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SCVO
13th November 2019 admin

RNLI launches appeal amid “perfect storm”

The charity has seen funding fall while demand for its services continues to rise.

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SCVO
13th November 2019 admin

Charity marks 75 years of providing vital support

A special exhibition has been created to mark 75 years of One Parent Families Scotland

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SCVO
13th November 2019 admin

Myth has created Scotland’s adoption crisis

Misinformation needs to be countered to tackle problem

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SCVO
13th November 2019 admin

Strike move at international charity falls short

Industrial action planned at Amnesty International will not go ahead after the number of workers required to take part was

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SCVO
13th November 2019 admin

British Heart Foundation appoints new chief executive

Dr Charmaine Griffiths will take on the role from February 2020.

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SCVO
13th November 2019 admin

Wrestling superstars take on the bullies

The Call Out Bullying campaign – an NSPCC and WWE partnership – helps young people understand why bullying is never

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Tens of thousands of men struggle with body image issues

Survey reveals social media and advertising have created anxiety for men in Scotland.

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Retailers urged to be more accessible this Purple Tuesday

Enable Scotland is working with businesses to make them more inclusive.

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

National Galleries cuts ties with BP over climate emergency

The charity will cease to work with the oil giant from early next year.

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Galaxy of stars revealed for World’s Big Sleep Out

Organisers hope to raise almost £40m for homelessness charities this year.

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Thousands to benefit from Living Wage rise

New hourly rate of £9.30 announced to mark start of Living Wage week.

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Author hosts charity event

Vivian French will read to children from military families as part of a Reading Force event

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Youth group aims for Christmas Number One

The Youth Radio Network is aiming to hit top spot with The Man in the Red Velvet Suit

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Venture Scotland appoints new CEO

David Brackenridge will take on the role following an interim arrangement since November 2018.

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Poignant service remembers fallen

British Legion hosts services throughout the country

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SCVO
12th November 2019 admin

Desperate mums set up baby food bank

Thought to be the first of its kind in the country

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Uncategorized
12th November 2019 admin

Guest Blog: Grant Advisor – Empowering charities to speak up about funder practice

Nick Perks, former Trust Secretary at the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, explains a new review site that has been launched

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Uncategorized
12th November 2019 admin

NCVO’s manifesto for the next government: A bigger role in building our future

Today we are publishing NCVO’s manifesto for the next government: A bigger role in building our future – our vision

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Uncategorized
12th November 2019 admin

National Volunteering Forum: Employer-supported volunteering

A successfully-managed employer-supported volunteering (ESV) programme can be a fulfilling experience for everyone. This could be an employer encouraging their

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WCVA
12th November 2019 admin

Catalyst Cymru: Resilient Heritage is now open to applications

  We have funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to work with 29 heritage organisations from across Wales, providing

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SCVO
9th November 2019 admin

Leading charities announce merger

Cost saving move announced

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SCVO
8th November 2019 admin

Half of female charity bosses targeted by trolls

A new report has examined the impact that trolls have on female charity leaders

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SCVO
8th November 2019 admin

Roma Genocide memorial destroyed

The plaque remembers the hundreds of thousands who died as a result of persecution and has only been in place

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SCVO
8th November 2019 admin

Charities express interest in saving Gorgie City Farm

Talks are ongoing to ensure the community facility is saved after its shock closure last week

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SCVO
8th November 2019 admin

Politicians call for voluntary sector funding revamp

Short-term and reduced funding is fueling insecurity within the sector, forcing some of its best workers to depart

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Uncategorized
8th November 2019 admin

Up and running: my first few weeks as chief executive

I’ve been in post for about a month now and I wanted to share some of the conversations I‘m having

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SCVO
7th November 2019 admin

Legal advice service for abuse survivors expanded

The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre will run surgeries in Dundee and Inverness.

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SCVO
7th November 2019 admin

MSPs back Christmas tree campaign

Caring Christmas Trees raises funds for homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust.

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SCVO
7th November 2019 admin

Youth charity welcomes new board members

Joseph Hughes takes on role of chair at Includem.

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SCVO
7th November 2019 admin

Recommendations made to improve hospital care for children

The latest Children in Hospital survey has made a series of recommendations for improving hospital treatment for young people

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SCVO
7th November 2019 admin

Charity demonstrates impact of data science

The Data Lab has helped Circle measure the effectiveness of its family support sessions.

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Youth work funding “on a knife edge”

A new campaign has called for investment in youth work services to be returned to pre-austerity levels

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Minister hears social care Brexit concerns

Ben MacPherson MSP visited Camphill Tiphereth to hear more about what impact Brexit will have

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Commission welcomes mental health proposals

Plans could see Scotland’s mental health legislation reframed along human rights lines.

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Research reveals foodbank users’ desperate plight

On average those forced to foodbanks live on £7.10 a day

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Consultation on replacement for European funding launched

The views from the voluntary sector are being considered as the Scottish Government takes action to protect funds post-Brexit

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

War veteran who raised £1m for charity dies aged 99

Tom Gilzean was a much-loved fixture on the streets of central Edinburgh.

