Charity reveals plans for reopening shops
DEBRA is getting ready for shops reopening, with England allowing stores to open next week and hope Scotland will follow
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Group expelled from Holyrood won’t apolgise for swastika outrage
Controversial organisation stands by offensive tweets
Read moreHospice launches drive thru for donations
The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow is looking for items as it prepares to reopen its shops
Read moreThe Wombles return to promote legacy giving
The children’s TV favourites are inviting organisations to get involved in this year’s Remember A Charity Week
Read moreWhat would enable a sustained transformation in cross-sector working in the long term?
Recognising the tremendous pressure that health, VCSE and local authority leaders are under as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak,
Read moreNational Trust sets out re-opening plan
The heritage body aims to welcome the public back to some properties within weeks.
Read moreSurvey reveals support for circular economy
Campaigners call for sweeping changes to promote sustainability.
Read moreSocial enterprises can lead Scotland’s recovery
A social enterprise model be embraced by businesses could help Scotland better recover from Covid-19
Read moreChildren’s charities help those hit hardest
Barnardo’s Scotland and Action for Children have delivered £500k of support during lockdown.
Read moreBeatson adapts to “new normal”
The charity has expanded its befriending service to support cancer patients during lockdown.
Read moreFood crisis is far from over, study warns
The food insecurity crisis sparked by Covid-19 is set to enter a new phase, the Poverty and Inequality Commission has
Read moreNew housing strategy can rebuild Scots economy
Report calls for £3.4bn investment in housing
Read moreVODG responds to government’s announcement of new social care sector COVID-19 support taskforce
In response to today’s announcement about the launch of a new social care sector COVID-19 support taskforce, Dr Rhidian Hughes,
Read moreStroke Association launch Online Survey to Understand the Impact of COVID-19
The Stroke Association want to hear from stroke survivors and their loved ones about the impact of COVID-19 on their
Read morePlanning for Flexible Furlough
With detailed guidance from the Government expected on Friday 12 June about the ‘flexible furlough scheme ‘ from July, the
Read more£15.5m fund to support charity sector during COVID-19 crisis to open on Monday
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has said a £15.5million COVID-19 Charities Fund to help local charities facing financial difficulties as
Read moreCovid-19 – Update from our Chief Executive 9 June 2020
NICVA Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey gives an update on the COVID-19 Charity Fund and the work of the PHA on Testing
Read moreNICVA welcomes Charity Fund announcement by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey
Seamus McAleavey, Chief Executive of NICVA welcomed the DfC Minister’s announcement today on the £15.5m Charity Fund support package.
Read moreNI Minister for Health launches New ID Card for Carers
NI Launch of new ID Card for Carers
Read moreNew report – financial impact of COVID-19 on voluntary organisations
In response to the current Coronavirus crisis, WCVA has been running a series of events entitled ‘Preparing for Different Futures’,
Read moreA place-based approach
A group of Cumbria Funders supporting community-led emergency response work share their deliberations over what a sustained response to Covid-19
Read moreFunding for young carers announced
The £300,000 has been announced to mark the start of Carers Week
Read moreLockdown having a devastating impact on dementia families
Alzheimer Scotland has seen calls to its helpline rise by a third over the past three months
Read moreShared Parenting Scotland sees 81% spike in enquiries during lockdown
The charity urged governments to clearly set out guidelines for families whose parents live apart.
Read moreTFN magazine June edition is out now – read it here!
TFN June edition is out now – read it here!
Read moreScottish charities benefit from England 1966 win
Scottish organisations are benefiting from the game that strikes despair for many Scots
Read moreSocial enterprises face “hammer blow” if tax scheme scrapped
Campaigners call for extension to UK Government’s Social Investment Tax Relief.
