Arsenal star becomes animal ambassador
Nice touch by the Gunners’ favourite
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Charities Bill introduced
The Minister for Communities introduced the Charities Bill to the Assembly on 21 June.
Read moreCharity to mark 50th year of supporting Scots
Re-engage, formerly known as Contact the Elderly, tackles loneliness amongst older people
Read moreGlasgow children’s charity rewriting history to help raise funds
A charity has reworked the words of a famous Glasgow song as a new way of raising funds
Read moreShock closure of deaf charity announced
deafscotland is set to merge with the ALLIANCE due to ongoing financial difficulties
Read moreSight loss charity scoops prestigious prize
Innovative protoype and campaign scoops gong
Read moreMajority of charity staff worried about returning to the office, survey finds
Ahead of the next steps out of lockdown, a survey has found that three out of five charity staff are
Read moreAutistic-led consortium appointed to enhance and shape charity’s inclusive governance
Autism Scotland is working with a range of organisations to improve the way it works
Read moreCash shortfall sees support for learning disabled children slashed as number rise
Support in terms of cash and teachers can’t cope with rising demand
Read moreAward winning music programme expands to Edinburgh
Sistema Scotland is to form a Big Noise project in Wester Hailes
Read moreAdopted children facing mental health emergency, charity warns
Adoption UK in Scotland has said children are being failed by the system
Read moreMacmillan creates new goverance structure to tackle diversity, equality and inclusion
Bold strategy from the organisation
Read moreCharity complains over Kirk’s “outcast” crossword clue
The “L” word should be banned, it says
Read moreCharity launches call to action to donate life-saving equipment to good causes across Scotland
Defibrillators save lives, as the recent incident involving Christian Eriksen showed
Read moreScotrail name train after MND campaigner
ScotRail has unveiled a high speed train named in memory of Gordon Aikman
Read moreAwards to honour community champions
Nominations are being sought to recognise and reward those working tirelessly to secure a stronger future for people and places
Read moreScotland must rethink how it treats an increasingly ageing population
Statistics show increase in over 65s
Read moreMore children turn to childline over gender identity and sexuality concerns
Big increase in counselling sessions
Read moreAsylum seekers face deteriorating mental health a year on from Park Inn attack
Asylum seekers needs not being met by failing system
Read moreScrap disabled 20m rule says charity
Scottish Government urged to end humiliating assessment regime
Read moreLeadership body dedicates programme to former chairman
ACOSVO’s active leaders programme has been renamed in memory of Ian Findlay
Read moreVolunteering round-up: June 2021
It’s time for our June volunteering round-up including information, updates and events on all things volunteering. Vision for Volunteering Exciting
Read more£2.25m funding announced for voluntary sector
The First Minister, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, has announced that WCVA will distribute an additional £2.25m of funding to the voluntary sector in Wales through
Read moreOverseas aid organisations warned by regulator to tighten safeguarding
Alert issued to aid groups
Read moreTwo thirds of older people who lived alone during lockdown felt isolated
New research by Age Scotland has revealed the impact of the pandemic on older people
Read moreNew chief executive for MND Scotland
The charity has marked its 40th birthday celebrations by naming a new boss
Read moreUltra athlete joins charity to inspire others
Record breaking running coach becomes ambassador
Read moreWelfare checks on older people to be stepped up as new agreement reached
Kura has been reappointed to continue supporting Independent Age
Read moreYouth work in Scotland struggling from lack of access to facilities
YouthLink reveals findings from its latest access survey
Read moreGovernance round-up: June 2021
Charity chief executive pay At the beginning of the month, the Telegraph published an analysis highlighting over 270 charities pay
Read moreScottish Government warned it will miss child poverty targets without urgent action
Pandemic has exacerbated problems for Scots on low incomes
Read moreSchool pupils become first in Scotland to achieve mental health first aid qualification
The students are now equipped to spot and support signs of mental health issues
Read moreCharity pleads with supermarket giant over office row
