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Old Firm strikers get set for the hotseat
John Hartson and Mark Hateley are set to appear in a special event for Beatson Cancer Charity
Read moreScotland’s invisible heroes celebrated during Kinship Care Week
Kinship Care Week aims to gain recognition for the work carried out by family carers
Read moreConsultation on Audit of Inequalities and Equality Action Plan 2021-24
Belfast City Council are currently consulting on the draft ‘Audit of Inequalities’ and Equality Action Plan 2021-2024.
Read moreNew strategic partnership aims to boost cross-sector collaboration
The new partnership aims to build on positive working during the Covid-19 pandemic
Read moreTeen produces thought-provoking video on bullying
Sophie O’Mullan has been recognised by charity service respectme
Read moreCharity warns of post-pandemic “cliff edge” for finances
The downturn is just beginning
Read moreTFN’s March edition is out now – read it here!
The new edition of TFN is out now, packed with news and analysis
Read moreAfghan Scots celebrate women’s rights
Organisation campaigns for equality
Read moreBenefits loss for young single parents “shameful”
Dozens of charities condemn “young parent penalty”
Read moreHousing to become enshrined in Scots human rights legislation
Boost for housing campaigners
Read moreIt’s time for Census 2021
The census is here, and you can play your part by helping your community join in. By now you will probably have
Read moreOxfam: green light to bid for government cash again
Follows a three-year suspension
Read moreChief executive of volunteering body to retire
George Thomson will leave Volunteer Scotland at the end of this month after 19 years at the helm
Read moreNew Human Rights law plans revealed
Campaigners have welcomed plans to strengthen human rights in Scotland
Read moreLegislation to compensate abuse survivors praised
Groundbreaking new laws
Read moreCancer charity marks 25 years of Bridget Jones
The Beatson Blether will see Scottish broadcaster Kaye Adams interview Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding
Read moreCharity highlights experiences of people with disabilities during the pandemic
get2gether has announced the launch of its Becoming Visible campaign
Read moreSEUPB Launch Public Consultation on the PEACE PLUS Programme for 2021-2027
SEUPB are seeking views on the draft content of the European Union funded PEACE PLUS Programme (2021-2027), which shall be worth
Read moreVolunteers and Social Action Leading Change to Address Health Inequalities
Mandy James is development manager at Volunteering Matters, working to improve the impact of volunteering. Less of the barriers, more
Read moreImpact of Youth Led Grants: Castle Clean Up Project
Abergele Community Action were funded by the Youth Led Grants for their Castle Clean Up Project. Read about the positive
Read moreSubsidy control and the voluntary sector
Our new survey on new subsidy control rules is now open – please complete by 19 March. Since 1 January,
Read morePause, reflect and respond
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, the scale and pace of change has impacted the way we live and work. Although
Read moreResearch shows Scots’ priorities for action post-pandemic
People want to ensure good comes out of the pandemic and they are taking action to make that happen
Read moreCharity calls for end to data poverty in Scotland
People Know How has published its election manifesto
Read moreCharity remains committed to Piers Morgan as its patron
Few charities have stuck by him
Read moreMajor new cycling fund announced
More than £1.7m will help Scots to get on their bike
Read moreStars out in force for charity sci-fi con 2021
This year the event takes place virtually
Read moreSocial Bite plans to build two new social villages
Fundraiser launched
Read moreIndependent review of charity regulation has commenced
The Minister for Communities has commissioned an independent review of charity regulation in N.Ireland which commenced on 25 January 2021.
