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Communication remains inadequate

Is an aid sceptic now in charge of DfID?

Third sector directors are being invited to apply for an awards ceremony that celebrates creative leadership

Tracy Brabin has auctioned off a dress which slipped off her shoulder while in the House of Commons

OSCR has taken action against the Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Community Project Limited after identifying a number of concerns

Over £112,000 goes to chosen charity partner

Liz Burns spent three decades at Volunteer Scotland and helped shape modern volunteering in Scotland and across the world

A charity has issued guidance on how to stay mentally well during the coronavirus outbreak

The poorest families have fallen even deeper into poverty over the past eight years

An unique collection of Oor Wullie statues will be on show at this weekend’s fundraising event for CHAS

Charity workers are being balloted on industrial action over removal of holidays

The charity champion was bestowed with the honour but was unable to collect it before his death last year

Westminster officials have been holding talks with a major London venue about taking over the international summit

Benefit to charity is clear

Savvy Scots are switching providers more as they look to bring down the costs of heating their homes

Recovery organisations have teamed up with local businesses to ensure homeless people have the support they need during the day

Age Scotland has highlighted older people may be at more risk as snow is forecast across the country

The new arrival is only the second chimpanzee to be born in Scotland in 20 years

Forth Valley Sensory Centre has become the first organisation in the area to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland

The comedian has called for Scots to get out and raise funds for charity

The Ecology Centre in Fife is looking for donations after an incident at the weekend

Housing group gets £12m loan to build new homes

Zara Sutherland lost her job at a Fife beauty salon after being physically assaulted while at work

Governance fell short in a number of areas

Just £30,000 is needed to ensure the community project to create the statue is a success

Community projects across Scotland benefited from a record amount as a result of expansion of green energy

Just a third of young children are being read to for over an hour a week, a charity has found

Historic Environment Scotland has announced more than £800,000 of funding to support conservation repair projects to historic buildings

LOVE Learning is looking for help to get the former Gorgie City Farm up and running again

A charity has teamed up with a craft beer company to create unique shelters for hedgehogs

The Springwatch presenter has said he will fight against the persecution of animals in Scotland

Experts from across the globe will head to Dundee to discuss the impact and prevalence of ritual abuse

itison us provides respite for the people charities support and their volunteers

Rates of poverty in the UK are lower than Scotland than elsewhere, but the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has said action

Voluntary sector organisations are split over the Scottish Government’s draft budget

A legal expert has said the voluntary sector faces some significant challenges in 2020

Politicians called for the former finance secretary to be removed as an MSP, after it was revealed he had sent

The ScotRail Alliance has announced it is extending its charity partnership with MND Scotland for a further two years

Global coalition urges Mark Zuckerberg to halt privacy plans.

Survey to mark Time To Talk Day reveals stigma still widespread.

Four charities have called for enhanced investment in education to be made by the Scottish Government

Football v Homophobia Scotland; The Strategy has been created in partnership between Football v Homophobia Scotland, LEAP Sports and the

Bethany Firth is backing this year’s Swimathon to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.

Nearly four people living rough or in temporary accommodation die every week in Scotland

Young people are being offered support by LinkLiving’s Steps to Resilience initiative.

Lives are being lost to a system that is fractured and bureaucratic, an independent review of care in Scotland has

MSPs have overwhelmingly rejected a bid to give councils the power to set business rates

The Refillery has been named one of the best businesses in the UK for its contribution to economic, environmental and

Friends of the Earth Scotland urges ministers to cut spending on roads.

Research into the role of culture and values in governance in Scottish charities is being carried out

Two charities have helped fund new equipment which can help children battling the life-threatening condition

Young people were actively involved in the redesign, which has a seaside theme.

New initiative sees 65 coffee shops offering recycling facilities for single-use cups.

​Carers allowance extended

A Scottish charity is leading the way in funding groundbreaking projects across the world

More delays to the full roll-out of the controversial scheme

More than 15,000 people are now living with the condition, research has shown

The charity is promoting its free Parentline service through a new campaign.

This year’s Glasgow Airport Chaplain’s Charity is Stroke Association Scotland.

The celebrity chef has backed the the Tesco Community Cookery School programme, developed by charity FareShare

Retired teacher Margaret Duffy has overcome both ovarian and breast cancer.

Charities fear the ban will affect fundraising

Nicola Sturgeon is among the MSPs to back walking charity Paths for All.

Amount rises from 1 April

The NFU has spoken out against two cancer charities for hosting meat free months to raise funds

Philanthropist gives more to good causes

Government loses appeal

A coalition of independent and third sector groups has called for urgent investment in mental health support services

Ian Beattie will make a special appearance at Edinburgh’s Capital Sci-Fi Con, which raises funds for CHAS

Marger brings together two organisations, managed by two women, each of whom have their own personal story and connection to

More than 1,000 people affected by motor neurone disease (MND) have been directly helped by grants funded by the foundation

Overwhelming support to give cash to good cause

The Charity Retail Association has said business rates being devolved locally could hit charities in the pocket

A businessman has handed CHAS a stunning Loch Lomond estate and a £1 million donation

Finance minister Derek Mackay has been urged to boost funding for the Scottish Welfare Fund.

Graeme Brown said his role had been “the best job in Scotland”.

Barclay’s is working with Scottish Autism to develop an inclusive and accessible environment at its new premises

More than a third of care services have unfilled positions – with particular issues in care homes, home support and

Research has highlighted the benefits of the MCR Pathways scheme.

Walk the Walk has joined forces with a US-based charity to raise awareness of the condition.

Proposals could see Kibble take on a 27.5% stake in St Mirren, creating a revolutionary partnership

The charity will now be known as We Are With You.