West Lothian charity becomes latest to announce closure
Signpost, based in Livingston, will shut on March 31 after it began as a volunteer group in 2000.
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Social Security Scotland slammed for big delays in transfer of benefits from Westminster
Original timetable is being replanned
Read moreNew chair for Scotland’s fundraising panel
The panel safeguards the work of Scottish charities
Read moreCharity trust builds first homes in 20 years on remote island
Small community has suffered without affordable homes
Read more£86k council funding cut for Argyll and Bute charities
Councillor are due to meet on February 16 to discuss the matter further, before the final budget is voted on
Read moreCharity leaders hope lottery cap will be scrapped
Limits on lotteries is costing charities million of pounds in revenue
Read moreFree Nature Wise eco-literacy course
Cynnal Cymru are offering free online training for voluntary organisations covering how the natural environment works, the threats it faces,
Read moreGuidance for Trustees on managing financial difficulties
The Charity Commission has issued guidance for trustees about managing cost-of-living related financial difficulties in charities. The guidance states that
Read moreDraft guidance for charities about their use of social media
The Charity Commission wants to hear your views on their draft guidance for charities on social media. The Commission acknowledges
Read moreThe value of the voluntary sector to health & social care
WCVA invites you to attend a focus group and have your say on the role of the voluntary sector in
Read moreCapital’s third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
Read more“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year.
Read moreDyslexia charity welcomes new business sign-up
It joins a cohort of businesses eager to demonstrate their commitment to dyslexia inclusion in Scotland’s workplaces
Read moreCharity foundation wins tribunal but still loses £30k defending itself
An out-of-court settlement was advised
Read moreAberdeen charity gets royal approval
Campaign shines a spotlight on the importance of early childhood
Read moreDEC Ukraine appeal becomes one of its most successful in just 11 months
Huge support from the UK
Read moreScotland’s iconic pine trees face wipe-out
The unique pines are facing ecological disaster
Read moreHousing group saves struggling tenants vital cash
From benefits to energy-saving advice, support is on offer
Read moreBaby Bank Scotland in appeal for public support
They are now looking for new premises while it works from temporary premises nearby, but has warned that the costs
Read moreBritish Red Cross unveils new Scotland Director
Rob takes over from Marie Hayes who retires after 11 years leading the organisation’s Health and Crisis Response services across
Read moreNew director for campaigning environment charity
Former head of Liberty takes charge
Read moreCraft Scotland announces new chair
Sandra’s appointment sees her succeed Catherine Holden as chair.
Read moreFoundation fighting climate crisis through largest ever partnership with Co-op
Grants of £75,000 to £200,000 are available to organisations.
Read moreAnti-poverty charity announces voluntary recognition agreement with trade union
The announcement comes alongside confirmation that workers at the charity will receive a 9% pay rise.
Read moreNew green fund aims to raise £4m for charities
Applications are now open
Read moreNew fund for people affected by dementia
Grants of £500 to £10,000
Read moreScorched earth: council could cut 100% of funding to the third sector
Move would be devastating for vulnerable people – but charities are fighting back
Read moreCharity hits out at ministers as homelessness reaches new records in Scotland
Temporary accommodation is being over-used
Read moreCivil society express concerns about anti-strike legislation
The legislation would allow Ministers to write regulations in any services within six sectors that will force workers to work
Read moreBaby loss charity in vital fight for funding as running costs’ crisis sweeps sector
Many charities are losing funding and going to the wall
Read moreA chance for Welsh social enterprises to win big
The StartUp Awards are back for 2023, and social enterprises in Wales are being encouraged to enter the Social Enterprise
Read moreRetail bootcamp open to Welsh voluntary organisations
Social Investment Scotland are running a three-day retail bootcamp for social enterprises and voluntary organisations with products, services, or experiences
Read moreThe future we create: lessons from pandemic volunteering in Wales
March 2020 marked the beginning of a period of vast change for the voluntary sector in Wales. A report by
Read moreCharity reveals cost of living cutbacks forced on households
The charity is running Big Energy Saving Winter, a campaign encouraging people worried about energy bills and the cost of
Read moreSci-Fi Convention stars will raise cash for CHAS
Game of Thrones’ James Cosmo will join Lord of the Rings’ Bernard Hill
Read moreWalking charity’s new active travel fund supports cleaner and greener communities
The fund supports active and sustainable travel projects in local communities.
