – Greenway Legacy Programme
As part of NICVA’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity in East Belfast, the Greenway Legacy Programme was developed as a pilot
Read moreNew Free Coaching Service Launched in East Belfast
Thursday 10 June saw East Belfast Community Development Agency launch a new, free coaching service, as part of east Belfast’s Communities
Read more“The time is always right to do what is right”
EBCDA launches their Communities in Transition, Community Development Capacity Building Toolkit
Read moreA community-led Practical Action Programme
In the face of Covid-19 people and communities stepped up with new ideas and approaches to get things done. Now
Read moreWCVA Welcomes New Safeguarding Training Officer
WCVA’s Safeguarding Team are delighted to welcome a new member of staff, Cerri Dando, who will be taking the lead
Read moreTravel giant launches fund to help Edinburgh communities through Covid-19
Airbnb has created the Edinburgh Community Fund, with £5 donated for every stay during August
Read moreCampaigners slam guidance to make care home residents wear masks
Ill-advised guidance by the Scottish Government say campaigners
Read moreCouple living with MND finally say “I do”
Brian Murphy, brother of MND Scotland chair Adrian Murphy, married his partner Gillian after a long wait
Read moreGroundbreaking video technology hits milestone
Near Me, which has been used by the NHS and a range of charities, has reached one million consultations in
Read moreFurther £25m in emergency funding to support cultural organisations
Creative Scotland has announced details of the support, which aims to prevent insolvency or significant job losses due to the
Read moreCharity warns child labour is rising unchecked due to pandemic
Warning from international aid group
Read moreVODG responds to Women’s Health Strategy consultation
11 June 2021 VODG has today submitted a response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) call for
Read moreVulnerable people being left behind by postal services, report finds
A new study by Citizens Advice Scotland has exposed barriers to accessing mail for certain people
Read moreNew research project aims to chart views and concerns of Scottish voluntary sector
SCVO has partnered with a range of stakeholders for the study, which will monitor the experiences of 800 representatives from
Read moreCharity launches youth powered cafe
Scran Café, will be situated within NHS Lothian’s Comely Bank Centre
Read moreCharities call for action on “vaccine apartheid”
Members of the international People’s Vaccine Alliance have called for intellectual property rules on vaccines to be waived to help
Read moreLow income Scots driven deeper into poverty through transport costs
New report reveals transport is too costly for many
Read moreNew £4m veterans centre unveiled
David Boyle Court will provide specialist accommodation and an employability programme
Read moreOrganisations invited to take part in minority ethnic emerging leaders programme
A group of 50 interns will be recruited to take part in the Scottish Government funded initiative
Read moreInvisible and Unsupported – A Statement by the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI for Carers Week 2021
To mark Carers Week 2021 the Coalition of Carers Organisations have released this statement calling for urgent support for carers
Read moreAttack on Dumfries-based NGO’s Afghan base kills 10
Deadly assault on mine-clearing workers
Read moreTories set to press ahead with devastating cuts to international aid
Commons rebellion stymied by the speaker
Read moreHeartfelt thanks given to Scotland’s vaccine volunteers
More than 25,000 hours have been dedicated to helping Scotland stay healthy
Read moreLRA publishes Guide to the Covid-19 Vaccination and the Workplace
This week the LRA (Labour Relations Agency) published its new guide to support employees and employers with managing vaccination issues
Read moreWalk this way, urges charity
Fundraising challenge needs more volunteers
Read more£26m fund will help tens of thousands of Scots online
The third phase of Connecting Scotland is open until 5 July
Read moreWorn out unpaid carers in Scotland uncertain the services they rely on will continue post-pandemic
More than a third of unpaid carers feel that they are unable to manage in their caring role
Read moreLeading charity tells staff to work from home permanently as it begins selling premises
Last year has shown home working is more productive
Read moreTory aid cuts “will kill children” and must be stopped
Charities say the most vulnerable are already hurting – and even senior Tories say that children will die as a
Read moreCampaign launches to raise plight of babies and young parents in Scotland
Fair Start campaign launches
Read moreOnline carers’ training launched
Study at home
Read moreNHS considers deaf people not worth saving charity says
Controversy after deaf man unable to communicate wasn’t consulted
Read moreOxfam demands the lifting of the US blockade on Cuba
American sanctions have hampered the country’s Covid response
Read moreThe EU Settlement Scheme and Northern Ireland: Online Event
On Wednesday 9th June the Home Office are hosting an online session to discuss the EU Settlement Scheme and what
Read moreCarers Week (07th -13th June): Make Caring Visible and Valued
New research released for #Carers Week 2021 (7th – 13th June 2021) has found that carers lost, on average, 25 hours
Read moreInvolving volunteers in Wales? Are you connected?
