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SCVO
3rd February 2021 admin

Aspinall poaches Carrie Symonds as its head of comms

Leaves one conservation group to join another

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SCVO
3rd February 2021 admin

Rashford-inspired teens raise £35k for free breakfasts

This is the equivalent cost of providing breakfast provision to support 12 schools in Glasgow

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SCVO
3rd February 2021 admin

New fund aims to drive change in the care system

Organisations are being invited to apply to the £4m Scottish Government initiative

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SCVO
3rd February 2021 admin

Red Nose Day aims to show the power of humour

The annual Comic Relief event is aiming to raise much needed funds for charities

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SCVO
3rd February 2021 admin

Project seeks Scots who are passionate about community

Eden Project Communities is searching for community minded people to represent Scotland at its virtual Community Camp in March

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SCVO
3rd February 2021 admin

Charity to set up base in heart of the community

Street Soccer Scotland will take over the Lynch Centre in Dundee

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SCVO
3rd February 2021 admin

“Stark gaps” in attainment could be compounded by Covid-19

Poverty campaigners have said action must be taken to tackle inequalities in Scotland’s schools

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SCVO
3rd February 2021 admin

Stop using animal names for insults urges charity

Controversy as rights group says humans aren’t superior to animals

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SCVO
2nd February 2021 admin

New study examines how life is for older Scots

Age Scotland is looking for older people to take part in a major new research project

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SCVO
2nd February 2021 admin

Captain Tom in coronavirus fight

The 100-year-old has been an inspiration since launching is fundraising challenge

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SCVO
2nd February 2021 admin

Warning that heart disease progress could be lost

Postcode lottery warns charity

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SCVO
2nd February 2021 admin

Third sector funding assurances after budget speech snub

Finance secretary Kate Forbes failed to mention the third or voluntary sector during her 30-minute budget speech

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SCVO
2nd February 2021 admin

Empty abandoned homes could be covid legacy

Charity seeks to bring empty homes back into use

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SCVO
2nd February 2021 admin

Pandemic motivates Brits to improve physical health

Athletics legend Roger Black has back the BHF’s bid to encourage the nation to do one good thing for their

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SCVO
2nd February 2021 admin

Vital meals on wheels service to be extended

LifeCare Edinburgh started providing the service in the autumn to support vulnerable people

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2nd February 2021 admin

Key NI funder stresses the importance of completing the charity annual monitoring return.

This article outlines how completing your annual monitoring return can increase your chance of funding. 

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2nd February 2021 admin

TLP Case Study: Anne Fleming, Short Strand Inner East TLP, Autumn 2020

Anne Fleming works as part of the NI Assembly Engagement Team. Here she shares her story.

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WCVA
2nd February 2021 admin

3-SET policy update

The 3-SET team give a brief update on policy developments regarding the world of European funding and its successors in

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WCVA
2nd February 2021 admin

Ministers hear positive examples of voluntary sector work during pandemic

The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services has said that community activity that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic must

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WCVA
2nd February 2021 admin

How to ensure volunteer safety during lockdown

Volunteers have made a huge difference during the pandemic. Here’s how to keep your volunteers safe in line with Welsh

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SCVO
30th January 2021 admin

Build a better nation on the wreckage of Covid

More than 70 civil society groups back the creation of a wellbeing bill

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SCVO
30th January 2021 admin

Vaccine confusion as unpaid carers face months of isolation

Priority system wont work for all say carers

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SCVO
30th January 2021 admin

No child should go without a hero says charity

Campaign launches to help children of domestic abuse

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SCVO
30th January 2021 admin

Innovative fostering model launched in Scotland

A new approach to foster care

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SCVO
30th January 2021 admin

Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

TFN’s guide to charity election manifestos

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30th January 2021 admin

Making time for governance

The past year has been a challenging time for organisations across the sector but technology has enabled many of us

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30th January 2021 admin

Higher Skills Ambition needed for NI

Northern Ireland risks slipping further behind other countries in the Skills of its workforce, a new report by a leading

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30th January 2021 admin

Podcast: Capacity building in the Third sector

Siofra Healy, Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation for NI and Sandra Bailie, Head of Organisational Development at NICVA

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30th January 2021 admin

Accelerator Programme empowers voluntary sector

Margaret Connolly from Monkstown Village Initiatives explains how she has benefited from the new skills and relationships she gained through taking part

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30th January 2021 admin

Training and learning opportunities February – March 21

Great training opportunities are now available for faith based groups.

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Uncategorized
29th January 2021 admin

Health inequalities and Covid-19: How can we respond collaboratively?

