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Health And Social CareManagementSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
23rd November 2022 admin

Groundbreaking stalking charity boss steps down

The campaign was also instrumental in changing the law in 47 countries around Europe.

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Environment And InternationalFunding And FinanceManagementRegeneration And HousingSCVO
23rd November 2022 admin

Charity launches plans for flood-resistant homes in Pakistan

Beyond impacting nearly one in fifteen people in Pakistan, the floodwaters also devastated livestock in the country and essential infrastructure. 

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Environment And InternationalFunding And FinanceSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
23rd November 2022 admin

Charities welcome “historic” agreement at Cop27

Loss and Damage was on the agenda for the first time, and positively, agreement was reached to establish a dedicated

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Health And Social CareSCVO
22nd November 2022 admin

Highest honour for Ayrshire cancer charity

The award is the equivalent of an MBE

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Health And Social CareManagementSCVO
22nd November 2022 admin

How social enterprise transforms local economies

A café in Perth is a community keystone

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Families And Young PeopleFunding And FinanceManagementRegeneration And HousingSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
19th November 2022 admin

Budget plans could see charities lose out on billions

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined spending plans for Britain in Westminster.

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ManagementSCVO
19th November 2022 admin

Help the helpers: TSI event will explore the running costs crisis

It is themed around cost of living and the role of the third sector

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Funding And FinanceManagementRegeneration And HousingSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
19th November 2022 admin

Housing First benefit to tackling homelessness outlined in new report

It showed that the Pathfinder was very effective at preventing repeat homelessness. 

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Funding And FinanceManagementSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
18th November 2022 admin

Action must be taken to uplift voluntary sector pay as running costs crisis deepens

SCVO has written to John Swinney also calling for multi-year funding

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Funding And FinanceHealth And Social CareSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
17th November 2022 admin

New report reveals financial challenges facing older people’s groups

Dozens of groups have closed for good or have been unable to resume their activities since the first national lockdown

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Families And Young PeopleManagementRegeneration And HousingSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
17th November 2022 admin

Learning and wellbeing charity announces new executive director

Originally established in 2013 as Children’s University Scotland, the charity rebranded as Curiosity Collective last year to increase its appeal

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Environment And InternationalFunding And FinanceRegeneration And HousingSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
17th November 2022 admin

Calls for Scotland’s urgent transition to a wellbeing economy

They are calling for a “robust plan to put the wellbeing of people and nature at the heart of our

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SCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
17th November 2022 admin

There is a direct link between the energy crisis and food insecurity

One in 10 cases need foodbank advice

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Families And Young PeopleHealth And Social CareRegeneration And HousingSCVOSocial Justice And Poverty
17th November 2022 admin

Cost-of-living crisis increasing hardship for women living on low incomes in Scotland

Women in low-paid work reported often missing out on social security support or cost-of-living payments

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WCVA
16th November 2022 admin

How the cost of living crisis is impacting the voluntary sector

From price rises to difficulties recruit staff, WCVA’s Head of Policy Ben Lloyd provides some sobering feedback from our recent

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Funding And FinanceHealth And Social CareSCVO
16th November 2022 admin

Lifeline charity launches winter appeal as it battles cost of living crisis

It is facing increasing demands for its services

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WCVA
12th November 2022 admin

This Week is Safeguarding Week in Wales

The aim of Safeguarding Week is to raise awareness about safeguarding because everyone has a role to play in keeping

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SCVO
12th November 2022 admin

Scots charity to benefit from John Lewis Christmas advert

The 2022 edition of the famous ad tells the story of a young girl entering a foster home. 

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SCVO
12th November 2022 admin

Cost of living crisis driving foodbanks to “breaking point”

“We are calling for the Prime Minister to act decisively in next week’s budget.”

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WCVA
11th November 2022 admin

Welsh Charities Week – showcase your impact

Welsh Charities Week is back, a week all about recognising the work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community

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SCVO
11th November 2022 admin

New chair for Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Former Labour MEP takes up role

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SCVO
11th November 2022 admin

Concerns raised over proposed National Care Service

The transfer of these powers will lead to worse outcomes for service users, Labour’s Katy Clark warned. 

