£25m Sport Sustainability Fund launches
Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced that the £25M Sports Sustainability Fund is opening today (4 December).
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Governance round-up: December 2020
I usually use my December round-up to reflect on the last 12 months. But given the year we have had,
Read moreVolunteering round-up: December 2020
Welcome to the December volunteering round-up, our last one of 2020. This has been a been a hard and unique
Read moreBetter Futures Wales lottery funded project launched
WCVA are delighted to announce a new National Lottery funded project – helping three communities in Wales develop their visions
Read moreThe draft Budget must support the sector as Wales recovers from Covid-19
WCVA has responded to the Finance Committee’s consultation on Welsh Government’s draft budget proposals for 2021/22, and Welsh Government’s consultation
Read moreFrom isolation to opportunity – my story of adapting to Covid
What a surreal eerie time the last eight months have been and I can’t say I’m getting more used to
Read moreCharity urges Scots to get walking to boost health and mind
Walking charity wants Scots to get active outdoors
Read moreNew site launches to allow gift buyers to give back
The Buy Social Scotland directory has launched to showcase ethical gifts from social enterprises
Read moreCouncils reliance on fossil fuel stocks exposed
Data shows they are vulnerable investments
Read moreCharity warns children could be at risk this Christmas
More than 600 concerns of child cruelty and neglect offences were recorded by Police Scotland last year
Read moreCovid Collaborations: How voluntary & community sector/researcher partnership projects are helping those impacted by Covid
During the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic many organisations and businesses face unprecedented changes and obstacles to their normal
Read moreCharity manifesto calls for extra support and an end to dehumanising benefits tests
The MS Society Scotland has released its manifesto for next year’s election
Read moreScots worried about spending Christmas alone
Samaritans has revealed the main concerns of people calling its helpline
Read moreLocal Facebook group gets global support for charity with launch of Xmas tune
Worldwide Santas Xmas Eve Jingle has more than 240,000 followers
Read moreScots children face “mental health emergency”
Coalition fears pandemic is making a bad situation worse
Read moreAirport to make 150,000 masks available for charities
Edinburgh Airport is giving away the masks to community groups and organisations in the area
Read moreVODG calls on government to ensure disabled people are not left behind in rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
In response to today’s announcement about the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) has made
Read moreFirst ever female president for Scouts Scotland
Mollie Hughes sets off on her latest adventure
Read moreCancer charity in push for volunteers
Cancer Research UK has seen its volunteer numbers drop by half
Read moreCollaborative effort wins National Theatre a gong
Award shine light on those who have supported others
Read moreFestive cash boost will help struggling families
Child poverty campaigners have welcomed a one-off £100 grant that will be paid before Christmas
Read moreKiltwalk dates revealed as vaccine boost gives hope
Organisers hopeful Kiltwalk will take place next year
Read moreFree school meals pledge “massively welcome”
SNP made call at party conference
Read moreCharities need support this Giving Tuesday
SCVO is highlighting that organisations are #NeverMoreNeeded as politicians prepare to debate the importance of the sector
Read moreA-list celebrities bring joy to kids this Christmas
Vital support for children’s hospice movement
Read moreMining towns grapple with uneasy legacy
Communities have suffered without support
Read moreCampaigners’ victory as grouse shooting industry faces regulation
Estate owners could lose shooting licence when wildlife crimes are committed
Read moreAward for leading disability charity
Virtual ceremony rewards technological achievement
Read moreQUB Students available for internship or placement opportunities
Level 3 QUB politics students are keen to gain first hand experience in the voluntary and community sector. Would your organisation be interested
Read moreWebinar: The UK Points Based Immigration System: Practical Impacts for Northern Ireland businesses (Employers)
On Thursday 10th December, The Department for the Economy are holding a webinar focusing on helping Northern Ireland businesses prepare
Read moreCollaboration, the wall and a ton of brie
Hollie McKee and Muireann Montague review November’s In Conversation event for members Critical collaboration In our first ever members’ In
Read moreVODG responds to parliamentary inquiry Coronavirus: lessons learnt
VODG has submitted written evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee and Science and Technology Select Committee joint
Read moreAre new cures for cancer on your shopping list this Black Friday?