Saheliya – which provides mental health support to black and minority ethnic women – is looking to purchase its Glasgow
Read moreCharity launches new service for local children with sight loss
Guide Dogs is stepping up its support for families who have a child with sight loss
Read moreScots children in world’s first as their views take centre stage
Children as young as seven have their voices heard
Read more£10m support for rent debt during pandemic praised
John Swinney also announced rights’ awareness campaign
Read moreCyclists put the miles in for hospice charity
Over 250 riders across the country have raise £65,000 for CHAS
Read moreJoint Forum between the Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector – Meeting 23rd June 2021
On 23rd June , the first full meeting of 2021 of the Government and Voluntary & Community Sector Joint Forum (JF)
Read morePolicy and Public Affairs Team Quarterly Update (Apr-Jun 21)
Catch up here on what NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs Team has been doing in the last quarter to support
Read moreGuide launched to keep children safe online this summer
The CyberScotland Partnership has created a new how to guide for parents to keep children safe online during the summer
Read moreEach Scot creates 50kg material waste each day
New analysis is game changing say environmentalists
Read moreCharity marks forty years of fighting back against motor neurone disease
John Macleod set up the Scottish MND Association, now MND Scotland, forty years ago
Read moreDonation boost takes charity appeal to £3.6m
The Big Build appeal was launched in November 2018 and aims to raise £8m for a specialist support centre for
Read moreSocial care charity highlights the efforts of its international volunteers
Volunteers at Camphill communities have continued their support despite the pandemic and Brexit
Read moreFamiliar name announced as leading charity’s new chief exectuive
Takes up post end of August
Read moreChild poverty campaigners welcome Westminster welfare report
More coordination needed between both governments
Read moreFive years of effective fundraising regulation: FR Blog
As The Fundraising Regulator approaches its fifth anniversary, Gerard Oppenheim reflects on its impact on Northern Ireland in this latest
Read moreHousing group rewards acts of kindness
Provider celebrates 50 years with reward scheme
Read moreRace for Life events to return this year
Cancer Research UK has confirmed plans for its flagship fundraising event to return
Read moreCharities join forces to show how water can change lives
The new Water Can collective aims to reach the poorest countries on the planet
Read moreCare organisations in EU workers warning
A large number of EU care workers have not secured settled status, with the deadline looming
Read moreAutumn 2021 training calendar
NICVA have a wide range of training on offer for staff, volunteers and board members in the voluntary and community
Read moreNew Online Resource to support the Trustee Recruitment Cycle
This free online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective and inclusive way. The Trustee Recruitment Cycle has
Read moreAssociation of Chairs report on Chairing through COVID
The Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during
Read moreCampaign welcomes proposed assisted dying legislation
Dignity in Dying Scotland has welcomed the plans, however an MSP has lodged fears on implications for people with disabilities
Read moreSex workers charity criticises Scotttish Government over decriminalisation
Consultation has been ignored charity says
Read moreCharity targeted for advertising on anti-woke news channel
A number of organisations have boycotted the channel
Read moreOxfam sacks three aid workers over misconduct and abuse allegations
Charity acts to restore its reputation
Read moreVoice of the people will be at the forefront of major climate campaign
Scotland’s voluntary sector groups launch massive Cop26 push
Read moreNICVA supports ‘Ending the Harm’ public awareness campaign
NICVA is lending it’s support to a new hard-hitting public awareness campaign, focusing on how paramilitary gangs use illegal money lending as
Read moreSupporting The Scout Foundation NI
Michelle Magee, is Office Manager at The Scout Foundation NI based in North Belfast. Here, she talks about her experience
Read moreVolunteer as a governor and support your community
Governors for Schools is a leading education charity that finds, places, and supports skilled volunteers as governors on school boards.
Read moreThe Charities Bill – five key changes to charity law
The Charity Commission has published a blog on the five key changes to charity law included in the charities bill.
