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WCVA
28th September 2021 admin

WCVA Board of Trustees Election 2021

It’s almost time for WCVA members to vote for their top seven nominees to join WCVA’s board of trustees. Thank

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WCVA
28th September 2021 admin

WCVA concerned about banking challenges for the voluntary sector

As HSBC makes the decision to introduce new charges for charity bank accounts, WCVA and partners are working to support

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SCVO
25th September 2021 admin

Legacy donations deliver £90m annual boost for Scottish sector, report reveals

Each week, 47 people in Scotland leave a gift to charity in their will

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SCVO
25th September 2021 admin

Care charity pledges to deliver lasting change after safeguarding case guilty plea

The Action Group has been fined £20,000 for its failure to safeguard a worker subjected to a serious sexual assault

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SCVO
25th September 2021 admin

New Poppy unveiled to mark centenary

The new design is embossed with 100 in gold numbers

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SCVO
25th September 2021 admin

Consultation on assisted dying launched

Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur is examining the plans, backed by Dignity in Dying Scotland, Friends at the End and

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Uncategorized
25th September 2021 admin

Shared Island Project Director vacancy

The Wheel is recruiting for a Project Director to lead an exciting new project, a joint initiative of The Wheel and

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Uncategorized
25th September 2021 admin

NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs Update September 2021

Catch up here on what NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs team have been up to in the last quarter to highlight

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Uncategorized
25th September 2021 admin

How to close the digital divide

Fast and reliable access to the internet is now widely regarded to be an essential utility, just like water and

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Uncategorized
25th September 2021 admin

Governance Round-up: September 2021

Launch of new guide to recruiting Black and Asian charity trustees Only 8% of trustees in England and Wales are

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SCVO
24th September 2021 admin

Charity services to be transferred

Sense Scotland is taking over some of the services run by RNIB in Fife and Glasgow

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SCVO
24th September 2021 admin

Charity’s new Scottish helpline to offer support to thousands with sight loss

The new service offers wellbeing support to callers

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SCVO
24th September 2021 admin

Ethical investor passes £100 million milestone

Impact report shows that SIS also took a leading role in Scotland’s Covid-19 response for the social and third sector

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SCVO
24th September 2021 admin

Add your voice in support of the Climate Scotland movement

The campaign aims to collect 10,000 messages and share them at the Cop26 talks

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Uncategorized
24th September 2021 admin

VODG research reveals extent of workforce concerns among disability charity leaders

A recent survey of Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) members has unearthed stark findings – all the survey’s Chief Executive

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Uncategorized
24th September 2021 admin

Impact round-up: September 2021

Welcome to the autumn round-up. In this edition we spotlight opportunities in impact and evaluation. We also share useful data

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SCVO
23rd September 2021 admin

Regulator examines Afghan animal rescue

Charity Nowzad has asserted that it acted correctly after being contacted by the Charity Commission

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SCVO
23rd September 2021 admin

“Long harsh winter” for older people as energy price hike bites

Age Scotland’s research reveals energy bills are the number one concern for older people who feel financially squeezed

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SCVO
23rd September 2021 admin

Charity launches crowdfunder to support new arrivals who have fled the Taliban

Glasgow Afghan United supports refugees in the city

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SCVO
23rd September 2021 admin

£1.2m fund to support local action

The National Emergencies Trust has launched the Local Action Fund with Crowdfunder to support voluntary organisations affected by the pandemic

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SCVO
23rd September 2021 admin

Toolkit aims to support people leaving care

Relationships, Empathy and Love has been created by those with lived experience

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Uncategorized
23rd September 2021 admin

Charity Commission launches new stakeholder forum to connect with charities

A new forum aimed at supporting and improving communications on issues around charity law, regulation and trends has been launched

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Uncategorized
23rd September 2021 admin

5 tips for planning your return to the workplace

While the NI Executive’s recent guidance remains to work from home, it also encouraged employers ‘to plan for a return

