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SCVO
30th September 2022 admin

Targeted volunteer support for most vulnerable communities needed, report warns

Targeted support must be offered to communities in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) lowest quartiles, where the demand

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30th September 2022 admin

Philanthropy is a model of preservation, not transformation. Here’s how to change that

News (International) 29 September 2022 When entrepreneur Yvonne Field, founder of the Ubele Initiative, told me where her grounding as

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SCVO
29th September 2022 admin

Health campaigners hail new rules on vaping ads

Vaping is on the rise

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SCVO
29th September 2022 admin

Key charity appointments made in cost of living move

Charity will extend its support, which includes grant making and the provision of information on grants and benefits

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SCVO
29th September 2022 admin

Charity hails a huge growth in rewilding projects

Network has expanded rapidly and recently welcomed its 50th partner

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SCVO
28th September 2022 admin

Extinction Rebellion tour comes to Scotland

“As ordinary people, we have to find the courage to stand up to these dangerous radicals in government.”

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SCVO
28th September 2022 admin

New chair for Camphill Scotland

John Richards has been unveiled as the new chair of the board of trustees at Camphill Scotland. 

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SCVO
28th September 2022 admin

Put charities at forefront of policy decisions, hears Labour Party conference

Charities have proven vital to community-led responses

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SCVO
28th September 2022 admin

New venture aims to revolutionise payroll giving

Uses a tech-led approach

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SCVO
28th September 2022 admin

New fund opens to help transition to net zero

Fund is open today

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SCVO
28th September 2022 admin

Bringing art to the community: artists and residents combine to make stunning sculptures

Artworks added to the popular Corbenic Poetry Path

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SCVO
28th September 2022 admin

New CEO takes the helm at youth charity

Brings 30 years knowledge to the post

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SCVO
27th September 2022 admin

“His priorities are the wrong ones”: charities hit out at chancellor over ‘mini-budget’

Concerns have been raised about the awarding of tax cuts to the wealthy, with a lack of investment in social

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SCVO
24th September 2022 admin

Social Investment Scotland eyes growth with trio of appointments

The finance provider has welcomed three experienced professionals

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SCVO
24th September 2022 admin

New chair for board of SAMH

Steve will takes over as chair immediately and his appointment follows an impressive career spanning almost 40 years. 

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SCVO
24th September 2022 admin

Four Scots charities in running for top award

Winners will receive a £5,000 cash prize for their project and an iconic National Lottery Awards trophy. 

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24th September 2022 admin

SEND reform should follow six principles, says leading disability organisations in joint open letter to the DfE

This week, we have written to the Department for Education as part of a group of 30+ organisations who work

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SCVO
23rd September 2022 admin

Westminster urged to go further in support for charities

This support will be equivalent to the Energy Price Guarantee put in place for households earlier this month, set to

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SCVO
23rd September 2022 admin

New operator set to double lottery good cause cash

It follows Camelot dropping legal action

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SCVO
23rd September 2022 admin

Health charities warn: don’t ditch sugar levy

New Tory government plans to abandon some health measures

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SCVO
23rd September 2022 admin

Where does the UK rank in the World Giving Index?

Lower-income countries have increased their score

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SCVO
23rd September 2022 admin

Boost for low paid as living wage increases today

Living wage increase brought forward

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SCVO
23rd September 2022 admin

This year’s Charity Week will honour the Queen

It will celebrate the late monarch’s contribution to good causes

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SCVO
22nd September 2022 admin

Stage play inspires inclusion of learning disabled pupils

Follows the story of two mothers fighting for their children

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SCVO
21st September 2022 admin

Edinburgh Kiltwalk raises over £2m

Some 500 charities will benefit

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SCVO
21st September 2022 admin

Charities warned about looming shift in long covid laws

In a recent employment tribunal case, the tribunal considered that the definition of a disability was met.

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SCVO
21st September 2022 admin

Financial respite for energy bills confirmed but charities warn it must be delivered ASAP

Help has to be delivered immediately if charities are to avoid closure

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SCVO
21st September 2022 admin

New Trustees join Scottish SPCA Board

Steven Naismith and Helen Page will join the charity as board members as of October 1.

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SCVO
17th September 2022 admin

Value of donations collapses under impact of inflation and cost of living

Warnings also made over reserves and staff costs

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SCVO
17th September 2022 admin

“People are hungry, whether the Queen has died or not”: Foodbank closures to hit Scotland during Royal mourning

“The answer is to ensure people don’t need the help of a food bank in the first place by increasing

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SCVO
17th September 2022 admin

New chair for wellbeing charity

David Emerson will succeed Sir John Elvidge at the helm of Carnegie UK.

