“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.
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New 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 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
Read moreCharity welcomes delegation from Denmark
The delegation included directors from the Department for the Elderly and Disabled.
Read morePioneering charity app helps young disabled people transition to adulthood
Compass is now freely available to young people, as well as their carers and the professionals who support them
Read moreCharity workers announce plans for indefinite strikes
After tax and deductions frontline workers take home less than £20,000 a year.
Read moreInquiry launched into government’s plans for cutting emissions from public transport
A cross-party group of Scottish parliamentarians have launched an inquiry into the Government’s plans for cutting emissions from public transport.
Read more“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities
Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs.
Read moreNew report warns of potential animal welfare emergency
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people’s attitudes towards animals.
Read moreSocial care charity celebrates 25 years with birthday festival.
The charity is over quarter of the way to its £25,000 target to fund activities.
Read moreCampaigns demand better funding for debt advice services
Power to The People and Unite For A Workers’ Economy are launching a campaign to highlight the importance of local
Read moreHolyrood committee seeks views on healthcare in Scotland’s remote and rural areas
The call for evidence will remain open until August 11.
Read moreCharity boss warned uncertain funding of advice services is “morally unacceptable”
Citizens Advice Scotland have called for sustained funding.
Read moreKnowledge Hub can give your charity the tools you need
The Knowledge Hub, a free online resource for voluntary organisations in Wales, has been updated with more information than ever
Read moreWelsh Charity Awards 2023 – One week to go!
The Welsh Charity Awards are back. Your chance to celebrate the life changing impact of not only charities but volunteers
Read moreLove is a four-legged word
Volunteers with Cariad Pet Therapy take their therapy dogs into hospital and community premises, with remarkable results for patients and
Read moreStaff appointed to lead collaborative project to secure future of charity site.
Gorgie City Farm has been closed since earlier this year.
Read moreMigrants’ rights charity receives apology and damages from TV channel
TalkTV was forced to apologise to Migrants Organise following remarks made on June 10 and 13 2022.
Read more“Hugely detrimental”: Public debt pulling families further into poverty
The report also indicates that low income families are in the midst of a debt crisis.
Read moreTech conference tackles exclusion for those with sight loss
RNIB Scotland will host the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference at Glasgow Science Centre.
Read moreMulti-charity store to open in Scotland first
Previous pop-ups in England raised over £620,000 for UK charities.
Read moreOSCR set out Corporate Strategy
OSCR’s strategy for 2023-2026 sets out how the organisations will regulate and support charities.
Read moreHistoric Environment Scotland unveils plans for new Archive House
The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Read moreTheatre announces two new directors
The Lyceum wants to ensure that audiences are welcomed, excited and invigorated.
Read moreShelter: Plan to tackle child poverty doomed to fail without social housing delivery
Shelter Scotland says a consistent failure to deliver the necessary social homes means child poverty will inevitably remain high.
Read moreFirst Minister congratulates Young Scot Awards winners
Crowned Young Scot of the Year, Molly Turnbull from Fife was awarded the overall prize.
Read moreCouncil-run charity being scrutinised by auditors
A new report by by Audit Scotland says that it is still not operating the way it should.
Read moreWorking towards period dignity in Wales and Africa
The Wales and Africa grant scheme has enabled organisations like Teams4U and Chomuzangari Women’s Co-operative to run projects that are
Read more“Crisis”: Scots animal rescue charity at breaking point
A Scottish animal rescue charity has warned that it is in crisis amid record high running costs.
Read moreScots diplomatic leading humanitarian efforts in Turkey
The 48-year-old has told how the killer 7.8 magnitude earthquake earlier this year did more damage in 80 seconds than
Read moreHard-pressed charities set to lose out on £198million
Concern has been raised as new figures reveal the scale of the impact of curbs imposed on charity lotteries.
Read moreHousing provider strengthens team with senior appointment
Debbie Collins will assist Bield Housing and Care to make positive contributions to its people, homes and communities.
Read moreAnimal welfare campaigners come together in bid to end greyhound racing in Scotland
Members of the coalition launched their Unbound the Greyhound campaign this weekend in Glasgow.
Read moreSURF Awards open for applications
Details of the 2023 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration were launched.
Read moreCharities win big at IoD Scotland awards
The event in Edinburgh, saw six leading individuals from Scottish charities win awards.
Read moreFirst Minister joins charity to celebrate five years of life-changing work
The programme launched in the community at the end of 2017 and now works with over 500 children and their
Read moreSocial care charities to join forces
Both organisations will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition for colleagues and people supported, with the intention for
Read moreScots brothers head to Ukraine on aid mission
EDA gets all of its funding from private donations. It gets no assistance from Governments or even the Disasters and
Read moreVast majority of social housing tenants provided with financial support
The membership body launched its Housing at Scotland’s Heart campaign in Glasgow this week.
