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SCVO
30th June 2020 admin

Charity marks 25th anniversary

Food Train has been providing vital support to older people in Scotland, and has increased its work in light of

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SCVO
30th June 2020 admin

More than 700 organisations share £3m

Charities across the country have used funding from the National Emergencies Trust to respond to the coronavirus pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

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SCVO
30th June 2020 admin

Refugee charities slam hotel policy for asylum seekers

Charities previously warned about moving vulnerable asylum seekers

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30th June 2020 admin

Support for childcare during COVID19

Childcare has been a critical issue throughout the COVID19 pandemic. 

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28th June 2020 admin

The Charity Commission’s report into the RNIB – issues for all trustees to think about

Last week the Charity Commission published its report into the RNIB following what has evidently been a lengthy and complex

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SCVO
27th June 2020 admin

Charity offers free face mask exempt badges

Euan’s Guide has created the badges as many disabled people are unable to wear face coverings

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SCVO
27th June 2020 admin

Social enterprises and charities face battle to survive

The Third Sector Interface Scotland Network has polled more than 1,000 organisations of all sizes across the country #NeverMoreNeeded

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SCVO
27th June 2020 admin

Funding up to £50,000 for struggling charities

Fund will help bolster organisations suffering income falls after “complete failure of government” to support them

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SCVO
27th June 2020 admin

Humanist now most popular than Christian weddings

The time are changing according to new figures

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27th June 2020 admin

Bringing the outside in

Kristen Kearney from ESC Films, tells us about an innovative and exciting new project they have developed in response to

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SCVO
26th June 2020 admin

Gerard Butler stars in charity film

The 300 actor has featured in a new half-hour video which shows the vital work being carried out by Mary’s

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SCVO
26th June 2020 admin

Fundraising should not stop during Covid-19

Funding experts Rogare have undertaken a study responding to objections that fundraising is ‘inappropriate’ during the coronavirus crisis

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SCVO
26th June 2020 admin

Leading charity reveals catastrophic fall in income

Latest in a raft of organisations to announce income warning

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SCVO
26th June 2020 admin

Gift Aid increase would give much-needed boost to charities

A coalition of leading voices from the sector has called on the UK Government to temporarily increase the level of

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Uncategorized
26th June 2020 admin

Keeping Well at Home booklet launched

Age Friendly Network NI and the Public Health Agency have produced a ‘Keeping Well at Home’ booklet for older people who

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26th June 2020 admin

A temporary boost to Gift Aid during the covid-19 emergency

Today NCVO has joined a coalition of sector bodies calling on the government to temporarily boost the level of Gift

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SCVO
25th June 2020 admin

AFC Community Trust awarded £85,000 from government fund

The cash will be used to distribute food to vulnerable people in the north-east.

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SCVO
25th June 2020 admin

Red Cross to begin reopening shops

The charity said 17 stores across Scotland would open on 29 June.

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SCVO
25th June 2020 admin

Leeds announces £42,000 of charity funding

The building society’s foundation is supporting 44 UK charities in its latest funding round.

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SCVO
25th June 2020 admin

Charity prepares to reopen gardens across Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland is set to reopen many of its gardens from 6 July

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SCVO
25th June 2020 admin

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Wednesday 24 June

How the third sector is responding to the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

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SCVO
25th June 2020 admin

Charities call for foodbank reliance to come to an end

Organisations are struggling to respond to hunger in the community, and have called for the Scottish Government to step in

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SCVO
24th June 2020 admin

Actor Brian Cox backs campaign to “Save our Scotland”

The Dundee-born star features in an advert for the National Trust for Scotland’s newest appeal.

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SCVO
24th June 2020 admin

Cancer Research UK faces annual cuts of £150m

The medical charity has seen fundraising plummet during the Covid-19 crisis.

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SCVO
24th June 2020 admin

Partnership delivers special online weekend

A group of remarkable teenagers who cope with complex health conditions have taken part in a weekend of specially organised

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SCVO
24th June 2020 admin

Moonwalk charity announces grants for frontline cancer services

Walk the Walk will donate £20,000 every month to organisations across the UK.

