Charity opens doors of new base
Street Soccer Scotland is hoping to create a space for people with disadvantaged backgrounds to access support, training and advice
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Hospice opens vintage pop-up shop as retail returns
Carol Smillie opened the new store in George Street, Glasgow
Read moreAcademy helps social enterprises prepare for retail return
Social Investment Scotland has been helping organisations get ready for reopening
Read moreEasing of lockdown must not create more barriers for sight impaired people
More barriers can’t be the new normal
Read moreKiltwalkers pound the streets to raise vital funds for charity
More than eleven thousands Scots took part in the fundraiser this weekend
Read moreCovid response fund supports thousands of households during lockdown
The Wheatley Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund was started a year ago
Read moreTeam walking challenge aims to bring workmates together
Paths for All’s popular Step Count Challenge is returning
Read moreNCVO: An update on our financial and organisational plans
Over the past month, with reflections from the anniversary of the first lockdown still fresh in our minds and the
Read moreGeeky T-Shirt Day to return
CHAS’ annual celebration on 4 May is set to return
Read moreSingh for your supper and help the homeless
Social Bite fundraiser
Read morePartnership encourages young environmentalists to flourish
Two leading charities announce partnership
Read moreGood Spring days out in Scotland
As lockdown eases, TFN looks at some of the great days out you can embark on whilst giving much needed
Read moreScottish social enterprise in the running for UK award
media co-op has been nominated for the Co-op of the Year Awards
Read moreGetting ready for Volunteers’ Week 2021
WCVA’s Volunteering team walk you through the approach to Volunteers’ Week 2021. Volunteers have always been the lifeblood of our
Read moreLife after EU for Wales’ voluntary sector
On Wednesday 14 April a range of representatives from across the voluntary sector in Wales came together to discuss what
Read moreHow should the sector respond to COVID-19 report?
We’re conducting a survey to find out how the voluntary sector can work better with the Welsh Government on the
Read moreSocial care White Paper consultation: care ‘must be citizen-focused and co-produced’
WCVA has responded to Welsh Government’s consultation on its White Paper for rebalancing social care in Wales. The White Paper
Read moreScotland’s political leaders urged to commit to expansion of free bus travel
Over 100 organisations have united to make the call
Read more200 UK NGOs condemn UK government cuts to aid budget
“Tragic blow” to most vulnerable
Read moreHuge rise in food bank support lays bare UK’s poverty crisis
Massive rise in those desperate for support
Read moreScotland’s child poverty targets “destined for failure” unless employability schemes are overhauled, charities warn
One Parent Families Scotland and Oxfam Scotland have said parents and carers need better support
Read moreAttractions to be lit in blue as hospice marks milestone anniversary
Strathcarron Hospice has been supporting families in the Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth for forty years
Read moreWorking from home tax relief: Tax year 2021-2022
If you’re working from home, even if it’s not full-time, you can now make a tax relief claim of up
Read moreCharity appeals for volunteers as shops brace for deluge of donations
Oxfam is getting ready to open its stores across Scotland as lockdown restrictions ease
Read moreCall for Amnesty’s leadership team to resign after damning report into racism
Overt and systematic racism was routine
Read moreHolyrood 2021: voluntary sector news, views and analysis
Your portal for TFN’s coverage of the Scottish Parliament battle
Read moreIndependent review of charity regulation – please complete this questionnaire
The Independent Review Panel of Charity Regulation (the Panel) seeks your views on how well the charities regulatory framework, which
Read moreFundraising Advice Officer Vacancy (FAO’21)
NICVA is recruiting a Fundraising Advice Officer in our Organisational Development team to provide high quality specialist fundraising advice to voluntary
Read moreCheeky move sees charities profit over Cuthbert Caterpillar trademark dispute
