“Stark gaps” in attainment could be compounded by Covid-19
Poverty campaigners have said action must be taken to tackle inequalities in Scotland’s schools
Read moreCharity to set up base in heart of the community
Street Soccer Scotland will take over the Lynch Centre in Dundee
Read moreStop using animal names for insults urges charity
Controversy as rights group says humans aren’t superior to animals
Read moreWarning that heart disease progress could be lost
Postcode lottery warns charity
Read moreCaptain Tom in coronavirus fight
The 100-year-old has been an inspiration since launching is fundraising challenge
Read moreNew study examines how life is for older Scots
Age Scotland is looking for older people to take part in a major new research project
Read morePandemic motivates Brits to improve physical health
Athletics legend Roger Black has back the BHF’s bid to encourage the nation to do one good thing for their
Read moreEmpty abandoned homes could be covid legacy
Charity seeks to bring empty homes back into use
Read moreThird sector funding assurances after budget speech snub
Finance secretary Kate Forbes failed to mention the third or voluntary sector during her 30-minute budget speech
Read moreVital meals on wheels service to be extended
LifeCare Edinburgh started providing the service in the autumn to support vulnerable people
Read moreKey NI funder stresses the importance of completing the charity annual monitoring return.
This article outlines how completing your annual monitoring return can increase your chance of funding.
Read moreTLP Case Study: Anne Fleming, Short Strand Inner East TLP, Autumn 2020
Anne Fleming works as part of the NI Assembly Engagement Team. Here she shares her story.
Read moreMinisters hear positive examples of voluntary sector work during pandemic
The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services has said that community activity that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic must
Read more3-SET policy update
The 3-SET team give a brief update on policy developments regarding the world of European funding and its successors in
Read moreHow to ensure volunteer safety during lockdown
Volunteers have made a huge difference during the pandemic. Here’s how to keep your volunteers safe in line with Welsh
Read moreVaccine confusion as unpaid carers face months of isolation
Priority system wont work for all say carers
Read moreBuild a better nation on the wreckage of Covid
More than 70 civil society groups back the creation of a wellbeing bill
Read moreInnovative fostering model launched in Scotland
A new approach to foster care
Read moreNo child should go without a hero says charity
Campaign launches to help children of domestic abuse
Read moreHolyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants
TFN’s guide to charity election manifestos
Read moreMaking time for governance
The past year has been a challenging time for organisations across the sector but technology has enabled many of us
Read moreHigher Skills Ambition needed for NI
Northern Ireland risks slipping further behind other countries in the Skills of its workforce, a new report by a leading
Read moreAccelerator Programme empowers voluntary sector
Margaret Connolly from Monkstown Village Initiatives explains how she has benefited from the new skills and relationships she gained through taking part
Read morePodcast: Capacity building in the Third sector
Siofra Healy, Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation for NI and Sandra Bailie, Head of Organisational Development at NICVA
Read moreTraining and learning opportunities February – March 21
Great training opportunities are now available for faith based groups.
Read moreHealth inequalities and Covid-19: How can we respond collaboratively?
