HMRC is funding the sector to help spread the word to hardest to reach clients
Funding of £30,000 to £600,000 per year
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Welsh Charity Awards 2023 – Finalists announced
The Welsh Charity Awards recognise the positive impact and outstanding contributions made by charities, community organisations, not-for-profits, and volunteers across
Read moreHistoric cinema could be saved by newly-founded charity
The team has created a new charity which aims to take over the running of the building.
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 moreComedy stars commit to huge Fringe charity fundraiser
100% of box office income is going to The Brain Tumour Charity
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 moreCharity appoints former civil servant as chair
He has previously served on the boards of several charitable organisations in the cultural sector.
Read moreTory ministers told cuts will kill – but pushed ahead with them anyway
Foreign aid cash slashed to balance the books – condemning thousands to death
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 moreSenior appointment for British Red Cross in Scotland
Her work earned her a BEM in the New Year’s Honours List in 2020.
Read moreFigures show Scotland’s alcohol services need urgent investment
Excess consumption is at crisis level but people aren’t accessing support services
Read moreSurprise departure as CEO leaves charity
One of the UK’s leading charities
Read moreCharities ask dictionaries to recognise new word
A social media campaign is building support
Read moreGlobal charity comes under fire for using vulnerable victims in pictures
Some 10,000 images have been deemed “problematic”
Read moreCharity poem partnership highlights the need for climate action
The poem was performed and filmed on location in Leven earlier this year.
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 moreVolunteer set to represent Scouts in Korea
The World Scout Jamboree is this year being hosted by South Korea.
Read moreVolunteer Scotland celebrates 100 Charter Champions
Volunteer Scotland announced this week that they now have more than 100 individuals, groups and organisations that have signed up
Read moreDemand outstriping demand as Dundee charity forced to curtail services
Community organisations are becoming vital as costs soar
Read moreDisclosure ‘failings’ lead to charity hiring sex offender
Children’s group was not told of rapist’s past – and it wants to know why
Read moreFundraising awards shortlist unveiled
Hosted by the CIOF Scottish Fundraising Conference Committee, this year’s awards will be held on Tuesday 5 September.
Read moreCrowdfunder boosts battered morale of sacked 13th Note staff
Union claims owner Jacqueline Fennessy is using tit-for-tat tactics
Read moreSocial care charity to boost services following significant investment
Charity currently helps over 11,000 people
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 moreScotland’s shame: men still dominate women in positions of power
Will women ever be truly equal?
Read moreKey issues facing Scotland’s health and social care services
The Committee has launched a consultation where members of the public can suggest questions.
Read moreFundraising jobs aren’t keeping pace with inflation
It means a salary cut of £3,000 in real terms
Read moreDigital skills gap in charities remains a challenge
A series of ten calls to action were published alongside the report.
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
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Grants for developing your approach to volunteering – Closing soon
Round 3 of the Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant is open for organisations looking to improve their volunteering systems. The aim
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 moreRare find at Dundee charity shop fetches significant sum
First edition was in excellent condition
Read moreCommunity-owned wind farm named UK Social Business champions
Point and Sandwick Trust is a 100% community-owned wind farm that operates as a commercial enterprise.
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 moreLeading foundation closes itself after saying it is part of the problem with philanthropy
It will spend the next five years giving away all its assets
Read moreIsland charity gets UK award for being business champion
Proven to be a top social enterprise
Read moreAge Scotland appoints interim chief executive
Katherine previously worked at Parkinson’s UK, including seven years as country director for Scotland.
Read moreReport reveals reality of staffing crisis in social care
The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) and the HR Voluntary Sector Forum (HRVSF) commissioned the University
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 moreConservation charity take over care of Scottish islands
The Treshnish Isles are a group of eight uninhabited islands located in the Inner Hebrides.
