Edinburgh CIC expands its winter coat exchange across the UK
Having to sacrifice basic necessities such as a winter coat can have a hugely detrimental impact on a person’s dignity
Read moreHaving to sacrifice basic necessities such as a winter coat can have a hugely detrimental impact on a person’s dignity
Read moreJohanna Boyd has led the team at Planning Aid Scotland since last year.
Read moreCampaigners from a number of groups came together at the Gathering.
Read moreThe data shows women are struggling more to keep up with household essentials and bear a greater responsibility for these
Read moreThe Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow also houses the Al-Mahdi Foundation.
Read moreFamily loses appeal
Read moreCampaign seeks to highlight a diverse range of talents, backgrounds and experiences, from campaigners to youth workers, artists, writers and
Read moreThe global movement is taking place on November 28 for 2023.
Read moreOrganisations told delegates of the benefits and challenges facing those undertaking partnership working.
Read moreDiscussions began as far back as last year about the potential for closure.
Read moreCampaign comes in response to increased demand
Read morePKAVS also acts as the third sector interface in Perth and Kinross.
Read moreServed 21 years with the organisation
Read moreLoans and investments totalled more than £47.5 million
Read moreFor voluntary organisations to be able to pay the Living Wage they need funders to get on board. For Living
Read moreTrustees’ Week takes place from 6 to 10 November. Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work
Read moreHe replaces Peter Jung who had been in the role for almost five years.
Read moreBlue Triangle provides trauma-informed support in accommodation services and in communities across Scotland.
Read moreThey believe that it would make the system fairer and offer disabled older people a better quality of life.
Read moreThe groups made the claim at Holyrood despite a commitment to co-designing the service.
Read moreKnow You More received a £100,000 funding boost from Social Investment Scotland.
Read moreThe Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2022/23 report highlights the incredible efforts of community groups across Wales to improve the
Read moreShe will champion the experiences of Girlguiding’s 70,000 strong network of volunteers
Read moreWylie & Bisset have backed calls from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
Read moreIndependent investigation says evidence did not support allegations
Read morePeople can’t access social housing or affordable rented accommodation
Read moreA leading charity is to hold a conference later this month looking at attachment theory, society, communities and poverty.
Read moreThe accommodation at the Dundee project will be 15 eco-friendly prefabricated “nest houses”.
Read moreThe work is being led by the Good Law Project and the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland.
Read moreThis year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.
Read moreCharity responding to growing need
Read moreAn industrial action ballot opened on October 30 and closes on 13 November over the suspensions.
Read moreThis year’s event features an exclusive performance by Tom Walker.
Read moreMen’s health movement put on spectacular display
Read moreCharity is always on the look out for re-sellable goods
Read moreLorraine Currie joins the charity following an impressive career spanning three decades in humanitarian relief and international development.
Read moreThey call for lifelong rights
Read moreThose seeking asylum can’t afford public transport
Read moreThe annual awards Scotland saw nine social enterprises and social entrepreneurs from across the country revealed at a Holyrood reception
Read moreMoney raised will help ensure families in need can have a safe and warm Christmas
Read moreWelsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November 2023, recognising the good work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary
Read moreAfter the announcement this week from Welsh Government we are monitoring the impact of the revised spending plan on voluntary
Read moreThere’s an emerging divide between the experience of smaller groups and their larger counterparts.
Read moreMr Webb has been chosen to become the next chief executive officer.
Read moreThird and independent sectors say they have not been treated as equal partners
Read moreThe Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Scotland Bill, would make it an offence to behave in certain ways within a
Read moreSleep Action has evolved from a modest organisation in Edinburgh into a nationwide and cross-border service.
Read moreAsylum seekers have been accommodated at the site since July 12.
Read moreAn opportunity for Welsh social enterprises, or voluntary organisations with products, services or experiences to sell, to learn from experts,
Read moreOur AGM will take place online in November featuring two fantastic guest speakers from Welsh Refugee Council and Cytûn: Churches
Read moreThey will join UK colleagues if union ballot is successful
Read moreThe commission is mandated by an Act of Parliament to monitor human rights in Scotland.