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SCVO
11th November 2022 admin

Plans unveiled for Glasgow memorial to south Asian war heroes

Architect Stuart Shand, from Shand Architecture, is behind the design.

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SCVO
11th November 2022 admin

Stroke patients falling through the gaps in care

The results, contained in a Stroke Association report, lay bare the unmet needs of stroke survivors in Scotland.

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Case studies
11th November 2022 admin

INCREASING IMPACT IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Barry Knight’s Literature Review tracks international development trends since 1945. It shows there have been many passing fads and fashions and too

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Uncategorized
11th November 2022 admin

Cost-of-Leaving Crisis: How to offer a helping hand

News (UK) 10 November 2022 Like many, we are concerned about the cost-of-living crisis; we are troubled by the difficulty

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SCVO
10th November 2022 admin

People are most likely to leave cash to animal charities when they die

Legacy top ten sees first five places taken by animal welfare groups

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SCVO
10th November 2022 admin

Scottish education charity appoints two new ambassadors

Karis and Craig will be formally introduced to YE Scotland’s supporters at the Ambassadors Dinner on 9 November.

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SCVO
10th November 2022 admin

Climate charity hits out at planning reliance on “unrealistic techno-fixes”

“This plan puts some important policies on the table, but due to the urgency of the climate crisis, the time

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SCVO
10th November 2022 admin

Climate activists welcome Scottish Cop27 pledges

But they insist extra money should be levied from polluters

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SCVO
9th November 2022 admin

Scots coffee shop in London brewing success by the cup

Customers can buy a meal or a hot drink for a homeless person during their visit

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SCVO
9th November 2022 admin

Charity announces new head to lead Scotland

Takes up position 14 November

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SCVO
9th November 2022 admin

Billionaires’ emissions a million times higher than average person

New report for COP 27

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SCVO
8th November 2022 admin

Care charity expansion as it creates more than 60 new posts

Rota changes will also improve staff work/life balance and help service users

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SCVO
8th November 2022 admin

People in debt “trapped” as cost of living crisis escalates

CAS also reported a huge increase of people taking longer to clear their debts.

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SCVO
8th November 2022 admin

Calls for Scotland to follow world-leading tobacco laws

In Scotland a ban on smoking in public places came into force in spring 2006.

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SCVO
8th November 2022 admin

Co-founder of Scots cancer charity arrested amid “financial irregularities” investigation

The former staffer had worked in the third sector for 30 years, but it is understood she was arrested on

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WCVA
5th November 2022 admin

A taste of volunteering for young people in Cardiff

Juggling volunteering alongside studies and extra curricular commitments can be a challenge. Cardiff and Vale UHB decided to give young

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WCVA
5th November 2022 admin

WCVA Celebrates Trustees’ Week in Wales

Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from

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WCVA
5th November 2022 admin

EU funding in Wales – a legacy not to be forgotten

As EU funded projects reach their ends and wind down, we’ve commissioned a series of videos to highlight the particular

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WCVA
5th November 2022 admin

Voluntary organisation has Welsh language success

Bridgend Association of Voluntary Services (BAVO) is celebrating following commendation from the Welsh Language Commissioner on its Cynnig Cymraeg (Welsh

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SCVO
5th November 2022 admin

Membership body cuts back leadership team

All change at the top

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SCVO
5th November 2022 admin

Scots dig deep for victims of Pakistan floods

Vital supplies donated

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SCVO
5th November 2022 admin

Church in Fife hosts emergency cost of crisis summit to discuss “evil of poverty”

The public event from 10am-3.30pm will feature powerful testimonies from people who are worst affected by a catastrophic increase in

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SCVO
4th November 2022 admin

Funding supports young into construction

Open to all applicants 16 and over

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SCVO
4th November 2022 admin

Charities and social enterprises see £37million of investment at time of crisis

Big Issue Invest’s (BII) annual impact report for the year to March 2022 has shown those social enterprises were able

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SCVO
4th November 2022 admin

Awards shine light on social enterprise stars

Judges looked at entrants across six categories, including the coveted Social Enterprise of the Year.