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SCVO
24th June 2020 admin

Health charities face struggle to survive

A coalition of 30 organisations has called for a Third Sector Recovery and Renewal Fund to be created, to allow

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SCVO
24th June 2020 admin

Voluntary sector has an urgent role to play in Covid-19 recovery

Organisations may not survive without further support and investment, economic experts have warned

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SCVO
23rd June 2020 admin

Disability transitions bill hope

Plans which aim to secure better outcomes for young disabled people are moving forward

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SCVO
23rd June 2020 admin

Campaigners call for “fair and green” recovery

Protest held as advisory group publishes 25 recommendations for Scottish economy.

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SCVO
23rd June 2020 admin

Vendors get support through pandemic

Cash goes to sellers who have lost their work due to pandemic

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SCVO
23rd June 2020 admin

Schoolchildren secure £200,000 for local charities

The Wood Foundation will make 50 awards of £4,000 to help tackle the impacts of Covid-19.

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WCVA
23rd June 2020 admin

Catalyst Cymru: Resilient Heritage open to applications

WCVA is inviting voluntary heritage organisations in Wales to apply for dedicated development support from our Catalyst Cymru: Resilient Heritage

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23rd June 2020 admin

Volunteering round-up: June 2020

As the lockdown eases, millions of people across the country are continuing to give their time to help their communities

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WCVA
23rd June 2020 admin

The Centre for African Entrepreneurship give boost to BAME community in Swansea

With help from the Voluntary Services Emergency Fund, the Centre for African Entrepreneurship (CAE) has been providing Swansea’s BAME community

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WCVA
23rd June 2020 admin

Level of public trust in charities rises

The level of public trust in charities in England and Wales has improved, according to research from the Charity Commission.

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WCVA
23rd June 2020 admin

New report: building on the community response to COVID-19

In response to the current Coronavirus crisis, WCVA ran a series of events entitled ‘Preparing for Different Futures’, which explored

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Uncategorized
22nd June 2020 admin

The blessings of a cup of tea

The aim of The Niamh Louise Foundation is to provide a safe environment where anyone can drop in to chat

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SCVO
20th June 2020 admin

Charity farm gets set for post-lockdown re-opening

Charity farm getting set to welcome visitors again

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SCVO
20th June 2020 admin

Fundraising conference falls victim to Covid

Covid claims this year’s IoF conference

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SCVO
20th June 2020 admin

Gap in prosperity haunts former coalfield areas

Mining towns suffer more than most

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SCVO
20th June 2020 admin

Sector in crisis as charities face unprecedented £12.4bn loss

Analysis outlines the size of challenge facing UK sector #NeverMoreNeeded

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20th June 2020 admin

NICVA Launches Communities in Transition Programme with Covid Response Support

NICVA’s new Communities in Transition: Building Capacity programme is delighted to launch the first in a series of themed webinars for

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SCVO
19th June 2020 admin

Ban on mountain hare culling

Animal rights campaigners have welcomed new legislation which will protect thousands of animals from being slaughtered

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SCVO
19th June 2020 admin

Far right thugs attack refugee protest

A demonstration calling for better housing for asylum seekers was hit by a counter protest by fascists claiming to “protect

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19th June 2020 admin

“What does this mean for disabled people who require social care support?” – VODG responds to ADASS Budget Survey 2020

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has today released its annual budget survey for 2020, which describes the

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19th June 2020 admin

VODG chief executive backs race equality commitment for sector

VODG chief executive, Dr Rhidian Hughes, has joined forces with leaders of other voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in signing up

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19th June 2020 admin

Reflections on the ‘Home Truths’ report on racism in the charity sector – part 1

Members of NCVO’s BAME network share their initial responses to the recent report from Voice4Change England and Acevo on racism

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19th June 2020 admin

Reflections on the ‘Home Truths’ report on racism in the charity sector – part 2

Members of NCVO’s equity, diversity and inclusion group share their initial responses to the recent report from Voice4Change England and

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SCVO
18th June 2020 admin

First £1m secured for community-owned nature reserve

The Langholm Initiative hopes to purchase 10,500 acres of land in the Borders.

