Impact round-up: September 2020
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the
Read moreTogether we can
Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the
Read moreSeptember kicked off with the annual voluntary sector and volunteering research conference, co-hosted by Voluntary Sector Studies Network, Birmingham Voluntary
Read moreOur AGM and annual lecture will take place online in November, featuring fantastic guest speakers, networking opportunities, and this year’s
Read moreDemand for the charity’s services has doubled since the start of the pandemic
Read moreThe regulator welcomed the result but warned that transparency issues remain
Read moreHeadway has launched a new film which shows the complex and devastating effects of memory loss
Read moreEdinburgh Dog and Cat Home has seen its finances devastated by Covid
Read moreMore incineration planned
Read moreNew research by Pro Bono Economics has shown the challenges organisations face over the winter
Read moreBeing held in Northern Ireland under anti-terror legislation
Read moreThe urgent need for training and investment in the voluntary and community sector has been highlighted by a recent survey
Read moreNICVA facilitated a webinar on 24 September 2020 on ‘Managing finances in uncertain times and the options for sustainability.’
Read moreOver a year ago, NCVO, in partnership with the University of Birmingham and the University of Salford, started looking into
Read moreSimon Community Scotland was named Charity of the Year, with a host of other organisations picking up awards at the
Read moreThe Scottish Guardianship Service has helped more than 700 people from 38 countries over the last decade
Read moreCharities and community groups can apply for a share of £25m
Read moreCHAS is raising funds by helping supporters to host a special night in next month
Read morePoppies were being sent out as scheduled this week as Poppyscotland adapts to coronavirus restrictions
Read moreTFN will be bringing you live coverage of the ceremony, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home
Read moreA series of recommendations have been made which aim to support the voluntary sector to help the UK recover from
Read moreOrganisations are fighting for survival
Read moreChildminders have had little busines over lockdown
Read moreThis case study explains how the Save Childcare Vouchers campaign helped approximately 60,000 families across the UK access financial support
Read moreThe Regional Social Prescribing Development Board is looking for Expressions of Interest for the role of Co-Chair from the Community
Read moreLevelling Up Our Communities report Yesterday Danny Kruger MP published a report making proposals on how best to sustain the
Read moreThe St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from
Read moreNew homeless access hub will be a game-changer
Read moreLouise Hunter will take over as chief executive of Who Cares? Scotland in December
Read moreThe cancer charity is facing up to a £175m drop in income over the next two years
Read moreThe Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution will hold a festival throughout October
Read moreA more objective balance for news is being sought
Read moreBITC and NICVA hosted a Back to Basics Cyber Security webinar as part of the Skills Match programme on 23
Read moreSarah Vibert, director of public policy, reflects on the ‘Levelling up our communities’ report from Danny Kruger MP. Just a
Read moreGet your team in-step for recovery by joining this webinar from communications experts Housebrands. Trying to navigate a path through
Read moreOver the last decade there has been much talk of funders – particularly trusts and foundations – trying to become
Read moreNorth East Sensory Services has secured £85,000 to support children in the north east
Read moreRock Trust project aims to furnish those at risk of homelessness with vital life skills
Read moreExemptions will allow young people to socialise, play and receive informal childcare
Read moreOne of Scotland’s most important foundations has revealed the staggering impact Covid-19 has on demand for grants
Read moreThe Weston Culture Fund will offer vital funding to help arts organisations survive Covid-19
Read moreOrganisations in Glasgow are being invited to continue vital support to help children access healthy meals during school holidays
Read more43% of patients have missed out on treatment since the pandemic began
Read moreLeonard Cheshire calls for furlough extension and purple passports to protect jobs
Read moreA forces charity has re-started door-to-door fundraising as it attempts to weather the Covid storm
Read moreMore than 900 charities will benefit from Kiltwalk funding this year
Read moreLinda Norgrove died after being kidnapped in Afghanistan in 2010
Read moreSurvey found organisations were dramatically unprepared for lockdown
Read moreThe Public Health Agency has produced a new guide: ‘COVID-19 in a business setting – a quick guide for employers’.