Read moreSmokers urged to quit for No Smoking Day
Never a better time to give up smoking
Read moreMore budget cash for struggling families welcomed
Boost for hard-up households
Read moreCharity hub reveals new city centre premises
The Melting Point is moving into the former The Venue nightclub building in Calton Road
Read moreCommunities Minister announces release of £7.5 million to support charities
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the release of over £7.5 million of awards to support charities facing financial difficulty
Read moreSpring Budget 2021
Last week the chancellor delivered his spring budget. Since March 2020 more than 700,000 people have lost their jobs while
Read moreChildren’s charities: now out of public favour
Public is no longer as supportive
Read moreTributes paid to inspirational third sector leader
Ian Findlay, chief officer of Paths for All and ACOSVO chairman, died suddenly last week
Read moreNew portal aims to promote voluntary sector careers
The Skills for Work portal has been created by the Open University in partnership with SCVO and Scotland’s local authorities
Read moreAd Hoc Committee on a Bill of Rights to commence stakeholder consultation events
Following their recent Call for Evidence, the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee on a Bill of Rights has launched
Read moreWomen’s Aid launch a petition for a ‘Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy’ in NI
Women’s Aid have today launched a petition calling on the Northern Ireland Assembly to develop and implement a ‘Violence Against
Read moreSocial enterprise launches inspirational women card game
Price £7.99, proceeds go to help homelessness people
Read moreAdvice network urges public to seek council tax savings
Millions have been saved
Read moreCharity highlights work in South Sudan on International Women’s Day
SCIAF is promoting gender equality and access to education
Read moreYoung women want more support to help become leaders, study reveals
Girlguiding Scotland’s Girls in Scotland 2020 report has been published to mark International Women’s Day
Read moreCharity hub to reveal new home
The Melting Pot is on the move
Read moreCharity helps people dance through lockdown
TV presenter Kate Thornton has champions a Glasgow charity supporting older people’s mental wellbeing
Read moreScottish female deminer exploding the myth only men can do dangerous work
Mairi Cunningham works for The Halo Trust in Syria
Read moreImpact of Youth Led Grants: Torfaen Youth Forum
Find out about Torfaen Youth Forum, who were funded by the Youth Led Grants in 2019/20 on their environmental project.
Read moreMinimum Wage increased rates – April 2021
The National Minimum and National Living Wage rates will increase on 1 April 2021.
Read moreHow has your organisation been impacted by COVID-19?
WCVA is interested in learning more about the impact of COVID-19 on the voluntary sector in Wales, particularly in relation
Read moreCampaigning for inclusion: How volunteers tackle health inequalities with Mencap
Anne-Marie, head of volunteering at Mencap, has worked in volunteer management within health and social care for over 20 years.
Read moreNew builds on the horizon
More affordable homes to be built by housing association
Read morePVG checks can now be made online
The new system will become the main way of applying to Disclosure Scotland
Read moreCall made to address inequalities caused by hearing poverty
Deafscotland has launched its Inclusive Communication Report 2021
Read moreUniversal credit uplift must be made permanent
Extra cash for six months only
Read moreCoalfields cash funds communities to grow their own
Innovative funding to combat food poverty
Read moreVODG supports project to help people with learning disabilities to get online
VODG is pleased to support the roll out of a Digital Lifeline project to distribute 5,000 devices to adults with
Read moreBudget 2021
Following a year of unprecedented challenges and economic uncertainty, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, yesterday announced the new budget for
Read moreIntroduction to Business Planning (CFNI) Recording
Stephen McGarry from Workwest delivered a session on Introduction to Business Planning on 17 February as part of the CFNI
Read moreExtension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended until the end of September 2021.
