Health report provides rare insight in experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Since the last survey in 2017, the percentage of participants saying that they feel safe and supported within health services
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Charity using creativity to bring positive change to people’s lives
New board members will help the organisation further its aims to give marginalised individuals and communities a voice.
Read moreDiversity champion scoops top Scottish Walking Awards title
Joshua Adeyemi wowed judges with his work to improve representation within the walking community.
Read moreCurtailed council budgets making Scots housing crisis worse
Councils are not meeting their statutory obligations on homelessness
Read moreNatureScot rounds on developer as its plans will damage site of natural importance
Some of the country’s biggest conservation charities oppose the development
Read moreFood bank focuses on advice to help communities maximise income
Food bank use is on the rise
Read moreOsprey chicks hatch at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve
The first chick hatched from its egg on Saturday.
Read moreScotland’s Charity Air Ambulance celebrates 10 year anniversary
The charity initially launched with just one base in Perth, but now operates another in Aberdeen.
Read moreYoung futures look brighter as funding secures much-needed support
Boost for Scottish youth groups
Read moreWe’re hiring – new administrator vacancy at WCVA
We’re seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join our newly developed Corporate Services team providing administrative support
Read moreCharity creates new leadership role to strengthen youth and community voices
It is a marker of the growth, impact, and maturity of Sistema Scotland.
Read moreYouth charity’s support reaches new heights as demand for offline resources soars
Over 20,000 free resource packs have been distributed to date.
Read moreLocal innovators must lead the way in Community Wealth Building
Social Enterprise Scotland submitted a response to The Scottish Government consultation this week.
Read moreHigh sick leave rates among charity employees steeply rising
Charities do not compare favourably to other sectors when it comes to absence
Read moreTributes on sad death of devoted CEO
Worked tirelessly in the local community
Read moreTFN magazine’s May edition is out now – read it here
This month we look at Scotland’s care system, and how the sector is struggling to meet the shortfall.
Read moreLow pay and rising stress is adding to social care crisis
Care sector needs investment urgently
Read moreCovid-related NHS charities raised £160m from British public
Despite many losing jobs and income the public still donated generously
Read moreMore volunteers needed to help most needy
Volunteers needed to support essential food deliveries
Read moreChildcare group faces closure after council suddenly demands rental for premises
Highland Council changes its policy to raise cash from third sector groups
Read moreCharity Bill eases its way through parliament
OSCR will get increased powers
Read moreUK legacy giving remains strong in boost for the sector
Despite economic uncertainty legacy giving is forecast to maintain resilience
Read moreFree training for volunteers to develop their skills
The Open University, in partnership with Third Sector Support Wales, has developed a free training programme to allow volunteers to
Read moreLast call for free coaching to help heritage organisations deal with change
To be better prepared to deal with change and uncertainty heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project can benefit
Read moreLaunching the Macmillan community innovation project
On the 24 April 2023, we launched the new ‘Macmillan community innovation project’, hosting our first official project advisory board
Read moreWelsh Charity Awards 2023 open for nominations!
The Welsh Charity Awards are back. Your chance to celebrate the life changing impact of not only charities but volunteers
Read moreScotland’s Charity Awards’ finalists revealed
This year’s shortlist includes 32 groups and individuals all vying for a gong
Read moreGrants for developing your approach to volunteering
Round 3 of the Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant is now open for organisations looking to improve their volunteering systems. The
Read moreTributes as charity founder dies suddenly
Shock passing of popular figure
Read moreNew face at wellbeing charity
The role will be based in Edinburgh
Read moreCampaigners urge ministers to commit Scotland to a fully renewable future
Consultation closes 9 May
Read moreGive children access to counselling outside of school says report
Mental health of young people could be improved by the move
Read more“Fearing the worst”: Funding questions loom over charity
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association represents 127 groups and over 3,000 individual members across the country.
Read moreAdministrators appointed at charity-run retirement village
The decision will also see the charity remove support for its three other facilities in Scotland.
Read moreWales and Africa grants now open
Round 4 of the Wales and Africa 2022-25 scheme is now open to applicants. The scheme enables community groups and
Read moreFife funding fights climate change
Project will empower communities to take action
Read moreAgricultural charity appoints new case officer
The charity developed the role in response to growing demand for its services.
Read moreAnimal charities hailed for call for end to greyhound racing
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The Dogs Trust, and Royal Society for the Prevention of
Read moreOSCR reveals impact of charities on economy
Two thirds are run entirely by volunteers
Read moreLGBT+ charity closes its doors
“After nearly a decade it’s time for Pink Saltire SCIO to pack up and say goodbye.”
Read moreRecord number of charities and volunteers will take part in coronation
King Charles’s coronation will spark celebrations across the UK and beyond
Read moreFears as first minister signals universal free school meals could end
Humza Yousaf favours a more “targeted approach”
Read moreCharity intends to become global after acquiring two smaller organisations
International expansion is on the horizon
Read moreSocial enterprise announces new director
Places for People Scotland is part of Places for People Group, which is one of the UK’s leading social enterprises.
Read moreAdvice service ever more vital as cost-of-living hits Scots families hard
Third sector organisation is never more needed
Read moreDemystifying Death Awards announced
Actor Greg Wise and author Kathryn Mannix are among those to receive one of the awards.
Read moreSector faces permanent decline in donations
Worrying research from one of the UK’s most authoritative studies
Read moreCulture organisations set to benefit as unique funding opportunity reopens for seventh round
Many organisations and businesses have benefited from this fund in the past.
Read moreSocial enterprise to create 30 jobs in Glasgow
Investment will allow organisation to expand
Read moreCharity law gets Holyrood scrutiny as MSPs bid to strengthen legislation
Charities are concerned about how the new legislation will work in practice
Read moreScottish sports charity announces chair appointment
This new appointment comes following the recent retirement of Keith Wimbles from the position.