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SCVO
3rd November 2022 admin

Scots org reveals inspirational 30 women under 30 list

Now in its seventh year

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SCVO
3rd November 2022 admin

Housing association wins gong at prestigious awards’ ceremony

Wins housing provider of the year

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SCVO
3rd November 2022 admin

Commission calls for mandatory equality pay gap reporting

The commission found a significant need for more data on ethnicity pay gaps and disability in the workforce across Scotland

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SCVO
3rd November 2022 admin

Sean Connery’s estate to benefit Scots charities

Bond legend Connery donates millions to Scots charities

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SCVO
3rd November 2022 admin

Climate groups hit out at huge fossil fuels profits

“The Scottish Government must use the opportunity of its forthcoming Energy Strategy to chart a clear path away from fossil

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SCVO
3rd November 2022 admin

Consultation launched on Freedom of Information reform

The bill will aim to improve enforcement, encourage an increase in proactive publication and ensure sufficient resources are in place

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SCVO
3rd November 2022 admin

Scotland’s annual Christmas Toybank Appeal launched

Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/campaign/Toybank2022 and will be used to purchase new toys or gift vouchers for children.

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Uncategorized
3rd November 2022 admin

Walk in my Shoes: Compliance, consumer duty and managing risk

The fundamental reasons for an enhanced approach to suitability discussions lay with changing expectations of clients and with the new

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Philanthropy impact
3rd November 2022 admin

All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) On Philanthropy and Social Investment Meets Today, 2 November 2022, to Discuss Recommendations That Could Unlock Greater Giving and Social Investment From Private Sources in The UK.

News (UK) 2 November 2022 The UK has a philanthropy sector worth more than £100 billion, but the lack of

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SCVO
2nd November 2022 admin

Millions from Lottery goes to community groups

Hundreds of projects benefit

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SCVO
2nd November 2022 admin

Edinburgh enterprise wins prestigious award

Highest honour the monarch can bestow upon a company or enterprise

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WCVA
1st November 2022 admin

Restoring nature & improving its resilience

WCVA and partners have received funding from Welsh Government to deliver the start-up phase of the National Nature Service (NNS)

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WCVA
1st November 2022 admin

‘Inspiring community led action on the environment…’

The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2021/22 report highlights the incredible achievements of community groups across Wales who have been

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WCVA
1st November 2022 admin

Loans to help voluntary organisations ‘survive, recover and grow’

The Recovery Loan Fund has reopened for applications with £7m immediately available to UK charities and social enterprises. Social Investment

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WCVA
1st November 2022 admin

Develop the potential of volunteering

An online launch event for a paper on the value of volunteering within health and social care will be held

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SCVO
1st November 2022 admin

Scottish charity leads call for Home Secretary to be sacked

Signatories to the open letter include, MSPs and MPs from Labour and the SNP, trade union representatives, academics and legal

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SCVO
1st November 2022 admin

Cost of living report calls for further emergency support

There is widespread concern amongst disabled people about being able to afford the energy required to power and charge essential

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SCVO
1st November 2022 admin

Ministers told to clarify whether cost of living crisis will affect Scotland’s Covid recovery

Some concerns were raised that the crisis will pose more significant challenges for organisations, service providers and individuals than even

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SCVO
30th October 2022 admin

Giving employees time to volunteer would create £17 billion-worth of vital support

The potential of employee volunteering is huge

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WCVA
29th October 2022 admin

Values and the value of volunteering – our hidden asset

An online launch event for a paper on the value of volunteering within health and social care will be held

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SCVO
29th October 2022 admin

Social Enterprise Scotland recruits chair for its board of directors 

“We work with the diverse and inclusive voices of social enterprise across the country and represent a growing movement.”

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SCVO
29th October 2022 admin

New scheme launched to tackle transport poverty in Scotland’s largest low emission zones

The project has been funded by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) and Smarter Choices.

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SCVO
29th October 2022 admin

Charity leader named as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

The Moderator Designate said: “I’m excited about what the year will bring.”