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Uncategorized
23rd September 2021 admin

The role of the voluntary and community sector in supporting good relations amongst Northern Ireland’s young people webinar

With almost three quarters of NICVA members working to promote positive community relations, it remains a substantial area of work

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Uncategorized
23rd September 2021 admin

Putting you at the heart of our government influencing work

NCVO has long influenced government to ensure charities and volunteers have what they need to make a difference and to

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SCVO
22nd September 2021 admin

Dogs help people in prisons through the pandemic

Paws for Progress is celebrating a milestone anniversary

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SCVO
22nd September 2021 admin

Legislation aims to give young disabled people a fighting chance

A new members’ bill has been launched at Holyrood

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SCVO
22nd September 2021 admin

Climate justice funding boost

The money will be used to help the world’s most vulnerable nations

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SCVO
22nd September 2021 admin

Children’s charity wins national award

Aberlour’s work was recognised at the Third Sector Awards

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SCVO
22nd September 2021 admin

New partnership to boost opportunities for refugees

The Social Enterprise Academy and Scottish Refugee Council have announced a new initiative

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SCVO
22nd September 2021 admin

Climate Fringe Week: Scotland calls for environment action

Events and activities will help build momentum and call for a greener, fairer, low carbon society and world

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SCVO
21st September 2021 admin

Hundreds of Glaswegians light up the night for charity

Shine Glasgow attracted 800 participants this weekend

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SCVO
21st September 2021 admin

Charity fears Covid could lead to a rise in preventable sight loss

RNIB has urged Scots to attend eye check appointments

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SCVO
21st September 2021 admin

More than a million Scots run out of money before payday

New research has revealed the extent to which many Scots are living on the brink

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SCVO
21st September 2021 admin

Launch of television campaign on preventing drug-related deaths

More than 1,300 deaths were linked to drugs last year

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SCVO
21st September 2021 admin

Urgent plea to help as civil society Cop26 plans disrupted

Activists will no longer be able to use a crucial hub to co-ordinate activities

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SCVO
21st September 2021 admin

Inspirational teen chosen as voice of charity event

The Shine Night Walk takes place in London next weekend

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SCVO
18th September 2021 admin

Low pay haunts Scotland’s voluntary sector – and it could get worse

A significant proportion of workers at Scottish charities earn below the living wage

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SCVO
18th September 2021 admin

Successful Big Noise initiative extended

Children in Fallin will now be able to access the programme

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SCVO
18th September 2021 admin

Consultation on slavery and Scotland’s museums starts

The project gives people across the country the opportunity to shape Scotland’s museums

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SCVO
18th September 2021 admin

Deadline extended for the IoD Awards

There’s still time to apply for the annual awards

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SCVO
18th September 2021 admin

Charities call for £50m to tackle MND

Three organisations have said the money could allow major steps to be taken against the condition

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SCVO
18th September 2021 admin

Stars urge Scots to Stand up to Cancer

Stars including Ade Adepitan, Robert Rinder, Charlene White, Adam Hills, Joel Dommett, Nick Grimshaw, and Gizzi Erskine are sharing their

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Uncategorized
18th September 2021 admin

How to die well

Everyone wants to live well. It is also important to die well.

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SCVO
17th September 2021 admin

Past tense: TFN’s members-only news review, September edition!