“Let’s raise money for charity, not lawyers,” said Aldi
Read moreData poverty affects families across Scotland
Being data poor means not being able to afford sufficient, private and secure mobile or broadband data to meet essential
Read moreFive-year plan to transform victims’ experience of justice in Scotland
Victim Support Scotland has unveiled its new five-year strategy
Read moreCriticism as iconic building plans to install railings to deter homeless people
Draconian measures slammed
Read moreSocial enterprise marks five years of helping those affected by homelessness
Invisible Cities trains those who have suffered homelessness to become tour guides
Read moreCharity marks one year since launching vital online service
CHAS launched its Virtual Hospice to continue to support charities during lockdown
Read moreYoung people put party leaders in the Climate Hot Seat
Youngsters expressed their frustration at a lack of progress on tackling climate change
Read moreFirst Dormant Accounts Fund NI grants awarded
A faith-based charity, an Irish language and cultural organisation and a theatre company are the first organisations to be awarded grants from The Dormant
Read moreScottish Charity Awards to take place this autumn
There are revamped and new categories for this year’s ceremony, which celebrates the vital work carried out by Scotland’s voluntary
Read moreCharity research prompts election call to protect workers’ mental health post-pandemic
Mental Health Foundation Scotland has called for a commission to be created to help Covid-19 recovery
Read moreCharities all set for the Kiltwalk
TFN rounds-up some of the inspiring causes that are set to benefit from this weekend’s Virtual Kiltwalk
Read moreCharity shops get ready to trade
Retail is gearing up for influx of customers
Read moreOxfam faces fresh misconduct claims
Whistleblowers allege bullying if they complained
Read moreKiltwalkers raise £2m and counting for Scotland’s charities
Final call to take part in Scotland’s Virtual Kiltwalk as milestone hit with less than a week to go
Read moreBarnardo’s in joint bid to run National Lottery
More funds diverted to good causes?
Read moreChildren’s charity calls for debate on how private messaging is encrypted
Private messaging remains a threat to children
Read moreMoonWalk goes virtual for 2021
The popular fundraising event will take place in June, with walkers taking on their own routes
Read moreNew guidance from Fundraising Regulator & Chartered Institute of Fundraising to support return of in-person events & community fundraising
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s have issued new guidance to support the return of in-person events &
Read moreCharity wants supporters to turn workspaces yellow
Beatson Cancer Charity is looking for workers to take part whether they are in the office or at home
Read moreUpheaval at HIV Scotland as trustees and staff leave after governance review
New chief executive ordered independent probe
Read morePoliticians urged to consider a cleaner greener Scotland
Innovative transport schemes put forward
Read morePioneering new centre to tackle stalking unveiled
A university and a charity have teamed up in a bid to prevent abusive behaviour in society
Read moreCharities unsure of being able to return home whilst building using for Covid-19 testing
Charities are unsure when they will be able to return to their premises as the building is being utilised for
Read moreSector can lead the way in taking action on climate change
Susan Smith explains why SCVO is launching a new climate change project to help support voluntary organisations make the transition
Read moreLocal device donation drive provides lifeline to digitally excluded and helps fight e-waste
Community Calling aims to donate 1,500 smartphones to digitally excluded households in Glasgow
Read moreEffective group decision-making key to Covid-19 recovery
New resource will help voluntary sector organisations work together to tackle challenges on the road to recovery
Read moreJustGiving launches free to use platform for charities
The popular fundraising platform has developed a new site to be used by charities
Read moreRecord takings for charity retailer as shops reopen
Good news at the tills
Read moreGive your say on how to tackle homelessness
Your view is sought
Read moreTFN’s April edition is out now – read it here!
