Charity helps prisoners send gifts to their families
Project gives female inmates the opportunity to connect with their children this Christmas.
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Ethical finance summit to focus on climate change
The flagship event will take place in Edinburgh next October.
Read moreFirst look inside new £5m charity hub
A new events space and office for charities operated by the Robertson Trust has opened in Stirling
Read moreBiggest polluters “held climate talks hostage”
Campaigners blast “complete lack of urgency” over global warming.
Read moreRow over Tory MP’s foodbank app
A newly elected Conservative politician has denied that she profits from an app for foodbanks
Read moreNICVA calls for an end to stagnation in Northern Ireland Governance
NICVA welcomes the re-convening of the Talks process.
Read moreNICVA calls for spring participants for Belfast Interface Project
Spring dates have been set for the Transformative Leadership Programme – a training programme funded by the PEACE IV Programme
Read moreImproving your communication skills with NICVA and Bespoke Communications
We can help you effectively communicate the difference that you make through our new improved Communications Series in 2020 in
Read moreNew Department of Health update report on progress with IHRD programme implemetation recommendations
The Department of Health has just published its latest update report on progress made in implementing the wide-ranging recommendations of the
Read moreSharing Prosperity: Building Better Employment Support for the UK
Although Brexit is still very much an uncertain process, we must look forward to what will replace the current funds
Read moreResearching diversity and volunteering
In January we launched our major research report, Time Well Spent, which looked at the experience of volunteers based on
Read moreAll for one, events for all
A group of dedicated volunteers, all of whom have various disabilities, meet at Cardiff People First’s offices on a regular
Read moreGlasgow sleepout takes place this weekend
Show your support for city’s homeless
Read moreChild poverty could soar under new Johnson government
The election of a Tory government at Westminster could lead to record levels of child poverty, a charity has said
Read moreAdministrators called in at credit union
Members of the the Mercat Cross and The Bruce Credit Union have been reassured that their money will be returned
Read moreYoungsters hold climate strike after demo shutdown
A row broke out at the UN this week over the way climate protesters we treated at a summit in
Read morePut disabled people at the heart of all future policy – VODG chief executive comments on the General Election result
With the result of the 12 December General Election now decided, VODG (the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) looks forward to
Read moreNICVA hosts Consultation Event on Dormant Accounts Fund for Northern Ireland
On Monday 9th December 2019 NICVA welcomed a packed audience of voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) representatives to a
Read moreCharity trustee training series 2020
Charity trustees have a responsibility to run their charity in line with legal requirements and best practice and so need to
Read moreSave the date – ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’ of Community Asset Transfers
Save the date‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’ of Community Asset Transfers4, 6 and 12 February 2020 Third Sector
Read moreCharity gym plans expansion
Projekt 42 is hoping to take on the former Leith Links Pavilion, but needs local authority backing before Christmas
Read morePeople give presents with a purpose at Christmas
It’s the season to be charitable according to new research, which finds over half of us plan to donate this
Read moreEdinburgh UK’s most generous city
Most generous countries and cities ranked
Read moreEmployment charity faces closure
A move has been made to save Real Jobs Falkirk after it lost its £48,000 worth of core funding
Read moreGovernance round-up: December 2019
A year in charity governance This is my last round-up of 2019. I want to take the opportunity to reflect
Read moreImpact of new grant celebrated
One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) held an event to mark one year since the introduction of the Best Start Grant
Read moreSight loss charity calls for street ads ban
One in three visually impaired people have been injured by pavement boards, according to RNIB Scotland.
Read moreCosla and Young Scot announce partnership
Agreement will give councils opportunity to use Young Scot’s services.
Read moreLiving Wage “should be enforced” on care sector
Union demands organisations pay the full figure while charities say they aren’t receiving full funding to do so
Read moreTrees for Life plans new high-altitude woodland
The charity aims to plant 100,000 trees at Carn na Caorach in the Highlands.
Read moreBig Give raises £15m in just seven days
Fundraiser sees huge amount raised fror good causes
Read moreAsthma UK and British Lung Foundation announce merger
The move is expected to reduce running costs by £2 million a year.