Our volunteering team explain more about the volunteering networks in Wales, the benefits of getting involved and how to join.
Read moreUpdate: What’s happening with Trusted Charity in Wales?
This is an update for charities in Wales that hold the Trusted Charity Mark (previously PQASSO) or are undergoing the
Read moreNew film aims to give unpaid carers a voice
Hearts and Minds has created a film based on the workshops it has with unpaid carers
Read moreCharity is top of the food chain as it delivers millions of meals
1,800 tonnes of food redistributed – a three-fold increase on previous year
Read moreCharity urges others to shift to a four day week
The policy, which would not involve loss of pay, increases morale and productivity
Read moreCharity sees huge rise in debt support
Sign of the times as the pandemic continues to hit families financially
Read morePride Picnics to take place across Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland is helping people to host picnics in place of annual Pride events
Read moreNew support service launched for “exhausted” social workers
The Social Work Professional Support Service is being delivered by the Scottish Association of Social Work
Read moreCelebrity chef helps you to host Tartan Tea Party
Tom Kitchin has backed Thank You Day, which aims to recognise the efforts of communities in response to the pandemic
Read moreSpace bra designed for popular charity event
Astronaut Tim Peake is backing this year’s MoonWalk Scotland
Read moreCharity calls for a mental health system powered by lived experience
The Scottish Recovery Network has unveiled its new three year strategy
Read moreWelsh organisations commit to volunteering good practice
The Investing in Volunteers team is celebrating its busiest year yet, achieving its yearly target for registrations for the award
Read moreA Framework for volunteering in health and social care
Coming soon, an interactive resource to help the development of volunteering within health and social care services. During COVID-19 we’ve
Read moreHaving meaningful conversations about your funding approach
The Shears Foundation have signed up to our eight commitments for open and trusting grant–making. They join us as one
Read moreCharity chief executive cycles across the country to pay tribute to volunteers
Paul Reddish has set off on his Tour De Thanks to mark Volunteers’ Week
Read moreNo let up for animal rehoming as data shows it is as busy as ever
Pandemic led to people taking on, and giving up, domestic pets
Read moreScottish Goverment taken to court for killing beavers
Conservationists won’t back down
Read more£5m social investment cash to help homeless in Edinburgh
Massive cash boost for capital charity
Read moreYoung Scots dejected by adults who won’t listen to their problems
New survey by mental health anti-stigma charity
Read moreFoodbank wins prestigious UK award
Recognition for Perth and Kinross charity
Read moreNew £15m fund aims to fuel social enterprise in Scotland
The Catalyst Fund is a new, innovative fund designed to finance ambitious social enterprises in Scotland
Read moreCharity thanks volunteers for the difference they make to people’s lives
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has thanked those who give up their time to help others
Read moreMental health charity launches “first of its kind” recovery toolkit
The initiative will support those with alcohol related brain damage
Read moreNew chairman for charity regulator
George Walker has been appointed as interim chair of OSCR
Read moreInspirational dad calls on Scotland to play a part in cancer fight
Harry Cartmill had a stem cell transplant during the height of lockdown in March 2020
Read moreNew partnership unveiled to mark start of Volunteers’ Week
Friends of Milngavie Reservoir and Scottish Water staff are working together to clear up the popular spot
Read moreCelebrating a 20-year befriending milestone
Syd Barber has been volunteering for Leonard Cheshire for two decades
Read moreVolunteers praised for remarkable first year
Hundreds of shopping trips have been made and tens of thousands of hours spent on calls to over-65s in opening
Read moreScotland says thank you to volunteers
Organisations across the country are marking Volunteers’ Week 2021
Read moreBan smoking outside schools say health charities
Passive smoking can cause long-term harm to young people
Read moreExhibition to commemorate Bosnian connections with Scotland
The display will be housed at the Community Gallery at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow
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