UK Government Minister for Levelling Up steps down
Dehenna Davison announced she will step back from the role of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up.
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Parents with babies suffer poverty most reveals new report
Poverty during a child’s formative years can have lasting effects
Read moreCharity steps in to save fundraising event in honour of murdered Glasgow woman
Moira’s Run raises funds for The Moira Fund, set up following the rape and murder of Moira Jones.
Read moreEmpower communities to achieve net-zero, new report claims
Scotland could fail to achieve net zero carbon emissions without more ‘community-led climate action’.
Read moreNew board member for environmental charity
He brings over 35 years’ experience through his work across a range of roles in housing associations and local government
Read moreFunding available for small and large environmental projects
We are pleased to announce that the next round of the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is now open
Read moreOxfam: Fair taxes on polluters could have paid for expansion in free bus travel
Oxfam Scotland says First Minister Humza Yousaf should now urge the Prime Minister to hold the UK’s biggest polluters to
Read moreFresh appeal as Scotland faces a deficit of 500 foster families
Current economic crisis is making matters worse
Read moreRSABI appoints new head of fundraising
Pauline joins RSABI after a decade working at Macmillan Cancer Support as senior fundraising manager.
Read moreKatherine Crawford appointed Age Scotland chief executive
She has been in post as interim chief executive since July
Read moreGift Aid Awareness Day 2023
Gift Aid Awareness Day provides an opportunity for charities to promote Gift Aid and increase the value of their donations.
Read moreCharities launch aid appeals for Libya as DEC monitors disaster
The Disasters Emergency Committee has said it is considering an appeal against its international criteria
Read moreALLIANCE: Cost of living crisis impacting every aspect of third sector
A leading Scottish charity has warned of the effect the cost of living crisis is having on the country’s third
Read moreRichest won’t leave cash to charities – despite their wealth
Almost 70% of the highest earners have no intention of leaving any of their money to good causes
Read moreSCVO and partners unveil groundbreaking HR for Creatives project
The programme will kick off in September 2023 and continue for 12 months.
Read moreTwo historic cinemas saved from permanent closure
The Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen and Filmhouse in Edinburgh have both agreed deals which they hope will keep them open.
Read moreNew website for charities in Inverclyde
CVS Inverclyde’s new site will let users explore its work in-depth
Read moreSIS appoints business and charity leader as chair
The finance provider has said George Walker will join their team.
Read moreProgressive tax changes urgently needed in Scotland, charities and campaigners warn
Fair tax changes in Scotland could boost spending on key national priorities by hundreds of millions per year, campaigners have
Read morePost-EU regional development funding
WCVA welcomes the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee’s review of post-EU regional development funding. Following consultation earlier in the
Read moreAccess to mental health services slow and complicated, report warns
There have been big funding increases for services since 2017, but a lack of data makes it hard for the
Read moreCharity-run arts centre facing closure amid funding black hole
A charity director issued a grim warning about the DCA’s as it attempts to fill a £300,000 funding blackhole.
Read moreScottish Government facing legal action over missing climate assessment
It’s more than two years since the Government announced its £26billion Infrastructure Investment Plan.
Read moreCharity Commission guidance update
The Charity Commission has published updated guidance on charities and investments. UPDATED GUIDANCE The guidance (known as CC14) has been
Read moreCharity Commission annual research on public trust and trustee experience
The Charity Commission has published its annual research on public trust in charities and what trustees think about their duties
Read moreReport reveals environmental impact of leading charity
A leading Scottish environmental charity has achieved its biggest impact to date.
Read moreFormer charity director appointed head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
Jimmy Paul has been appointed as the next Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU).
Read moreCharity providers warn government fails “to grasp reality” of social care workforce
CCPS and Carr Gomm called for more from Holyrood following the Programme for Government.
Read moreRebalancing health & care: ‘limited resources’ a barrier to the vision
WCVA has responded with a number of recommendations to Welsh Government’s consultation focusing on plans to improve social care arrangements
Read moreWales’ first ethnic diversity sports awards
Wales Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards (WEDSA) stands as a pioneering initiative in Wales, singularly focused on showcasing the accomplishments of
Read moreTFN magazine’s September edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
Read moreMen’s Sheds secures more funding
Organisation aims to extend its reach
Read moreNew chair for Scotland’s oldest military charity
Jonathan Tweedie will be the next chair of Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR).
Read moreNew report reveals concerns charity reserve usage is “unsustainable”
The latest findings from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker have been released.
Read moreAwards celebrate a year of fundraising excellence
Find out who all of the winners were here
Read moreTwo new faces at cultural charity
Culture & Business Scotland have hired two experienced workers from Scotland’s cultural sector.
Read moreProgramme for Government: Fairer funding commitment welcome but sector needs urgent action
SCVO chief executive Anna Fowlie said Humza Yousaf didn’t move “far or fast enough”.
Read moreProgramme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
Read moreSistema Scotland welcomes chair of charity to its board.
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.
Read moreRSA staff to walk out after overwhelming strike ballot
The result of the vote was 93.33% in favour of strike action, with 78.95% of union members turning out.
Read moreNew chief officer for Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
Pat will lead the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) as he joins with a great depth of experience.
Read moreCommunity and residents to get say in future of urban farm
Gorgie Farm closed in January 2023 following rocketing operational costs and a lack of funding.
