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SCVO 

“Stark gaps” in attainment could be compounded by Covid-19

3rd February 2021 admin

Poverty campaigners have said action must be taken to tackle inequalities in Scotland’s schools

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SCVO 

Charity to set up base in heart of the community

3rd February 2021 admin

Street Soccer Scotland will take over the Lynch Centre in Dundee

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SCVO 

Stop using animal names for insults urges charity

3rd February 2021 admin

Controversy as rights group says humans aren’t superior to animals

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SCVO 

Warning that heart disease progress could be lost

2nd February 2021 admin

Postcode lottery warns charity

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SCVO 

Captain Tom in coronavirus fight

2nd February 2021 admin

The 100-year-old has been an inspiration since launching is fundraising challenge

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SCVO 

New study examines how life is for older Scots

2nd February 2021 admin

Age Scotland is looking for older people to take part in a major new research project

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SCVO 

Pandemic motivates Brits to improve physical health

2nd February 2021 admin

Athletics legend Roger Black has back the BHF’s bid to encourage the nation to do one good thing for their

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SCVO 

Empty abandoned homes could be covid legacy

2nd February 2021 admin

Charity seeks to bring empty homes back into use

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SCVO 

Third sector funding assurances after budget speech snub

2nd February 2021 admin

Finance secretary Kate Forbes failed to mention the third or voluntary sector during her 30-minute budget speech

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SCVO 

Vital meals on wheels service to be extended

2nd February 2021 admin

LifeCare Edinburgh started providing the service in the autumn to support vulnerable people

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NICVA 

Key NI funder stresses the importance of completing the charity annual monitoring return.

2nd February 2021 admin

This article outlines how completing your annual monitoring return can increase your chance of funding. 

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NICVA 

TLP Case Study: Anne Fleming, Short Strand Inner East TLP, Autumn 2020

2nd February 2021 admin

Anne Fleming works as part of the NI Assembly Engagement Team. Here she shares her story.

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WCVA 

Ministers hear positive examples of voluntary sector work during pandemic

2nd February 2021 admin

The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services has said that community activity that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic must

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WCVA 

3-SET policy update

2nd February 2021 admin

The 3-SET team give a brief update on policy developments regarding the world of European funding and its successors in

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WCVA 

How to ensure volunteer safety during lockdown

2nd February 2021 admin

Volunteers have made a huge difference during the pandemic. Here’s how to keep your volunteers safe in line with Welsh

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SCVO 

Vaccine confusion as unpaid carers face months of isolation

30th January 2021 admin

Priority system wont work for all say carers

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SCVO 

Build a better nation on the wreckage of Covid

30th January 2021 admin

More than 70 civil society groups back the creation of a wellbeing bill

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SCVO 

Innovative fostering model launched in Scotland

30th January 2021 admin

A new approach to foster care

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SCVO 

No child should go without a hero says charity

30th January 2021 admin

Campaign launches to help children of domestic abuse

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SCVO 

Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

30th January 2021 admin

TFN’s guide to charity election manifestos

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NICVA 

Making time for governance

30th January 2021 admin

The past year has been a challenging time for organisations across the sector but technology has enabled many of us

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NICVA 

Higher Skills Ambition needed for NI

30th January 2021 admin

Northern Ireland risks slipping further behind other countries in the Skills of its workforce, a new report by a leading

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NICVA 

Accelerator Programme empowers voluntary sector

30th January 2021 admin

Margaret Connolly from Monkstown Village Initiatives explains how she has benefited from the new skills and relationships she gained through taking part

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NICVA 

Podcast: Capacity building in the Third sector

30th January 2021 admin

Siofra Healy, Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation for NI and Sandra Bailie, Head of Organisational Development at NICVA

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NICVA 

Training and learning opportunities February – March 21

30th January 2021 admin

Great training opportunities are now available for faith based groups.

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IVAR 

Health inequalities and Covid-19: How can we respond collaboratively?

