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New partnership created

The board at Disability Equality Scotland took the opportunity to thank Morven for her service.

Seperate parenting approach harms children

Air pollutants, particularly small particles, can affect the heart and blood vessels, including the brain.

She leads a team of 400 deminers

Jenni will take up the role permanently from August 1. 

The programme aims to aligns itself to Scotland’s Net Zero Nation ambitions

Legislation, now more than 50 years old, is the foundation of law, policy and practice around drugs in the UK.

Vital support for those over 65

The charity was first set up in 1999 to help people to take active control over their care and support

The town of Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway has until July 31 to raise £2.2million.

No action will be taken

Wolfson Foundation awards generous grant

Streamers can now access “charity mode”

Nancy Clench is scheduled to appear at The Pleasance in August

Cash for essential repairs and conservation

The decision comes after a review of the charity’s finances.

This month we look at the challenges facing civil society across the globe and how the cost of living crisis

Claims both Nicola Sturgeon and Susan Aitken won’t visit project

A leading voice for human rights

Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number

LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.

Colin Unsworth and Sadie Tan, known as the Free Wilders, were riding near Bridge of Earn in Perthshire when they

Robert Wilson will take on a role as the SWPL’s first communications and marketing manager.

Levels remain high post-pandemic

They say resurrected 18 hole course scheme again threatens precious habitats

Crisis is being shouldered by charity which is findng it hard to cope

New poll shows widespread fear for the future

North east cancer charity launches volunteer drive

Organisers reveal plans for this year’s Perth and Kinross Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival

A joint statement has made clear concerns about the implications of changes to legislation which would affect Scotland. 

Many had waited years to recieve their gold award

Kim Wallace, previously deputy director of SENScot, has been appointed as the new director of membership for SES.

Closes 2 September this year

Organisation faces a £100,000 shortfall

Organisation fears calorie counting will affect people with eating disorders

Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.

CAF estimates that the £10.7 billion was given across the UK during 2021, a substantial decrease from the £11.3billion given

Home Office refused to hold public probe

Two years in the making

Closure was a big blow to the community – but its revamp is a big boost

Isle of Lewis social enterprise in the running for award

The partnership will see HSCN spread the word of the power of personally meaningful music for people affected by dementia

On Tuesday Health Secretary Humza Yousaf presented the National Care Service Bill on a visit to Aberdeen, promising to end

Event returns post-covid

Despite being the third most common type of blood cancer, myeloma is frequently missed

SCVO will use the cash to host a programme of free education and awareness raising activities

Alarm at lack of affordable homes being built

The summit will hear from over 40 of Scotland’s civic, community and trade union organisations on pay, benefits, energy poverty,

The awards saw a number of other organisations pick up gongs, with Charity of the Year being won by S.M.I.L.E

The foundation provides children with a book every month from their birth until they turn five. 

“I am not trying to suggest the next few years aren’t going to be challenging. We may have difficult decisions

The charity has introduced a new logo – ‘a helping hand of support’

“The pandemic highlighted the agility and talent of Scotland’s fundraisers”

Earlier this week Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced SNP ministers will back proposals put forward by the Scottish Greens.

Dormant grant-givers have been identified – and work is underway to unearth their treasure

The awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland (SES), will celebrate the work of social enterprises.

Oxfam’s research found that for every $2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1

Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.

Cost of living crisis is deepening food poverty