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16th January 2020 admin

Impact round-up: January 2020

Welcome to the January edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the

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SCVO
15th January 2020 admin

Mary’s Meals launches appeal for Kenya’s poorest region

Almost 70,000 primary-aged pupils are going hungry in Turkana.

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15th January 2020 admin

Climate protest in Edinburgh

Extinction Rebellion gathered at the offices of one of the Scottish Government’s main pension fund managers this morning

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15th January 2020 admin

Charity welcomes ban on credit card gambling

The Safer Online Gambling Group said the move had been “a long time coming”.

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SCVO
15th January 2020 admin

WWF UK raises £1m in Australia bushfire appeal

The charity said support from the public had been “incredible”.

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SCVO
15th January 2020 admin

Don wristbands to fight cancer, charity urges

Cancer Research UK calls for support ahead of World Cancer Day.

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SCVO
15th January 2020 admin

Care-experienced students showcase their talents

Pioneering new scheme supports students through college

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15th January 2020 admin

Enhancing your role as a trusted professional adviser

      (U)HNW private clients’ needs are changing. Research shows that they want more comprehensive and personalised support from

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WCVA
15th January 2020 admin

Hearts for the arts 2020 shortlist announced

  Nominations were received from across the UK for each of the four award categories: Best Arts Initiative; Best Arts

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SCVO
14th January 2020 admin

Final Gorgie City Farm bids considered

A charity or a popular tourist attraction will take over the site of the community farm

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SCVO
14th January 2020 admin

Charities risk reputational damage by submitting late returns

Warning to get annual return in on time

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14th January 2020 admin

Roads seen as “too dangerous” for cycling

Cycling Scotland research finds potential cyclists are discouraged by Scotland’s busy streets.

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SCVO
14th January 2020 admin

Air pollution “could kill 160,000 in a decade”

The British Heart Foundation is calling for “bold action” to improve air quality.

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SCVO
14th January 2020 admin

David Attenborough to speak at charity dinner

The broadcaster and naturalist will answer questions in front of an audience of 800.

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SCVO
14th January 2020 admin

NTS chief to retire

Simon Skinner will step down from the conservation charity after five years at the helm

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SCVO
14th January 2020 admin

Charity announces US tour for historic violin

The instrument, which has link to Robert Burns, is touring to celebrate the Bard’s birthday.

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14th January 2020 admin

Council accused of “cynically” rejecting charity’s funding

Vital funding rejected because of missing attachment

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14th January 2020 admin

NICVA welcomes progress and new Northern Ireland Executive

NICVA welcomes the positive outcome of the Northern Ireland Talks process and the formation of a new Executive.

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13th January 2020 admin

VODG collaboration launches project to support adult social care provider sector with data and cyber security

VODG is today delighted to announce the launch of a project that seeks to better understand the digital, data and

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13th January 2020 admin

Volunteering in the public sector: What we’ve learned

Today, we’re launching our new research report on volunteering in the public sector. This is the second of our focused

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SCVO
12th January 2020 admin

Funding for more than 60 charities

The Bank of Scotland Foundation grants will see the organisations share almost £1.9million

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SCVO
11th January 2020 admin

New chief for international aid charity

International aid and development charity Unicef UK has a new chief executive

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SCVO
11th January 2020 admin

Special getaways for families fighting cancer

The Prince’s Foundation and children’s charity Calum’s Cabin have joined forces to offer families luxury breaks

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SCVO
11th January 2020 admin

Finalists revealed for Burns Award

The annual ceremony recognises courage, commitment, inspiration and hands-on humanitarian efforts from people of any nationality, race, age or gender

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SCVO
11th January 2020 admin

Oxfam has its best Xmas in eight years

The aid charity bucked the high street downturn

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SCVO
10th January 2020 admin

Girlguiding critical of Scottish Government period poverty policy

Free products won’t be available to all

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SCVO
10th January 2020 admin

Charity demands fundamental overhaul to Universal Credit

Current scheme is poorly thought out and applied say critics

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SCVO
10th January 2020 admin

Trade body says Wrap’s report is “irresponsible”

Associaiton says there is no evidence bogus charities are affecting clothes donations

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SCVO
10th January 2020 admin

£1m to help ease Brexit hunger

A new partnership between a supermarket giant and a charity, supported by the Scottish Government, is set to reduce hunger

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SCVO
10th January 2020 admin

Foodbanks hand out 1,000 parcels a day

A staggering 600,000 food parcels were distributed over 18 months by charities across the country

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SCVO
9th January 2020 admin

Charity for bereaved parents unveils new name

The former Sands Lothian charity is now known as Held In Our Hearts.

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SCVO
9th January 2020 admin

Charity unveils wishes for 2020

RNIB Scotland announces its hopes for the next 12 months.

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SCVO
9th January 2020 admin

Lotto boost for conservation projects

Over £400,000 is being awarded to initiatives in the Northern Isles and Cairngorms.

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SCVO
9th January 2020 admin

Record numbers of child abuse images reported to charity

The Internet Watch Foundation said it removed millions of pictures and videos last year.

