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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Welcome to the January edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the
Read moreAlmost 70,000 primary-aged pupils are going hungry in Turkana.
Read moreExtinction Rebellion gathered at the offices of one of the Scottish Government’s main pension fund managers this morning
Read moreThe Safer Online Gambling Group said the move had been “a long time coming”.
Read moreThe charity said support from the public had been “incredible”.
Read moreCancer Research UK calls for support ahead of World Cancer Day.
Read morePioneering new scheme supports students through college
Read more(U)HNW private clients’ needs are changing. Research shows that they want more comprehensive and personalised support from
Read moreNominations were received from across the UK for each of the four award categories: Best Arts Initiative; Best Arts
Read moreA charity or a popular tourist attraction will take over the site of the community farm
Read moreWarning to get annual return in on time
Read moreCycling Scotland research finds potential cyclists are discouraged by Scotland’s busy streets.
Read moreThe British Heart Foundation is calling for “bold action” to improve air quality.
Read moreThe broadcaster and naturalist will answer questions in front of an audience of 800.
Read moreSimon Skinner will step down from the conservation charity after five years at the helm
Read moreThe instrument, which has link to Robert Burns, is touring to celebrate the Bard’s birthday.
Read moreVital funding rejected because of missing attachment
Read moreNICVA welcomes the positive outcome of the Northern Ireland Talks process and the formation of a new Executive.
Read moreVODG is today delighted to announce the launch of a project that seeks to better understand the digital, data and
Read moreToday, we’re launching our new research report on volunteering in the public sector. This is the second of our focused
Read moreThe Bank of Scotland Foundation grants will see the organisations share almost £1.9million
Read moreInternational aid and development charity Unicef UK has a new chief executive
Read moreThe Prince’s Foundation and children’s charity Calum’s Cabin have joined forces to offer families luxury breaks
Read moreThe annual ceremony recognises courage, commitment, inspiration and hands-on humanitarian efforts from people of any nationality, race, age or gender
Read moreThe aid charity bucked the high street downturn
Read moreFree products won’t be available to all
Read moreCurrent scheme is poorly thought out and applied say critics
Read moreAssociaiton says there is no evidence bogus charities are affecting clothes donations
Read moreA new partnership between a supermarket giant and a charity, supported by the Scottish Government, is set to reduce hunger
Read moreA staggering 600,000 food parcels were distributed over 18 months by charities across the country
Read moreThe former Sands Lothian charity is now known as Held In Our Hearts.
Read moreRNIB Scotland announces its hopes for the next 12 months.
Read moreOver £400,000 is being awarded to initiatives in the Northern Isles and Cairngorms.
Read moreThe Internet Watch Foundation said it removed millions of pictures and videos last year.
Read moreHearts and Minds has revealed that Rebecca Simpson has been appointed as its CEO
Read moreWorking in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council and local schools, 2018 was the first year of operation for this project,
Read moreIt’s been just under a month since the December 2019 general election, and much of the Christmas break has been
Read moreShelter Scotland research finds thousands struggle with monthly payments.
Read moreEcclesiastical awarded a total of £120,000 through its Christmas campaign.
Read moreInterim findings of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquyiry published
Read moreNicola Sturgeon launched the annual awards by meeting last year’s finalists in the dramatic settings of Edinburgh Castle’s Great Hall
Read moreEvents are being held across the country in spring.
Read moreLack of trust in bag collections has is blamed for rise in clothes going to landfill
Read moreCollege Development Network has revealed its new brand style
Read moreSocial housing providers can access additional funding to encourage active travel within communities
Read moreStalwarts of the third sector recognised
Read moreThe average Brit has already caused more emissions in 2020 than a Rwandan will in a year.
Read moreEvery year, the Care Inspectorate asks services to complete an annual return
Read moreThree Scottish rowers have issued a challenge as they make their way across the Atlantic
Read moreOrganisation is doing more with less
Read moreCitizens Advice Scotland has reported that the amount of Scots seeking advice on revenge porn has doubled
Read moreA new decade doesn’t necessarily mean a fresh start, as challenges from the past few years such as Brexit and
Read moreThe entire world is now counting the devastating cost of the climate crisis, a new report finds
Read morePeople are being urged to make a new year resolution to volunteer
Read moreBest-selling crime-writer keeps on giving
Read moreStigma still stalks those suffering mental health problems
Read moreThe network is calling on politicians to put the cost of living at the heart of their policies.