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Glasgow coffee mornings raise £185k for charity

Macmillan thanked local residents and businesses for their support.

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Thousands sign up for Giving Tuesday 2019

Last year’s event raised more than £7.8m for good causes in the UK.

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Charity hopes for Merry Kidsmas

Barnardo’s has launched a new campaign which aims to ensure vulnerable children can enjoy Christmas

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Stalking charity secures funding

Action Against Stalking is set to employ specialist staff after gaining £55,000 from the Scottish Government

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SCVO
6th November 2019 admin

Volunteering must adapt, study finds

Volunteering can help Scottish society face some of its biggest challenges such as an ageing population and skills shortages

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Uncategorized
6th November 2019 admin

NICVA here to help Trustees all year round

NICVA is celebrating Trustees’ week this week. We want to recognise and value the important and yet often unnoticed work

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Uncategorized
6th November 2019 admin

Brexit Extension 2.0 & General Election 2019

So the 31st October has come and gone, and the UK still has not left the EU. 

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Uncategorized
6th November 2019 admin

Four key challenges I faced in year one as a volunteer manager

Joel Rackham is volunteer engagement manager at Muscular Dystrophy UK, a national charity which involves around 500 volunteers in a

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

Oxfam thanks supporters after “challenging year”

The charity’s income has remained steady in the wake of scandal.

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

OSCR concludes inquiry into shadowy Scots charity

Regulator won’t take formal action

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

Charity farm animals set to be spared from slaughter

More than £50,000 has been raised in a bid to save the popular attraction, with thousands signing a petition calling

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

Hundreds of children restrained and isolated at school

Enable Scotland said children are being put at risk of physical and psychological harm.

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

Thousands with sight loss unaware of flagship care policy

Charities call on the Scottish Government to raise awareness of Self-directed Support.

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

Young eagles disappear in “highly suspicious” circumstances

The birds were last tracked over grouse moors in Inverness-shire and Aberdeenshire.

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

Doctor Who stars set for charity event

The much-loved Capital Sci-Fi Con will return in the new year

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

Care providers urged to “raise their game”

A new campaign has been launched which aims to address issues within health and social care recruitment

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SCVO
5th November 2019 admin

Digital cafe helps charity expand support

The Marie Trust has benefitted from expanding its support through digital thanks to the Digital Participation Charter Fund

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Uncategorized
5th November 2019 admin

Call for views to help shape apprenticeship standards with specialism in supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism

Employers with an interest in developing apprenticeship standards with a specialism in supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism are

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Uncategorized
5th November 2019 admin

Implementation of the law in relation to human rights, disability provision and social care to be examined at upcoming VODG event

VODG believes that disabled people human rights must be upheld, including opportunities to live their lives as they choose. We

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Uncategorized
5th November 2019 admin

Governance round-up: November 2019 – Trustees’ Week special

Happy Trustees’ Week! 4-8 November This month’s governance round-up is focused on Trustees Week. The week is an annual celebration

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WCVA
5th November 2019 admin

Using digital technology to support the sector

Third Sector Support Wales, comprising WCVA and local County Voluntary Councils (CVCs), is working with Welsh Government to develop a

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SCVO
2nd November 2019 admin

Shock and sadness as much loved charity closes

Sadness as a much loved Edinburgh charity is put into liquidation

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SCVO
2nd November 2019 admin

Organisations vie for sector’s answer to the Oscars

Scottish charities are part of a group of 400 looking to be nominated for the Charity Film Awards

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SCVO
2nd November 2019 admin

New Poppy emoji launched

A new emoji has been launched to help supporters publicise one of Britain’s oldest fundraising campaigns

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SCVO
2nd November 2019 admin

Funding to mark lottery milestone

Community groups will share £1.2 million as part of the National Lottery’s 25th birthday

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SCVO
2nd November 2019 admin

Politicians praise role of voluntary sector

Legislation achieved by the sector working with Holyrood has been celebrated at an event at the Scottish Parliament

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SCVO
2nd November 2019 admin

Social media stooshie over charity leaders list

An online discussion broke out after Scotland’s influential leaders were snubbed from a UK list highlighting the sector’s talent

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SCVO
2nd November 2019 admin

Edinburgh hosts Poppy Day

The seventh annual Edinburgh Poppy Day will feature more than five fun-packed hours of live music and entertainment

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SCVO
2nd November 2019 admin

Guide Dogs in firework warning

The charity has issued advice for dog owners to help their pets get through Bonfire Night

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Uncategorized
2nd November 2019 admin

The detention of young people with learning disabilities and/or autism – VODG welcomes the recommendations of Joint Committee on Human Rights report

The NHS England and NHS Improvement ‘transforming care’ programme has left people with a learning disability, autism or mental ill

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2nd November 2019 admin

Health and Wellbeing Alliance roundup: Tackling health inequalities

At the last working day of the Health and Wellbeing Alliance we heard from voluntary sector representatives and colleagues from

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SCVO
1st November 2019 admin

Swinney: named person has not been scrapped

Named person scheme has not been scrapped – but instead will continue as an approach, within existing legislation, says Swinney