Read moreTwo practical ideas to increase unrestricted funding
The William Grant Foundation have signed up to our eight commitments for open and trusting grant–making. They join us as
Read moreCharities aim to boost vaccine drive
Sixteen frontline charities have formed a new partnership to encourage people to get the Covid-19 vaccine
Read moreElderly residents spread some colour in their local community
Craft Cafe have continued to be creative during coronavirus lockdown
Read morePutting the questions that matter to Holyrood hopefuls
TFN’s guide to charity election hustings
Read moreFood poverty crisis after one year of Covid
The pandemic has magnified existing inequalities, leaving many families struggling for life’s basics
Read moreGovernance round-up: February 2021
Kids Company case After a 3-year legal case, the high court dismissed claims by the Official Receiver that the CEO
Read moreNew video game aims to tackle knife crime
The new game is set to be launched in schools across Scotland
Read moreCharity could be used for Downing Street revamp
A spokesman for Number 10 has refused to deny that a trust funded by wealthy donors could be set up
Read moreNew boss for dementia charity
Michelle Armstrong-Surgenor has been named as executive director of Playlist for Life
Read moreLegal charity provides key support for struggling residents
Dundee Law Centre has said the need for advice has grown substantially over the past year
Read morePoliticians urged to tackle global poverty and climate change
Scotland’s International Development Alliance is hosting a Question Time ahead of this year’s elections
Read moreFunding available for charity employers to take on young people
The Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) programme is looking for employers to help support young people into the world of work
Read moreSurvey reveals Scotland has united during Covid-19
The majority of Scots say public’s response to the coronavirus crisis has shown the ‘unity of our society more than
Read moreCriticism as charity returns to council control
Surprising move
Read moreThe Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story Laura Marley, Springboard, Falls Shankill TLP 3, Autumn 2020
Laura did her TLP course in the Falls Shankill area in Autumn 2020 via Zoom. She comes from a youth
Read moreDigital Fundraising CFNI recording
This webinar on Digital Fundraising was part of the CFNI Accelerator programme and delivered by professional fundraisers: Nadine Campbell, Matthew
Read moreOSCR orders charity to address weaknesses
Charity was set up by former special forces soldier
Read moreCharity calls for national shopping service for Scotland
Food Train says such a service would provide consistency across the country
Read moreFrom a Student Volunteer to a Youth Led Project Champion
Abigail went from student volunteer to leader of a new peer support project for young people with additional learning needs,
Read moreSocial Enterprise Retail Academy now open for applications
Social enterprises in Wales can now apply for the SIS Retail Academy 2021. The SIS Retail Academy helps mission-driven businesses
Read moreNew additional round of Active Inclusion
WCVA is pleased to announce that a new, additional round of Active Inclusion funding is now open on WCVA’s Multipurpose
Read moreMystery donor gives huge sums to Fife Health Charity
Boost for the local area
Read moreBarnardo’s review finds evidence of racist behaviour
The charity has said it will take ‘the severest available disciplinary action’ against staff who have found to have behaved
Read moreWomen’s Aid considers legal action following council defunding
Charity believes North Lanarkshire Council’s tender lacked scrutiny
Read moreRegulator loosens reign on Oxfam
Commission acknowledges progress
Read moreSocial Enterprise Academy now open for applications
Social enterprises in Wales can now apply for the SIS Retail Academy 2021. The SIS Retail Academy helps mission-driven businesses
Read moreAddressing health inequalities through volunteering
Dr Jurgen Grotz is the Director of the Institute for Volunteering Research (IVR) at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Read moreVoluntary Services Recovery Fund to close 19 March
The emergency COVID-19 funding for voluntary organisations in Wales is set to close to applications mid-March. WCVA is currently accepting
Read morePartnership will fund vital cancer research
Worldwide Cancer Research has secured a £100,000 commitment to fund new cancer cures
Read morePoverty targets could be met by increasing child payment
New research reveals achievable outcomes
Read moreScots to benefit from funding to support essential digital skills
Three new funds have been announced to help boost digital participation in Scotland
Read moreCharity launches 21st birthday drive
Scottish Love in Action has launched a new challenge to raise vital funds
Read morePlans to help disabled children meet challenges of adult life move forward
Politicians will begin hearing evidence on the proposed new Disabled and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) Bill
Read moreCall to raise Gift Aid to save struggling charities
Widespread support for the move
Read moreCall to give third sector care workers £500 “thank you” payment
Care workers miss out
Read moreNICVA supports Distance Aware campaign
In the fight against Coronavirus, maintaining social distancing is everyone’s responsibility.
Read moreThe 2021-22 Budget – Less for the Same or More for What Works?
The draft NI Public Budget for 2021-22 and a number of departmental budget proposals are out for consultation. Will this
Read moreThe inside track: February 2021
Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including the #RightNow campaign, and Oliver Dowden’s
Read moreYoung Scots put party leaders in the climate hot seat
The Climate Hot Seat will take place ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections
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