Read moreFaith and charity leaders call for asylum seekers to be given free bus passes
The campaign is spearheaded by the Maryhill Integration Network (MIN).
Read moreNew civil society group formed to promote Scotland’s voice in Europe
The group will focus on how the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is affecting organisations and the
Read moreCall for action on children’s mental health treatment
Just 74.2 percent of patients with mental health problems were seen within 18 weeks of referral.
Read moreGlasgow charity to close after almost 40 years
The charity saves tonnes of waste materials from landfill every year, with the scrap re-used by other groups.
Read morePhilanthropy Impact Response to the FCA Consultation on Finance for Positive Sustainable Change: Governance, Incentives and Competence in Regulated Firms
News (UK) 8 June 2023 On Wednesday 10 May 2023, philanthropy impact submits the initial
Read moreShop takings continue to soar as charities report increasing demand
Good news for the retail sector
Read moreRegulator launches probe into Glasgow charity
Assetts frozen as a precaution
Read moreIncrease in demand for food bank advice
CAS warned of a “direct link” between higher energy prices and food inflation and increased demand for food insecurity advice.
Read moreCelebrate inspirational volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2023
2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week, an opportunity to formally thank the incredible volunteers that make a bigger
Read moreNew safeguarding review process for Wales
Welsh Government is consulting on draft statutory guidance for a new Single Unified Safeguarding Review (SUSR) process for Wales. The
Read more“Urgent action needed”: Alarm at local child poverty figures
New research has warned levels of child poverty remain unacceptably high across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Read moreCharity announces new director
Wendy McAuslan will join the team of Scottish Attachment in Action.
Read moreCommunities unite to oppose energy giant’s plans
Area was made famous in classic novel
Read moreThird sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request
Read moreFoundation closes as charity group restructures
No jobs will be shed
Read moreScots businessman launches children’s charity
Its aim is to give children the right tools to succeed in life including literacy, numeracy and the basic online
Read moreGreta Thunberg returns to Scotland to give talk
Community groups can apply for free tickets
Read moreHospitality group creates new charity
Aims to address cost-of-living crisis
Read moreDown’s Syndrome Scotland adds to board
The three new appointments are taken from across the third sector.
Read moreTop award for young volunteer
Schoolboy receives accolades for commitment to volunteering
Read moreGreen-fingered communities to benefit from cash boost
Funded by the Scottish Government, projects can apply for part of the £100,000 fund.
Read moreSmall grants programme launched
Grants awarded up to £2,000
Read moreDeaf charity unveils new five-year strategy
The paper, Every Moment Counts, looks to provide support to deaf children as soon as their deafness is identified.
Read moreGrowing Climate Confidence: Emission-reducing project launched
The website will allow third sector organisations in Scotland learn about the climate crisis.
Read moreGovernment failure to eradicate poverty holds back economy and damages livelihoods, new research reveals
In a major report the leading charities warn that the failure of successive governments to drive down poverty is causing
Read moreNew report urges more investment in advice
Citizens Advice Scotland are the largest provider of free advice in Scotland.
Read moreTV host dropped from charity
Mr Schofield was also dropped by his talent agency, and has now had all ties severed with the Prince’s Trust.
Read moreTributes paid as inspiring philanthropist and fundraiser dies
A tireless and selfless fundraiser
Read moreLeading charity chief revealed as convicted killer
Charity says chief executive’s past is a matter of public record
Read moreReport shines light on Scotland’s role in social and environmental harm
The demand for these materials is going to increase significantly with the growing energy transition.
Read moreWho Cares? Scotland chair to step down
Ryan McCuaig will leave the post at the end of June to allow him to focus on his legal career.
Read moreRegulator steps in as one of UK’s biggest charities fails to balance books
Executives admit the organisation could go bust
Read more‘Remarkable volunteer’ receives royal accolade
Dave, a volunteer with Royal Voluntary Service, has been given royal recognition as part of the official coronation celebrations. Dave
Read moreFrom volunteer to midwifery career – Heidi’s story
Heidi volunteered with Betsi Cadwaladr Robins volunteer scheme in order to get experience. Now she is on her way to
Read moreEdinburgh-based charity set to open new site
The newest centre will create 18 new Living Wage jobs in the community when it opens in September 2023.
Read morePilot project aims to reduce restraint in care settings
Innovative programme looks at alternatives to restraining young people
Read moreValue of CAB volunteers tops £17million since the pandemic
According to the most recent available figures, over 1,500 people volunteer in CABs across the country.
Read moreTime is right for modest wealth tax urge campaigners
Other countries do similar
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