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Uncategorized
17th September 2022 admin

Trust in Philanthropy in partnership with The Maverick Collective

TBD Event type:  Roundtable Share this Date:  31 Oct 2022 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm September « » S M T

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17th September 2022 admin

Changing Client Expectations – Future Proofing Your Firm

TBD Event type:  Roundtable Share this Date:  11 Oct 2022 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm September « » S M T

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SCVO
15th September 2022 admin

Charity drops events worth millions during Queen’s mourning

Fundraiser has been very lucrative for the organisation

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SCVO
15th September 2022 admin

Funder makes major £550k social investments in communities

North Edinburgh Arts will receive £300,000 and Giffnock Soccer Centre gets £250,000

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SCVO
15th September 2022 admin

Guidance cautions charities on fundraising activity during queen’s mourning period

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SCVO
14th September 2022 admin

Charities pay tribute on the Queen’s death

Queen Elizabeth II was patron of more than 600 charities

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SCVO
14th September 2022 admin

Community transport lifeline threatened by cost of living crisis

Most vulnerable in our society at risk if schemes close, says charity

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SCVO
14th September 2022 admin

Sector not using data to its best advantage

Unlocking the potential of data can reap rich rewards

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SCVO
14th September 2022 admin

Fundraising Regulator finds charity breached code with ‘misleading’ tweet

The group had initially rejected the substance of the complaint.

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Uncategorized
14th September 2022 admin

VODG Seeks Three New Trustees for its Board

VODG is seeking to appoint three new trustees to its Board to help lead in the development of the organisation

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SCVO
10th September 2022 admin

Third sector leaders call for better from UK Government on energy bills

Liz Truss confirmed that a six-month energy price guarantee for businesses, charities, and public sector organisations would be put in

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Uncategorized
10th September 2022 admin

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Across the membership of the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The

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SCVO
9th September 2022 admin

“A struggle for life itself”: Rousing rally gathers hundreds in Glasgow

“There is no mystery, wages are down because profits are up.”

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SCVO
9th September 2022 admin

Dundee social worker takes up management post at sensory charity  

Carla, from Dundee, qualified in 1996 after attending Dundee University and previously worked at Tayside Deaf Association.  

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SCVO
9th September 2022 admin

Scots charity unveils new trustees for growing board

“I’m delighted that Lorraine and David are joining us and bringing their expertise and knowledge to the board discussions.”

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SCVO
9th September 2022 admin

Empty homes to be brought back to life

Partnership in the Borders will target empty residential and industrial property

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SCVO
9th September 2022 admin

Scottish charity raises more than £200,000 to support victims of Pakistan floods

The charity is appealing for donations of £30 for a food parcel which will feed a family of six for

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SCVO
8th September 2022 admin

Charity says UK health secretary’s views on abortion are “deeply concerning”

Accused of placing personal beliefs against expert advice

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SCVO
8th September 2022 admin

“Simply nothing there”: SCVO hits out at ministers as PfG offers little to sector

Rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis have left organisations across the sector struggling

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SCVO
8th September 2022 admin

Government urged to push further in legislative programme

“When used, the powers of our Parliament can bring positive change.”

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SCVO
8th September 2022 admin

Rent freeze for older tenants welcomed

Rents frozen until spring

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SCVO
8th September 2022 admin

Funder breaks the mould announcing it will finance charities’ core costs

For the first time one of the country’s biggest funders will help charities with core costs

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SCVO
7th September 2022 admin

Spare rooms could combat youth homelessness

Project supports householders to take in young homeless people

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SCVO
7th September 2022 admin

Countdown begins to Giving Tuesday

A day of global giving

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SCVO
7th September 2022 admin

Complex needs college appoints its first head

Initial intake will be 15 students

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SCVO
7th September 2022 admin

Stars turn out to Break the Cycle of homelessness

Event returns for the second year

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SCVO
6th September 2022 admin

Advice group urges public to seek help on cost of living

Help is at hand

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SCVO
6th September 2022 admin

Running costs crisis: charities face a “tsunami of need”

Sector needs immediate financial support

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SCVO
6th September 2022 admin

UK government not paid any of £425m siphoned from Lottery to fund London Olympics

Charities and good causes are losing out

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SCVO
3rd September 2022 admin

Malnutrition fears as older Scots choose heating over eating

Hot meals sacrificed to pay for energy bills

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SCVO
3rd September 2022 admin

Life-changing housing project will lift more young people out of homelessness

The Housing First for Youth model provides stability and wrap-around support

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SCVO
3rd September 2022 admin

Scots charity urges public not to forget about plight of Ethiopians

“Unimaginable horrors” are being committed

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SCVO
3rd September 2022 admin

Rising costs leading to increased mental health problems for young people

Support is becoming increasingly scarce

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SCVO
3rd September 2022 admin

Scotland-wide campaign launched for new children’s hearings’ members

Anyone over 18 can apply

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SCVO
3rd September 2022 admin