Read more£1 million funding up for grabs as charity marks World Cancer Day
Making a difference for a quarter of a century
Read moreSocial Enterprise Scotland announces new chair
He was formally made chair of the board of the directors on Wednesday.
Read moreMen’s Sheds hopes to reverse funding decision
Charity wants to expand not curtail operations
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#Global20 – Interview with John Pepin, Chief Executive, Philanthropy Impact
News (International) 30 January 2023 As part of their 20th-anniversary celebrations, Global Philanthropic is sharing 20 interviews with leaders
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New studies and research
News (UK) 30 January 2023 Two studies just published and one private research outline the benefits of professional advisors supporting
Read moreCross party group calls for better links between mental health services to avoid “dead ends”
The report, written by SAMH, heard directly from people with experience of mental health problems.
Read moreGift Aid going begging: £500m unclaimed last year
Charities are missing out to the tune of hundreds of millions
Read moreCampaigners fight to save tower blocks from demolition
Three hundred homes will be built on the site
Read moreSocial enterprise makes digital skills push
Spark intends to offer placements in digital training, including filmmaking and editing
Read moreAlmost a quarter of charity clients report cost of living as debt driver
Energy arrears have continued to rise among StepChange Scotland clients.
Read moreHealth experts say under threat charity must be saved
Food Train Glasgow faces closure within weeks unless a new way can be found to finance its operations
Read moreThousands of disabled people’s jobs and careers at risk, charity warns
“We are calling on the Department of Work and Pensions to take decisive and comprehensive action to cut the backlog
Read moreCampaigners hail victory as hunting with dogs ban becomes law
New bill includes a ban on trail hunting in Scotland
Read moreSensory charity recruits fundraising co-ordinator
They will report directly to the chief executive and will be expected to plan and develop a range of fundraising
Read moreThe right to food should be on the menu for everyone in Scotland
Scottish Government must work towards ensuring that everyone can enjoy an adequate diet
Read moreVandalism suspected as vital disabled centre is set on fire
The Yard charity has had to deal with two fires in both its centres
Read moreNew director announced for Carnegie UK
New role for familiar name in the third sector
Read moreRunning costs crisis claims another Scottish charity
With the “saddest of hearts”, Nevis Ensemble announces its closure
Read moreApplications open for the Scottish Charity Awards 2023
Applications are open until 12pm on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Read moreNew website showcases the vital work of SCIAF
It features more comprehensive coverage of its partners and projects around the world
Read moreCommunity wealth: a new way forward
Explains the ethos behind the vision and how it can be rolled out
Read moreThird sector hits back at claims civic society has been “captured” by Scottish Government
Leading voices from Scotland’s third sector have hit back at the UK’s newspaper of record.
Read moreFunding secured to restore island mill as historical visitor attraction
Built in 1893, the Garrabost Mill was in commercial operation, milling barley and oatmeal for local crofting communities until 1956.
Read more“Spiralling costs” could force Scottish charity to close in three months
The charity is appealing to businesses and individuals to come forward and help raise as much money as possible to
Read moreCharity representatives struggling to sleep as concerns about funding mount
More than 400 organisations applied to the Glasgow Community Fund for the coming year.
Read moreCost of Living Act has done little to protect vulnerable tenants charity says
Real risk Scotland’s housing emergency becomes the new normal
Read moreCyber threats: sector is “particularly attractive” to attackers
Warnings about criminals taking advantage of charities and public generosity during times of hardship
Read moreAberdeenshire children’s charity fighting to stay afloat
The Ellon-based group is operational across Aberdeen and the Shire, supporting pre-school children with disabilities and Additional Support Needs.