29th January 2021 admin

In partnership with SEUK, IVAR hosted the Transforming Healthcare Together Virtual Conference on 17th and 18th November 2020. Panellists on

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SCVO 

Digital rights for care leavers call

29th January 2021 admin

CELCIS has produced new research which shows the impact of digital exclusion on care leavers

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SCVO 

Collapsed fundraiser faces creditor claims of £5m

29th January 2021 admin

Agency went bust in 2019

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SCVO 

Housing charity doubles support during lockdown

29th January 2021 admin

Housing Options Scotland has seen the amount of people it works with rise significantly

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SCVO 

Youth charity slams government for ditching Erasmus scheme

29th January 2021 admin

Programme offered opportunity, skills and experience to young people

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VODG 

VODG Quality and safeguarding network KIT meeting: fire safety

29th January 2021 admin

A keep in touch (KIT) meeting for members of the VODG Quality and safeguarding network with a focus on fire

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NCVO 

Volunteering round-up: January 2021

29th January 2021 admin

Updated Knowhow covid guidance We’ve updated our coronavirus Involving Volunteers guidance to help you be clear about the national lockdown for

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SCVO 

Scottish Government to end overseas support for fossil fuel firms

28th January 2021 admin

Cautious welcome by enviro groups

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SCVO 

Aid groups deliberately excluded from spending decisions by government

28th January 2021 admin

Government is avoiding scrutiny

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SCVO 

Lottery announces £1m funding from dormant bank cash

28th January 2021 admin

Money goes to youth groups

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SCVO 

Charities call for commissioner to support rights of learning disabled

28th January 2021 admin

Lack of opportunity as well as discrimination has become normal

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SCVO 

NCVO chief executive steps down

28th January 2021 admin

Karl Wilding leaves following the completion of a strategy review and organisational restructure

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SCVO 

Biggest virtual Burns Supper raises £30k for charity

28th January 2021 admin

Celebrities came out in force for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland

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NICVA 

TLP Participant Story: North Belfast TLP Autumn 2020: Gemma Cowles, Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)

28th January 2021 admin

“I watched people blossoming over the 10 sessions of the course. And I learned to retreat a bit at times

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SCVO 

Over £1.9m to help Scotland’s historic attractions recover

27th January 2021 admin

Historic Environment Recovery Funding will support organisations and help to support the recovery of Scotland’s historic environment sector from the

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SCVO 

New digital service will provide vital support for homeless people

27th January 2021 admin

The new app and website will signpost people to providers of meals, drop-in services, foodbanks and accommodation

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SCVO 

EXCLUSIVE: no action if Scots care staff refuse vaccine

27th January 2021 admin

Sector fears some care staff won’t accept jab

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SCVO 

A Burns Night to remember

27th January 2021 admin

A special evening hosted from the Bard’s cottage ensured the celebrations went on

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SCVO 

Dance project helps to raise attainment

27th January 2021 admin

YDance has presented the findings from a four-year schools project

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SCVO 

Social enterprise funds two key clean water projects in Malawi

27th January 2021 admin

Brewgooder is helping communities stay safe during Covid-19

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SCVO 

Aberlour calls for public petition to increase new child payment

27th January 2021 admin

Payment might be new but it is already not enough

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SCVO 

Care charity launches new lunch programme

27th January 2021 admin

The Eric Liddell Centre has received funding for a second year from the Celtic FC Foundation

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SCVO 

Health charity calls for politicians to pledge to help the NHS

27th January 2021 admin

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has revealed how the pandemic is affecting those with long standing health issues

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SCVO 

New project aims to help communicate climate action urgency

27th January 2021 admin

Thirty organisations will receive support to help gain the support of the public

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NICVA 

Reminder: Trustees can still Complete their Annual Monitoring Return

27th January 2021 admin

The Charity Commission has stopped sending reminders to charities.  However, online services is still operational and charities can complete their

