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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It’s almost time for WCVA members to vote for their top seven nominees to join WCVA’s board of trustees. Thank
Read moreAs HSBC makes the decision to introduce new charges for charity bank accounts, WCVA and partners are working to support
Read moreEach week, 47 people in Scotland leave a gift to charity in their will
Read moreThe Action Group has been fined £20,000 for its failure to safeguard a worker subjected to a serious sexual assault
Read moreThe new design is embossed with 100 in gold numbers
Read moreLib Dem MSP Liam McArthur is examining the plans, backed by Dignity in Dying Scotland, Friends at the End and
Read moreThe Wheel is recruiting for a Project Director to lead an exciting new project, a joint initiative of The Wheel and
Read moreCatch up here on what NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs team have been up to in the last quarter to highlight
Read moreFast and reliable access to the internet is now widely regarded to be an essential utility, just like water and
Read moreLaunch of new guide to recruiting Black and Asian charity trustees Only 8% of trustees in England and Wales are
Read moreSense Scotland is taking over some of the services run by RNIB in Fife and Glasgow
Read moreThe new service offers wellbeing support to callers
Read moreImpact report shows that SIS also took a leading role in Scotland’s Covid-19 response for the social and third sector
Read moreThe campaign aims to collect 10,000 messages and share them at the Cop26 talks
Read moreA recent survey of Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) members has unearthed stark findings – all the survey’s Chief Executive
Read moreWelcome to the autumn round-up. In this edition we spotlight opportunities in impact and evaluation. We also share useful data
Read moreCharity Nowzad has asserted that it acted correctly after being contacted by the Charity Commission
Read moreAge Scotland’s research reveals energy bills are the number one concern for older people who feel financially squeezed
Read moreGlasgow Afghan United supports refugees in the city
Read moreThe National Emergencies Trust has launched the Local Action Fund with Crowdfunder to support voluntary organisations affected by the pandemic
Read moreRelationships, Empathy and Love has been created by those with lived experience
Read moreA new forum aimed at supporting and improving communications on issues around charity law, regulation and trends has been launched
Read moreWhile the NI Executive’s recent guidance remains to work from home, it also encouraged employers ‘to plan for a return
Read moreWith almost three quarters of NICVA members working to promote positive community relations, it remains a substantial area of work
Read moreNCVO has long influenced government to ensure charities and volunteers have what they need to make a difference and to
Read morePaws for Progress is celebrating a milestone anniversary
Read moreA new members’ bill has been launched at Holyrood
Read moreThe money will be used to help the world’s most vulnerable nations
Read moreAberlour’s work was recognised at the Third Sector Awards
Read moreThe Social Enterprise Academy and Scottish Refugee Council have announced a new initiative
Read moreEvents and activities will help build momentum and call for a greener, fairer, low carbon society and world
Read moreShine Glasgow attracted 800 participants this weekend
Read moreRNIB has urged Scots to attend eye check appointments
Read moreNew research has revealed the extent to which many Scots are living on the brink
Read moreMore than 1,300 deaths were linked to drugs last year
Read moreActivists will no longer be able to use a crucial hub to co-ordinate activities
Read moreThe Shine Night Walk takes place in London next weekend
Read moreA significant proportion of workers at Scottish charities earn below the living wage
Read moreChildren in Fallin will now be able to access the programme
Read moreThe project gives people across the country the opportunity to shape Scotland’s museums
Read moreThere’s still time to apply for the annual awards
Read moreThree organisations have said the money could allow major steps to be taken against the condition
Read moreStars including Ade Adepitan, Robert Rinder, Charlene White, Adam Hills, Joel Dommett, Nick Grimshaw, and Gizzi Erskine are sharing their
Read moreEveryone wants to live well. It is also important to die well.