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SCVO
1st November 2019 admin

Bid to stop landowners torching moors for grouse shooters

Allowing land owners to burn land indiscriminately damages the environment, say campaigners

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SCVO
1st November 2019 admin

Veterans in medical discharge call

Former members of the armed forces have called for improvements in the way armed forces veterans are medically discharged into

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SCVO
1st November 2019 admin

Fireworks restrictions welcomed

A charity has welcomed new plans to restrict the sale of fireworks in Scotland

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Uncategorized
1st November 2019 admin

Changing the social care story – VODG welcomes new Social Care Future report

VODG welcomes the publication of Talking about a brighter social care future, a new research report exploring how social care

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Uncategorized
1st November 2019 admin

Charity policy round-up: October 2019

It feels a bit strange to be looking back at what has happened in the past month, when clearly all

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SCVO
31st October 2019 admin

20 years of community theatre

The Citizens Theatre is marking two decades of supporting the community to create shows

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Uncategorized
31st October 2019 admin

2020: ‘A Vision for the Future’

In 2019 Halifax consulted with the sector and launched its new strategy for 2020 – 2023, ‘A Vision for the Future’.

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Uncategorized
31st October 2019 admin

Public Affairs Team Autumn Update

A busy few months for the Policy and Public Affairs team. See some of our updates below.

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Uncategorized
31st October 2019 admin

What charities need to know about the general election

Barring any mishaps in the House of Lords we now know that the long-rumoured election will be taking place on

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SCVO
30th October 2019 admin

Number of Scots needing emergency support on the rise

Campaigners are calling for an increase to the Scottish Welfare Fund budget as rising numbers of people are accessing emergency

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SCVO
30th October 2019 admin

Lottery players have raised £1.3 billion for Scotland’s charities

Scotland’s charities are celebrating the help they have received from the lottery – as the competition marks its 25th birthday

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SCVO
30th October 2019 admin

Rise in Scots living with effects of stroke

A charity has called on the the Scottish Government to be bold in prioritising stroke rehabilitation

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SCVO
30th October 2019 admin

Youth crime prevention project to be extended

An investment of £4.6m in lottery funding will allow a successful project to be rolled out across the UK

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Uncategorized
30th October 2019 admin

Impact round-up: October 2019

Welcome to our October impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the latest news in impact

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SCVO
29th October 2019 admin

Supporters feature on new lifeboat

A new lifeboat will proudly carry the names of 10,000 loved ones when it launches next year

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SCVO
29th October 2019 admin

Gifts in wills to double

Legacy and in-memory donations to UK charities will be worth twice as much in real terms in 25 years’ time

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SCVO
29th October 2019 admin

New boss for children’s charity

Rami Okasha has been appointed as the new chief executive of CHAS

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SCVO
29th October 2019 admin

Government in care funding pledge

£12 million will be spent over the next year to improve the attainment of care experienced young people

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SCVO
29th October 2019 admin

Scots racking up millions in council tax debt

Many of those who are behind with their payments owe more than the average bill, Citizens Advice Scotland has revealed

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29th October 2019 admin

Joint Forum meets to discuss Bureaucracy, Brexit, Community Planning & PfG

The third Joint Forum meeting of 2019 took place on 17 October at NICVA. 

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WCVA
29th October 2019 admin

Prosiect Sylfaen Project

Organisations working with natural assets need to balance the interests of the environment and local communities with achieving long-term financial

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Uncategorized
29th October 2019 admin

Volunteers’ Week: What we learned

Volunteers’ Week is a year-round activity for NCVO, no sooner has the week finished then planning for the next one

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SCVO
26th October 2019 admin

Souter makes massive charity donation

Stagecoach boss Brian Souter has made a massive donation – to a charitable foundation he set up

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SCVO
26th October 2019 admin

Citizens’ Assembly heralds new era for democracy

The first meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland takes place this weekend

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SCVO
26th October 2019 admin

Traumatised benefit claimants made to feel they are begging

People are not claiming vital benefits because the system is too traumatising, with claimants made to feel they are begging,

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SCVO
26th October 2019 admin

Edinburgh health and social care initiative extended

The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) has approved plans to accelerate approaches to care for people at home

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SCVO
26th October 2019 admin

Calls to step up support to stop sexual offending

Stop It Now!, a child sexual abuse helpline, has seen an increase in referrals it is receiving from men looking

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SCVO
26th October 2019 admin

Celebs launch Poppy Appeal

James Cosmo, Nick Nairn and Eilidh Doyle have come out in force for the annual appeal

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Uncategorized
26th October 2019 admin

Governance round-up: October 2019

Free trustee advertising for NCVO members through Trustees Unlimited We’re excited to announce that we’ve been working with our partners

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WCVA
26th October 2019 admin

Analytical Volunteer Programme: Open for Applications

The programme provides an excellent opportunity for voluntary sector organisations to benefit from free analytical expertise and for government analysts

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SCVO
25th October 2019 admin

Half of Parkinson’s drug doses “administered late”

Parkinson’s UK has highlighted the shocking failures in hospital treatment for those in Scotland with the condition

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