WCVA’s new structure
WCVA has been going through an ambitious change programme to re-design and develop the organisation. Here we provide an update
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Astonishing 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 moreNew chief executive announced at leading aid charity
Challenges will be “numerous”
Read moreRefugees to have voice in Scotland’s Covid-19 Inquiry
The independent process will include views from academics, charities and other experts.
Read moreWorld’s first rewilding centre opens near Loch Ness
The centre opens its doors fully to the public on Saturday 15 April.
Read moreCharity founder dies after turning organisation into household name
Tributes tell of huge loss
Read moreEquality organisations welcome decision to challenge UK Government
The Bill was passed overwhelmingly in Holyrood last year but the Tory Government at Westminster blocked the proposals.
Read moreSocial Investment Scotland strengthens board with new appointments
Joining the board and bringing a wealth of experience are, Caroline McLaughlin, Ian Mitchelmore, Samantha Bett and Kathleen McLeay.
Read moreNew members appointed to Scotland’s Just Transition Commission
Members drawn from industry, business and finance, trade unions, environmental and community groups, and academia serve on the Commission.
Read moreReport highlights systemic failures in temporary homeless accommodation
The report makes eight recommendations to improve the experience of people in temporary homeless accommodation.
Read moreRankings reveal UK’s top charities
Big names make big gains
Read moreCharity-run social enterprise to close down amid funding pressures
The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart announced last week that it is to close its doors.
Read moreScotland trials transformational MS treatment
The country has one of the highest rates of the illness in the world
Read moreAge Scotland wins funding to support veterans
Cash will help veterans over 60 years old
Read moreCampaigners call on UK Government to remove two child limit
Charities said abolishing the two-child limit would lift 250,000 children out of poverty across the UK.
Read moreNational Emergencies Trust appoints new Chair and President
Ralph Throp leads the Resilient Communities Team at Scottish Government.
Read moreHousing mentors needed to help drive Net Zero
Fuel Change is an organisation working with businesses and schools to enable apprentices and new graduates to help develop solutions
Read moreHealth charity announces senior team appointments
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland has unveiled three additions to its team.
Read moreScotland’s national parks should be protected havens for wildlife survey finds
Wilder national parks called for
Read morePensioners call for dedicated minister to promote their rights and welfare
Pensioners’ issues are being largely ignored
Read moreProgress stalls as gender pay gap remains static
Gender pay gap remains in favour of men
Read moreWe’re hiring – two new admin vacancies at WCVA
We’re seeking two enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individuals to join our newly developed Corporate Services team providing administrative support across
Read moreFormer boss of leading Scots charity charged with fraud
Police are looking into missing funds
Read moreNew partnership encourages Scots to move more
Web resource draws on both clinical and patient experience to create behaviour change
Read moreRebrand unveiled for Scottish culture charity
Along with its rebranding, the newly renamed Culture & Business Scotland is setting out its strategic plan.
Read morePension age proposals stalled as campaigners hail victory
UK government is pushing to raise the pension age to 68
Read moreGlasgow charity in race against time to secure survival
Food Train’s volunteers and staff are desperately seeking ways to keep its lifeline service going.
Read moreCharity CEO and founder to stand down after 26 years
Helen Carlin started Rowan Alba in 1997 with the aim of creating a new approach to homelessness.
Read moreFury as top advocate receives “slap on wrist” over misogynistic texts
Charity says fine “doesn’t cut it”
Read moreThird sector faces staffing crisis despite spiralling demand for services
Workforce gaps are taking a heavy toll on charity staff
Read moreSCVO launch #EssentialSector campaign
Applications are now open to become one of eight organisations showcased.
Read moreFirst Minister urged to take action on new human rights plan
The Commission has played a key role in the development of Scotland’s second national human rights action plan from the
Read moreResearchers find racism against Romanians on the rise since Brexit
Romanians are the second largest migrant group in UK
Read moreLaunching Volunteers’ Week 2023 in Wales
Volunteers have always been the lifeblood of our communities in Wales, with one in three* people typically volunteering at any
Read moreCharities criticised by regulator for failing to manage conflict of interest
OSCR said there was a lack in clarity
Read moreThird sector reacts to election of new SNP leader
Charities have outlined their expectations for the politician in the remainder of the parliamentary term.
Read moreShelter Scotland urge new FM to tackle housing emergency with dedicated housing minister
The charity said Scotland’s housing emergency is now beyond critical.
Read moreNew president for Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society
Scotland’s national horticultural and gardening society has elected a new president at its 214th annual meeting.