In partnership with SEUK, IVAR hosted the Transforming Healthcare Together Virtual Conference on 17th and 18th November 2020. Panellists on

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SCVO
29th January 2021 admin

Digital rights for care leavers call

CELCIS has produced new research which shows the impact of digital exclusion on care leavers

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SCVO
29th January 2021 admin

Youth charity slams government for ditching Erasmus scheme

Programme offered opportunity, skills and experience to young people

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SCVO
29th January 2021 admin

Housing charity doubles support during lockdown

Housing Options Scotland has seen the amount of people it works with rise significantly

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SCVO
29th January 2021 admin

Collapsed fundraiser faces creditor claims of £5m

Agency went bust in 2019

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29th January 2021 admin

VODG Quality and safeguarding network KIT meeting: fire safety

A keep in touch (KIT) meeting for members of the VODG Quality and safeguarding network with a focus on fire

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29th January 2021 admin

Volunteering round-up: January 2021

Updated Knowhow covid guidance We’ve updated our coronavirus Involving Volunteers guidance to help you be clear about the national lockdown for

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SCVO
28th January 2021 admin

Scottish Government to end overseas support for fossil fuel firms

Cautious welcome by enviro groups

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SCVO
28th January 2021 admin

Charities call for commissioner to support rights of learning disabled

Lack of opportunity as well as discrimination has become normal

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SCVO
28th January 2021 admin

Lottery announces £1m funding from dormant bank cash

Money goes to youth groups

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SCVO
28th January 2021 admin

Aid groups deliberately excluded from spending decisions by government

Government is avoiding scrutiny

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SCVO
28th January 2021 admin

Biggest virtual Burns Supper raises £30k for charity

Celebrities came out in force for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland

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SCVO
28th January 2021 admin

NCVO chief executive steps down

Karl Wilding leaves following the completion of a strategy review and organisational restructure

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28th January 2021 admin

TLP Participant Story: North Belfast TLP Autumn 2020: Gemma Cowles, Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)

“I watched people blossoming over the 10 sessions of the course. And I learned to retreat a bit at times

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

Over £1.9m to help Scotland’s historic attractions recover

Historic Environment Recovery Funding will support organisations and help to support the recovery of Scotland’s historic environment sector from the

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

A Burns Night to remember

A special evening hosted from the Bard’s cottage ensured the celebrations went on

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

EXCLUSIVE: no action if Scots care staff refuse vaccine

Sector fears some care staff won’t accept jab

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

New digital service will provide vital support for homeless people

The new app and website will signpost people to providers of meals, drop-in services, foodbanks and accommodation

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

Social enterprise funds two key clean water projects in Malawi

Brewgooder is helping communities stay safe during Covid-19

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

Dance project helps to raise attainment

YDance has presented the findings from a four-year schools project

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

Care charity launches new lunch programme

The Eric Liddell Centre has received funding for a second year from the Celtic FC Foundation

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

Aberlour calls for public petition to increase new child payment

Payment might be new but it is already not enough

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

New project aims to help communicate climate action urgency

Thirty organisations will receive support to help gain the support of the public

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SCVO
27th January 2021 admin

Health charity calls for politicians to pledge to help the NHS

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has revealed how the pandemic is affecting those with long standing health issues

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27th January 2021 admin

Reminder: Trustees can still Complete their Annual Monitoring Return

The Charity Commission has stopped sending reminders to charities.  However, online services is still operational and charities can complete their

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SCVO
26th January 2021 admin

The Kiltwalk set to return this spring

The virtual challenge is set to offer a much-needed funding boost to charities across Scotland

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SCVO
26th January 2021 admin

Children facing fallout from lockdown rise in domestic abuse

Domestic abuse affecting children more during pandemic

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SCVO
26th January 2021 admin

Wee Box appeal gives big returns for Sciaf

One of the country’s most popular fundraisers

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SCVO
26th January 2021 admin

Scandal-hit housing association has assets tranferred

Hope for tenants as regulator steps in

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SCVO
26th January 2021 admin

Exhibition celebrates volunteering in Europe

The digital event is being hosted by by Glasgow Caledonian University

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WCVA
26th January 2021 admin

New round of Wales and Africa COVID-19 funding to open in February

An additional round of the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme will focus on projects that help partnerships adapt for the

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26th January 2021 admin

Preparing for change during the covid-19 era

By Sarah Vibert and Daniel King If one thing’s clear from the last few months, it’s how fast the environment

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SCVO
23rd January 2021 admin

What will Scotland see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns next week

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SCVO
23rd January 2021 admin

Housing First supporting hundreds of Scots

The initiative aims to ensure those facing homelessness are rehoused quickly

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SCVO
23rd January 2021 admin

Tackling inequality should be central to recovery, report recommends

The Social Renewal Advisory Board has said creating a minimum income guarantee and helping those most affected by Covid-19 will

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SCVO
23rd January 2021 admin

Groups invited to take part in global climate summit

The organisers of COP26 have said they are looking for help to bring the summit to life

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23rd January 2021 admin

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) round-up: January 2021

Welcome to our third EDI round-up where we’ll be sharing what we’ve been doing, reading and thinking at NCVO over