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SCVO 

Children facing fallout from lockdown rise in domestic abuse

26th January 2021 admin

Domestic abuse affecting children more during pandemic

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SCVO 

The Kiltwalk set to return this spring

26th January 2021 admin

The virtual challenge is set to offer a much-needed funding boost to charities across Scotland

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SCVO 

Exhibition celebrates volunteering in Europe

26th January 2021 admin

The digital event is being hosted by by Glasgow Caledonian University

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SCVO 

Scandal-hit housing association has assets tranferred

26th January 2021 admin

Hope for tenants as regulator steps in

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SCVO 

Wee Box appeal gives big returns for Sciaf

26th January 2021 admin

One of the country’s most popular fundraisers

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NCVO 

Preparing for change during the covid-19 era

26th January 2021 admin

By Sarah Vibert and Daniel King If one thing’s clear from the last few months, it’s how fast the environment

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WCVA 

New round of Wales and Africa COVID-19 funding to open in February

26th January 2021 admin

An additional round of the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme will focus on projects that help partnerships adapt for the

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SCVO 

Housing First supporting hundreds of Scots

23rd January 2021 admin

The initiative aims to ensure those facing homelessness are rehoused quickly

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SCVO 

What will Scotland see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

23rd January 2021 admin

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns next week

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SCVO 

Groups invited to take part in global climate summit

23rd January 2021 admin

The organisers of COP26 have said they are looking for help to bring the summit to life

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SCVO 

Tackling inequality should be central to recovery, report recommends

23rd January 2021 admin

The Social Renewal Advisory Board has said creating a minimum income guarantee and helping those most affected by Covid-19 will

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NCVO 

Funding round-up: January 2021

23rd January 2021 admin

Road Ahead 2021 This week we published our annual Road Ahead report looking at the key trends, opportunities and challenges

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NCVO 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) round-up: January 2021

23rd January 2021 admin

Welcome to our third EDI round-up where we’ll be sharing what we’ve been doing, reading and thinking at NCVO over

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WCVA 

Voluntary organisations set to host fully subsidised job placements

23rd January 2021 admin

25 voluntary organisations in Wales have been given the green light to benefit from fully funded jobs through the UK

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SCVO 

More funding promised with new partnership

22nd January 2021 admin

Organisations promote social value

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SCVO 

Charity launches Brexit advice service for consumers

22nd January 2021 admin

Advice Direct Scotland is offering a range of advice on things that Brexit has changed

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SCVO 

Coalition calls to double Scottish child payment to £20

22nd January 2021 admin

Current plan for £10 is not enough

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SCVO 

£250m to tackle Scotland’s drug death shame

22nd January 2021 admin

Campaigners have welcomed the funding, which will be spent on projects over the next five years

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SCVO 

Dementia charity offers free online music training for social care students

22nd January 2021 admin

Playlist for Life has launched a new online training platform

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SCVO 

Charity wants to see world leading social security system created

22nd January 2021 admin

MS Society Scotland has stated what it would like to see ahead of the elections this spring

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SCVO 

Inspirational woman urges Scots to unite for World Cancer Day

22nd January 2021 admin

Nicole Little is one of Scotland’s youngest breast cancer survivors

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SCVO 

Pensioners pull together to help local community

22nd January 2021 admin

Dean Court residents have been collecting vital supplies to distribute

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NCVO 

Governance round-up: January 2021

22nd January 2021 admin

New Charity Governance Code launched Last month we, together with our Steering Group partners, published a new version of the

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SCVO 

Online quiz to mark Burns Night

21st January 2021 admin

The event will support social enterprise Invisible Cities

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SCVO 

Volunteers sought to help Glasgow host global climate change summit

21st January 2021 admin

COP26 is due to take place in November of this year, with world leaders set to attend

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SCVO 

Social enterprise funding awards revealed

21st January 2021 admin

Enterprises prove a little goes a long way

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SCVO 

New chief executive to mark charity’s 80th year

21st January 2021 admin

Damian McGowan has taken on the top job at LifeCare Edinburgh

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SCVO 

Networking club launches search for charity partner

21st January 2021 admin

The partnership allows organisations to showcase their work to those in the world of business

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NICVA 

New dates added for the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Programme

21st January 2021 admin

Due to exceptional demand in the sector for the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Programme, additional dates have been added.