Read moreLooking over the past month – exclusive for SCVO members
Read moreUNISON is aiming to help staff through challenging times
Read moreThe impact of Connecting Scotland so far has been revealed
Read moreThe move by the UK Government follows a campaign led by the Scottish voluntary sector
Read moreOrganisations are being invited to apply
Read moreEdinburgh Dog and Cat Home had only just started accepting the digital donations
Read moreDad’s Rock has launched a new fundraising initiative
Read moreVolunteers have been given the skills they need for the event
Read moreBridgend Farmhouse and LOVE Gorgie Farm are amongst those who have received grants
Read moreProbe follows newspaper claims
Read moreAge Scotland has released the findings of its Big Survey
Read moreThe Jess Mackie Music Garden has been created at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital
Read moreIt will remain a Scottish charity but will form a new board of trustees from both organisations
Read moreThis training and support programme aims to provide women with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to become influencers
Read moreBlackwood’s system is helping to keep people safe
Read moreFeedback sought on draft aims and principles of the proposed inquiry
Read moreIt features an emotive podcast where mum Lynn Burns talks about losing her only child
Read moreFootballer Joe Thompson, who beat cancer twice, has kicked off the new partnership
Read moreCommunity Jobs Scotland creates job opportunities for young people
Read moreA Force for Good was commissioned by YouthBorders
Read moreFamilies were treated to some music on the same weekend as the TRNSMT festival
Read moreGarscube Community Foundation has a new name
Read moreKids Operating Room has received a large donation of equipment to help keep people safe from Covid-19
Read moreNew magazine looks at furlough, Universal Credit, cyber security, the naloxone project and the Programme for Government
Read moreIn the Sunday Telegraph, Oliver Dowden claimed that charities were being ‘…hijacked by a vocal minority seeking to burnish their
Read moreThis week (from 13 September to 17), Mudiad Meithrin is running their #MoreThanACommittee campaign to celebrate the work of members
Read moreWe’ve spent over a year reporting on leadership during the uncertainty of the pandemic, capturing the experiences of voluntary and
Read moreThe Edinburgh Guarantee is looking for organisations to be paired with young people who are keen to gain work experience
Read moreThis year’s event aims to build a COP26 legacy
Read moreInterpreters helped to keep veterans safe while in Afghanistan
Read moreWe asked the Grants and Donor Care Team at Community Foundation NI to reflect on the last 18 months to
Read moreVodafone has launched charities.connected, an initiative giving UK charities the opportunity to apply for free data to help the communities
Read moreThe findings have been revealed by the UK phone regulator
Read moreOver 65s had the highest take up of furlough of all age groups at the end of July, figures reveal
Read moreOSCR has identified eight trusts that seem to be inactive
Read moreThe Scottish Government will invest £10m to support those facing a long fight against the virus
Read moreSVC’s Young Carer’s Project received funding from the Cardiff Youth Led Grant Panel. Lead Volunteer, Kelly talks about her experience
Read moreThe Princess Royal has officially opened Banchory Men’s Shed
Read moreMary’s Meals is celebrating feeding two million children every school day
Read moreThe ScottishPower Awards recognise organisations that provide crucial support for communities
Read moreIt’s the first time the organisation has lowered the age range in 35 years, to support early years’ children after
Read moreCharity Commission trustee research has found that the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on voluntary organisations. The Charity Commission has
Read moreSupport for students struggling with poverty and trauma
Read moreThe Scottish Government has set it out its plans for helping the country bounce-back from Covid-19
Read moreA major funder has received a year’s worth of enquiries for funding in just four weeks, indicating the sector is
Read moreVaccine inequality, quarantine rules and expensive accommodation mean people from developing countries will be “locked out” of the event, it
Read moreA recent independent evaluation of our Active Inclusion Fund looked at learning for future employability programmes and policy. Here are
Read moreHas the pandemic increased your workload? Need an extra pair of hands? Voluntary organisations in Wales can benefit from six-month
Read moreHumanitarian collective raises funds for global disaters
Read moreLifeCare Edinburgh was initially founded as The Edinburgh and Leith Old People’s Welfare Council
Read moreTwo charities have called on the Scottish Government to scrap a “cruel” disability assessment rule
Read moreMichael Fawcett has temporarily stepped back from his duties at The Prince’s Foundation
Read moreThe milestone has been reached as Remember a Charity Week gets underway
Read moreOrdained baptist minister takes over the role
Read morePrime Minister Boris Johnson today (7 September) set out the government’s vision for the future of social care funding. Commenting
Read moreNo one should have to choose between a safe place to sleep and their pet
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