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23rd January 2021 admin

Funding round-up: January 2021

Road Ahead 2021 This week we published our annual Road Ahead report looking at the key trends, opportunities and challenges

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WCVA
23rd January 2021 admin

Voluntary organisations set to host fully subsidised job placements

25 voluntary organisations in Wales have been given the green light to benefit from fully funded jobs through the UK

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SCVO
22nd January 2021 admin

Charity launches Brexit advice service for consumers

Advice Direct Scotland is offering a range of advice on things that Brexit has changed

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SCVO
22nd January 2021 admin

More funding promised with new partnership

Organisations promote social value

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SCVO
22nd January 2021 admin

Dementia charity offers free online music training for social care students

Playlist for Life has launched a new online training platform

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SCVO
22nd January 2021 admin

£250m to tackle Scotland’s drug death shame

Campaigners have welcomed the funding, which will be spent on projects over the next five years

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SCVO
22nd January 2021 admin

Coalition calls to double Scottish child payment to £20

Current plan for £10 is not enough

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SCVO
22nd January 2021 admin

Charity wants to see world leading social security system created

MS Society Scotland has stated what it would like to see ahead of the elections this spring

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SCVO
22nd January 2021 admin

Pensioners pull together to help local community

Dean Court residents have been collecting vital supplies to distribute

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SCVO
22nd January 2021 admin

Inspirational woman urges Scots to unite for World Cancer Day

Nicole Little is one of Scotland’s youngest breast cancer survivors

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22nd January 2021 admin

Governance round-up: January 2021

New Charity Governance Code launched Last month we, together with our Steering Group partners, published a new version of the

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SCVO
21st January 2021 admin

Social enterprise funding awards revealed

Enterprises prove a little goes a long way

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SCVO
21st January 2021 admin

Volunteers sought to help Glasgow host global climate change summit

COP26 is due to take place in November of this year, with world leaders set to attend

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SCVO
21st January 2021 admin

Online quiz to mark Burns Night

The event will support social enterprise Invisible Cities

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SCVO
21st January 2021 admin

Networking club launches search for charity partner

The partnership allows organisations to showcase their work to those in the world of business

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SCVO
21st January 2021 admin

New chief executive to mark charity’s 80th year

Damian McGowan has taken on the top job at LifeCare Edinburgh

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21st January 2021 admin

New dates added for the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Programme

Due to exceptional demand in the sector for the Community Wellbeing and Resilience Programme, additional dates have been added.

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21st January 2021 admin

Looking at the road ahead after a turbulent year

Traditionally, January is a month where we reflect on the year that has passed, celebrate our achievements, and set out

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SCVO
20th January 2021 admin

OSCR appoints factor to manage failed charity

Cash raised has never been spent

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SCVO
20th January 2021 admin

A quarter of young people feel unable to cope since start of Covid-19

The pandemic has had a devastating toll on young people’s mental health and wellbeing, new research has shown

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SCVO
20th January 2021 admin

Frontline charities join forces for national wellness campaign

The campaign aims to help boost morale with the launch of a special fitness and wellness challenge

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SCVO
20th January 2021 admin

Time to think about cyber security

Gareth Jones examines the plans for CyberScotland Week 2021 and why charities should be thinking about the digital risks they

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SCVO
20th January 2021 admin

TFN’s January edition is out now – read it here!

The first edition of TFN for 2021 is out now, packed with news and analysis

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SCVO
19th January 2021 admin

Scots want more protection for animals

More for Scotland’s Animals – a coalition of charities – is lobbying politicians and candidates ahead of this year’s elections

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SCVO
19th January 2021 admin

Turn Blue Monday into Brew Monday

Third monday in January traditionally most depressing day of the year

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SCVO
19th January 2021 admin

Burnout fears for charity sector

New research has shown workforce stress is becoming a major issue for organisations

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SCVO
19th January 2021 admin

Charity may have to close sight loss care homes

Jenny’s Well and Braeside House, both operated by Sight Scotland, face serious financial difficulties

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SCVO
19th January 2021 admin

Public flock to charity for advice on universal credit

More people are claiming state benefits than ever before

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SCVO
19th January 2021 admin

Disabled people shunned for not wearing masks

Over-zealous shop staff banning people despite exemptions

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SCVO
19th January 2021 admin

Sexual exploitation still “rife” in the aid sector

Report outlines a series of recommendations

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SCVO
19th January 2021 admin

EXCLUSIVE: Charity director speaks of terrifying Covid-19 fight

Nikki O’Hara, who is 53 and has no underlying health conditions, spent 12 days in hospital over Christmas, unable to

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19th January 2021 admin

Rehabilitation of Offenders – Consultation

DoJ has launched a consultation on proposals to reform rehabilitation periods in Northern Ireland.  

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19th January 2021 admin

Policy Impact Hub case study: Women’s Policy Group Feminist Recovery Plan

Following the implementation of Government policies and strategies in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, WRDA identified the disproportionate impact on

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