Read moreBlack Lives fundraiser raises over £660k in five days
Deluge of donations to support the BLM cause
Read moreNICVA Calls for Brexit Extension as Lifeline for Hard Pressed Voluntary and Community Organisations
With only seven months of the Brexit transition period left and much for voluntary and community organisations to prepare for whilst still dealing with
Read moreVODG calls for parity in government’s social care testing programme
The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) is calling for full parity in the government’s social care COVID-19 testing programme after
Read moreHalf of Scots charities have lost fundraising income
Those reliant on fundraised income have been worst hit by crisis
Read moreCharity marks milestone anniversary
The Camphill movement was founded 80 years ago, and since then has been internationally recognised for providing great care and
Read moreMental health group in racist swastika storm
Users outraged as rights-based group tells user it is “all in your head”
Read moreIncome fears haunt Scots
As lockdown relents, public are fearful about household income
Read moreAll Race for Life events cancelled
Cancer Research UK has taken the extremely difficult decision to call off the popular fundraisers for 2020
Read moreDaily coronavirus roundup for third sector Thursday 4 June
Daily news briefing on the crisis
Read moreVital fund running out of cash
More families need emergency cash
Read moreCovid-19 – Update from our Chief Executive 4 June 2020
Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
Read moreWhat it’s like to be a young hospital volunteer during Covid-19
Coronavirus or Covid-19 has brought both challenges and amazing new opportunities for our volunteers here at East Sussex Healthcare NHS
Read more‘There’s no expectation to learn everything at once which makes it much less nerve wracking’
Poppy Osman, a volunteer at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: ‘My name is Poppy and I’m currently volunteering in the
Read more‘We need support, opportunities and inspiration’
Fizz McNally, a volunteer at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: ‘I’m Fizz, I’m 19 and I’m a young volunteer in
Read moreVulnerable people struggling to access food
Charities call for urgent action to ensure no-one goes without essential supplies.
Read moreOne in six Scots volunteer during lockdown
New figures reveal 10 million adults in the UK have given their time to support others.
Read moreFresh approach needed after 87 beavers killed
Beaver Trust calls for landowners to view culls as a last resort.
Read moreSocial enterprise delivers 3,600 period products during lockdown
Hey Girls has adapted its model to help more people through the coronavirus crisis.
Read moreFood poverty hitting Scots children in lockdown
Emergency food requests rise on the back of the economic crisis
Read moreRefugee group wins volunteering award
Forth Valley Welcome is one of more than 200 groups that has received a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Read moreEffective online trustee meetings webinar recording
If you missed our webinar on ‘Effective trustee meetings online’ you can watch it now via the link below.
Read moreSurvey of those shielding or supporting those shielding
How is shielding affecting people and those supporting them? The Patient Client Council wants to find out.
Read moreWe rise by Lifting Others
Today’s chat with Maura Brooks from Derrytresk Community and Chair of the Youth and Community Group highlights some of the important
Read moreLotto boost for project empowering young people
Leonard Cheshire’s Can Do programme has been awarded £55,000 from the Young Start Fund.
Read moreMortgage holidays only delay hardship, charity warns
Citizens Advice Scotland calls on lenders to do more to support homeowners.
Read moreCharity launches nationwide shopping service
Food Train Connects has been launched in response to thousands of older Scots needing support during the coronavirus pandemic
Read moreLockdown baby boom
But it’s of the furry kind
Read moreTrust unveils £500,000 Covid-19 recovery fund
Charities in Perth and Kinross are invited to apply for additional financial support.
Read moreVODG responds to CQC data on deaths of people with a learning disability
The regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published new analysis that demonstrates a significant increase in the death
Read moreProject Hope: A Case Study
Project Hope is a project by young people for young people. Started by 21-year old Naomi Lea just a couple
Read moreVolunteering to connect with Wales’ older people during COVID-19
Age Cymru is to launch the Friend In Need service to help tackle loneliness and isolation amongst the over 70s
Read moreHow volunteers across Wales stepped up in times of crisis
This Volunteers’ Week we turn our attention to the volunteers that have shown the most amazing expressions of support at
Read more‘One common underlying driver … gets you through what could be deal breakers or show stoppers’
Joanna Holmes is Co-Director of Wellspring Settlement which was formed out of a merger in February 2020 between Barton Hill Settlement and Wellspring
Read more‘You feel you are losing the organisation you have poured every part of your soul into … it’s tricky’
Leah Swain is CEO of Community First Yorkshire, which was formed out of a merger in 2017 between North Yorkshire &
Read more‘Our challenge was to make one plus one equal more than two’
Laurie Rackind is CEO of JAMI (Jewish Association for Mental Illness), which merged with Jewish Care in 2012: Isolation and
Read more‘It’s a fluid process and one I found took time to get used to’
Ben Hughes was CEO of bassac which, in 2011, merged with Development Trusts Association to form Locality: I remember being asked
Read morePublic support for moves to tackle “throwaway culture”
Campaigners call for Circular Economy Bill to be reinstated as soon as possible.
Read moreMajority of Scots eating more during lockdown
Warning from Obesity Action Scotland after survey reveals rise in unhealthy eating.