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SCVO
18th June 2020 admin

Empathy training for animal offenders to be explored

Animal welfare charity OneKind has welcomed the announcement of new research.

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SCVO
18th June 2020 admin

World’s poorest will suffer as Tories axe aid department

DfID decision a “disaster” for the world’s poor – and the fight against Covid

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SCVO
18th June 2020 admin

Poppyscotland campaign secures census victory

Next year’s census will include a question about respondents’ veteran status.

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SCVO
18th June 2020 admin

Cash strapped families in lockdown struggle

More than half of families who are in receipt of benefits have had to borrow money during lockdown, new charity

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SCVO
18th June 2020 admin

Human rights concern over Covid-19 care home response

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has said the rights of older people may have been breached in the response to

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SCVO
18th June 2020 admin

Free school meals to continue over summer break

The Scottish Government has confirmed that extra funding has been allocated to help feed families over the summer

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18th June 2020 admin

COVID 19 Charities Fund Live Event

On 15 June The Department for Communities opened £15.5M COVID-19 Charities Fund will provide grant awards to meet unavoidable costs

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SCVO
17th June 2020 admin

Lottery cash boost for RNIB

The sight loss charity has seen a surge in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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SCVO
17th June 2020 admin

Couple celebrate their special day

Elaine Hawes, who is battling MND, and Fred Aspinall were not going to let coronavirus stop their wedding

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SCVO
17th June 2020 admin

Urgent change needed as Scotland misses climate target

Figures show greenhouse gas emissions rose by 1.5% between 2017 and 2018.

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SCVO
17th June 2020 admin

Immigration care changes review call

Organisations are being invited to back calls for a review into how new UK immigration legislation will affect health and

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SCVO
17th June 2020 admin

Scouts call for extra support during lockdown

The organisation is facing its most serious challenge in over a century, leaders have warned.

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SCVO
17th June 2020 admin

CAF appoints new boss

Neil Heslop will take over from Sir John Low later this year

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17th June 2020 admin

COVID 19 Charities Fund

The Department for Communities £15.5M COVID-19 Charities Fund will provide grant awards to meet unavoidable costs for charities which have

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17th June 2020 admin

The inside track: June 2020

Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including more parliamentary focus on the impact

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17th June 2020 admin

Keeping volunteers engaged during coronavirus

Understandably during lockdown, many volunteers have taken a step back. For some this will have been personal choice while for

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SCVO
16th June 2020 admin

Supermodel backing for BAME development programme

Eunice Olumide has given her support to a new initiative from AAI EmployAbility.

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SCVO
16th June 2020 admin

Jo’s battle with MND

A young woman has detailed her struggle with the degenerative condition to help publicise MND Action Week

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SCVO
16th June 2020 admin

Urgent appeal to save LGBT+ charity

Four Pillars faces an uncertain future after its premises were threatened with closure.

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SCVO
16th June 2020 admin

100,000 back Brexit delay petition

Campaigners want a two-year extension to the transition period as Britain struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic

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SCVO
16th June 2020 admin

Charities “must have frank conversations” with landlords

Organisations must be honest with landlords and stay in touch, so that they avoid unexpected costs when offices reopen

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SCVO
16th June 2020 admin

OSCR: One in five charities faces collapse

A new survey has revealed the impact of coronavirus on the third sector

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SCVO
16th June 2020 admin

Third of Britons targeted by scammers

Citizens Advice has reported a rise in people getting in contact about scams since coronavirus lockdown

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SCVO
16th June 2020 admin

Cat and dog home reopens

Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home has started to rehome animals from this week as it adapts to life after lockdown