Worldwide Cancer Research is hoping for a funding boost this Black Friday
Read moreThird sector’s favourite swear word revealed
Sector fares well against others when it comes to expletives
Read moreCharity aims to set new world record
RNIB hopes to get as many people as possible involved in uploading pictures of them reading a book
Read moreFunding for cancer put on hold as covid cancels treatment
Without research the fight against cancer can’t be won
Read moreCharity supporters brave the cold to complete challenge
A group of workmates walked over 1,200 miles to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer
Read moreScotland hero to fight poverty by launching own charity
Liverpool star Andy Robertson has spoken out against poverty in the past and now plans to launch his own organisation
Read moreTories try to balance the books on the backs of the poorest
Charities say people will die and millions of lives will be damaged as Sunak slashes foreign aid budget
Read moreFestival of kindness launches for Christmas
Public urged to help those most needy
Read moreGuidance on the circuit breaker coronavirus restrictions in NI
The guidance produced by the Northern Ireland Executive sets out the coronavirus restrictions for the current circuit breaker with effect from
Read moreChanges to rules for DBS checks
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) have announced changes to the ‘filtering rules’ for DBS checks. From Saturday 28 November
Read moreMeasuring what matters: Valuing the voluntary sector in East Sussex
How do you want to be judged? By how much you earn? By your kindness and humanity? It’s not an
Read moreSocial investment scheme provides vital support
The Power Up programme has helped organisations provide key support during Covid-19
Read moreBody critical of Scottish housing plans
New builds must be prioritised
Read moreTombstone to dead pigs planned for busy road
Memorial would be positioned off A1
Read moreUnpaid carers save Scotland £43 million every day
Carers Scotland is calling for the efforts of the one million carers to be recognised
Read moreAwards to identify unsung heroes of cyber
The Cyber Community Awards 2021 take place in February
Read moreHope After Stroke launches for Christmas
Campaign highlights a hopeful future for those who have had strokes
Read moreThe Post-Brexit Scheme All Voluntary and Community Organisations Should Register For
If you thought getting Brexit ready was just for businesses, think again. From 1st January 2021, any NI voluntary/community organisation
Read moreThe next chapter in NCVO’s history
Dr Priya Singh was elected NCVO’s chair at our 2020 annual general meeting. Here she reflects on her incoming priorities
Read moreCharity all set for 40th birthday celebrations
A renowned author and talented young musician have created a special piece to mark the milestone
Read moreScotland becomes first country in world to make period products free
A bill which grants universal access to period products has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament
Read moreLottery funds shore up against pandemic
Takings remain strong
Read moreLoneliness epidemic facing older people this Christmas
Despite more consideration, older people will be isolated like never before
Read moreVODG responds to HM Treasury’s Spending Review 2020
In response to HM Treasury’s Spending Review 2020, the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG), has issued the following statement: Dr
Read moreRSPB NI launch 5 Point Green Recovery Plan for NI’s Economy and Environment
The RSPB NI have recently launched their 5 point Green Recovery Plan for a post-Covid 19 Northern Ireland.
Read moreBrexit 2020: Where are we now? The future UK / EU relationship and the protocol
The webinar “Brexit 2020: Where are we now? The future UK / EU relationship and the protocol” will take place
Read moreWhy good data matters: Covid-19 and the voluntary sector
This blog was jointly written by Daniel King and Véronique Jochum. Up-to-date research on the pandemic’s impact on voluntary organisations
Read moreSpending review 2020
Throughout this year we’ve become accustomed to Rishi Sunak delivering economic statements, but today’s spending review was arguably the most
Read moreTFN’s Guide to Running A Charity is out now!