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9th January 2020 admin

Charity names new chief executive

Hearts and Minds has revealed that Rebecca Simpson has been appointed as its CEO

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WCVA
9th January 2020 admin

An alternative school of thought

Working in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council and local schools, 2018 was the first year of operation for this project,

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9th January 2020 admin

What we know (and what we don’t) after the 2019 election

It’s been just under a month since the December 2019 general election, and much of the Christmas break has been

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SCVO
8th January 2020 admin

Quarter of Scots worried about rent or mortgage

Shelter Scotland research finds thousands struggle with monthly payments.

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SCVO
8th January 2020 admin

Charities benefit from Christmas funding appeal

Ecclesiastical awarded a total of £120,000 through its Christmas campaign.

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SCVO
8th January 2020 admin

Care charities apologise to abuse victims

Interim findings of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquyiry published

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SCVO
8th January 2020 admin

Castle reception launches Scottish Charity Awards 2020

Nicola Sturgeon launched the annual awards by meeting last year’s finalists in the dramatic settings of Edinburgh Castle’s Great Hall

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SCVO
8th January 2020 admin

Cancer Research UK launches Race for Life 2020

Events are being held across the country in spring.

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SCVO
8th January 2020 admin

Lack of charity trust sees clothes going to landfill

Lack of trust in bag collections has is blamed for rise in clothes going to landfill

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SCVO
8th January 2020 admin

New look to mark new year

College Development Network has revealed its new brand style

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SCVO
8th January 2020 admin

New active travel funding

Social housing providers can access additional funding to encourage active travel within communities

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SCVO
7th January 2020 admin

Scottish charity workers recognised in new year honours

​Stalwarts of the third sector recognised

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SCVO
7th January 2020 admin

“Staggering” figures highlight scale of emissions inequality

The average Brit has already caused more emissions in 2020 than a Rwandan will in a year.

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SCVO
7th January 2020 admin

Care services annual return reminder

Every year, the Care Inspectorate asks services to complete an annual return

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SCVO
7th January 2020 admin

Atlantic rowers issue fitness challenge

Three Scottish rowers have issued a challenge as they make their way across the Atlantic

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SCVO
7th January 2020 admin

Charity is facing funding crisis

Organisation is doing more with less

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SCVO
7th January 2020 admin

Revenge porn on the rise

Citizens Advice Scotland has reported that the amount of Scots seeking advice on revenge porn has doubled

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7th January 2020 admin

NICVA’s New Year’s Round Up

A new decade doesn’t necessarily mean a fresh start, as challenges from the past few years such as Brexit and

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SCVO
4th January 2020 admin

Entire world is in the grip of the climate catastrophe

The entire world is now counting the devastating cost of the climate crisis, a new report finds

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SCVO
4th January 2020 admin

Make it your new year resolution to volunteer

People are being urged to make a new year resolution to volunteer

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SCVO
4th January 2020 admin

Ian Rankin’s stunning donation to charity

Best-selling crime-writer keeps on giving

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SCVO
4th January 2020 admin

Mental health fears as Scots won’t open up

Stigma still stalks those suffering mental health problems

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SCVO
27th December 2019 admin

Citizens Advice unlocks £1.3bn for people since 2009

The network is calling on politicians to put the cost of living at the heart of their policies.

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SCVO
27th December 2019 admin

One in nine Scots species at risk of extinction

WWF Scotland calls for urgent action ahead of major environmental summits.

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SCVO
26th December 2019 admin

Most Scots want full ban on fox hunting, poll finds

Survey reveals 77% of people in Scotland think current laws are not strong enough.

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SCVO
25th December 2019 admin

Major award for Scottish youth project

A scheme to divert young people away from serious crime has been recognised in Europe.

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SCVO
25th December 2019 admin

Inspirational family in bumper fundraising year

Marie and Keith Briggs created Joe’s Toes in memory of their son, who was sadly stillborn as a result of

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SCVO
24th December 2019 admin

Celtic fans raise record amount for good causes

Supporters donated £310,000 to the club’s Christmas Appeal.

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SCVO
24th December 2019 admin

Burns breakfast for EU citizens

The Scottish Government is hosting a special event to celebrate the contributions EU citizens make to Scotland

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SCVO
24th December 2019 admin

Care leavers have 50/50 chance of homelessness

Barnardo’s Scotland has teamed up with other organisations to provide purpose built houses for young people leaving care

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SCVO
24th December 2019 admin

Social enterprise donates bikes to nursery children

The bikes were refurbished by young people at Kibbleworks.