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16th June 2020 admin

Returning to work

Organisations returning to work or returning staff to the workplace will face a very different environment. This article which includes

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16th June 2020 admin

Reflections on Volunteers’ Week 2020

Volunteers’ Week is the annual celebration of millions of people across the UK who give their time and skills to

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16th June 2020 admin

Public services: Lessons from coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis has had a huge impact on all types of public services, but many charities and voluntary organisations

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16th June 2020 admin

Charity policy round-up: May 2020

As we enter the third month of lockdown, our work – both in terms of influencing government decision-making and supporting

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15th June 2020 admin

Six challenges facing VCSE leaders during Covid-19

The welfare of their workforce How can they protect staff morale and wellbeing? How can they prevent staff burnout during

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15th June 2020 admin

Six ways VCSE leaders are adapting to Covid-19

Over the past 11 weeks, we’ve hosted peer support sessions for over 180 VCSE leaders across the UK. We’re publishing

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SCVO
13th June 2020 admin

Charity launches postal donations service

The BHF is allowing supporters to donate via post to ensure shops are fully stocked for reopening

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SCVO
13th June 2020 admin

Charity demands increase to minimum wage

Pandemic has made it increasingly difficult to cope on low income

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SCVO
13th June 2020 admin

Zoo charity faces fight for survival

RZSS, which operates Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Animal Park, has made a plea for it to be allowed to reopen

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SCVO
13th June 2020 admin

Organisations on brink as Scottish Government fails to guarantee funding

​Cash has run out for vital community covid emergency food response

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SCVO
13th June 2020 admin

Disabled people abused over physical distancing

The overwhelming majority of disabled Scots say they have faced difficulties with physical distancing

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13th June 2020 admin

The impact of COVID-19 on carers in Northern Ireland

A statement by the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI.

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SCVO
12th June 2020 admin

Funder appoints new chair and trustees

Corra Foundation has name Luke McCullough has chair, and has announced other changes in the boardroom

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SCVO
12th June 2020 admin

Basic income is desirable but faces challenges

A study has said a Citizens’ Basic Income in Scotland could work, but there are many challenges to overcome before

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SCVO
12th June 2020 admin

Junk food restrictions paused

The Scottish Government has delayed plans to clamp down on multi-buy promotions

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SCVO
12th June 2020 admin

NTS in plea to members

Conservation charity has been hit by income drop

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SCVO
12th June 2020 admin

Remembering those we have lost

An annual service to remember children at a Scottish hospice went ahead despite lockdown regulations

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12th June 2020 admin

Put people who use social care services at the centre – VODG responds to new ONS and ADASS data

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) today released the second statistical bulletin in its Coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled

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Uncategorized
12th June 2020 admin

Finance Minister Hears Sector Views on New Peace Plus Programme

Yesterday, NICVA and a number of sector representatives met with Finance Minister Conor Murphy by Zoom to reflect on the new Peace

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WCVA
12th June 2020 admin

Bridgend Carers Centre provide lifeline for carers during pandemic

Bridgend Carers Centre (BCC) exists to support unpaid carers in Bridgend. Since the coronavirus pandemic, they’ve had to adapt and

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SCVO
11th June 2020 admin

Fight still on to save UK aid department

Charities and MPs say DfID must be saved – but Tory threat remains

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SCVO
11th June 2020 admin

UK charities face £10 billion funding gap

Survey reveals impact of coronavirus on third sector organisations.

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SCVO
11th June 2020 admin

Football clubs to step up community support

Vital funding will not only help SPFL clubs to survive, but will also help expand the community support they are

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SCVO
11th June 2020 admin

Scots jobs losses loom at leading charity

Income expected to drop by £16m

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SCVO
11th June 2020 admin

New group aims to create fairer Scotland

The Advisory Board on Social Renewal will contain a variety of third sector representatives

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SCVO
11th June 2020 admin

Scottish SPCA appeals for face masks

More than 170 staff members remain working at the charity’s rescue centres

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