BUSINESS SUPPORT 4 COMMUNITIES

Getting on Board has launched a new toolkit to mark Trustees Week 2020

Age Scotland and Eat Well Age Well have teamed up to help communities at risk of hunger

Brothers In Arms is hosting the initiative to raise awareness of male suicide

Hearts wore special shirts in memory of Frightened Rabbit singer, and Jambos fan, Scott Hutchison

Fireworks could be banned in certain areas and restrictions around sales are set to be strengthened

Signed albums and rare books are amongst the items that will be sold

Heroic and ambitious crowdfunder and voluntary sector help crucial to Langholm victory

The beneficiaries of the Creative Communities Programme have been revealed

UK Aid Match sees public donations over three months matched pound for pound by UK Government

Cabinet Secretary’s praise as awards recognise amazing efforts to help communities respond and support those in need as pandemic took

The winners of the Shetland Community Spirit Awards have been revealed

A major new research project is set to examine how communities responded to the outbreak of the pandemic

The annual event which aims to boost donations to charity takes place next month

A new report looking at what support charity boards need has been released to mark the start of Trustees’ Week

Samaritans Scotland is calling for a new national strategy to improve understanding of self-harm and strengthen support for those affected

Services planned in Edinburgh will not take place this year, organisers have confirmed

Allegations centre on hiring family members

A project which offers vital mental health support to cancer patients has secured funding for the next three years

Young Scot has been praised by its European partners for connecting with young carers during lockdown

A charity has produced an new app which aims to reduce loneliness and isolation

Government’s Den sees lobbyists arguing for a fifth of Scotland’s land to be managed for bloodsport

Giving increased but charities still struggled

Organisations urged to take part

An online calendar of events will be held from 2 to 6 November

Support to ensure care experienced young people are not isolated

Pastures new for social entrepeneur

Iriss has appointed Dee Fraser as its first chief executive

Another tragedy leads calls to act

The charity has been accused of portraying celebrities as ‘white saviours’ when visiting the continent

Organisations are being invited to attend an online seminar which looks at reducing isolation for older people

Appeal launched

Failure points to wider problems

Families are being relentlessly hit by austerity on top of the pandemic

Dawn Breslin will offer wellbeing support over the next 10 weeks

Questions had been asked after £1.4m in donations raised

Positive response to fundraising appeal

The Arkbound Foundation is looking for members of the LGBTQ+ community to share their stories as part of a new

Scottish Huntington’s Association will use the money to offer fuel poverty support to families living with inherited neurological disease

System is operational across other UK towns

Confidence is running low

Dog’s Trust and Simon Community Scotland are stepping up accomodation support for those with pets

Scottish Love in Action (SLA) is inviting supporters to host fundraising Diwali Dinners to help support struggling families in India

Champions League winner will be an ambassador for the group

Anxiety levels rocketing among disabled workers

Social entrepreneurs look at how they can survive – and thrive – in a changing market

Services to remember those lost in conflict have had to move online as a result of Covid-19

The annual awards ceremony celebrates creativity amongst voluntary arts

The first national study of child sexual exploitation in Scotland has been published

Many don’t know the law or legal process

Activists have blocked Grangemouth oil plant

Concerted effort wins through

The Scottish Public Service Awards offer the opportunity to celebrate outstanding achievements within Scotland’s civic landscape

Pioneering approach to support teen girls

Stark warning as pandemic tightens grip on economy

Pandemic affecting patients going to GPs

People’s Postcode Lottery players have helped feed 88,000 hungry children

Fraudsters using coronavirus to attack voluntary groups

Despite Covid challenges, the social enterprise sector has plenty to offer

Plea to save these centres from impending closure

Founder said that the case to disqualify her was unsupported

More must be done

Reputation is everything

Praise for those in business contributing to the cause

Campaign bids to end isolation and loneliness

They face deeper isolation and tougher restrictions