Read moreVolunteering round-up: December 2019
International Volunteer Day 2019 International Volunteer Day 2019 was on 5 December, designated by the United Nations in 1985 as
Read moreStars don festive sweaters for Christmas Jumper Day
This year’s event is set to be the most sustainable yet.
Read moreA year of success – but campaign to end grouse shooting goes on
A campaign for grouse moor reform is celebrating a year of success
Read moreUnion urges Enable staff to reject 10p-an-hour pay increase
Charity is not listening to staff says union
Read moreKids’ charity MeToo! changes name
The charity has rebranded as WeToo! to avoid confusion with the fight against sexist harassment.
Read moreRise in solicitors promoting legacy giving
More than two thirds of solicitors have revealed they advise clients to consider donating to charity in their wills
Read moreLegislation will make housing adaptations easier
Disabled people will now have more freedom to make changes to areas around their homes
Read morePoliticians call for arts funding revamp
The funding of arts in Scotland needs an urgent overhaul, according to Holyrood’s culture committee
Read moreSustainable Development Goals Forum- What are the Key Asks?
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015 by 193 countries as a universal call to action to
Read moreCAF launches banking platform exclusively for charities
The service will allow organisations to easily access accounts and manage funds.
Read moreSir John Low steps down as Charities Aid Foundation CEO
Sir John has been the CAF’s chief executive since 2007.
Read moreCharity chief’s support for UKIP slammed
Views incompatible with charity’s aims says complaint
Read moreDomestic abuse doesn’t stop at Christmas
Campaign highlights reality of festive season for women in abusive relationships.
Read moreChildren’s election manifesto launched
A total of 17 organisations led by Children in Scotland have launched an alternative manifesto detailing actions that must be
Read moreMore support needed for former mining communities
Coalfield towns are still beset by poverty and inequality, a charity has said.
Read moreOver-65s twice as likely to set up charity direct debit
Research reveals giving habits of different age groups.
Read moreBrothers ready for Atlantic rowing challenge
Three Scots will set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands this Thursday.
Read morePizza restaurant in bread pledge
Franco Manca is looking for charity partners in Edinburgh as it aims to put surplus dough to good use
Read moreCharity announces its new chief executive
New head comes with wealth of experience
Read more60,000 join World’s Big Sleep Out
Events calling for an end to homelessness took place in 52 cities across the world, with Scots amongst those taking
Read moreCommunity regeneration in Scotland celebrated
The winners of the 2019 SURF Awards have been revealed
Read moreAmnesty chief resigns citing health reasons
Amnesty has faced a troubled year
Read moreRepresentatives sought for Belfast Community Planning VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel
NICVA is seeking nominations for representatives to sit on a new VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel being established by the Belfast
Read moreAddress the national scandal of long-stay inpatient units – VODG report calls on incoming government to take action to transform care
The next government must urgently address the national scandal that sees 2,250 people with a learning disability, autism and/or mental
Read moreProbe into Glasgow homeless services
City’s homeless services fall short of statutory standards
Read moreJamie the Unicorn takes off for youth work
The unicorn is on a 2,000 mile round trip, promoting vital youth work services in rural and island communities
Read moreChristmas jumpers fuelling the world’s plastic crisis
12 million jumpers set to be sold this year
Read moreDisability charities grill election candidates
Representatives from the main political parties came under scrutiny at a hustings event organised by 10 leading Scottish disability charities
Read moreIsland social enterprise under threat
Bùth Bharraigh says it will be forced to close if it has to move to a new site proposed by
Read moreRevealed: the modern volunteer in Scotland
New research has given a comprehensive picture of the types of people who are volunteering in Scotland
Read moreStop the sale of the .org registry! savedotorg.org
NICVA is supporting the savedotorg.org campaign. Here’s why.
Read moreDisabled man in £25k DWP windfall
Result for the social housing tenant
Read moreCharities urge council to protect wild peninsula
Calls for environmental assessment ahead of development in North Ayrshire.