Read morePets such as French bulldogs can suffer from a range of ailments caused by their breeding
Read moreMSPs have been warned centres could close permanently without immediate support
Read moreCampaign demands thousands of new social homes built for families
Read moreVODG has this week joined forces with former health ministers and other health and social care sector leaders to call
Read moreNICVA is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the proposed UK Internal Market Bill on the future peace, stability,
Read moreThe new Voluntary and Community Sector Panel (VCG Panel) for the Joint Government and Voluntary sector Forum 2020 -23 term
Read moreThe BT8 Coronavirus Community Outreach group mostly covers the BT8 area including Carryduff, Newtownbreda and Four Winds. Michelle Guy, a
Read moreIn this latest update read how we have been adapting our work to support the sector in responding to the
Read moreInvesting in Volunteers (IiV) Essentials is a new free tool to help ensure that volunteers have the best possible experience.
Read moreSupporting voluntary fundraising regulation by registering with the Fundraising Regulator means Welsh charities can increase public trust in fundraising and
Read moreCarers Trust Scotland aims to improve support for students in Scotland’s colleges
Read moreOne Parent Families Scotland has had confirmation that all of its funding from Glasgow City Council will be cut
Read moreOrganisations are growing increasingly concerned about the mental health of their staff and service users, a new report has shown
Read moreTakes post with a wealth of experience
Read moreThere are just seven days until the Scottish Charity Awards, with guests able to attend for free and from the
Read moreCharging social care volunteers for visas will lead to vital support being lost, organisations have warned
Read moreHe didn’t just pledge it, he gave it away while alive
Read moreOur latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including mentions of the challenges faced by
Read moreThe Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) will close to new applications on 30 September. RRLF is a £25m emergency
Read moreWith the controversial internal market bill receiving the backing of MPs this week, Brexit has returned to the top of
Read moreGood news for the North Berwick charity
Read moreSocial Investment Scotland reached 1.4 million people by investing in organisations across the country
Read moreNew tech helps public donate
Read moreVital work of cancer charities hit by downturn in income
Read moreOrganisation has been hit hard by lockdown
Read moreThe charity is set to cut up to 300 roles and has announced several changes to its directorate
Read moreOur round-up is back, after a period of focusing on priority communications around covid-19. This recurring blog post aims to
Read moreThis year’s day of action will take place on 25 September
Read moreCharity warns survivors face years of misery unless action is taken
Read moreVital funding boost
Read moreThe move will enable more charities to apply for financial support
Read moreReport highlights impact of coronavirus on all levels of society
Read moreFraudsters posing as contact tracers are targeting the elderly and vulnerable
Read moreRoy Cox OBE has led the disability charity since 1993
Read moreAround 230 households in the Highlands will benefit from the initiative
Read morePartnership between third sector and local authority
Read moreLetters claiming households have won a share of £425,000 are fake and aimed at gaining money from the unsuspecting residents
Read moreThe Eden Project Virtual Community Camp will bring communities together at a time when supporting each other has never been
Read moreSRC award means New Scots Holiday programme will run until the end of the year
Read moreCharities and community groups can apply for a maximum of £100,000
Read morePandemic has exacerbated their problems
Read moreMore groups affected by Glasgow’s Communities Fund shambles
Read moreSCVO has been awarded lottery funding to help the voluntary sector respond to the Covid-19 crisis
Read moreCharities from across the UK and further afield are raising awareness of male breast cancer
Read moreEcclesiastical has created a new site which aims to help organisations through the Covid-19 crisis
Read moreDaily roundup from the sector
Read moreIain MacRitchie, of MCR Pathways, has been named Third Sector Director of the Year at the IoD Scotland Awards
Read moreNICVA’s Faith Engagement Project has played a key role in facilitating ongoing consultations with a range of faith leaders and
Read moreOver two thirds of voluntary and community sector organisations have reported a loss of income despite an increased demand for their services according
Read moreIn late June we hosted an informal discussion about leadership and how things have changed since Covid-19. We asked Segun,
Read moreThe way childminding is being funded is of deep concern
Read morePush for support on World Suicide Prevention
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