The new edition of TFN is out now, with an in-depth preview of the upcoming Holyrood elections
Read moreNew research reveals Scots more anxious about leaving lockdown than rest of UK
The Big Lunch is hoping to help communities connect again as lockdown eases
Read moreHelp overcome barriers to employment – funding deadline announced
As it’s the last chance to run one-year employment projects, voluntary organisations are being encouraged to get in touch with
Read moreCharity’s chief executives and board slammed by employment tribunal
Former chief executive was unfairly forced out the role
Read moreNew chief executive takes over at leading Scottish charity
New beginning at the organisation
Read moreMessage puts smile on charity staff’s faces
Staff at Barnardo’s were delighted to receive a special message of support
Read moreAll Scots councils get toolkit to help prevent suicide in their local area
Groundbreaking new resource launched
Read moreCommunication is vital to ensure communities can access Covid-19 vaccine
Voluntary Health Scotland has launched a new report on vaccine inclusion in Scotland
Read moreThird sector asked for views on empty homes
New survey launched
Read moreOlder people missing out on £88m of unclaimed council tax reductions
Support available on how to claim
Read moreCharity calls for politicians to consider introducing four-day working week
Advice Direct Scotland is highlighting the benefits of a shorter working week
Read moreFunding round up: March 2021
NPC report on ‘levelling up’ agenda NPC has released a new report What will ‘Levelling Up’ pay for? analysing what
Read moreWhere power lies: Putting lived experience at the heart of decision-making
Lucy is a charity leader and campaigner working to address issues of inequality, injustice and exclusion. She has worked in
Read moreScottish stars join forces to support students hardest hit by Covid-19
Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and Ultravox’s Midge Ure in a fundraiser for struggling students
Read moreScottish charity prepares to open new shops
Sense Scotland is marking the easing of restrictions with the opening of three new stores
Read moreCharities pay tribute to Prince Philip
A lifelong patron of charities across Scotland, the UK and the world
Read moreCharity shops back in business after lockdown closure
Scots are being encouraged to donate and purchase items to support charity #NeverMoreNeeded
Read moreLeaders make multi-year funding pledge ahead of Holyrood elections
The leaders of the main Scottish political parties attended a voluntary sector hustings organised by SCVO this week
Read moreNew campaign captures best of social media to get message across
Humorous approach conveys serious message
Read moreFormer charity chief accused of “dangerous agenda” over age of consent claims
Alba candidate made claims during online women’s conference
Read moreScottish Government’s response to care home deaths “too little too late”
Leading charity hits out and calls for full national inquiry
Read moreManifesto for Change – A Blueprint for Future Sector/Government Collaboration
In March NICVA took soundings from sector organisations on our draft Manifesto for Change at three consultation events. Read here the
Read moreNew Investing in Volunteers standard now live in the UK and Ireland
WCVA hosted a UK wide event where we formally launched the new Investing in Volunteers (IiV) standard. Read below for
Read moreHalf of large charities hit by cyber attacks
A UK Government study has revealed the extent to which cyber criminals are targeting charities
Read moreLegal training boosts fight against homelessness
Two year project
Read moreNew support programme for Scottish veterans launched
Ex-servicemen are to take in a pioneering lifestyle management course
Read more£7m boost to tackle mental illness
Cash comes from the Covid-19 Support Fund
Read moreNew lifeline digital support service launched
CVS Inverclyde has launched a new service to help boost digital inclusion in the area
Read moreNew partnership supports hundreds of voluntary sector heroes
Foundation Scotland has announced a new strategic partnership with SAMH to deliver much needed mental health training to funded groups
Read moreFour lessons for funders from a complex and uncertain year
One year ago, on 9th April 2020, we published The pressures of uncertainty – the first of fifteen Covid-19 briefings for
Read moreLeading third sector chief steps down after 22 years at the helm
Successor being sought
Read moreOxfam’s woes worsen as government halts funding again
New sexual misconduct charges have been made
Read moreThe roadmap out of lockdown: Key areas of focus for charities and voluntary organisations
On the 22 February the government published its roadmap out of national lockdown. Since the roadmap was published, we’ve been
Read moreApply to the Scale Accelerator programme for mission-driven organisations
Organisations from Wales are invited to apply to Spring Impact’s Scale Accelerator Programme – closing Monday 12 April. Scale Accelerator
Read moreOnline cycling network launches in Glasgow
Aim is to bring people together through cycling
Read more10,000 apply for 1,000 volunteer places as Glasgow prepares for vital climate talks
COP26 will be staged in Glasgow in November
Read moreCall for top-level probe into deaths of disabled people during pandemic
Questions raised over use of do-not-resucitate notices
Read morePortadown Wellness Centre case study
Alan McDowell is a board member of Portadown Wellness Centre, which received support from the governance team. He gave his view
Read moreCovid testing kits enable Bield to resume business as usual
Lateral flow kits means staff can be tested regularly
Read moreLeading charities lay bare pandemic impact on those with sensory loss
Sensory poverty an urgent and important issue say charities
Read moreSir Tom’s family call on nation to raise funds in legendary fundraiser’s name
Epic challenges to take place on 30 April
Read moreFunding for third sector mental health training announced
Staff stress levels and burnout rising
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