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SCVO
7th September 2021 admin

New research lays bare recruitment issues in social care

The vast majority of organisations are facing recruitment issues, and staff absences have increased

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SCVO
7th September 2021 admin

Coalition calls for charities and social enterprises to transform Scotland’s economy

A coalition of third sector bodies is calling for the membership of the Scottish Government’s Council for Economic Transformation

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SCVO
7th September 2021 admin

Chris Hoy leads the way to support homeless

Hundreds of cyclists raise over £700,000

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Uncategorized
7th September 2021 admin

Updated guidance on travelling between the Common Travel Area

The Home Office has updated their guidance for Irish citizens travelling to the UK from Ireland or the Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey

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Uncategorized
7th September 2021 admin

Civic and business leaders call for politicians to resolve NI Protocol issues

Leading civic and business figures are calling on EU and UK politicians to resolve the NI Protocol in ways that

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WCVA
7th September 2021 admin

Research shows rise in public trust

The Charity Commission’s research looked at public trust in charities and their expectations for the voluntary sector. The Charity Commission’s

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WCVA
7th September 2021 admin

Your invitation to join Adult Learners’ Week 2021

Adult Learners’ Week plays a major role in promoting opportunities for individuals to learn new skills, find resources to support

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WCVA
7th September 2021 admin

Upskill, learn & network – the improved voluntary sector ‘Hub’

The Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of free online resources, networking and learning.

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SCVO
4th September 2021 admin

Scottish charity resumes vital work in Afghanistan

The Halo Trust has been clearing landmines in the country

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SCVO
4th September 2021 admin

£2.5m fund to support community climate action launched

The fund aims to build a movement around COP26

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SCVO
4th September 2021 admin

£50m in spare change could go to charities

Lower denomination coins aren’t being spent

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SCVO
4th September 2021 admin

Transport charity appoints new Scotland director

Takes up post this month

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SCVO
4th September 2021 admin

Charity slams NHS bureaucracy as support service fails to reach most in need

Call for bureaucratic barriers in the NHS to be removed and data sharing to be improved

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SCVO
4th September 2021 admin

Conservation charity sees online donations surge despite pandemic

Loyal membership thanked for support

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SCVO
4th September 2021 admin

Donations sought as Afghans arrive in Scotland

Many have arrived with nothing

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SCVO
4th September 2021 admin

Fundraiser this weekend to support north east charity

Public are being urged to take part

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Uncategorized
4th September 2021 admin

Future Planning Model: DoH Consultation webinar

The Department of Health is currently undertaking a consultation to gather views on the draft Framework which will underpin Integrated

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WCVA
4th September 2021 admin

Nurturing growth with Cynon Valley Organic Adventures

Voluntary organisations in Wales can benefit from six-month job placements completely paid for by the Kickstart Scheme. Here’s how Cynon

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SCVO
3rd September 2021 admin

Scotland’s faith leaders unite to back call to double Scottish Child Payment now

The call comes only weeks after 120 civil society organisations made a similar plea

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SCVO
3rd September 2021 admin

Competition launched to find best anti-bullying films

respectme is looking for entries from youngsters

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SCVO
3rd September 2021 admin

Call for charities and social enterprises to do more to tackle climate change

A new report has revealed the progress in organisations taking action to become carbon neutral

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SCVO
3rd September 2021 admin

Culture at COP website launched

The initiative aims to give organisations a place to celebrate how the sector creates change

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SCVO
3rd September 2021 admin

Charity donations on the up as foundation distributes £958m

CAF’s Trustees’ Report has revealed donations increased by more than 40%

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WCVA
3rd September 2021 admin

Putting your Hart into it

As time runs out to apply for the Social Business Growth Fund The White Hart Community Inn Ltd show how

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SCVO
2nd September 2021 admin

Social enterprise gains funding to recruit new apprentices

Social Print and Copy (SP&C) is recruiting five new starts

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SCVO
2nd September 2021 admin

Vital that children with additional needs have greater support at school

Inaugural report exposes areas where schools needs to improve

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SCVO
2nd September 2021 admin

Government urged to expand four-day working week pilot

Workers believe the move will boost wellbeing and the economy

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SCVO
2nd September 2021 admin

Social enterprise cafe to reopen as long awaited repairs get underway

The Glad Cafe is making a return to Glasgow’s southside after 18 months of closure

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Uncategorized
2nd September 2021 admin

Belfast Agenda: Continuing the Conversation

The Belfast Community Planning Partnership has started a review of the 2017 Belfast Agenda and they want to hear from

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SCVO
1st September 2021 admin

Mental health charity names replacement for long serving chief executive

Mike Burns will replace Nigel Henderson at Penumbra

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SCVO
1st September 2021 admin

Charity report delves into how Covid-19 has affected school life in Scotland

Includem’s report has shown the negative impacts of school closures during lockdown

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SCVO
1st September 2021 admin

Scots warned about new scams as national ScamWatch week gets underway

The campaign is highlighting it’s not only older people who fall victim

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SCVO
1st September 2021 admin

