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Demystifying 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 moreCharity law gets Holyrood scrutiny as MSPs bid to strengthen legislation
Charities are concerned about how the new legislation will work in practice
Read moreSocial enterprise to create 30 jobs in Glasgow
Investment will allow organisation to expand
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 morePartnership gives tech skills to 4,000 older people
Sessions will be available in Glasgow, Edinburgh
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 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 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 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 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 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 morePensioners call for dedicated minister to promote their rights and welfare
Pensioners’ issues are being largely ignored
Read moreScotland’s national parks should be protected havens for wildlife survey finds
Wilder national parks called for
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 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 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 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
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