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SCVO
24th December 2019 admin

Mental health problems arising from sight loss are “sidelined”

Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded have joined forces with the Mental Health Foundation Scotland to publish new research

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24th December 2019 admin

‘Tis the season to be voluntary

Our former colleague David Kane gave the gift of data to compile an excellent Christmas-themed post on 360 Giving. Here

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24th December 2019 admin

Charity policy round-up: December 2019

After a year of political uncertainty, we are ending 2019 knowing that Brexit will definitely happen. Indeed, we now have

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SCVO
21st December 2019 admin

A new hope which banishes despair

How a grassroots charity moved from despair to hope and is transforming a community

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SCVO
21st December 2019 admin

Legal eagles’ foodbank collection

In the run up to Christmas, staff and partners at Murray Beith Murray have worked together to help make a

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SCVO
21st December 2019 admin

Charity highlights “shocking” attainment gap

RNIB has called for an increase in educational support for children with sight loss

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SCVO
21st December 2019 admin

Vital lung support move welcomed

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has welcomed a pledge to increase support for those living with lung conditions

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SCVO
21st December 2019 admin

Bags donated to care experienced young people

Madlug has sent 1600 bags to Scotland for delivery across the country to children in care

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SCVO
21st December 2019 admin

New look for Scottish Seabird Centre

The popular attraction is set to unveil its new interactive visitor experience

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SCVO
21st December 2019 admin

Brits “too ashamed” to donate unwanted gifts

A study by Barnardo’s has revealed that 20% of adults bin unwanted gifts as they feel too ashamed to donate

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21st December 2019 admin

Communications Officer (Part Time, Maternity Cover)

NICVA is recruiting a part time Communications Officer for a maternity cover vacancy in our busy Information Management team.

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SCVO
20th December 2019 admin

Raptor slaughter will continue following “washout” grouse shooting report

A Scottish Government commission into grouse shooting was branded a “washout” after it stopped short from ordering that the industry

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SCVO
20th December 2019 admin

Social enterprise cafe’s 20th birthday

Rosie’s in Aberdeen, which is operated by Turning Point Scotland, held a special celebration earlier this month

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SCVO
20th December 2019 admin

New neurological strategy welcomed

The Scottish Government’s first ever Framework for Action to improve care and support for people with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s

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SCVO
20th December 2019 admin

Edinburgh residents struggling as high costs of city fuel poverty

People living on low incomes in the Capital have decried the city’s high living costs and called for increased action

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SCVO
20th December 2019 admin

Charity launches silent Christmas song

A host of top artists have helped created a silent Christmas song which highlights the struggle many children face this

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20th December 2019 admin

A Common Purpose for Our Environment

This ‘Common Purpse’ is our response to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair’s public discussion document on an

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20th December 2019 admin

(Another) Queen’s speech: What’s in it and what it means for charities

Just two months after her last trip to Westminster, the Queen has again set out the priorities of the incoming

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SCVO
19th December 2019 admin

Legal charity appoints new CEO

Aaliya Seyal brings a wealth of experience to the role at the Legal Services Agency.

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SCVO
19th December 2019 admin

Woman who woke up blind raises £35,500 for Talking Books

Elizabeth O’Hara undertook all four Kiltwalk this year to raise funds.

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SCVO
19th December 2019 admin

Giving Tuesday raises £10,000 every minute

Visa alone handled £14.2m in payments to charitable causes.

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SCVO
19th December 2019 admin

New service helps young people turns houses into homes

Quarriers’ Home and Belonging service provides practical skills such as DIY and cooking on a budget.

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SCVO
19th December 2019 admin

Online fraud warning for charities

The Charity Commission has urged organisations to be vigilant after receiving reports of an online scam

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SCVO
19th December 2019 admin

Festive forest is autism friendly

Scottish Autism has helped make Beecraigs Festive Forest welcoming for those with autism this Christmas

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SCVO
19th December 2019 admin

Top tips to cut Christmas waste

With Brits keener than ever to reduce waste this festive season, a charity has issued tips to help prevent food

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19th December 2019 admin

VODG survey seeks to learn more about sleep ins and overnight support  

VODG has today launched a survey to learn more about the issues facing its members in relation to sleep in

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19th December 2019 admin

Belfast Lisburn and Castlereagh women open their ‘next chapter’ with book launch and exhibition in The Long Gallery

Belfast Lisburn and Castlereagh women open their ‘next chapter’ with book launch and exhibition in The Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings

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19th December 2019 admin

Impact round-up: December 2019

Welcome to the festive edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the

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SCVO
18th December 2019 admin

Samaritans pledge support this Christmas

Volunteers at branches across the country will be working throughout the festive season to make sure there’s someone there to

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SCVO
18th December 2019 admin

Halo Trust unveils hard-hitting Yemen campaign

The charity said just £3 can help them destroy a landmine in the war-torn country.

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SCVO
18th December 2019 admin

Charity welcomes government pledge on restraining children

Enable Scotland’s In Safe Hands campaign leads to action over “shameful” practice.

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SCVO
18th December 2019 admin

Gender recognition reforms “a step in the right direction”

Draft bill would make changing sex on birth certificate “less intrusive and less traumatic”.

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SCVO
18th December 2019 admin

2020 must be the year for action on climate change

An independent panel has said the next 12 months will be crucial if Scotland is set to meet its targets

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SCVO
18th December 2019 admin

Fund created in memory of Eilidh MacLeod

Music groups from across Scotland have benefitted from a fund created in memory of a Scots teenager who died in

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SCVO
17th December 2019 admin

Chas launches pioneering palliative care service

The service will ensure children with serious conditions get the best care possible.

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