£1m cost of living cash for groups helping older people

Funding for local organisations which can help over 65s weather the crisis

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SCVO
3rd September 2022 admin

New head announced at leading Scots charity

Takes up post on 26 September

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SCVO
2nd September 2022 admin

DEC launches urgent Pakistan appeal

DEC brings together 15 leading aid agencies at times of crisis overseas

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SCVO
2nd September 2022 admin

Young families face “staggering” hardship levels – and need more support

One Parent Families Scotland and Child Poverty Action Group urge Scottish Government to act

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SCVO
2nd September 2022 admin

Scots urged to give up clothes for life-saving research

It’s childhood cancer awareness month

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SCVO
2nd September 2022 admin

Charities call on first minister to provide funding to avert winter catastrophe for vulnerable

Campaigners brace themselves for worst winter in living memory

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SCVO
2nd September 2022 admin

Urgent aid appeals as NGOs battle humanitarian crisis after “unprecedented” Pakistan floods

The situation could worsen even further in coming days

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SCVO
2nd September 2022 admin

Charity worker joins prestigious academic body

She is keen to continue to improve the lives of people in Scotland and the UK

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SCVO
2nd September 2022 admin

New mentoring project to support autistic adults gets three year funding

Glasgow-based project

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SCVO
1st September 2022 admin

Scots believe recession is inevitable as more turn to charities for support

People believe the worst is yet to come

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SCVO
1st September 2022 admin

Emergency appeal launched for Pakistan flood victims

Sarwar Foundation is aiming to provide 100,000 ration packs to displaced families

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SCVO
1st September 2022 admin

New study exposes health inequality among learning disabled children

Significant amount of deaths are preventable

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SCVO
31st August 2022 admin

Larder tackles price crisis with cost effective store

Tenants can shop at affordable prices

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SCVO
31st August 2022 admin

Mentoring map shows provision in Scotland

Technology used to find gaps and show where services exists

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SCVO
31st August 2022 admin

Young people secure £756,000 for Scotland’s charities

Biggest independent initiative being delivered in Scottish education

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SCVO
30th August 2022 admin

Scotland’s children’s commissioner hits out at governments over rising costs

Children are being most affected

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SCVO
30th August 2022 admin

Crisis hub set up to help charities through cost of living challenges

“It’s a worrying time. We’re here to provide practical support and help fight your corner”

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SCVO
30th August 2022 admin

Immediate funding goes to key charities helping Scots tackle rising costs

More cash for key agencies

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SCVO
27th August 2022 admin

Budget cut for Scotland’s charity regulator

OSCR publishes its annual report and accounts

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SCVO
27th August 2022 admin

Energy price hike will mean social, physical and economic devastation for Scots

Campaigners warn energy costs will create issues in society across the board

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SCVO
27th August 2022 admin

Cancer patients more worried about cost of living than their diagnosis

People are asking to end treatment early – as they can’t afford to stay off work

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SCVO
27th August 2022 admin

Fuel bills protest will take place outside Ofgem office

Campaigners want an immediate price freeze on energy bills, an end to late payment fees by the big energy companies

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SCVO
26th August 2022 admin

Nature reserves get funding boost

Focus on maintaining Scotland’s natural resources

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SCVO
26th August 2022 admin

Time capsules to mark charity’s 25 years

Over 50 people attended the celebration

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SCVO
25th August 2022 admin

Campaigners want payments to host families of Ukrainians to double

Current amount does not encourage take up of the sponsor scheme

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SCVO
24th August 2022 admin

From admin to chief executive: CEO marks 35 years

Organisation has been transformed

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SCVO
24th August 2022 admin

Pupils identify donations for local community groups most in need

Cost-of-living and anti-bullying initiatives chosen

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SCVO
24th August 2022 admin

Cost of living crisis is a “toxic cocktail” – and people will freeze or starve this winter

Citizen’s Advice says the coming crisis will be on a par with the pandemic

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SCVO
24th August 2022 admin

Vote for your favourite street paper front cover

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SCVO
23rd August 2022 admin

Cost of living worse for charity staff as data shows wages are less than other sectors

Pay gap is widening as costs soar

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SCVO
23rd August 2022 admin

Older people will be plunged into cost of living misery this autumn

“This is nothing short of terrifying – our worst fears are being realised”

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SCVO
23rd August 2022 admin

Sleep out to help families through the cost of living crisis

After a two-year absence, the event returns on Friday, 7 October

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SCVO
20th August 2022 admin

Local charity has its energy bill raised by more than 430%

Its director doesn’t know if it can continue to provide services

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SCVO
20th August 2022 admin

Charity makes grant available for indyref reflections

It wants to encourage “Christian reflection on Scotland’s constitutional future”

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SCVO
20th August 2022 admin

A year since the fall of Kabul, Scottish Afghans rally for justice

They say they have been left in limbo and abandoned by Westminster

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