Charities given the chance to link up with interns
The Find a Solution programme is now open for entries
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Author shares tale of his new love for walking
A Scottish author has shared the tale of rediscovering his local area thanks to the help of a charity’s health
Read moreVolunteering round-up: September 2021
Here’s the September volunteering round-up, including information, updates and events on all things volunteering. Vision for Volunteering In June we
Read moreNCVO Almanac 2021: The latest findings on the voluntary sector and volunteering
NCVO research and insight manager, Anya Martin, looks at the key findings of the Almanac 2021 and what they show
Read moreWinter Fuel Payment top-up would help older people through colder months
Top-up needed as energy costs’ cap comes to an end
Read moreProtesters turn out against Universal Credit cut
Direct action taken by campaigners
Read more£5m to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination
See Me has had its funding confirmed for the next five years
Read moreTips offered on becoming more accessible online
The webinars will examine the most common accessibility problems
Read moreBride diagnosed with cancer just days before her wedding launches fundraising drive
Lynne Morgan is launching Stand up to Cancer in Scotland
Read moreCharity says OSCR probe sparked by malicious complaint
Child abuse charity says it will be cleared
Read morePA to Chief Executive, PA’21
NICVA is recruiting a PA to our Chief Executive. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team at NICVA in
Read moreChanging our culture at NCVO
Today our chair, Dr Priya Singh, has updated on the outcomes of independent investigations into complaints submitted to the board last year as part of our inquiry into unresolved incidents
Read moreInternational anti-poverty charity invites applications for funding partnerships
Each year, Be One Percent chooses 12 projects to fund to create a diverse calendar of funded activities
Read moreCharities behind enormous, 500,000 acre Highlands rewilding plan
It will put Scotland on the European rewilding map
Read moreKiltwalk delivers much-needed boost for Scottish charities
The popular fundraising event has returned after a two-year hiatus
Read moreSocial care charity makes move to increase pay for its workers
ENABLE plans to pay carers more than the real Living Wage
Read moreReview highlights lack of progress in creating real change for people with autism
An independent review into the strategy has been carried out
Read moreTaking training to a new level
Jim Bailie from East Belfast Community Development Association (EBCDA) tells us about the impact of the TQUK Level 3 Award in Training
Read moreCOVID-19 alert level 0: guidance and support available for voluntary organisations in Wales
This blog provides a summary of the guidance and support available for voluntary organisations following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
Read moreEvents for Trustees – Charity Commission Annual Public Meeting and Charity Governance Conference
Two virtual events taking place in September and October may be of interest to trustees and charity representatives in Wales.
Read moreWCVA 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
Read moreWCVA 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
Read moreLegacy donations deliver £90m annual boost for Scottish sector, report reveals
Each week, 47 people in Scotland leave a gift to charity in their will
Read moreCare 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
Read moreNew Poppy unveiled to mark centenary
The new design is embossed with 100 in gold numbers
Read moreConsultation on assisted dying launched
Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur is examining the plans, backed by Dignity in Dying Scotland, Friends at the End and
Read moreShared 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
Read moreNICVA’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
Read moreHow 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
Read moreGovernance Round-up: September 2021
Launch of new guide to recruiting Black and Asian charity trustees Only 8% of trustees in England and Wales are
Read moreCharity services to be transferred
Sense Scotland is taking over some of the services run by RNIB in Fife and Glasgow
Read moreCharity’s new Scottish helpline to offer support to thousands with sight loss
The new service offers wellbeing support to callers
Read moreEthical 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
Read moreAdd your voice in support of the Climate Scotland movement
The campaign aims to collect 10,000 messages and share them at the Cop26 talks
Read moreVODG 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
Read moreImpact 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
Read moreRegulator examines Afghan animal rescue
Charity Nowzad has asserted that it acted correctly after being contacted by the Charity Commission
Read more“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
Read moreCharity launches crowdfunder to support new arrivals who have fled the Taliban
Glasgow Afghan United supports refugees in the city
Read more£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
Read moreToolkit aims to support people leaving care
Relationships, Empathy and Love has been created by those with lived experience
Read moreCharity 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
Read more5 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
Read moreThe 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
Read morePutting 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
Read moreDogs help people in prisons through the pandemic
Paws for Progress is celebrating a milestone anniversary
Read moreLegislation aims to give young disabled people a fighting chance
A new members’ bill has been launched at Holyrood
Read moreClimate justice funding boost
The money will be used to help the world’s most vulnerable nations