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SCVO
29th October 2022 admin

Rising living costs hammering donations

Some five million people chose not to give

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SCVO
29th October 2022 admin

Charity partners wanted to distribute mindfulness to early years children

Wee seeds helps nurture positive mental health

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SCVO
29th October 2022 admin

Sixty acre crop of blueberries goes to charities

Farmer says they are no longer economically viable

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SCVO
29th October 2022 admin

Charity sees counselling sessions increase as abuse and exploitation is on the rise

Data reveals a 19% rise in sessions

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WCVA
27th October 2022 admin

The grant that funds drones & birth certificates

Read about the fantastic 12-month projects we’ve funded through round 1 of the 2022-25 Wales and Africa Grant Scheme. The

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WCVA
27th October 2022 admin

Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving

Giving Tuesday is taking place on 29 November 2022. It’s a great opportunity to make the most of a global

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WCVA
27th October 2022 admin

WCVA AGM and afternoon tea 2022

Our AGM will take place in person in November, featuring two fantastic guest speakers plus an opportunity for our members

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WCVA
27th October 2022 admin

The values and value of volunteering – our hidden asset

A paper written for and published by the Bevan Commission will be launched in November. Here is a summary of

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SCVO
27th October 2022 admin

LGBT+ campaigners to gather in support of gender reform

There will be speeches starting at 12.45, including from MSPs from the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Greens on why

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SCVO
27th October 2022 admin

New face in at Dyslexia Scotland

She replaces Helen Fleming, who left the organisation in September to return to Higher Education after eight years in post

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SCVO
27th October 2022 admin

Charities announces plans for food crisis summit

The Larder has warned that many people this winter will not be able to feed themselves and their families on

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SCVO
27th October 2022 admin

Campaigners welcome council move to divest from fossil fuels

It says the fund should produce an annual report on its fossil fuel investments and a clear strategy to divest

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SCVO
27th October 2022 admin

Chancellor’s charity paid two thirds of income to chief executive

CEO is close friend of Jeremy Hunt

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SCVO
27th October 2022 admin

Staff push for community outreach from bosses

Pilotlight, the pro bono charity, defines a ‘workout culture’ as one where employers build a stronger, more progressive culture

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SCVO
27th October 2022 admin

Young people at the heart of charity’s major conference

First mass meeting since the pandemic

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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

Shelter workers begin balloting for strike action

“Three per cent on pay for Shelter’s workers when real living costs run at more than four times that rate is just unacceptable.”
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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

Charity warns Scottish health inequalities continue to worsen

This publication is due to be the first in a stream of research on health inequalities.
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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

Housing group helps tenants claim back £5m

Benefits advisors have helped more than 3,600 tenants
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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

New campaign urges public to buy social this Christmas

Gift directory brings together hundreds of products
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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

Health charities urge government to take social prescribing seriously

The undervalued process can improve outcomes for people by giving them choice and control
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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

Carers’ leave one step closer to legislation

Landmark bill will bolster the rights of carers
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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

Charity embroiled in row over Royal Mile statue

Social media pages for the charity have now been deleted, with trustees publishing a short public statement. 

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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

Money advice service gets cash boost

More people need advice as the cost of living soars

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SCVO
25th October 2022 admin

Tributes paid to leading Third Sector lawyer

Alastair Keatinge joined Lindsays in 2003 and established himself as one of the leading lawyers in the Scottish Third Sector. 

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SCVO
22nd October 2022 admin

Care charity receives royal visit

Princess Anne visits care charity in Dunbartonshire

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SCVO
22nd October 2022 admin

Leading housing organisations demand action from Swinney in budget 

They also warned that failure to deliver on the Scottish Government’s social housing commitments will put additional pressure on the

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SCVO
22nd October 2022 admin

Concern as majority of mental health support still being done remotely

NHS pressures mean face-to-face contact is rare

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SCVO
22nd October 2022 admin

Financial worries sees more people flock for advice from money charity

Public can’t cope with debt worries

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Uncategorized
22nd October 2022 admin

VODG Responds to the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care Report

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) State of Care report describes a health and social care system in gridlock and this

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SCVO
21st October 2022 admin

Graduates break barriers and celebrate success

Ground-breaking project run by care charity

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