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NCVO 

Looking at the road ahead after a turbulent year

21st January 2021 admin

Traditionally, January is a month where we reflect on the year that has passed, celebrate our achievements, and set out

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SCVO 

Frontline charities join forces for national wellness campaign

20th January 2021 admin

The campaign aims to help boost morale with the launch of a special fitness and wellness challenge

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SCVO 

A quarter of young people feel unable to cope since start of Covid-19

20th January 2021 admin

The pandemic has had a devastating toll on young people’s mental health and wellbeing, new research has shown

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SCVO 

OSCR appoints factor to manage failed charity

20th January 2021 admin

Cash raised has never been spent

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SCVO 

Time to think about cyber security

20th January 2021 admin

Gareth Jones examines the plans for CyberScotland Week 2021 and why charities should be thinking about the digital risks they

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SCVO 

TFN’s January edition is out now – read it here!

20th January 2021 admin

The first edition of TFN for 2021 is out now, packed with news and analysis

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SCVO 

Scots want more protection for animals

19th January 2021 admin

More for Scotland’s Animals – a coalition of charities – is lobbying politicians and candidates ahead of this year’s elections

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SCVO 

Charity may have to close sight loss care homes

19th January 2021 admin

Jenny’s Well and Braeside House, both operated by Sight Scotland, face serious financial difficulties

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SCVO 

Burnout fears for charity sector

19th January 2021 admin

New research has shown workforce stress is becoming a major issue for organisations

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SCVO 

Turn Blue Monday into Brew Monday

19th January 2021 admin

Third monday in January traditionally most depressing day of the year

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SCVO 

Disabled people shunned for not wearing masks

19th January 2021 admin

Over-zealous shop staff banning people despite exemptions

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SCVO 

Public flock to charity for advice on universal credit

19th January 2021 admin

More people are claiming state benefits than ever before

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SCVO 

EXCLUSIVE: Charity director speaks of terrifying Covid-19 fight

19th January 2021 admin

Nikki O’Hara, who is 53 and has no underlying health conditions, spent 12 days in hospital over Christmas, unable to

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SCVO 

Sexual exploitation still “rife” in the aid sector

19th January 2021 admin

Report outlines a series of recommendations

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NICVA 

Rehabilitation of Offenders – Consultation

19th January 2021 admin

DoJ has launched a consultation on proposals to reform rehabilitation periods in Northern Ireland.  

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NICVA 

Communities Minister reopens Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector Covid Recovery Fund

19th January 2021 admin

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today announced the opening of a second phase, worth £1m of the Voluntary, Community and

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NICVA 

Policy Impact Hub case study: Women’s Policy Group Feminist Recovery Plan

19th January 2021 admin

Following the implementation of Government policies and strategies in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, WRDA identified the disproportionate impact on

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WCVA 

Have your say on who speaks for our voluntary sector

19th January 2021 admin

Members of WCVA can now nominate representatives to the Third Sector Partnership Council, the group that connects the voluntary sector

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WCVA 

Volunteering Wales grants scheme reopens

19th January 2021 admin

The 2021/22 Volunteering Wales Grants scheme is now open to applications, with an emphasis on projects supporting the Well-being of

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SCVO 

Call for greater animal protection ahead of election

16th January 2021 admin

More compassion called for

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SCVO 

Charities scoop festive financial boost

16th January 2021 admin

Six organisations in Scotland have won a £1,000 Christmas gift

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