Read morePrivate schools to lose charity rate relief next year
The Scottish Government has confirmed independent schools will lose charitable rate reliefs of up to 80% from next year
Read moreVODG members invited to showcase good practice resulting from LeDeR
The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Programme (LeDeR) was established to drive improvements in the quality of health and social care
Read moreInspire! Adult Learning Awards 2020 – call for nominations
The 2020 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards are now open for entries. Learning and Work welcome nominations for individuals, families, community
Read moreCharity hopes for festive funding boost
People Know How is hoping to double supporters’ Christmas donations by taking part in a match funding campaign
Read moreFaith leaders back Big Sleep Out
All faiths back the initiative
Read moreTinsel town brings magic to hospices
A Christmas village collector of 20 years has donated his entire collection, worth £10,000, to a children’s charity
Read moreBrave Heather praises charity partnership
ScottishPower has raised over £25 million for Cancer Research UK through a variety of initiatives
Read moreNew chair for CLIC Sargent board
Sir David Haslam will take up the role in January.
Read moreRNIB takes candidates on “blindfold walk”
Sight loss charity appeals to potential MPs to recognise the value of accessible streets.
Read moreMarine charity opens new learning hub
The Scottish Seabird Centre completes refurbishment of “inspiring” facility.
Read moreEdinburgh to light up for hospices
A host of iconic landmarks across the capital are set to light up blue and white in support of Light
Read morePersonalised JustGiving pages “raise three times more”
Researchers uncover secrets to successful fundraising on the online platform.
Read moreScots child homelessness is “badge of shame”
Figures show country is failing children
Read moreSort low income poverty demands Citizens Advice
Rights group urges next government to prioritise low income families
Read moreWho volunteers as a family?
Daiga Kamerāde is a reader in work, well-being and community at the University of Salford. She is an author of
Read moreNew vacancy: Head of Policy
WHY WORK AT WCVA? As an employer, Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) can offer several benefits such as a
Read moreSFHA calls on politicians to fix benefits and fight climate change
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations has released “three key asks” ahead of election day.
Read moreAmazon shoppers urged to help homeless people
Charity’s Amazon wishlist makes it easy to buy sleeping bags and clothes for those sleeping rough.
Read moreFilms to raise awareness this Giving Tuesday
Charities will release a short film every working hour during the day.
Read moreProject aims to break cycle of disadvantage
Venture Trust and Cycling Scotland are working in tandem to help disadvantaged young people through the power of bicycles
Read moreThieves target Tom Weir statue
Donation posts at the statue were broken into over the weekend.
Read moreScots urged to thank their neighbours
The Big Lunch has launched a new campaign, #ThereForMe, encouraging everyone to thank the neighbours and people who support them
Read moreIconic venues go green for charity
Show of support for leading children’s charity
Read moreWWF launches subscription service
Amazing Planet provides fun facts and features about the natural world, combining products with immersive digital content
Read moreHelp provide support for vulnerable families this Christmas
One Parent Families Scotland is appealing to the people of Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Dundee to spread some Christmas cheer this
Read moreCup final to benefit children’s hospital
Charity collections will be held at the game between Celtic and Rangers this weekend.
Read moreFinland “holds the key” to tackling youth offending
Youth charity sees benefits of mediation during visit to Nordic nation.
Read moreDementia centre appeal launched
Eric Liddell’s day care service supports up to 70 people living with a diagnosis of dementia every week
Read moreCelebrities thank People’s Postcode Lottery as £500m milestone reached
Charity ambassadors including David Attenborough and Emma Thompson celebrate major achievement.
Read moreScotland urges world leaders to wake up to climate change
Scots-based coaliton takes message to governments
Read moreOptimism amidst uncertainty for Welsh charities in 2020
The report shines a light on the attitudes and concerns of the ambitious and stretched people at the helm of
Read moreNICVA Member Visit – Dementia NI
On 21 November staff member Susan Coffey met with Fionnuala Savage, Income Generation Manager at the Dementia NI, at their head office
Read moreGeneral election 2019 – guidance on lobbying for charities
The 2019 United Kingdom general election is scheduled to be held on 12 December 2019. Given the current political context
Read moreRevealed: what the public really thinks of charity chief executives
Public trust in charity chief executives has fallen, according to new polling
Read moreFate of precious wildlife site is in the Scottish Government’s hands
Scottish Government has the power to save globally important wildlife site
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