Read morePressure mounts on Scottish Gov for greener post-covid Scotland
Campigners want new normal to be greener and fairer
Read moreCharity set for new chapter in 80th year
Emma Walker has been announced as the new director of Camphill Scotland, as the organisation marks its 80th birthday
Read moreSupporters rally round baby loss charity
Virtual challenges raise vital funds for Held In Our Hearts.
Read moreHealth charity in NHS warning
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland says third sector organisations need long-term funding to help the NHS avoid a permanent state
Read moreOlder people reveal housing fears
Suitable housing is a growing problem for elderly Scots
Read moreDaily coronavirus roundup for third sector Monday 1 June
Rounding up the third sector’s response #NeverMoreNeeded
Read moreVolunteers’ Week underway
This year’s celebrations take place at a time when the contributions of volunteers have never been more needed
Read moreVolunteers’ Week 2020
Volunteers’ Week UK 1 – 7 June recognises the contribution volunteers make to our communities every day.
Read moreChanges to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from June onwards
On 29 May 2020 the Chancellor announced changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which contained some key dates
Read moreThinking about merger in 2020
This blog is complemented by a series of practitioner perspectives. IVAR has learned much over the last two decades about
Read moreMerger: Practitioner perspectives
This blog shares four perspectives of practitioners who have led merger processes. We asked them to share their reflections for
Read moreLockdown can’t end soon enough for charities
Charities are desperate to regain face-to-face contact with clients and supporters
Read moreClimate justice must be part of post-Covid recovery
Climate justice and the Covid recovery go hand in hand, says civil society
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Enjoy some TFN back issues!
Read moreThe Big Lunch goes online
The popular event will take place next weekend, with participants invited to grab a plate and give someone a call
Read moreMS hub offers vital support
More than 450 online sessions will be offered to those stuck in isolation due to the condition
Read moreGlasgow will still host vital climate change conference
Postponed due to the pandemic but city will still host talks next year
Read moreKeeping the lines of communication open during COVID-19
COVID-19 has meant that many older and vulnerable people and carers are now more socially isolated than ever. A dedicated
Read moreIn it together
I was delighted to catch a few minutes with Barry Monteith to have a chat about the amazing efforts of
Read moreNew relationships are getting things done in Mid and East Antrim
New and existing volunteers, local and national businesses have been supporting community groups have been supporting community groups to get
Read moreLRA Supporting mental health in the workplace webinar resources
On 27 May The Labour Relations Agency (LRA) delivered their first online webinar as part of NICVA’s webinar series.
Read moreCovid-19 – Update from our Chief Executive 28 May 2020
Read the latest update from our Chief Executive, Seamus McAleavey, on the issues relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
Read moreGuidance for charities experiencing financial difficulties
The Charity Commission has published guidance for charity trustees of smaller charities experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 emergency.
Read moreVolunteering round-up: May 2020
Welcome to this month’s round-up. Volunteers and volunteering organisations continue to meet the challenges of coronavirus, adapting to the recent
Read moreLifting the lockdown: The challenges our members face and how we are helping
We’ve been asking our members what challenges resuming their activities over the next few months will bring. As part of
Read moreCovid-19: remaking a better world and the role of civil society
Global civil society has a vital role to play in reconstructing the world, post Covid-19, says Civicus
Read moreScots charity offers support to footballers
Kibble is offering lockdown support to staff at St Mirren, and said it hopes to expand the service
Read moreMask makers seek charity partners
Edinburgh Mask Makers have produced 4,000 masks for use by key workers – and are looking for more partners
Read moreBig challenges as charity shops prepare to reopen
Huge amount of donated goods await but volunteer numbers will be down
Read moreWelcome funding from NHS Charities Appeal
We are delighted to report that Northern Ireland has benefited from the NHS Charities Appeal.
Read moreGovernance round-up: May 2020
Corporate insolvency and governance bill 2020 The government has published the corporate insolvency and governance bill 2020. When it becomes
Read moreLottery Community Fund announces £3.3m of awards
A total of 282 organisations in Scotland will benefit from the latest round of funding.
Read moreNew service aims to transform employer-led volunteering
Social Good Connect links employees to relevant volunteering opportunities.
Read moreRNLI in beach warning
The charity has said the coronavirus presents a serious of challenges for it to help people remain safe on beaches
Read moreVirtual wellbeing hub to support people with Huntington’s
The Scottish Huntington’s Association will launch the service in June.
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