Charities 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
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Huge 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 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 moreLong-term funding vital as services come under increasing pressure
Call was made to Holyrood committee
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.
Read moreCancer charity appoints Judy Murray in bid to start new cures
Worldwide Cancer Research has announced the appointment of Judy Murray.
Read moreSocial investment builds the foundations for a brighter future
Foundation Scotland’s £500,000 social investment played a pivotal role in the development
Read moreGrant allows east end charity to open drop in cafe
Will provide an opportunity for people with dementia to socialise more
Read moreScots pensioners rocked by fuel poverty
Half of all households of 55-64 year olds affected
Read moreFormer Government minister to lead charity as director stands down
Jimmy Paul is set to leave his position as director of Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) Scotland.
Read moreScotland’s PVG system raises safeguarding concerns says charity
Sex offender slipped through Disclosure checks
Read moreHistoric Environment Scotland and the Hamish Ogston Foundation announce new agreement
Over the course of five years, Craft Your Career will support vital skills training to 100 people across Scotland.
Read moreWorkers at charity-run cinema win union recognition
It will be the first cinema in the country to sign a voluntary recognition agreement.
Read moreWelsh Charities Week is back for 2023
Welsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November to recognise the good work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary
Read moreScottish charity joins legal challenge of UK Government’s blocking of gender reforms
A Scottish charity has been given permission to join a legal challenge to the UK Government’s veto of gender reforms.
Read moreNew figures reveal need for ongoing cost-of-living support
Calls to support social housing tenants as survey shows many struggling with essential bills.
Read moreShooting industry no longer give carte blanche in the countryside with new wildlife Bill
Ahead of August 12, campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to be bold.
Read moreLGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an “imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding.
Read moreClimate campaigners join forces to save greenspace
The peaceful demonstration was held in response to a call for support from members of the community in Torry, Aberdeen.
Read moreScottish activists set for trial following weapons protest
They face charges of malicious mischief and reckless endangerment for targeting French weapons firm Thales.
Read moreFundraiser collapsed owing £3.3m
Agency went into liquidation in 2019
Read moreScouts leave World Jamboree in Korea amid extreme weather
The UK Scouts confirmed on Monday that all young people and adult volunteers had been transferred to Seoul.
Read moreCharity asks conference guests to pay what they can
Organisers want to make sure conference is as inclusive as possible
Read moreCAF Bank moves to calm fears over significant paper losses
Market value for bond holdings was £33.4 million lower than book value
Read moreNew CEO announced at international development charity
New chief will take up post in November
Read moreVacancy – Volunteering Engagement & Communications Officer
We’re seeking a networking and communications professional on a fixed term or secondment basis for 18 months, starting October 2023.
Read moreVacancy – Head of Health & Social Care
We’re hiring for the position of Head of Health & Social Care for a period of maternity cover, find out
Read moreScottish Government must go further on fair work, report warns
IPPR Scotland warned many are still being left behind.
Read moreHMRC is funding the sector to help spread the word to hardest to reach clients
Funding of £30,000 to £600,000 per year
Read moreWelsh 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 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 moreDemand outstriping demand as Dundee charity forced to curtail services
Community organisations are becoming vital as costs soar
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 moreRare find at Dundee charity shop fetches significant sum
First edition was in excellent condition
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 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
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