Experts from across the sector give advice on working in a year like no other
Read moreStark warning as data shows suicide in Scotland rising
Men still most likely to take their own lives
Read moreThousands of devices to be distributed to tackle digital exclusion
The next phase of the £43 million Connecting Scotland programme has opened for applications
Read moreTories seek new laws to slash aid spending
More than 200 charities join campaign to make sure Westminster meets its commitments to the world’s poorest
Read moreStar brownie baker sought by Social Bite
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Read moreScots urged to cut waste this Christmas
Zero Waste Scotland says this year is the perfect time to start new greener traditions
Read moreCharity partnership hits £1m milestone
Primark has donated a mammoth sum to CHAS from the sale of bags to customers
Read moreEconomists warn of ‘charity crunch’
The majority of organisations still face rising demand but falling revenues as the Covid-19 crisis drags on
Read moreDownton Abbey stars backs charity’s Christmas appeal
The Hearts and Minds Elderflowers Christmas Appeal supports people living with dementia and their carers
Read moreCommunity nearing buy-out of lifeline local shop
People power takes over
Read moreVODG responds to consultation into stopping movement of staff between care settings
VODG has today (23 November) submitted a response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation into stopping the
Read moreDeadline extended for Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund
The Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) deadline has been extended to 31 January 2021. RRLF is a £25m emergency
Read moreMinister’s praise as volunteer cooks break 30,000 meals barrier
The remarkable impact of Food Train’s Meal Makers project has been highlighted
Read moreCash boost for housing associations
Welcome cash injection
Read moreCharities’ face festive downturn
Charities are using a variety of tactics to cope but thousands could close.
Read moreNew national investment bank launches
The UK’s first mission-led development bank aims to fund projects that will boost Scotland
Read moreFree support line to continue after successful trial
The Re-Connect CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) sessions has a particular focus on helping those who are out of work
Read moreUK ministers probe Scottish welfare policy
Demands on the country’s welfare system have increased
Read moreBleak forecast as charities look to use cash reserves
Reserves needed to stay operational
Read moreProgress made on climate response but good work must continue
A new report has revealed the progress that has been made in responding to the climate emergency in Scotland
Read moreCharity boss invests in major drive to fight homelessness
Common Ground Again Homelessness has already raised more than £400,000 to buy properties for those most in need
Read morePlaces of Worship set to close for two weeks on 27th November 2020
Junior Minister Lyons called a meeting early on Friday 20th November to explain the reasons for the closure of places
Read moreThe Transformative Leadership Programme: Participants tell their story Michael O’Hara, Suffolk Lenadoon TLP Autumn 2020
Michael participated in the Suffolk/Lenadoon TLP. The course started in February 2020 and had completed only 3 days before the
Read moreThe difference we made in 2019/20
WCVA has published its annual report for 2019/20 – featuring stories from across the sector, statistics, and more. At times
Read moreSeeking volunteers to support health care research
The SUPER research group needs new members to help researchers with key aspects of their work. Health and care research
Read moreNever underestimate young potential
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHs Trust is part of a network of 30 NHS Trusts and their respective charities who have been welcoming
Read moreCharity launches incredi-bauble campaign
Beatson Cancer Charity has launched a new campaign in an attempt to continue services at Scotland’s leading cancer hospital for
Read moreDeaf people suffer months of face mask “misery”
Masks can prevent communication
Read moreMental health has worsened as pandemic continues
Evidence shows more support must be made available
Read moreThe best ethical gifts for Christmas 2020
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And TFN has a selection of suggestions for Christmas gifts that can
Read moreProbe launched into UK government’s third sector funding
Spending watchdog will investigate
Read moreNew report reveals what it’s like to be a girl in Scotland
Girlguiding Scotland has quizzed 500 women and girls on a range of issues
Read moreUpdated Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance hub
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has been updated to reflect the extension of the scheme until March 2021
Read moreNICVA Calls on Chancellor to Devolve Post-Brexit Funding to NI
NICVA and its sister Councils in Scotland and Wales have jointly written to the UK Chancellor calling for the devolution of the UK
Read moreThe good, the bad and the future
At a recent Evaluation Roundtable Community of Practice session we asked what working practices people are hoping to retain from lockdown; and
Read moreScientist funded by charity makes breakthrough discovery
A researcher has unveiled new research in time for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day
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