Read moreVacancy – Grants Support Officer
We’re seeking a well-organised, enthusiast team player to join our grants team as a Grant Support Officer. This in an
Read moreBanks closing accounts of charity leaders and campaigners
No reason is given for the summary closure of accounts
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 moreCharity warns: one person every minute will die with palliative care needs
End-of-life care is lacking
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 moreCharity probe highlights need for robust record keeping, says adviser
Charities are now being advised to follow the recently updated Charity Commission guidance.
Read moreCaptain Tom Foundation stops donations as further controversy hits charity
Council takes retrospective action
Read moreCash from crime funds pioneering project
Teenagers at risk of exploitation will be supported
Read moreNew funding gives Scotland’s social enterprise sector firm financial footing
Coalition comes together to boost the sector
Read moreOSCR probe finds charity treasurer misused funds and trustees failed to govern
Damning report concludes after a six year investigation
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 moreFormer Kinross Shed Chairman joins association board
David joins seven SMSA trustees to further extend the hub’s reach of regional support to over 200 groups
Read moreNew advisors save tenants tens of thousands
Backdated benefit payments account for a significant portion of the five-figure savings so far.
Read moreVolunteers improving maternity services
Volunteers are connecting with diverse communities to improve services for mothers and babies in Aneurin Bevan health board. Babi (Birth
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 moreScottish Government must now deliver on mental health pledges
“The strategy offers hope of improved mental health and wellbeing for people in Scotland”
Read moreRevealed: world’s biggest conservation group given grants from fossil fuel funder
Despite campaigning for fossil fuel divestment, the charity has taken millions of carbon companies’ cash
Read moreNew Clackmannanshire deaf and blind hub opens doors
The Wee County Hub, delivered by Forth Valley Sensory Centre, is based within Tullibody Civic Centre.
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 moreHealth charity wants zero new HIV cases by 2030
Campaign calls for full political backing
Read moreNew chair at leading conservation group
Well known figure takes the helm
Read moreGirls most affected by current crisis new research reveals
Girls worry about their families getting through financial pressures
Read moreJohn Muir Trust to manage John Muir Way
The trust will look after the route – a host to 400,000 walkers every year.
Read moreNew strategy launched for historic environment sector
Led by Historic Environment Scotland, it was created following a public consultation.
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 moreNorth east groups can apply for £2m net zero funding
Just Transition Fund has been extended
Read moreCouncil gives organisation new contract to deliver specialised education
Boost for West Lothian
Read moreUK’s leading stroke charity slams hospital care figures as NHS struggles to prioritise patients
Admission to a stroke unit within one day of admission to hospital fell from to 63% last year
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 moreVacancy – Join WCVA’s engagement team
We’re looking for an enthusiastic policy professional to join our team as Head of Engagement on a fixed term contract
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 moreHow Covid and cost of living have hit mass fundraising events
Growth has been slower than anticipated – but there is cause for optimism
Read moreReport warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
Read moreLegacy StartUp: New support for charities wanting to start legacy fundraising
Legacy StartUp will enable charities that are not yet benefiting from vital legacy income.
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 moreHolyrood committee calls for Third Sector input to planning partnerships
The committee expresses “concern” over relationships with the Third Sector.
Read moreEvery story matters – The UK COVID-19 inquiry
The UK COVID-19 inquiry is urging the public to share their experiences of the pandemic in order to properly understand
Read moreNew report highlights growth of Scottish legacy market.
The report brings together key statistics on the Scottish legacy market.
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 moreSmall Charity Week 2023
19 – 23 June 2023 is Small Charity Week, a week to celebrate and raise awareness of the small charity
Read moreMemorandum of Understanding signed between leading UK and US military charities
SSAFA and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) have agreed to work together
Read moreCharity welcomes delegation from Denmark
The delegation included directors from the Department for the Elderly and Disabled.
Read moreA fifth of young Scots think about leaving home due to arguments
SCCR hosted a reception where it shared its work aimed at reducing levels of youth homelessness in Scotland
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