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SCVO
26th January 2022 admin

Community approach key to ending reliance on foodbanks, government told

Where help to access food is needed, this should be provided in a way that maximises dignity, choice and reduces

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SCVO
25th January 2022 admin

Draughty homes costing consumers dear says rights’ group

Consumers face soaring energy bills this year

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SCVO
25th January 2022 admin

Public overwhelmingly supports rewilding to beat the climate catastrophe

Rewilding Britain is calling for major nature recovery across at least 30% of the country’s land and sea by 2030

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SCVO
25th January 2022 admin

Medical charity celebrates landmark

Dundee-based organisation works across the world

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SCVO
25th January 2022 admin

New chief takes over at sealife charity

Áine Purcell-Milton will succeed Andrew Binnie at Arran COAST

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SCVO
22nd January 2022 admin

Digital information hub to help the homeless in Glasgow

It will provide emergency advice and signposting to support services 

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SCVO
22nd January 2022 admin

Reforms needed to ensure Scots museums remain relevant to young people

Charity project aimed to ensure 14 to 21-year-olds were included and heard within museums and their views represented

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SCVO
22nd January 2022 admin

New director at leading Scots charity

New face as previous director retires

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SCVO
22nd January 2022 admin

Hackers steal organisation’s data and leave very vulnerable people exposed

Huge data hack

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SCVO
22nd January 2022 admin

Soaring inflation set to cost third sector an extra £2 billion in salary expenditure

Core costs will keep rising

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Uncategorized
22nd January 2022 admin

Independent Review of NI Charity Regulation Report launched

The Independent Review Panel of Charity Regulation in NI has launched its report at a special stakeholder on 20 January

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SCVO
21st January 2022 admin

Campaigners hail victory as HMRC loses appeal over refugees’ child tax credits

Judge throws out HMRC’s case

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SCVO
21st January 2022 admin

Charity to retrain oil workers into LGV drivers

North east has been hit hard by unemployment

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SCVO
20th January 2022 admin

Charity leader announces departure

Pastures new after 18 year at the helm

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SCVO
20th January 2022 admin

Better understanding of right to housing needed – Shelter

There is a lack of understanding into the impact of finding somewhere to live 

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SCVO
19th January 2022 admin

Concerns over ‘short-term’ approach to communities’ net zero challenge

Funding constraints limit the ability of community groups to build capacity

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Uncategorized
19th January 2022 admin

What is a Poverty Truth Commission?

Poverty Truth Commissions help to bring about change and alter the ways people think about poverty.

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Uncategorized
19th January 2022 admin

The Road Ahead 2022: Finding a new practicality through uncertain times

Today we’ve launched the Road Ahead 2022 – our annual analysis of the biggest trends, opportunities and events that will

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SCVO
18th January 2022 admin

Oxfam calls for one-off tax as super rich see their wealth soar during pandemic

Yet the poorest are getting poorer

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SCVO
18th January 2022 admin

Queen strips Prince Andrew of charity patronages

It comes as he faces civil action in a US court

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SCVO
18th January 2022 admin

“Very brutal and very unfair”: MSP backs charity’s Universal Credit warning

Tory cuts send a clear message to families that “their poverty does not matter”

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SCVO
18th January 2022 admin

Scots learning disabled treatment a “human rights scandal” says charity

Campaign launched to address the problem

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WCVA
18th January 2022 admin

Funding for environmental projects available now

Are you looking for funding to develop a project that will improve the environment? The Landfill Disposal Tax Communities Scheme

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SCVO
15th January 2022 admin

New £3m fund to help families shoulder energy cost crisis

Individuals and charites can apply

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SCVO
15th January 2022 admin

Urgent action needed to support struggling Scots families

Greater access to services remains a priority says children’s charity

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SCVO
15th January 2022 admin

New chief for leading islands social enterprise

He’s a well known figure in the community

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Uncategorized
15th January 2022 admin

BBC Children in Need are making changes

BBC Children in Need are pausing their Main and Small Grants Programme.

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Uncategorized
15th January 2022 admin

The inside track: January 2022

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including the progress of legislation, the failure to

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SCVO
14th January 2022 admin

Calls for urgent plan to support Scotland’s ageing population

Charity says more must be done to ensure everyone in Scotland can enjoy a dignified standard of living in later

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SCVO
14th January 2022 admin

UK government blocks communities from using dormant assets

Amendment to the bill is dropped

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SCVO
14th January 2022 admin

Shelter warns crisis grants spike shows effect of Covid-19

Statistics published by the Scottish Government this week show a marked rise in the number of applications to the Scottish

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SCVO
14th January 2022 admin

Charity reveals plans to feed thousands of schoolkids in Middle East

The ongoing conflict in Yemen has heavily impacted the country’s economy, causing widespread poverty and food insecurity

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SCVO
14th January 2022 admin

Children’s Hearings in bold recruitment drive for new panel members

At least 700 volunteers wanted

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SCVO
13th January 2022 admin

New web platform for RAF charity

The new website introduces innovative technical features

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SCVO
13th January 2022 admin

Miners’ pardon should be expanded to heal bitter wounds, Holyrood committee told

Ministers have said they intend for the legislation to provide “reconciliation between those who were upholding the law and those

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Uncategorized
13th January 2022 admin

FAQ for Covid Recovery Programme 2022

This article lists frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the Covid Recovery Programme 2022 and will be updated on a regular basis.

