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Robb has close links with the town from which the charity was named

Income has already dropped significantly

RNIB Scotland has collaborated with optometrists to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.

Disabled people and carers are being asked to take part in a new survey.

A new survey has revealed the impact of coronavirus on those caring for others.

Lottery offers lifeline to grassroots projects tackling health inequality.

A total of £13 million will be awarded in the latest round of funding.

Age Scotland is urging older people to check their eligibility for Pension Credit.

​Organisations want UK government pledge

Action for Children has launched a new service to support parents.

Organisation faces big challenges as another board member resigns

Barnardo’s survey reveals impact of lockdown across the UK.

The programme aims to create mentally healthy workplaces.

The proposals from Cerg would see Scotland move towards a net-zero economy.

​Designed to challenge pre-conceived ideas

News around the country on how the sector is responding to the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

Concept means staff are more relaxed and less stressed

​Delay will have impact on parents and the sector as many struggle from economic effects of lockdown

Licence fee move is a huge blow say campaigners

Politicians and voluntary groups have called for emergency funding to ensure outdoor centres survive through Covid-19

The Brain Tumour Charity and Meningioma UK will merge next month

A new survey from Inclusion Scotland shows many disabled Scots feel they have to shield but do not feel supported

Inquiry was postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Treatment needs to be restored as an urgent priority

New data from the Mental Health Foundation has shown the impact Covid-19 is having on the nation’s wellbeing

Lottery funds recruitment of new adviser

The National Lottery Community Fund has announced over £12 million of grants to 311 Scottish groups with the majority going

MIxed bag for the third sector

Environmental groups have called for Scots to act responsibly if they plan on visiting rural beauty spots

New fund helps crisis-hit maritime sector

The support service for adult survivors of childhood abuse while they were in care has been extended by the Scottish

The money raised from the Dundee event has now been doubled by Sir Tom Hunter

The majority of the charity’s 42 stores are set to re-open next week

Vital food packages help most needy

First time has been opened to charities

Pandemic has led to increased hardship as well as unemployment

A new project will see older people get to enjoy the natural surroundings of the Highlands

All bank cards should be able to be blocked

Equality to be at the heart of the fundraising community

A charity is highlighting that many disabled people are unable to wear face masks

They say they’ve been threatened by Home Office contractor

Grants of up to £250,000 will be handed out to small and medium sized charities to help them survive Covid-19

A group of 38 organisations has come together to call on social media firms to do more to support organisations

Pandemic only worsens an already critically dire global scenario

Daughter reunited with mother shielding due to MND after her partner died of same illness

Funding commitments from the Scottish and UK Government will remove the imminent threat of closure venues across the country were

Changing ways of giving revealed

Charity calls for law to be changed

Glasgow Life has said it has lost out on millions during lockdown, and faces challenges in reopening the city’s much-loved

Scottish Autism is looking for supporters to become Holiday Heroes, as it faces up to losing half of its annual

Technology is is helping to ease the vulnerability deaf people have been experiencing during the pandemic, a charity has said

Replaces interim CEO and will take the post this month

Marie Curie needs to bring in £250,000 a week to pay for its hospice and care services in Scotland

Worried tenants call helpline

The survey by Which?, found that almost half of those shielding in Scotland have been unable to access vital supplies

Citizens Advice Scotland has reported a huge rise in the amount of people seeking advice around redundancy

Inspiring Scotland has revealed a new programme that aims to support and empower individuals and communities to develop cultural activities

Up to £900,000 is being made available to help increase the use of the sustainable method of transport

A banker has left £19m to the arts in Scotland, with distribution of the funding to start this summer

Heather Duff is urging people to support Cancer Research UK as the charity faces up to losses as a result

International development bodies have set out criteria they say are necessary for a new UK body to ensure aid and

Many households have seen a drop in income and some fear being able to pay the rent, new research has

Half of Scots haven’t made an energy payment since lockdown, despite being concerned that their usage has increased

TV stars have got behind a crowdfunding campaign to save a Scottish wildlife charity

Age Scotland has raised its concern after a new study showed older people are struggling to cope during lockdown

Warnings had been aired by charities and camapigners leading up to the attack

An acclaimed charity has revealed the horrific levels of abuse it has received – leaving organisers and volunteers worried about

The Scottish Government has launched a new service to help disabled people access the benefits they are entitled to

The Great British Tech Appeal, launched by Vodafone and Barnardo’s, is looking for businesses to help disadvantaged communities access tech

News from the sector on the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

Initiaitve comes into its own during lockdown

Sense Scotland is looking forward to its retail operations restarting, having lost out on £1m as a result of Covid-19

A coalition of organisations wants the suspension of Universal Credit sanctions to continue for a further six months