Read moreChildren’s charity wins national award
Aberlour’s work was recognised at the Third Sector Awards
Read moreNew partnership to boost opportunities for refugees
The Social Enterprise Academy and Scottish Refugee Council have announced a new initiative
Read moreClimate 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
Read moreHundreds of Glaswegians light up the night for charity
Shine Glasgow attracted 800 participants this weekend
Read moreCharity fears Covid could lead to a rise in preventable sight loss
RNIB has urged Scots to attend eye check appointments
Read moreMore 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
Read moreLaunch of television campaign on preventing drug-related deaths
More than 1,300 deaths were linked to drugs last year
Read moreUrgent plea to help as civil society Cop26 plans disrupted
Activists will no longer be able to use a crucial hub to co-ordinate activities
Read moreInspirational teen chosen as voice of charity event
The Shine Night Walk takes place in London next weekend
Read moreLow pay haunts Scotland’s voluntary sector – and it could get worse
A significant proportion of workers at Scottish charities earn below the living wage
Read moreSuccessful Big Noise initiative extended
Children in Fallin will now be able to access the programme
Read moreConsultation on slavery and Scotland’s museums starts
The project gives people across the country the opportunity to shape Scotland’s museums
Read moreDeadline extended for the IoD Awards
There’s still time to apply for the annual awards
Read moreCharities call for £50m to tackle MND
Three organisations have said the money could allow major steps to be taken against the condition
Read moreStars 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
Read moreHow to die well
Everyone wants to live well. It is also important to die well.
Read morePast tense: TFN’s members-only news review, September edition!
Looking over the past month – exclusive for SCVO members
Read moreSupport group launched for under pressure care workers
UNISON is aiming to help staff through challenging times
Read moreThousands of homes gain digital lifeline
The impact of Connecting Scotland so far has been revealed
Read moreOrganisations 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
Read moreGrants available to help people into work
Organisations are being invited to apply
Read moreCharity receives bumper cryptocurrency donation
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home had only just started accepting the digital donations
Read moreIt’s a walk in the park to support family charity
Dad’s Rock has launched a new fundraising initiative
Read moreCOP26 volunteers to get ‘climate literate’ in time for global summit in Glasgow
Volunteers have been given the skills they need for the event
Read moreAirbnb community fund delivers £200k for local causes
Bridgend Farmhouse and LOVE Gorgie Farm are amongst those who have received grants
Read moreRegulator investigates Prince Charles’ Scottish charity
Probe follows newspaper claims
Read moreMore than half of older people “don’t feel valued by society”
Age Scotland has released the findings of its Big Survey
Read moreMusical garden created in memory of talented teenager
The Jess Mackie Music Garden has been created at Edinburgh Children’s Hospital
Read moreScottish and English charities announce a merger
It will remain a Scottish charity but will form a new board of trustees from both organisations
Read moreThe 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
Read moreResponse service helps care provider dramatically reduce emergency calls
Blackwood’s system is helping to keep people safe
Read moreViews sought on Covid-19 public inquiry
Feedback sought on draft aims and principles of the proposed inquiry
Read moreCharities launch hard-hitting campaign against knife crime
It features an emotive podcast where mum Lynn Burns talks about losing her only child
Read moreSuccessful charity partnership extended for a further three years
Footballer Joe Thompson, who beat cancer twice, has kicked off the new partnership
Read moreVoluntary sector employability programme celebrates 10,000th employee
Community Jobs Scotland creates job opportunities for young people
Read moreGreater collaboration needed to support youth organisations
A Force for Good was commissioned by YouthBorders
Read moreHospice charity brings rock’n’roll festival to families’ homes
Families were treated to some music on the same weekend as the TRNSMT festival
Read moreCharity relaunches as fight against poverty goes on
Garscube Community Foundation has a new name
Read moreScots 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
Read moreTFN’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
Read moreWhat 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
Read moreMore than a Committee
This week (from 13 September to 17), Mudiad Meithrin is running their #MoreThanACommittee campaign to celebrate the work of members
Read morePlanning in uncertainty
We’ve spent over a year reporting on leadership during the uncertainty of the pandemic, capturing the experiences of voluntary and
Read moreEdinburgh 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
Read moreClimate Week gets underway
This year’s event aims to build a COP26 legacy
Read moreArmed forces charity pledges support for Afghan interpreters
Interpreters helped to keep veterans safe while in Afghanistan
Read moreCommunity 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
Read moreFree 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
Read moreCharity text donations surge by £25m during the pandemic
The findings have been revealed by the UK phone regulator
Read moreOlder 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
Read moreFirst ‘sleepy trusts’ in Scotland identified
OSCR has identified eight trusts that seem to be inactive
Read moreCharity 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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