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SCVO
12th January 2022 admin

Scotland’s fundraising watchdog rebrands with new identity

Big changes at body which encourages charities to self-regulate

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SCVO
12th January 2022 admin

Charity launches free advice for Scots struggling with bills

Specialist advice available

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SCVO
12th January 2022 admin

UK charities accept money from family at centre of world’s opioid crisis

A raft of organisations were given six-figure sums

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SCVO
12th January 2022 admin

Charities tell MSPs early intervention in children’s mental health is key

Children 1st and Barnardo’s Scotland told MSPs that the loss of social relationships has led to ​​increasing levels of poor

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SCVO
12th January 2022 admin

Fundraising conference postponed due to Omicron spread

Major event will go ahead later in the year

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SCVO
11th January 2022 admin

Leading Scots charity ordered to pay £51,000 to employee it unfairly dismissed

Judged criticised the way the organisation undertook its investigation

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SCVO
8th January 2022 admin

Popular fundraising event returns and hopes to be bigger and better

Scots urged to get fit and raise cash by taking part

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SCVO
8th January 2022 admin

Scots need greater long Covid support than rest of UK charity warns

Figures show Scots are suffering longer

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SCVO
8th January 2022 admin

Walk this way: MoonWalk will hit the streets again this year

Mass fundraiser will hold physical and virtual events

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Uncategorized
8th January 2022 admin

Trustee training series, 2022

This series of online training is designed specifically for charity trustees and those staff whose work contributes to the good governance

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SCVO
7th January 2022 admin

Glasgow’s homelessness shame as pressure turns on leader

City faces a homelessness crisis says charity

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SCVO
7th January 2022 admin

Dozens of sector heroes feature in New Year Honours

Honours go to many who have worked tirelelssly during ther pandemic

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SCVO
7th January 2022 admin

Scots charity boss accepts OBE but hits out at honour system’s colonial past

Wants the word empire in honours to become excellence

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SCVO
6th January 2022 admin

Homelessness priorities underlined for 2022

Organisations and campaigners want faster gains

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SCVO
6th January 2022 admin

Christmas comes early for city’s homelessness projects

Boost for two of Glasgow’s most deprived areas

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SCVO
6th January 2022 admin

Barnardo’s reveals list of shocking fillers

Bizarre items handed into shops include false teeth and prosthetic limbs

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SCVO
25th December 2021 admin

Volunteer charity announces closure

End of the line after 21 years

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SCVO
24th December 2021 admin

Heavy-handed tactics of energy companies slammed by charity

Tactics are instilling fear into older people

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SCVO
23rd December 2021 admin

Sports Relief sidelined for annual Red Nose Day

Impact of the pandemic has forced a rethink

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SCVO
23rd December 2021 admin

TV stars back Scottish cancer charity’s Christmas campaign

Martin Compston and Judith Ralston get behind fundraising push

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Uncategorized
23rd December 2021 admin

TLP Case Study East Belfast – Group 3

This group did the Transformative Leadership Programme in Autumn 2021 in East Belfast.

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SCVO
22nd December 2021 admin

Slow returns for charity assets

Pre-pandemic levels of investment will take time

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SCVO
22nd December 2021 admin

Enable gets funding to stengthen engagement

New fund will support those from ethic minority backgrounds

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SCVO
22nd December 2021 admin

TFN’s Guide to Running a Charity is now online

New publication features expert advice on recovery

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SCVO
22nd December 2021 admin

Housing complex wins Saltire Award

Pioneering project recognised with gong

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Uncategorized
22nd December 2021 admin

Governance round-up: December 2021

Looking back at 2021 It’s been another challenging year for the voluntary sector, but charities and their boards have once

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SCVO
21st December 2021 admin

Charity regulator chair steps down after just one week

He resigned after it was revealed he was the subject of three misconduct complaints

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SCVO
21st December 2021 admin

Charities face Scottish Government cash cut – despite heroic pandemic response

As the dust settles on last week’s budget, it has become clear that financial support for charities will take a

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SCVO
21st December 2021 admin

Age Scotland initiative will help older people make sense of energy usage

Collaboration aims to reduce bills

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SCVO
21st December 2021 admin

SCIAF urges public to help world’s poorest this Christmas

Christmas appeal launches

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Uncategorized
21st December 2021 admin

Consultation event: draft Housing Supply Strategy

NICVA recently hosted an engagement event with the Department for Communities (DfC) on the recently published draft Housing Supply Strategy.