Looking over the past month – exclusive for SCVO members

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SCVO
17th September 2021 admin

Support group launched for under pressure care workers

UNISON is aiming to help staff through challenging times

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SCVO
17th September 2021 admin

Thousands of homes gain digital lifeline

The impact of Connecting Scotland so far has been revealed

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SCVO
17th September 2021 admin

Organisations urged to respond to Brexit impact on social care consultation

The move by the UK Government follows a campaign led by the Scottish voluntary sector

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SCVO
17th September 2021 admin

Grants available to help people into work

Organisations are being invited to apply

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SCVO
17th September 2021 admin

Charity receives bumper cryptocurrency donation

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home had only just started accepting the digital donations

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SCVO
17th September 2021 admin

It’s a walk in the park to support family charity

Dad’s Rock has launched a new fundraising initiative

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SCVO
16th September 2021 admin

COP26 volunteers to get ‘climate literate’ in time for global summit in Glasgow

Volunteers have been given the skills they need for the event

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SCVO
16th September 2021 admin

Airbnb community fund delivers £200k for local causes

Bridgend Farmhouse and LOVE Gorgie Farm are amongst those who have received grants

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SCVO
16th September 2021 admin

Regulator investigates Prince Charles’ Scottish charity

Probe follows newspaper claims

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SCVO
16th September 2021 admin

More than half of older people “don’t feel valued by society”

Age Scotland has released the findings of its Big Survey

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SCVO
16th September 2021 admin

Musical garden created in memory of talented teenager

The Jess Mackie Music Garden has been created at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital

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SCVO
16th September 2021 admin

Scottish and English charities announce a merger

It will remain a Scottish charity but will form a new board of trustees from both organisations

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Uncategorized
16th September 2021 admin

The Department for Communities’ ‘Developing Women in the Community’ programme is now open

This training and support programme aims to provide women with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to become influencers

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Response service helps care provider dramatically reduce emergency calls

Blackwood’s system is helping to keep people safe

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Views sought on Covid-19 public inquiry

Feedback sought on draft aims and principles of the proposed inquiry

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Charities launch hard-hitting campaign against knife crime

It features an emotive podcast where mum Lynn Burns talks about losing her only child

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Successful charity partnership extended for a further three years

Footballer Joe Thompson, who beat cancer twice, has kicked off the new partnership

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Voluntary sector employability programme celebrates 10,000th employee

Community Jobs Scotland creates job opportunities for young people

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Greater collaboration needed to support youth organisations

A Force for Good was commissioned by YouthBorders

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Hospice charity brings rock’n’roll festival to families’ homes

Families were treated to some music on the same weekend as the TRNSMT festival

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Charity relaunches as fight against poverty goes on

Garscube Community Foundation has a new name

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

Scots charity to provide vital PPE in Africa

Kids Operating Room has received a large donation of equipment to help keep people safe from Covid-19

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SCVO
15th September 2021 admin

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

New magazine looks at furlough, Universal Credit, cyber security, the naloxone project and the Programme for Government

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Uncategorized
15th September 2021 admin

What we think the culture secretary got wrong about charities

In the Sunday Telegraph, Oliver Dowden claimed that charities were being ‘…hijacked by a vocal minority seeking to burnish their

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WCVA
15th September 2021 admin

More than a Committee

This week (from 13 September  to 17), Mudiad Meithrin is running their #MoreThanACommittee campaign to celebrate the work of members

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Uncategorized
14th September 2021 admin

Planning in uncertainty

We’ve spent over a year reporting on leadership during the uncertainty of the pandemic, capturing the experiences of voluntary and

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SCVO
14th September 2021 admin

Edinburgh charities given the chance to bring youngsters on board

The Edinburgh Guarantee is looking for organisations to be paired with young people who are keen to gain work experience

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SCVO
14th September 2021 admin

Climate Week gets underway

This year’s event aims to build a COP26 legacy

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SCVO
14th September 2021 admin

Armed forces charity pledges support for Afghan interpreters

Interpreters helped to keep veterans safe while in Afghanistan

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Uncategorized
14th September 2021 admin

Community Foundation Northern Ireland – Our response and learnings through COVID-19

We asked the Grants and Donor Care Team at Community Foundation NI to reflect on the last 18 months to

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Uncategorized
14th September 2021 admin

Free data scheme for registered charities

Vodafone has launched charities.connected, an initiative giving UK charities the opportunity to apply for free data to help the communities