Third sector champions overdose reversal drug as awareness day is marked

Naloxone is proven to save lives

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SCVO
1st September 2021 admin

Debt support vital in fight against suicide

Charity supports mental health through debt help

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SCVO
1st September 2021 admin

Prince’s charity launches cash for access probe

It has been claimed that individuals could pay £100,000 to secure a dinner with the charity’s founder and an overnight

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SCVO
31st August 2021 admin

Volunteers set to be immortalised at historic house

Bannockburn House, on the outskirts of Stirling, is being completely refurbished by volunteers

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SCVO
31st August 2021 admin

Charity boat ready to set sail

The boat will take young people, families and adults on trips on the canal

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SCVO
31st August 2021 admin

Human rights app launched as learning disabled face growing abuse

Enables learning disabled to know their rights

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SCVO
31st August 2021 admin

Advice charity unlocks £147 million for public during pandemic

Amount shows how vital access to advice is

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SCVO
31st August 2021 admin

Climate strikes scheduled across Scotland by young activists

Stirkes come a month before the crucial COP26 conference in Glasgow

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SCVO
28th August 2021 admin

Kiltwalk countdown on as physical event returns

Donations will be topped up by 50% by The Hunter Foundation

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SCVO
28th August 2021 admin

Scots charity pleads for urgent rescue of two Afghan employees trapped in Kabul

Time is running out as the Taliban take over the country

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SCVO
28th August 2021 admin

Cash boost to tackle loneliness among young

Young people will help their peers tackle the problem

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SCVO
28th August 2021 admin

Classic comic creator backs contest to design new charity mascot

The new creation will represent CHAS and Scotmid’s partnership

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SCVO
28th August 2021 admin

Report reveals sexual harassment at Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Reform of the body’s governance structure is underway

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Uncategorized
28th August 2021 admin

Fundraising Clinics set to relaunch September 2021

Free fundraising advice clinics for members to discuss their fundraising needs to start 15 September 2021.

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SCVO
27th August 2021 admin

Lottery funding helps community groups lead Covid-19 recovery

£2.2m has been allocated to groups across the country

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SCVO
27th August 2021 admin

Charity chief executive to leave at the end of the year for new role

Jon Sparkes has led Crisis for the last seven years

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SCVO
27th August 2021 admin

Shift to home working could benefit older workers and the economy

Flexible working could help older people stay working for longer, a charity has said

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SCVO
27th August 2021 admin

New reporting sees adult safeguarding concerns double at aid charity

Organisation says new anti-bullying strategy is working

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SCVO
27th August 2021 admin

Top marks for rights body

UN commends its work

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SCVO
27th August 2021 admin

Bikers hit the road as much loved event returns

More than 1,000 bikers are expected to take part

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Uncategorized
27th August 2021 admin

Volunteering round-up: August 2021

Here’s the August volunteering round-up, including information, updates and events on all things volunteering. Covid-19 guidance We created a short survey

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SCVO
26th August 2021 admin

Scots Charity asks public to dig deep and help Haiti

Country devstated by second huge earthquake

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SCVO
26th August 2021 admin

Scots give big to Wee Box appeal

Annual Lent fundraiser

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SCVO
26th August 2021 admin

Campaigners hail victory as Scottish Government announces covid inquiry

Ministers say they will use inquiry to inform responses better in future

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SCVO
26th August 2021 admin

Number of charities in Scotland up despite Covid-19 pandemic

However OSCR has warned the figure may drop in the coming year

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SCVO
25th August 2021 admin

Grooming in Scotland hits an all-time high

The NSPCC has called for action to help vulnerable children

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SCVO
25th August 2021 admin

Board diversity network unveils changes as it marks milestone anniversary

Changing the Chemistry will have a presidential team rather than a chief executive

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SCVO
25th August 2021 admin

Scottish school pupils deliver bumper funding boost for charities

This year’s YPI has raised an impressive £660,000

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SCVO
25th August 2021 admin

Charities work together to examine mentoring support for care experienced youngsters

Scottish Mentoring Network, YMCA Scotland and intandem have announced a new project

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Uncategorized
25th August 2021 admin

Governance round-up: August 2021

Covid-19: Updated guidance on running meetings Following the lifting of restrictions in England last month, and an end to temporary

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SCVO
24th August 2021 admin

Regulator says no issues of concern after individual makes charity complaint

Both Scottish and English regulators received complaint but found it had no basis

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SCVO
24th August 2021 admin

TSIs played vital role in Covid-19 response

A new report has summarised how TSIs responded to the crisis

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SCVO
24th August 2021 admin

Charity calls for crackdown on big bad bosses

Pandemic has allowed some bad bosses to run amok

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SCVO
24th August 2021 admin

Scotland’s oldest social enterprise appoints new chief executive

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SCVO
24th August 2021 admin

Macdonald becomes charity’s first ever ambassador

New role to help drive more opportunities for young people

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SCVO
24th August 2021 admin

New Lib Dems leader has wealth of third sector experience

Says he will value carers, those they care for and stand for human rights

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SCVO
24th August 2021 admin

Teen’s fundraising challenge in memory of late father

Zara Frazer has shorn her locks to raise money for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

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SCVO
24th August 2021 admin

International community must step up to save Afghans at risk

States must simplify and expedite visa processes for people fearing for their safety and wishing to leave

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Uncategorized
24th August 2021 admin

Information Officer Vacancy (maternity cover, IO’21)

NICVA is recruiting an Information Officer for a maternity cover vacancy in our busy Information Management team. 

