Ethical supermarket to expand after loan finance investment
Boost for local communities served by the social enterprise
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Revealed: first ever Scotland-based boss of Chartered Institute of Fundraising
New chief executive takes up post in October
Read more‘Perfection was never achievable’ – Two Charity CEOs on leading in uncertainty
We’ve heard from 23 leaders during our recent peer support sessions. Here, two of those leaders share reflections about what
Read moreScots women’s groups hail £5m boost to tackle rising gender-based violence
Significant boost for a total of 12 organisations
Read moreWalking charity appoints new chief executive
Kevin Lafferty will join Paths for All in September, replacing the late Ian Findlay
Read moreDiscretionary Support Review
The Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey MLA, has appointed an independent, expert panel to review the Discretionary Support scheme which
Read moreNew research captures the impact of COVID-19
New research captures the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerability and the Voluntary and Community Sector’s rapid supportive response. A new
Read moreEducation charity agrees recognition deal with union
UNISON can now negotiate on behalf of TIE members of staff
Read moreNew guidance to help landlords give refugees secure housing
Campaigners unite to launch new initiative
Read moreScots cancer survivor takes the plunge for Swimathon
Donna McGuire will raise funds for cancer charities in memory of her sister
Read moreVODG responds to NHSX Data Strategy Survey
23 July 2021 VODG has today submitted a representation to the NHSX Data Strategy Survey. The survey sought views on
Read moreTrusted Charity Quality Mark Moves to New Supplier
This is an update on the arrangements for the Trusted Charity quality standard which has now been transferred to a
Read moreScouts celebrate end of lockdown in style
Young people across the country took part in ScotJam
Read moreGetting homeless people online improves life chances and mental well-being
Boost to life chances when digitally included
Read moreCharity moves base to Edinburgh after 35 years in Ayrshire
Centre was no longer suitable in terms of access and facilites
Read moreCRUK pushes through the pandemic with better than anticipated performance
Annual report shows stable financial health
Read moreCharity urges caution as mercury rises
Age Scotland has called for people to look out for their elderly family members and neighbours
Read moreNew film asks for Scotland to choose rewilding
The Scottish Rewilding Alliance has called for Scotland to become the world’s first Rewilding Nation
Read moreConnecting community, local and national action for a better future
In the face of Covid-19 people and communities stepped up with new ideas and approaches to get things done. A
Read moreWishlist launched for community benefit
Wishes range from funding to mentoring and training
Read moreVital support service which aims to tackle loneliness among older Scots expanded
Phone Friends connects an older person with a volunteer who regularly phones them for a chat
Read moreHospice visit brings much-needed respite to family after lockdown
Jackson family have not been able to access services
Read moreMary’s Meals launches new fundraising drive
Donors are being encouraged to give via Direct Debit
Read moreSchool uniform grants prove huge success for low income families
Uptake has been phenomenal
Read moreNew accessible versions of vital cyber security information released
Lead Scotland has produced the information in a range of accessible formats
Read morePrince Harry to give profits from memoirs to charities
Huge advance will see good causes benefit
Read moreRelief for carers as 12-15 year olds get offered vaccine
Vaccine will be offered to those with health conditions
Read moreNew platform aims to boost legacy donations
Remember A Charity Week will take place in September
Read moreNew director for Scots charity
Director has taken up post immediately
Read moreCharity Film Awards to return later this year
Entries are open now for the annual awards ceremony
Read moreCrisis at Vegan Society as five board members resign
Society faces a governance overhaul if it is to survive
Read moreCharity sector rises to the digital challenges presented by Covid-19
Organisations have embraced digital as a result of lockdown, but need further support to continue to adapt
Read moreUK government refuses Scots charity’s FOI request
The uplift is vital to families on low incomes
Read moreTLP Participant Story – Jill McPeak, South Belfast TLP, Spring 2021
Jill works for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Involvement Team and completed the TLP in Spring 2021.