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SCVO
11th September 2021 admin

Charity text donations surge by £25m during the pandemic

The findings have been revealed by the UK phone regulator

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SCVO
11th September 2021 admin

Older workers will be hardest hit when furlough ends, charity says

Over 65s had the highest take up of furlough of all age groups at the end of July, figures reveal

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SCVO
11th September 2021 admin

First ‘sleepy trusts’ in Scotland identified

OSCR has identified eight trusts that seem to be inactive

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SCVO
11th September 2021 admin

Charity welcomes Long Covid support fund

The Scottish Government will invest £10m to support those facing a long fight against the virus

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WCVA
11th September 2021 admin

Volunteering is repaid with ‘laughter, smiles and change’

SVC’s Young Carer’s Project received funding from the Cardiff Youth Led Grant Panel. Lead Volunteer, Kelly talks about her experience

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SCVO
10th September 2021 admin

Charities combine to provide vital support for men

The Princess Royal has officially opened Banchory Men’s Shed

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SCVO
10th September 2021 admin

Charity continues to provide food and hope to hungry children around the world

Mary’s Meals is celebrating feeding two million children every school day

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SCVO
10th September 2021 admin

Charities celebrate success at awards ceremony

The ScottishPower Awards recognise organisations that provide crucial support for communities

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SCVO
10th September 2021 admin

Scouts launch new group for younger children to combat isolation

It’s the first time the organisation has lowered the age range in 35 years, to support early years’ children after

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WCVA
10th September 2021 admin

COVID-19 had ‘uneven’ impact on voluntary sector

Charity Commission trustee research has found that the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on voluntary organisations. The Charity Commission has

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SCVO
9th September 2021 admin

Service expands thanks to new funding

Support for students struggling with poverty and trauma

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SCVO
9th September 2021 admin

Charity sector responds to the Programme for Government

The Scottish Government has set it out its plans for helping the country bounce-back from Covid-19

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SCVO
9th September 2021 admin

Foundation reports surge in enquiries for social investment opportunities

A major funder has received a year’s worth of enquiries for funding in just four weeks, indicating the sector is

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SCVO
9th September 2021 admin

Cop26 must be postponed due to “vaccine apartheid” say campaigners

Vaccine inequality, quarantine rules and expensive accommodation mean people from developing countries will be “locked out” of the event, it

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WCVA
9th September 2021 admin

Sector’s role in employability programmes is essential

A recent independent evaluation of our Active Inclusion Fund looked at learning for future employability programmes and policy. Here are

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WCVA
9th September 2021 admin

Deadline fast approaching to access fully funded placements

Has the pandemic increased your workload? Need an extra pair of hands? Voluntary organisations in Wales can benefit from six-month

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SCVO
8th September 2021 admin

Another organisation joins Disasters Emergency Committee

Humanitarian collective raises funds for global disaters

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SCVO
8th September 2021 admin

Charity for older people marks milestone anniversary

LifeCare Edinburgh was initially founded as The Edinburgh and Leith Old People’s Welfare Council

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SCVO
8th September 2021 admin

Charities call for change of direction in Scottish social security

Two charities have called on the Scottish Government to scrap a “cruel” disability assessment rule

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SCVO
8th September 2021 admin

Prince’s former aide steps down from charity position amid honours row

Michael Fawcett has temporarily stepped back from his duties at The Prince’s Foundation

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SCVO
8th September 2021 admin

One million legacy donations handed to charity over the last decade

The milestone has been reached as Remember a Charity Week gets underway

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SCVO
8th September 2021 admin

Former bouncer becomes BB president

Ordained baptist minister takes over the role

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Uncategorized
8th September 2021 admin

VODG responds to government’s announcement on social care funding

Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (7 September) set out the government’s vision for the future of social care funding. Commenting

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SCVO
7th September 2021 admin

Pet-friendly project helps homeless

No one should have to choose between a safe place to sleep and their pet

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