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Uncategorized
21st December 2021 admin

NICVA Community Faiths’ Forum

The Community Faiths’ Forum (CFF) is open to all faith groups who seek to help disadvantaged, excluded, or marginalised people in local

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Uncategorized
21st December 2021 admin

NICVA Faith Engagement Programme

Faith-based organisations in Northern Ireland have an important and distinctive place and reach in society and their work plays an

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Uncategorized
21st December 2021 admin

DfC: Covid Recovery Programme for Organisations 2022

The Department for Communities (DfC) launch Covid Recovery Programme for Organisations to reduce or remove operating deficits, which have arisen in

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Uncategorized
18th December 2021 admin

Policy and Public Affairs Update – December 2021

With another year of lockdowns & uncertainty facing so many within the community, the VCSE sector continued to demonstrate strength

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SCVO
17th December 2021 admin

New research shows top earners giving less despite their income soaring

Generosity gap widening

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SCVO
17th December 2021 admin

Public don’t realise extent of homeless children in Scotland

A classroom full of children are made homeless each day in Scotland

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SCVO
17th December 2021 admin

All we want from Christmas is kindness

Survey reveals kindness is more important than money

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SCVO
17th December 2021 admin

Older people stay connected

Partnership enables tenants’ access the internet

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SCVO
17th December 2021 admin

Foodbanks could be history

Current system places a reliance on emergency food aid

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Uncategorized
17th December 2021 admin

Government policy and funding round-up: December 2021

This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For

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WCVA
17th December 2021 admin

North Wales social enterprise wins UK award

Glyn Wylfa which includes Caffi Wylfa, a social enterprise based in Chirk, North Wales has won the Transformative Community Business

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SCVO
16th December 2021 admin

Quirky calendar featuring abandoned trolleys raises cash for Perth charity

Second year design student has published the quirky calender

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SCVO
16th December 2021 admin

Overwhelming support from MSPs for disabled transitions bill

Bill will help disabled young people into adulthood

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SCVO
16th December 2021 admin

Glasgow refugee charity partners UK-wide group to have greater impact

Charity formed after Park Inn hotel tragedy

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SCVO
16th December 2021 admin

Scottish campaigners slam moves to change Human Rights Act

Critics warn proposals are muddled and unnecessary

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Uncategorized
16th December 2021 admin

NI Assembly Election 2022: Guidance for non-party campaigners

The Electoral Commission guidance for non-party campaigners covers spending limits, donations, when you must register with the Commission, reporting requirements and

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WCVA
16th December 2021 admin

Community Ownership Fund update

The second round of the Community Ownership Fund has been pushed back until Spring 2022, with round one re-opening for

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SCVO
15th December 2021 admin

Young people lacking vital support as access to services worsen

Campaigners warn young people can’t get access to facilities

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Uncategorized
15th December 2021 admin

FREE Training and learning for 2022

As we approach a new year we may be thinking about new opportunities and the skills we need. There are

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Uncategorized
15th December 2021 admin

FREE Training and learning for 2022

As we approach a new year we may be thinking about new opportunities and the skills we need. There are

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SCVO
14th December 2021 admin

Campaigners hail “nail in coffin” of North Sea oil production

Work on new oilfield has been halted

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SCVO
14th December 2021 admin

Third sector among those recognised at prestigious awards ceremony

Online ceremony celebrated country’s top directors

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SCVO
14th December 2021 admin

Adapting and surviving: charities rebound across Europe

New report looks at the state of the sector across the continen

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SCVO
14th December 2021 admin

Useful steps: sector broadly welcomes Scottish budget commitments

Read TFN’s round-up of sector commentary

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Uncategorized
14th December 2021 admin

More Revenue for Northern Ireland? – NI Fiscal Commission Publishes its Recommendations

The Northern Ireland Fiscal Commission, established in March to investigate devolving greater revenue-raising powers to the NI Executive, has published its findings today

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WCVA
14th December 2021 admin

Wales and Africa grants closing soon

The Wales and Africa grant scheme is open for applications until 16 January 2022. The Wales and Africa grants scheme

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WCVA
14th December 2021 admin

Grant applications open for ‘Weston Charity Awards 2022’

Applications for the Weston Charity Awards 2022 are officially open thanks to a partnership between The Garfield Weston Foundation and

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SCVO
11th December 2021 admin

Charities hit as donations and fundraising fall during the pandemic

However, around 9% of donors say they increased donations or started giving for the first time

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Uncategorized
11th December 2021 admin

NICVA calls for January participants for North Belfast interface-based Transformative Leadership Programme

January 2022 dates have now been set for the Transformative Leadership Programme (TLP) in North Belfast

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Uncategorized
11th December 2021 admin

Preparing for vaccination as a condition of employment and volunteering

The government recently announced that from April 2022 regulations will be put in place which will mean only fully vaccinated

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SCVO
10th December 2021 admin

Charity suffers hacking attack after being targeted by fascists

RNLI stands firm in face of far right onslaught

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SCVO
10th December 2021 admin

Human right to a healthy environment must be enshrined in law

Petition launched calling for action to hold public bodies and polluters to account

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SCVO
10th December 2021 admin

Big boost for low income tenants

Funds will purchase 50 properties for people unable to access social housing, or who are at risk of homelessness

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