Read moreTLP Participant Story – Christine McNally, Springfield Road TLP, Spring 2021
Christine works for Upper Springfield Development Trust and completed the TLP in Spring 2021.
Read moreTLP Participant Story: Tiwa, Storehouse NI and ANAKA Women’s Group, North Belfast, Spring 2021
Tiwa volunteers with Storehouse NI and also ANAKA Women’s Group.
Read moreTLP Participant Story – Conor Maskey, North Belfast TLP, Spring 2021
Conor works for Intercomm in North Belfast and is also a Sinn Fein councillor.
Read moreWhat good looks like: Example of cross-sector working in Pennine
In Lancashire and South Cumbria, Pennine Lancashire is often cited as an example of good practice in cross-sector working in
Read moreMental health charity reveals two year strategy
Right support at the right time
Read moreCare organisation sees rising demand due to long covid
New referrals rising
Read moreAmbitious plan to make farming climate compatible
Charities and agriculture experts want to take the sector to net zero by 2045
Read moreReturn to regular lockdowns if vaccine rights aren’t waived
Campaigners say poorer countries must be vaccinated
Read moreConsumers in the dark over net zero emissions
Consumers confused by what it means for them
Read moreCharity wins tender to improve lives of school children
Significant cash win for the youth services organisations
Read morePast tense: TFN’s members-only news review, July edition!
Looking over the past month – exclusive for SCVO members
Read moreIntegration network launched by TSI to combat racism
People from all ethnic backgrounds urged to take part
Read moreVODG launches member workforce survey
VODG has today launched an important VODG member survey aimed at exploring the challenges currently faced by members in relation
Read moreThe road to recovery: Covid-19 and volunteering
As the final stage of the government’s roadmap to end England’s lockdown comes into effect today, we share new findings
Read moreNew £380,000 grant – Local Places for Nature
A £380,000 grant programme to encourage people from excluded and disadvantaged communities across Wales to get in touch with nature
Read moreCharities warn of fatal flaws in Google maps mountain routes
Google says it is looking into the problem
Read moreScots MPs urged to vote aginst anti-refugee bill
Proposals discriminate against most people arriving in UK as refugees
Read moreNew chief executive announced at leading aid organisation
Has a wealth of expereince in international development
Read moreCharity urges Scots to be sun aware as we head towards hottest day of year
Many don’t wear sun protection
Read moreNew leadership programme for growing ambitions
Offering 16 weeks of online coaching
Read moreCampaign launched to help social housing tenants keep their pets
Landlords often ban pets from social housing
Read moreChildren in Need reveals final total for last year’s bumper fundraiser
Pandemic didn’t stop the generosity of the British public
Read moreNo respite – the toll of the pandemic on unpaid carers revealed
more than eight out of 10 unpaid carers say they have not had a break since March 2020
Read moreEdinburgh businesses back neonatal charity’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic fundraising campaign
For the first time, supporters can get involved with the Teddy Bears’ Picnic wherever suits them throughout the month of
Read moreLatest on the Peace Plus Programme
What’s the latest on the Peace Plus programme and how will voluntary and community organisations be involved? NICVA meets with SEUPB to get
Read moreThis is what applying for funding feels like
Introduction from IVAR Much has been written about how funders acted differently in the context of the pandemic. Funded
Read moreLeading climate scientist demands government rejects new oil field
Cambo field has potential to extract 800 million barrels of oil
Read moreHousing association recoups £2million in benefits for tenants
Advice team is on the money
Read moreTFN’s July edition is out now – read it here!