Read moreWWF Scotland calls for urgent action ahead of major environmental summits.
Read moreSurvey reveals 77% of people in Scotland think current laws are not strong enough.
Read moreA scheme to divert young people away from serious crime has been recognised in Europe.
Read moreMarie and Keith Briggs created Joe’s Toes in memory of their son, who was sadly stillborn as a result of
Read moreSupporters donated £310,000 to the club’s Christmas Appeal.
Read moreThe Scottish Government is hosting a special event to celebrate the contributions EU citizens make to Scotland
Read moreBarnardo’s Scotland has teamed up with other organisations to provide purpose built houses for young people leaving care
Read moreThe bikes were refurbished by young people at Kibbleworks.
Read moreRoyal Blind and Scottish War Blinded have joined forces with the Mental Health Foundation Scotland to publish new research
Read moreOur former colleague David Kane gave the gift of data to compile an excellent Christmas-themed post on 360 Giving. Here
Read moreAfter a year of political uncertainty, we are ending 2019 knowing that Brexit will definitely happen. Indeed, we now have
Read moreHow a grassroots charity moved from despair to hope and is transforming a community
Read moreIn the run up to Christmas, staff and partners at Murray Beith Murray have worked together to help make a
Read moreRNIB has called for an increase in educational support for children with sight loss
Read moreChest Heart and Stroke Scotland has welcomed a pledge to increase support for those living with lung conditions
Read moreMadlug has sent 1600 bags to Scotland for delivery across the country to children in care
Read moreThe popular attraction is set to unveil its new interactive visitor experience
Read moreA study by Barnardo’s has revealed that 20% of adults bin unwanted gifts as they feel too ashamed to donate
Read moreNICVA is recruiting a part time Communications Officer for a maternity cover vacancy in our busy Information Management team.
Read moreA Scottish Government commission into grouse shooting was branded a “washout” after it stopped short from ordering that the industry
Read moreRosie’s in Aberdeen, which is operated by Turning Point Scotland, held a special celebration earlier this month
Read moreThe Scottish Government’s first ever Framework for Action to improve care and support for people with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s
Read morePeople living on low incomes in the Capital have decried the city’s high living costs and called for increased action
Read moreA host of top artists have helped created a silent Christmas song which highlights the struggle many children face this
Read moreThis ‘Common Purpse’ is our response to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair’s public discussion document on an
Read moreJust two months after her last trip to Westminster, the Queen has again set out the priorities of the incoming
Read moreAaliya Seyal brings a wealth of experience to the role at the Legal Services Agency.
Read moreElizabeth O’Hara undertook all four Kiltwalk this year to raise funds.
Read moreVisa alone handled £14.2m in payments to charitable causes.
Read moreQuarriers’ Home and Belonging service provides practical skills such as DIY and cooking on a budget.
Read moreThe Charity Commission has urged organisations to be vigilant after receiving reports of an online scam
Read moreScottish Autism has helped make Beecraigs Festive Forest welcoming for those with autism this Christmas
Read moreWith Brits keener than ever to reduce waste this festive season, a charity has issued tips to help prevent food
Read moreVODG has today launched a survey to learn more about the issues facing its members in relation to sleep in
Read moreBelfast Lisburn and Castlereagh women open their ‘next chapter’ with book launch and exhibition in The Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings
Read moreWelcome to the festive edition of our monthly impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the
Read moreVolunteers at branches across the country will be working throughout the festive season to make sure there’s someone there to
Read moreThe charity said just £3 can help them destroy a landmine in the war-torn country.
Read moreEnable Scotland’s In Safe Hands campaign leads to action over “shameful” practice.
Read moreDraft bill would make changing sex on birth certificate “less intrusive and less traumatic”.
Read moreAn independent panel has said the next 12 months will be crucial if Scotland is set to meet its targets
Read moreMusic groups from across Scotland have benefitted from a fund created in memory of a Scots teenager who died in
Read moreThe service will ensure children with serious conditions get the best care possible.
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