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SCVO
21st August 2021 admin

Linda Norgrove charity’s desperate bid to get students from Afghanistan to UK

Year of good work is unravelling as the Taliban take control

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SCVO
21st August 2021 admin

Mental health charity faces fight for survival

North East Edinburgh Counselling Service, which provides vital support to people in the city, needs to raise £80,000

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SCVO
21st August 2021 admin

Falling interest rates hit charities in the pocket

Organisations have been advised to shop around to get the best deal from their bank accounts

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SCVO
21st August 2021 admin

Landowners back Scots rewilding schemes

Working with charities, they are creating tapestries of nature recovery

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SCVO
21st August 2021 admin

Haiti appeal launched as death toll tops 1,400

Country hit again by massive quake

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SCVO
21st August 2021 admin

Afghanistan crisis: how to help

As the country grapples with the developing crisis, here are a list of charities, fundraisers and projects asking for your

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Uncategorized
21st August 2021 admin

Covid-19: Charities share their responses to the lifting of restrictions 

In July and August, we hosted two events in response to the government’s lifting of covid-19 restrictions. These events brought together 70 representatives, from a range of voluntary sector organisations, to share concerns and discuss how organisations were

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SCVO
20th August 2021 admin

Entries open for Living Wage Scotland Awards 2021

The awards showcase the commitment organisations make to paying fair wages

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SCVO
20th August 2021 admin

Glasgow to light up the night for cancer charity

The Shine Night Walk will take place next month

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SCVO
20th August 2021 admin

Free training aims to help people stay safe online

The webinars will be of particular use to those who find it harder to use the internet safely

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SCVO
20th August 2021 admin

Scots to stand in solidarity with Afghanistan

A rally will be held in Glasgow this weekend

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SCVO
19th August 2021 admin

Former UK ambassador joins international charity body

Frances Guy begins her tenure at Scotland’s International Development Alliance this week

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SCVO
19th August 2021 admin

Charity that supports young people in Scotland names new boss

Zahra Hedges has joined Winning Scotland

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SCVO
19th August 2021 admin

Charities call for urgent financial boost for struggling families

A coalition of 120 organisations has urged for the Scottish Child Payment to be doubled to £20 a week

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SCVO
19th August 2021 admin

Funding boost for charities as London Marathon set to return this autumn

The annual event has been moved from its April date to give it the best chance of operating at full

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SCVO
19th August 2021 admin

Third sector leader appointed to Fair Work Convention

Anna Fowlie is replacing Henry Simmons

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SCVO
19th August 2021 admin

Scots charities say they will not give up on Afghanistan

Pledge to continue life-transforming work – even in the face of the Taliban’s triumph

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Uncategorized
19th August 2021 admin

New rules for society lotteries

Charities and other societies will be allowed to sell their lottery tickets online from the 7 September 2021.

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SCVO
18th August 2021 admin

Families will suffer if Universal Credit cut goes through

Three in five said it would be harder to afford food after the cut and nearly half said it would

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SCVO
18th August 2021 admin

Men’s Sheds expansion planned after impact on wellbeing revealed

It is hoped the sheds will play a key role in helping communities recover from Covid-19

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SCVO
18th August 2021 admin

Small grants available to support remembrance activities

The To Absent Friends Festival takes place in November

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SCVO
18th August 2021 admin

Hospice reopens doors to the public after 18 months

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice has a cafe and shop which the public can visit

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SCVO
18th August 2021 admin

‘Boris Johnson’ in charity’s climate race for life

A young SCIAF supporter took on someone in a Boris Johnson costume in the special race

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SCVO
18th August 2021 admin

Work begins on creating a Minimum Income Guarantee in Scotland

The public are being asked for their views on the ‘bold and innovative’ plan to tackle poverty

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Uncategorized
18th August 2021 admin

‘Big Jab Weekend’ will boost vaccination drive

NICVA welcome the announcement of a “Big Jab Weekend” taking place this Saturday and Sunday, to give people even more opportunities

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Uncategorized
18th August 2021 admin

The inside track: August 2021

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including a number of bills and the

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SCVO
17th August 2021 admin

Free courses for social care workers

A range of modules are available from the Open University

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SCVO
17th August 2021 admin

New £2.8m fund to support refugees in Scotland

More than 50 projects are set to receive funding

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SCVO
17th August 2021 admin

Charity loses vital finding in one of Scotland’s most deprived areas

Scottish Government said fund was over-subscribed

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