In partnership with SEUK, IVAR hosted the Transforming Healthcare Together Virtual Conference on 17th and 18th November 2020. Panellists on
Read moreDigital rights for care leavers call
CELCIS has produced new research which shows the impact of digital exclusion on care leavers
Read moreCollapsed fundraiser faces creditor claims of £5m
Agency went bust in 2019
Read moreHousing charity doubles support during lockdown
Housing Options Scotland has seen the amount of people it works with rise significantly
Read moreYouth charity slams government for ditching Erasmus scheme
Programme offered opportunity, skills and experience to young people
Read moreVODG Quality and safeguarding network KIT meeting: fire safety
A keep in touch (KIT) meeting for members of the VODG Quality and safeguarding network with a focus on fire
Read moreVolunteering round-up: January 2021
Updated Knowhow covid guidance We’ve updated our coronavirus Involving Volunteers guidance to help you be clear about the national lockdown for
Read moreScottish Government to end overseas support for fossil fuel firms
Cautious welcome by enviro groups
Read moreAid groups deliberately excluded from spending decisions by government
Government is avoiding scrutiny
Read moreLottery announces £1m funding from dormant bank cash
Money goes to youth groups
Read moreCharities call for commissioner to support rights of learning disabled
Lack of opportunity as well as discrimination has become normal
Read moreNCVO chief executive steps down
Karl Wilding leaves following the completion of a strategy review and organisational restructure
Read moreBiggest virtual Burns Supper raises £30k for charity
Celebrities came out in force for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland
Read moreTLP Participant Story: North Belfast TLP Autumn 2020: Gemma Cowles, Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)
“I watched people blossoming over the 10 sessions of the course. And I learned to retreat a bit at times
Read moreOver £1.9m to help Scotland’s historic attractions recover
Historic Environment Recovery Funding will support organisations and help to support the recovery of Scotland’s historic environment sector from the
Read moreNew digital service will provide vital support for homeless people
The new app and website will signpost people to providers of meals, drop-in services, foodbanks and accommodation
Read moreEXCLUSIVE: no action if Scots care staff refuse vaccine
Sector fears some care staff won’t accept jab
Read moreA Burns Night to remember
A special evening hosted from the Bard’s cottage ensured the celebrations went on
Read moreDance project helps to raise attainment
YDance has presented the findings from a four-year schools project
Read moreSocial enterprise funds two key clean water projects in Malawi
Brewgooder is helping communities stay safe during Covid-19
Read moreAberlour calls for public petition to increase new child payment
Payment might be new but it is already not enough
Read moreCare charity launches new lunch programme
The Eric Liddell Centre has received funding for a second year from the Celtic FC Foundation
Read moreHealth charity calls for politicians to pledge to help the NHS
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has revealed how the pandemic is affecting those with long standing health issues
Read moreNew project aims to help communicate climate action urgency
Thirty organisations will receive support to help gain the support of the public
Read moreReminder: Trustees can still Complete their Annual Monitoring Return
The Charity Commission has stopped sending reminders to charities. However, online services is still operational and charities can complete their
Read moreChildren facing fallout from lockdown rise in domestic abuse
Domestic abuse affecting children more during pandemic
Read moreThe Kiltwalk set to return this spring
The virtual challenge is set to offer a much-needed funding boost to charities across Scotland
Read moreExhibition celebrates volunteering in Europe
The digital event is being hosted by by Glasgow Caledonian University
Read moreScandal-hit housing association has assets tranferred
Hope for tenants as regulator steps in
Read moreWee Box appeal gives big returns for Sciaf
One of the country’s most popular fundraisers
Read morePreparing for change during the covid-19 era
By Sarah Vibert and Daniel King If one thing’s clear from the last few months, it’s how fast the environment
Read moreNew round of Wales and Africa COVID-19 funding to open in February
An additional round of the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme will focus on projects that help partnerships adapt for the
Read moreHousing First supporting hundreds of Scots
The initiative aims to ensure those facing homelessness are rehoused quickly
Read moreWhat will Scotland see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?