Read moreThis year Trustees Week will take place from 6 to 10 November. Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase
Read moreThey want similar status as afforded to Ukrainians
Read moreAnne Lyden will become the first woman to lead the organisation.
Read moreResearch shows material harship is no longer a rarity
Read moreTrustees have been carefully selected for their alignment with Impact Arts’ mission.
Read moreSistema Scotland operates Big Noise, the transformational music education programme.
Read moreTrial is set for next year
Read morePaul Edie was formally elected at Bield’s AGM in September, “strengthening” its governance team.
Read moreThe financial results reflect the group’s strategic action plan post-pandemic.
Read moreMuch more needs to be done to level up
Read moreMr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.
Read moreScots mum chosen to launch Stand Up To Cancer
Read moreSocial enterprise helping women touched by the criminal justice system has been awarded £70,000
Read moreAs winter closes in the charity fears it can’t meet demand
Read moreCall for pet-friendly policies
Read moreA new report has warned of a significant gender gap in how men and women athletes are covered in Scottish
Read moreBarrister said the foundation is “unlikely to exist” in future
Read moreNew mag looks at the creative sector and how far charities have to go on anti-racism
Read moreYou can access free training sessions on different digital topics this November and December, as part of Newid: Digital for
Read moreBig Issue editor Paul McNamee will join the Citizens Theatre.
Read moreLong Live Loch Linnhe is now in the process of launching a petition with the Scottish Parliament.
Read moreDr Judith Turbyne will climb 30 hills over a seven-day period to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary.
Read moreThe commissions said tax is an important part of the way society can reduce inequality.
Read moreThe Yard, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has warned of increasing pressure on the services they can offer.
Read moreMerger has expanded the volunteer-based charity’s services to cover all of Edinburgh, meanwhile, demand for its services has increased
Read moreFrom farming to transport and from energy to our seas, the Climate Manifesto is the biggest collection of climate policies
Read moreSCVO welcomes Richard Jennings, who replaces Andrew Burns
Read moreIt follows concerns about how charities use third party groups
Read moreMore than 100 people are estimated to be rough sleeping each night in Scotland’s two biggest cities
Read moreCharities are a major contributor to the Scottish economy
Read moreAfter we received more nominations than ever before, find out who took home the silverware at this year’s Welsh Charity
Read moreVolunteers at Maggie’s provide a warm and friendly welcome and a listening ear for those who are affected by cancer.
Read moreA dedicated training programme is designed to empower girls to enter, and progress in, digital technology careers
Read moreFor nearly 60 years, Community Transport has delivered lifeline services to keep communities connected
Read moreChildline reveals counselling stats on World Mental Health Day
Read moreThey want NHS trusts, care home groups, garden centres and pub chains to stop using the animals
Read more“They really helped my income and I am now less stressed and can sleep again.”
Read moreTo mark Challenge Poverty Week, the social enterprise teamed up with songwriter Jason Sweeney to create a new campaign song
Read moreAn opportunity to hear updates from the Charity Commission on their current work. WHAT WILL I LEARN ABOUT? On the
Read moreThe Volunteering Wales grant scheme has supported organisations like the Welsh Refugee Council to improve access to volunteering for people
Read moreWCVA is delighted to be working in partnership with the Association of Chairs to host an event for charity Chairs
Read moreCarers are facing enormous challenges, and with budgets being squeezed locally and nationally
Read moreExample organisations include community markets, community pantries, food processing enterprises.
Read moreCHSS is calling for the Scottish Government to improve services for people with long-term conditions
Read moreCreative Scotland have now said they will now be forced to use its National Lottery funding reserves.
Read moreShe has been in post for nearly 12 years.
Read moreThree charity partners are involved in the innovative project.
Read moreThe charity commissioned researcher and campaigner Talat Yaqoob to carry out the analysis and produce the report in equal partnership
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