New magazine looks at the #ClimateScotland campaign, the future of work and the treatment of asylum seekers
Read moreCuts to international aid will prove fatal as MPs vote to slash budget
Huge backlash from the international aid sector
Read moreRaft of funds available for community groups and charities
Funds open for applications
Read moreA-listers get behind new MS campaign
Part of MS Society’s Stop MS Appeal
Read more“We can’t level up this country without levelling up social care” – VODG responds to ADASS Spring Survey
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has today published its Spring Survey 2021 (formerly the Budget Survey), which
Read moreScots third sector pays tribute to “brilliant director” after sudden death
Shock and sadness as tributes are paid to influential figure in Scotland’s third sector
Read moreParents find novel way to record lockdown
Book launch charts parents’ experiences
Read moreFilm fan pushes for sight loss aids
Industry urged to insert audio descriptors in titles
Read moreShock as major aleo axes 500 jobs
Impact will be felt in communities across Glasgow
Read moreAnother Scots charity moves to four-day working week
Pandemic has proven flexible working is the way forward and improves morale, productivity and mental health
Read moreWCVA Chief Exec to Lords: ‘Co-productive approach to procurement needed’
WCVA Chief Executive Ruth Marks has given evidence to the House of Lords Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee. The Committee has
Read moreWomen’s mental health suffering “irreparable damage” in Scots prison
Scottish Government must act says leading body
Read moreRehousing transition stalling after pandemic
Plans need to be kick-started again
Read moreTerminally ill win long-running campaign against “cruel” DWP benefits rule
Terminally ill will be able to fast-track financial support
Read more“Goodwill does not pay the bills” – VODG submits representation to Low Pay Commission consultation
18 June 2021 VODG has today submitted a representation to the Low Pay Commission (LPC). The LPC sought evidence on
Read moreScots struggling to get by – and that’s before furlough ends
Things could get much worse this summer
Read moreCharity launches Ethiopia appeal as violence worsens
More than 5m people need emergency supplies
Read moreRNLI stands firm as it faces right wing onslaught – just for saving lives
Charity has been overwhelmed with supportive messages and offers of donations following Farage and the Daily Mail’s attacks
Read moreThe levelling up agenda: Developing a vision with charities and volunteers
At the beginning of June, we submitted a paper to Neil O’Brien MP, the prime minister’s advisor on levelling up.
Read moreThree ways City Bridge Trust approached flexible funding during the pandemic
City Bridge Trust (CBT) have signed up to our eight commitments for open and trusting grant-making. They join us as one
Read moreCharities mark a year of battling online hate
Charities Against Hate ranges from small organisations to household names representing a diverse range of sectors
Read moreHomelessness group hits the road with new foodie pop-up
The aim is to deliver good food for a good cause
Read moreOrganisations connect to reflect on Covid-19 crisis and plan for the future
The Gannochy Trust and PKAVS have published a new report based on the experiences of more than 100 representatives of
Read moreNew charity debt service to help struggling Scots
Many are worried about being able to afford living costs such as food and clothing
Read moreSaying thank you to those who have helped us through the pandemic
Communities celebrate the first national Thank You Day
Read moreLeading charity hit by ransomware attack
Another charity targeted by hackers
Read moreNew strategic volunteering grants now open
The new Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant round will unlock the potential for embedding or upscaling the co-ordinated volunteering that has
Read moreOpportunities in Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs)
There are currently a number of opportunities for people who work or volunteer in a community or voluntary organisation to
Read moreYoung Scots to be placed at the heart of COP26
Applications for a new youth climate programme centred around the global summit in Glasgow have opened
Read moreCharity reopens community hub after 14 month closure
The Eric Liddell Centre specialises in care for older people and dementia services
Read moreFinancial redress for survivors of abuse in care
Redress Scotland is looking for panel members as it aims to support those who suffered abuse in the care system
Read moreCelebrating community action on climate change across Scotland
Keep Scotland Beautiful is sharing inspiration and learning from the Climate Challenge Fund
Read moreCharity hit hard by covid sheds one third of its workforce
Pandemic has affected income significantly
Read moreTrust launches appeal to save Sir Walter Scott Steamship
The Steamship Trust is looking to raise £400,000 to carry out significant repairs to the 120-year-old ship
Read moreGlasgow charity launches life-changing book club
TRACTion Cancer Support has started a new positive book group to provide wellbeing support to those suffering in isolation
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