The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns next week
Read moreGroups invited to take part in global climate summit
The organisers of COP26 have said they are looking for help to bring the summit to life
Read moreTackling inequality should be central to recovery, report recommends
The Social Renewal Advisory Board has said creating a minimum income guarantee and helping those most affected by Covid-19 will
Read moreFunding round-up: January 2021
Road Ahead 2021 This week we published our annual Road Ahead report looking at the key trends, opportunities and challenges
Read moreEquity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) round-up: January 2021
Welcome to our third EDI round-up where we’ll be sharing what we’ve been doing, reading and thinking at NCVO over
Read moreVoluntary organisations set to host fully subsidised job placements
25 voluntary organisations in Wales have been given the green light to benefit from fully funded jobs through the UK
Read moreMore funding promised with new partnership
Organisations promote social value
Read moreCharity launches Brexit advice service for consumers
Advice Direct Scotland is offering a range of advice on things that Brexit has changed
Read moreCoalition calls to double Scottish child payment to £20
Current plan for £10 is not enough
Read more£250m to tackle Scotland’s drug death shame
Campaigners have welcomed the funding, which will be spent on projects over the next five years
Read moreDementia charity offers free online music training for social care students
Playlist for Life has launched a new online training platform
Read moreCharity wants to see world leading social security system created
MS Society Scotland has stated what it would like to see ahead of the elections this spring
Read moreInspirational woman urges Scots to unite for World Cancer Day
Nicole Little is one of Scotland’s youngest breast cancer survivors
Read morePensioners pull together to help local community
Dean Court residents have been collecting vital supplies to distribute
Read moreGovernance round-up: January 2021
New Charity Governance Code launched Last month we, together with our Steering Group partners, published a new version of the
Read moreOnline quiz to mark Burns Night
The event will support social enterprise Invisible Cities
Read moreVolunteers sought to help Glasgow host global climate change summit
COP26 is due to take place in November of this year, with world leaders set to attend
Read moreSocial enterprise funding awards revealed
Enterprises prove a little goes a long way
Read moreNew chief executive to mark charity’s 80th year
Damian McGowan has taken on the top job at LifeCare Edinburgh
Read moreNetworking club launches search for charity partner
The partnership allows organisations to showcase their work to those in the world of business
Read moreNew dates added for the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Programme
Due to exceptional demand in the sector for the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Programme, additional dates have been added.
Read moreLooking at the road ahead after a turbulent year
Traditionally, January is a month where we reflect on the year that has passed, celebrate our achievements, and set out
Read moreFrontline charities join forces for national wellness campaign
The campaign aims to help boost morale with the launch of a special fitness and wellness challenge
Read moreA quarter of young people feel unable to cope since start of Covid-19
The pandemic has had a devastating toll on young people’s mental health and wellbeing, new research has shown
Read moreOSCR appoints factor to manage failed charity
Cash raised has never been spent
Read moreTime to think about cyber security
Gareth Jones examines the plans for CyberScotland Week 2021 and why charities should be thinking about the digital risks they
Read moreTFN’s January edition is out now – read it here!
The first edition of TFN for 2021 is out now, packed with news and analysis
Read moreScots want more protection for animals
More for Scotland’s Animals – a coalition of charities – is lobbying politicians and candidates ahead of this year’s elections
Read moreCharity may have to close sight loss care homes
Jenny’s Well and Braeside House, both operated by Sight Scotland, face serious financial difficulties
Read moreBurnout fears for charity sector
New research has shown workforce stress is becoming a major issue for organisations
Read moreTurn Blue Monday into Brew Monday
Third monday in January traditionally most depressing day of the year
Read moreDisabled people shunned for not wearing masks
Over-zealous shop staff banning people despite exemptions
Read morePublic flock to charity for advice on universal credit
More people are claiming state benefits than ever before
Read moreEXCLUSIVE: Charity director speaks of terrifying Covid-19 fight
Nikki O’Hara, who is 53 and has no underlying health conditions, spent 12 days in hospital over Christmas, unable to
Read moreSexual exploitation still “rife” in the aid sector
Report outlines a series of recommendations
Read moreRehabilitation of Offenders – Consultation
DoJ has launched a consultation on proposals to reform rehabilitation periods in Northern Ireland.
Read moreCommunities Minister reopens Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector Covid Recovery Fund
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today announced the opening of a second phase, worth £1m of the Voluntary, Community and
Read morePolicy Impact Hub case study: Women’s Policy Group Feminist Recovery Plan
Following the implementation of Government policies and strategies in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, WRDA identified the disproportionate impact on
Read moreHave your say on who speaks for our voluntary sector
Members of WCVA can now nominate representatives to the Third Sector Partnership Council, the group that connects the voluntary sector
Read moreVolunteering Wales grants scheme reopens
The 2021/22 Volunteering Wales Grants scheme is now open to applications, with an emphasis on projects supporting the Well-being of
Read moreCall for greater animal protection ahead of election
More compassion called for
Read moreCharities scoop festive financial boost
Six organisations in Scotland have won a £1,000 Christmas gift
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