Read moreCampaigners warn disabled people are dying from poverty in Scotland
Disabled people are living through the worst poverty in memory
Read moreCharity says council tax debt the biggest worry
People fear having council tax debt over most other debts
Read moreOlder people fear they are not valued
Charity says older people need to be included more
Read moreClass war: calls made for private schools to lose charity status
SNP could discuss ending tax breaks and placing a levy on pupils
Read moreHealth coalition calls for rehab as a human right
Leading charities are backing the call
Read moreScots aid group thanks donors for raising more than £1 million
Deacon Blue stars backed the campaign
Read moreCharity chief apologises over Tory “liars” tweet
Charity initially said it stood by the comments
Read moreParklife: portrait campaign to help save Scotland’s greenspaces
It has a goal to raise one million pounds by the end of 2023
Read moreUrgent new strategy needed to tackle homelessness says report
Previous attempts have failed to tackle the problem
Read moreNew Scottish leadership for Diabetes charity
John Kinnear replaces Angela Mitchell
Read moreAlcohol death rates soar – but charities could be key to combatting them
Booze deaths at their highest rate in 14 years
Read moreScotland’s “utterly shameful” homeless figures laid bare as children worst affected
Urgent action needed to address crisis say campaigners
Read moreCentres close as charity faces increased demand on services
Two rescue centres will close in Caithness and Ayr
Read moreNew role to bring together leading groups
Director of operations appointed
Read moreOnline preloved hub can rake it in for charities
Shoppers turn to charities to find a bargain
Read moreScots faith leaders back care workers’ wage campaign
Frontline care staff need fair wage for challenging jobs
Read morePublic see giving as more important during cost of living crisis
Downturn can grow people’s allegiance to a cause
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Views sought on funding code of practice for Wales
Welsh Government’s Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector is currently under review, but why is it being reviewed,
Read moreCharity gets multi-million contract to further its climate justice work
SCIAF is one of three organisations who will each receive up to £8m from the Scottish Government’s Climate Justice Fund
Read moreOnline conference will explore employment opportunites for those who need them most
Those with barriers face grim task getting into work
Read moreWatchdog accepts charity’s defence over “upsetting” posters
Campaign group is no stranger to controversial stunts
Read more‘Debt trap’ fears over unaffordable energy bills
Around a third of people who sought advice around utilities also need advice on another issue.
Read moreMinister visits Fife charity to award grant aimed at tackling loneliness
Seescape is receiving £72,000 over the next four years
Read moreNew board members to guide the vision of neurodivergence charity
“We are absolutely delighted that Lorraine and Srishti have joined us at a time when we are looking to expand
Read moreBursary for leaders in the voluntary sector
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to support a vital leader in the voluntary sector, giving them the capacity
Read moreCharities launch Scotland’s first ever Sight Loss Councils
They will be led by blind and partially sighted people who use lived experience to tackle local and national issues
Read moreHuge majority support for carbon land tax on Scotland’s large estates
The John Muir Trust has now launched a public petition in support of the tax.
Read moreMore than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty
The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance – Scotland’s anti-poverty network.
Read moreScottish Tory leader slammed by charity CEO after drug claims
Alex Feis-Bryce of Transform Drug Policy Foundation condemned Douglas Ross’ comments.
Read moreScottish Government should urgently review charity audit threshold
Charities have a significantly lower audit threshold than companies
Read moreGroundbreaking arts partnership between Heriot-Watt and Scottish Autism
The project will look to improve care provision for older autistic adults with learning disabilities.
Read moreGovernment told to improve families reuniting with children in care
New research has outlined the financial and emotional impact of poverty on a family when a child enters care.
Read moreHave your say on the Code of Fundraising Practice
Join the Fundraising Regulator and WCVA at an in-person event in Cardiff on 20 September 2023 to share your views
Read moreDrug deaths drop but Scotland remains drug death capital of Europe
Charity laments the country is “well beyond the need for urgent action”
Read moreAnnie Gunner Logan new vice chair of NHS Education for Scotland
The former charity chief executive will take up the post from next month.
Read moreAge Scotland hits out at Green minister’s comments about older people
The charity said Patrick Harvie’s comments were “ill-considered”.
Read moreScottish Children’s Lottery grants £300,000 to 51 charities
Over 25,000 children and young people will be supported with the funding boosts.
Read moreDrastic immediate action needed as Scotland remains drug death capital of Europe
Leadership in tackling the problem is needed urgently
Read moreLong-term funding vital as services come under increasing pressure
Call was made to Holyrood committee
Read more“Eating or breathing” – UN told of the shocking reality for disabled people in Scotland
Two reports to the United Nations show the impact of austerity and the cost of living crisis
Read moreCharity roadshow calls for new laws to protect the rights of disabled people
Enable’s Rights Now! campaign travels across the country
Read moreAlarming rise in city’s rough sleepers as budget is slashed
Up to 30 rough sleepers are on the city’s streets
Read moreTop-up child payment to address age discrimination, First Minister told
The 80 groups are supporting the End Young Parent Poverty: Top up the Scottish Child Payment campaign.
Read moreChildren’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 calls for National Litter Day to be introduced
The proposal would mark Scotland’s much-delayed deposit return system for cans and bottles.
Read moreText donations plummet by huge amount
SMS donations have been declining since 2020
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 moreCHAS launches its latest campaign
Nearly 17,000 babies and children with life-shortening conditions across Scotland
Read moreWorrying number of grooming cases in Scotland as campaigners urge new law
Social media is making gromming easier
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New grant launched for coastal communities
The Coastal Capacity Building Scheme is funding local projects in coastal areas in Wales and bringing together partners to tackle
Read moreShelter urges a dose of resale therapy
Creative take on getting more folk to donate and upcycle
Read moreClimate and nature charities hit out at Scottish political leaders
In an open letter directed at “all Scottish party leaders”, the heads of 25 organisations call for legal targets for
Read moreOlder people’s commissioner could help save lives, charity says
Food Train is urging MSPs to get behind the action.
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