Read moreShock as leading Scots charity closes with immediate effect
Seems the charity couldn’t get to grips with ongoing governance problems
Read moreMajor funder announces new campaign
Match funder will double donations
Read moreMND patients face years waiting for suitable housing
Charity called the situation “abysmal”
Read moreFirst minister leadership candidates urged to make social care a priority
The key asks from the letter include a financial uplift for social care staff to be paid at least £12
Read moreMulti-million ‘dormant trusts’ success is the “tip of the iceberg”
Raiders of the lost trusts: how investigators are putting ‘locked’ cash to good use
Read moreCharities warn child poverty figures are “stark reminder” of need for focus on child poverty.
Charities in Scotland have called for the Scottish Government to redouble their efforts to tackle child poverty.
Read moreDundee girls promote healthy relations
Tailored campaign to help young woman and girls understand what a healthy relationship is
Read moreGuests dig deep to help families at annual dinner
Tie-in with housebuilder rakes in £170,000 on the night
Read moreScotland’s children’s hospice charity launches Ramadan campaign
The charity already supports a number of Muslim children who have life-shortening conditions and is keen to reach even more
Read moreMSP weighs-in to backlash against conservation charities which backed BBC series
Fears the BBC are bowing to pressure from lobbying
Read moreVaping e-learning module launched by campaign group
Charity wants to get the right information delivered to young people
Read moreLong-serving CEO steps back from role
Overseen the development of Scotland’s improvement districts
Read moreGlasgow community centre to close its doors
The charity said that they are hopeful that this closure will be for a short period
Read moreNew partnership supports voluntary sector learning
SCVO has teamed up with the Charity Learning Consortium to provide charities and non-profit organisations with access to affordable online
Read moreUK Tory government is “obstructing” democracy and civil society
“increasingly authoritarian”: country downgraded in global index of freedoms
Read moreScotland urged to choose right path on climate emergency
On Monday the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its Synthesis Report.
Read moreSecular Society urges urgent review of charity status for “crisis” pregnancy centres
These groups state their aim as advancement of religion
Read moreShed life is not just for the retired
New campaign hopes to boost more men to join
Read moreCouncil slammed after disability charity loses funding
PAMIS Scotland confirmed this week that it had lost its funding from South Lanarkshire Council.
Read moreCharity survey reveals Scots on the breadline as cost continue to rise
More than 600,000 Scots have no cash after paying bills
Read moreTwo new trustees join Scottish SPCA board
Ed Alford and Caroline Trotter join the board just months after Scotland’s animal welfare charity launched its ten-year vision.
Read moreJoin the Big Help Out to attract more volunteers
The Big Help Out aims to get more people involved in volunteering by encouraging people to take part in introductory
Read moreTop charity boards and leadership teams are still not inclusive
They suffer a lack of diversity and gender parity
Read moreHunt’s budget will “strike fear” into the poorest
Poverty groups were left reeling as they slammed chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget as not doing enough for the poorest
Read moreCashback gives boost for autism project
Money will be used to get young people into work
Read moreShona Robison: Government aiming to “modernise” charity law
The Cabinet Secretary will appear in Holyrood on Thursday giving evidence.
Read moreCalls to reform charity law to stop bigoted church groups from registering
Plethora of religious groups are supporting homophobic, misogynistic views
Read moreDeadline extended – Additional funding for social start-ups
Social business start-up grants offer financial support to budding Welsh social businesses to get trading or investment ready, plus technical
Read moreCould you be the new IiV independent panel member for Wales?
Join the Quality Assurance panel to represent Investing in Volunteers Wales and contribute to ensuring consistency in the IiV process
Read moreAll change for Borders interface
New organisation will consolidate local voluntary action
Read moreTop companies get together to plan state-of-the-art Kinross-shire school
Small charity gets big backing
Read moreNew FM must retain older people’s minister says charity
Age Scotland has written to all candidates
Read moreMore cash from Scotland to help charities tackle flood-ravaged Pakistan
Cash will assist established groups working in the country
Read moreKey challenge for advisors in 2023 – Report from Schroders
Report March 2023 At Philanthropy Impact we are seeing increasing evidence to confirm, what we have always known, that meeting
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Crypto for Good
The word ‘crypto’ itself can mean different things to different people – and the nature of what constitutes good
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Overcoming barriers to philanthropy
On 9 March 2023 Catherine Grum, BDO chaired an event entitled: Overcoming barriers to philanthropy. The speakers on the
Read more£1m education support helps people unlock their potential
Foundation Scotland has distributed more than 900 grants
Read moreCampaign groups call for national strategy to tackle child sex abuse
Child protection charities say it is vital that everyone understands what child sexual abuse is
Read moreNew National Outcome on care must be created say charities
Scotland has a “glaring gap” on its commitment to care
Read moreCharity calls for support of older people as temperatures plummet
Day centres have become essential
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