Read moreRecord numbers take part in Kiltwalk
Thousands took part in the iconic fundraiser
Read moreCampaign launched to oppose privatisation of care homes
Unios come together as four care homes are set to be privatised by the council
Read moreFunding overhaul would see Scots charities rake in extra £300m
Cross sector approach would see organisations flourish financially
Read moreGlasgow gears up for world’s biggest ever Kiltwalk
Every penny raised goes directly to the charities chosen by the walkers
Read moreNew report reveals church’s links to slavery
A new report has unveiled the Church of Scotland’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade.
Read moreGroups urged to apply for help with energy bills
Scheme is now open for applications
Read moreParliament group to shine a light on rural poverty
The CPG on Poverty will be taking evidence about the impact of the ‘poverty premium’ on rural households.
Read morePartnership gives tech skills to 4,000 older people
Sessions will be available in Glasgow, Edinburgh
Read moreNew cafe opens in Glasgow urging the public to buy coffee to help the homeless
Prime site for the social enterprise
Read moreInternational aid group calls on Yousaf to act
It wants Scotland to lead action on the global stage
Read morePartnership crosses sectors to get pupils into work and further education
Kilmarnock-based employability charity has seen impressive results with pilot project
Read moreLeading organisations demand cash top-ups for families as poverty tightens
Scottish Child Payment currently provides £25 per week
Read moreVolunteering levels across Scotland holding steady despite challenges
27% of Scots had given their time to support charities or organisations in 2021.
Read moreSize of housing waiting lists reflects failure to tackle housing emergency, charity warns
Shelter has said that the Scottish Government needs to deliver 38,500 social homes by 2026.
Read moreReverse trolling sees donations increase as far right want charity removed from register
Far right group sees its petition backfire
Read moreVital services for patients unacceptable
Charity hits out at the lack of support for those suffering lung conditions
Read moreSouth Asian soldiers join Scotland’s roll of honour
Most of the young men died in the Highlands and are buried at Kingussie New Cemetery.
Read moreCharity leader set for prestigious commissioner post
The Scottish Parliament will be invited to nominate Nicola Killean.
Read moreLynx reintroduction discussed in Scottish Parliament for first time
The case for reintroducing lynx to Scotland is being discussed in the Scottish Parliament for the first time.
Read moreThird Sector to benefit from £3.5million grant scheme
National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland.
Read moreMND Scotland announces new director for top team
She will also round-out the charity’s executive leadership team.
Read moreWCVA’s new structure
WCVA has been going through an ambitious change programme to re-design and develop the organisation. Here we provide an update
Read moreAstonishing figures reveal volunteering’s worth to the UK economy
The UK relies on volunteering like never before
Read moreCharity arts venue ends cafe tenancy after union dispute
The cafe has been closed since March after claims that workers were sacked for taking part in strike action.
Read moreBank group awards £5m to support Scottish organisations
Foundation targets those who need it most
Read moreUnder three-year-olds need greater support in Scotland’s care system
A baby blindspot has developed despite them being most vulnerable
Read more“Drastic cuts”: Report warns of increasing pressures hitting sector
More than 90% of organisations report rising costs in at least one area.
Read moreUK Government terminates funding of “hate speech” Christian group
A video emerged of Zion Projects chair and trustee Danny Stupple calling Islam “a very strong force of spiritual wickedness”.
Read moreGlasgow charity launches appeal to help keep them on the road
The charity could be facing a charge of £85 per day to be able to operate.
Read moreGroup wants to see donated healthcare supplies reach those who need it most
Shocking amount of donated supplies never reach its target
Read morePoppy ditches plastic and goes green
New design has a 40% smaller carbon footprint
Read moreDebt and arrears levels in Scotland rocket
Among arrears on essentials, energy bills were a particular pressure point for clients last year.
Read moreMinister makes fairer funding commitment to sector
The move has been welcomed by those working in the charity and voluntary sector.
Read moreNational Care Service delayed by Scottish Government
The statement outlined the First Ministers future plans in Government, including a number of legislative announcements.
Read moreCharity saved from the brink after Scottish Government funding U-turn
Campaign leads to funding reversal
Read moreVery deep poverty now a factor for many low income Scots
Charity states 150,000 more now living at this level
Read moreHousing champion appoints finance and strategy chief
Heather joined the independent living specialists in 2018 and this will be her third role within the organisation.
Read moreNew chair for environmental charity
Mr Roe first became a charity trustee in 2021, serving as vice chair to Stuart Tait.
Read moreCharity hopeful a cure for terminal illness could happen through increased research
Advanced treatments and fundraising is tackling the illness head on
Read moreChanging face of fundraising as new data shows huge increase in hybrid working
Has fundraising changed for good?
Read moreFirst Minister must prove he isn’t timid on tax, say campaigners
Campaigners are calling for Humza Yousaf to outline how he intends to kick-start tax reform
Read moreFormer volunteer to take up charity CEO role
The announcement comes after an extensive interview and selection process, with Mr Packer set to take up his position from
Read moreScotland’s third sector leaders supported to accelerate circular economy plans
Circular Economy 360+ is a programme of online and in-person training that will help organisations to embrace planet-friendly and sustainable
Read moreCharity at loggerheads with union as pension scheme is dropped
Charity questions union’s figures
Read moreRefugees to have voice in Scotland’s Covid-19 Inquiry
The independent process will include views from academics, charities and other experts.
Read moreNew chief executive announced at leading aid charity
Challenges will be “numerous”
Read moreWorld’s first rewilding centre opens near Loch Ness
The centre opens its doors fully to the public on Saturday 15 April.
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