Read moreMulti-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says
Ms Robison was questioned by SNP MSP Paul McLennan, who asked what the government is doing to support third sector
Read moreCharities and civil society groups hit out at UK Government’s blocking of gender bill
The Bill, widely supported by charities across the country, passed overwhelmingly in the Scottish Parliament in December.
Read morePetition launched to save Food Train Glasgow
The older people’s charity supports more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow.
Read morePro-Palestine activists force closure of Edinburgh weapons factory
They struck at 5am this morning
Read morePolling shows Scots want ban on dog racing
Majority believe breeding dogs for the tracks is cruel
Read moreCancer charity appoints new CEO
New governance structure at charity
Read moreMother and child recovery home opens in Dundee
Supports women coping with drugs misuse
Read moreFunding of £1m to help train social care workers
Funding comes from the Scottish Social Services Council
Read moreWinners rewarded for innovative living designs
Inventions improves the lives of those vying to live independently
Read morePoorest Scots being left behind, health charity warns
Infants and young to middle aged men are thought to be the most at risk.
Read moreEdinburgh-based urban farm closes its doors
This is the second time the farm has been threatened with closure, with looming liquidation in late 2019 leading to
Read moreScottish aid charity warns of costs rising by a fifth
Alongside the cost of living crisis, many of the countries where the charity works are impacted by conflict, climate change
Read moreRevealed: the shocking growth of obscene wealth and extreme poverty
Oxfam report shows that there has been barely any progress to cut wealth inequality in Scotland
Read moreOverwhelming support for autism tsar
Commissioner would put rights of autistic people first
Read more“Save the date”: The Gathering 2023 details unveiled
The event will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) in the capital.
Read moreScots choosing to heat not eat as living costs increase
As winter bites Scots can’t afford to heat and eat
Read moreCharities granted permission to appeal Rwanda ruling
Charities, including Care4Calais, applied for permission to appeal the courts judgement, which has now been granted.
Read moreTFN magazine’s January edition is out now – read it all here!
First TFN mag of the year looks at industrial relations in the charity sector
Read moreHow Scotland’s social enterprises help power the country’s economy
The annual income of social enterprises in the country is £4.8bn according to latest census
Read moreDoddie Aid 2023 smashes £1m fundraising landmark in just 11 days
Meanwhile, rowing legend launches Doddie Aid Britannia Regatta
Read moreCharity warns of foster care crisis
Waiting lists are growing
Read moreGlasgow Food Train enters fight for survival after losing council funding bid
Food Train’s rejected funding application to Glasgow City Council was for a three-year package of support made up of around
Read moreUrban farm could avoid closure, council says
Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh has said that talks are underway.
Read moreWorkers at Shelter win 7% pay rise after strike
Workers at Shelter took part in strike action late last year, with more than 600 staff taking part in the
Read moreActive Inclusion’s success can be a template for the future
As we reach the end of the Active Inclusion Fund’s lifetime, a new evaluation report presents findings on how and
Read more“Disastrous”: SCVO warns of knock-on effect of cuts to energy bill support
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme currently runs until the end of March, and is now set to be replaced by
Read moreHomelessness charity appoints new director of finance and corporate services
Cyrenians will welcome Mr MacLean after ten years as director of finance at Edinburgh University Students’ Association.
Read moreBan energy companies from forcing customers onto prepay meters
An MP called the forced switch “morally repugnant”
Read moreHolyrood committee launches Long Covid Inquiry
In Scotland, it is estimated that 187,000 people have self-reported long Covid.
Read moreGlasgow charity warns of imminent closure
“The lives of those we support will worsen as a result of its closure – as well as leading to
Read moreLongstanding charity chief executive to step down
She became a member of staff in 2012 and has led the charity through a decade of growth.
Read moreScottish charity appoints internationally renowned professor
He becomes chairman of its trustees
Read moreNew short Guidance for Trustees on political activity and campaigning for charities
What are the rules for charities that want to support, or oppose, a change in government policy or the law?
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