Read moreYoung people recognised for commitment to social enterprise
Schools across Scotland have received Social Enterprise in Education awards
Read moreLast chance to apply for funding for activities aimed at tackling alcohol-related harm
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund offers eligible projects up to £25,000
Read moreCare workers in Scotland will not be forced to receive Covid-19 vaccination
The Scottish Government has said it will not follow Westminster’s plans to force carers to have the jab
Read moreFears Delta variant will hit charity donations
Charity giving being adversely affected by lockdowns
Read moreCharities gain funds to help women in prostitution
The Scottish Government has allocated an extra £90,000 to help vulnerable women
Read moreOlder Scots missing out on £332m in unclaimed financial support
Age Scotland has enlisted the help of Strictly legend Len Goodman to help Scots claim what they’re entitled to
Read moreCampaigners alarmed as Scotland misses climate targets – again
For the third year, Scotland has not met its annual target of reducing emissions
Read moreCharity exposes shocking scale of sexual harrasment targeted at girls
Young girls are suffering unacceptable levels of harrasment
Read more“Tread carefully and consider all consequences” – VODG responds to mandatory vaccinations in care homes
Staff working in all CQC-registered care homes must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, the Department of Health and Social Care has
Read moreTLP Participant Story: Julie Carson, TEO, North Belfast, Spring 2021
Julie works for The Executive Office (TEO) and completed the TLP course in North Belfast in April – May 2021.
Read moreVeterans linked to support for little-known sight loss condition as experiences increase during pandemic
Those with sight loss have been experiencing increasing or changing Charles Bonnet Syndrome hallucinations during the pandemic
Read moreCharity restarts face-to-face services
Help for Heroes is returning to in-person support as the charity returns from lockdown
Read moreSector heroes recognised in Honours List
The Queen’s Birthday Honours List focused on those who helped the community respond to Covid-19
Read moreNew third sector hub for Glasgow
Affordable office space available
Read moreExperimenting and learning during a crisis: A voluntary sector perspective
These precarious times have created mounting pressures, huge challenges and uncertainty for the voluntary sector. At the same time, opportunities
Read moreWalkers out in force as popular fundraising event returns
The first ever Virtual Moonwalk Scotland took place this weekend
Read moreAuction to boost hospice funds
Artists join to help well-loved cause
Read moreFears breast cancer progress has slowed as pandemic stalls treatment
Fewer patients being treated
Read moreFundraisers put in the miles over Scotland’s warmest weekend
Seven hundred people took part in this year’s Off the Beatson Track
Read moreTFN’s June edition is out now – read it here!
New magazine examines the Christie Commission ten years on
Read moreNew respite centre opens in north east
Collaboration between charities and council
Read moreUK drops out of top 10 most generous countries
Pandemic sees the UK’s fortunes tumble
Read moreVODG seeks two new trustees to its Board
VODG is seeking to appoint two new trustees to its Board to help lead in the development of the organisation
Read moreThe inside track: June 2021
Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including legislation on dormant assets and charity
Read moreEU Settlement Scheme – less than 30 days to apply
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) application deadline is fast approaching; EU, EEA and Swiss nationals (and their eligible family members)
Read moreCharity helping to keep older people connected this summer
LifeCare Edinburgh has a variety of community events planned
Read moreScots want MSPs to reconsider law on assisted dying
Campaigners want laws changed
Read moreTributes paid to local volunteers
CVS Inverclyde has thanked the efforts of communities in response to Covid-19
Read moreGuidance on the Right to Work process issued by the Home Office
The Home Office have issued further information and guidance on the process for employers completing right to work checks on
Read moreWPG Feminist Recovery Plan Relaunch – One Year On
The Women’s Policy Group Northern Ireland are re-launching the WPG COVID-19 Feminist Recovery Plan on Wednesday 28th July 2021 from
Read moreAdvance Care Planning Policy – PHASE II Stakeholder Engagement Invitation 24th June 2021
On the 24th June the Department for Health, in partnership with NICVA will host an engagement event for stakeholders across
Read moreCreativity for Collaborative Peacebuilding Networking Event – Recording
Belfast City Council, NICVA and Partners delivered an informative PEACE IV funded networking conference on 10th June.
Read moreCivic Engagement in East Belfast – Greenway Legacy Programme
As part of NICVA’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity in East Belfast, the Greenway Legacy Programme was developed as a pilot
Read moreCelebrating East Belfast’s Communities in Transition: Building Capacity Programme
On Thursday 10 June, Sarah Travers hosted an event in Strand Arts Centre with NICVA and EBCDA, celebrating the participation
Read moreNew Free Coaching Service Launched in East Belfast
Thursday 10 June saw East Belfast Community Development Agency launch a new, free coaching service, as part of east Belfast’s Communities
Read more“The time is always right to do what is right”
EBCDA launches their Communities in Transition, Community Development Capacity Building Toolkit
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