Hundreds of thousands of Scots worried about energy debt
Demand for advice on energy debt from the CAB network rose by 34 per cent.
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Remote woodland saved as part of rewilding initiative
The Caledonian forest once covered much of the Highlands.
Read moreScotland’s Towns Partnership appoints new chief officer
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) has appointed Kimberley Guthrie as its new chief officer.
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Demonstrating WCVA’s impact
Our 2022/23 annual report provides examples of what we did towards the ambitious goals we’ve set ourselves, and the difference
Read moreLaunching National Framework for Social Prescribing
Following a consultation exercise, the new National Framework for Social Prescribing launched on 7 December 2023. The new National Framework
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Vacancy – Helpforce Cymru Manager
We’re looking for someone with good experience of stakeholder engagement to lead our Helpforce Cymru project, focussing on volunteering in
Read moreStrike action suspended as Oxfam puts forward improved offer
Scheduled action throughout December is put on hold
Read moreScottish Refugee Council selected for Guardian Charity Appeal
As part of the appeal, the newspaper will profile the charities’ vital work through articles and a film.
Read moreScotland’s best loved fundraiser opens for registration
Three challenges available in four cities
Read moreOxfam workers walk out as winter strike gets underway
Around 500 workers and 200 shops will be affected by the action.
Read moreEXCLUSIVE: board member says street paper network faces “collapse”
The chief executive of the International Network of Street Papers (INSP) has denied there is a crisis.
Read moreNew role for senior charity staffer
Marie-Claire will become head of strategic engagement at the institution early in 2024.
Read moreCampaigners blockade BAE Systems factory
They call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Read moreSector groups to benefit from huge tax case
Penalty includes paying cash to charities
Read moreCare-experienced children affected by sibling imprisonment are slipping under the radar
A disproportionate number of care-experienced children and young people had a sibling held in prison or secure care.
Read moreCharity creates choir in memory of tragic singer
Choir works to improve mental health
Read moreRegulator proposes to increase fundraising levy by 50%
First time in seven years an increase has been tabled
Read moreDraconian action urged by health charity to stop vaping “epidemic”
Children are being enticed to vape
Read moreBig Give gives big
Record amount raised
Read moreInvaluable data resource launches to help charities target legacy giving
Free for all to use
Read moreKids face cutbacks on clothes and hobbies due to soaring bills, research finds
An estimated 235,219 people had cut back on hobbies and leisure activities for their children in the past year.
Read moreScottish anti-poverty charities back tax calls ahead of Scottish Budget
A new STUC report outlines how the Scottish Government could raise up to £3.7billion more per year from progressive tax
Read moreCharity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs share advice for charities engaging in public debate
News (UK) 6 December 2023 A general election is on the horizon and we understand that many
Read moreVolunteering Wales connects volunteers and organisations
The re-launched Volunteering Wales platform is a simple, effective and completely free way for organisations and volunteers to find each
Read moreScottish climate event to join COP28 Global Day of Action
The Edinburgh event will bring together the voices of thousands of people united for action.
Read moreCharities and campaigners unite to fight ongoing closure of 200-year-old path
HES shut the iconic 200-year-old path in September 2018 due to concerns about rockfall.
Read moreNew chair appointed to board of Scots theatre
She succeeds Shereen Nanjiani MBE, who served as chair for ten years.
Read moreEdinburgh charity wins gong for employee satisfaction
Boost for cancer research group
Read moreScottish-based NGOs share climate impact funding
Projects focus on drought and flooding
Read moreUK workers want employers to play active role during disasters
The National Emergencies Trust and Business in the Community’s research shows overwhelming support.
Read moreFinal plea to First Minister over Rape Crisis centres
Up to 30 jobs could be under threat amid funding cuts
Read morePeatland in danger over windfarm extension in area of natural beauty
Development is in the heart of the Monadhliath Mountains
Read moreHealth Minister & sector discuss ‘multi-annual’ funding for organisations
The Minister for Health and Social Services has asked officials to work with the voluntary sector to look at how
Read moreFormer US marine takes over Edinburgh Tattoo
He replaces Major General Buster Howes, who stood down in August
Read moreYoung women lead campaign against gender-based violence
Bold Girls Ken aims to educate young people about consent in relationships
Read moreINCREASING THE FLOW OF CAPITAL FOR GOOD – INVESTING AND GIVING
Recent research highlights that many people are sceptical about how high-net-worth givers and impact investors distribute their wealth and what
Read moreCollective urges folk to donate old or unused Christmas trees and decorations for the needy
Cost of living crisis means many will endure a sparse festive season
Read moreCountry in midst of litter emergency
Reports confirm extent of Scotland’s litter crisis
Read moreScottish woodland charity criticised for “greenwashing” partnership with BP
The partnership has described as “deeply problematic”
Read moreCharity to overhaul trustees in diversity transition
The Tudor Trust is currently closed for applications, having “set aside time to re-think how the trust operates in future”
Read moreWork of Samaritans commended at charity’s 70th anniversary celebration
The reception marked the charity’s 70th anniversary at the Scottish Parliament.
Read moreScottish Government urged to deliver “more than warm words” for third sector
Labour MSP Paul O’Kane made the call in Holyrood.
Read moreMinister visits charity’s Govanhill centre
The minister was given a tour of the centre and had the opportunity to watch some of the music lessons.
Read moreShelter Scotland welcomes Glasgow’s housing emergency declaration
“The declaration of a housing emergency must be just the beginning of a journey.”
Read moreScottish mental health charity announce new chair
Shona Littlejohn will take the role having joined the SAMH board of trustees in 2019.
Read moreCop28: Scotland must show leadership on the climate crisis
“With talks being hosted by one of the world’s biggest exporters of fossil fuels, many are very doubtful we will
Read moreRegulator freezes assets of church charity over governance concerns
No accounts have been filed since 2017
Read moreFifty-five not out as leading organisation celebrates decades of achievements
Charity goes from strength to strength
Read moreTV campaign to air in bid to raise awareness of devastating illness
Advert will run for four weeks on STV
Read moreHollywood star visits Scottish charity projects
Isla Fisher was in Lanarkshire to ensure children get the bright future they deserve
Read moreEHRC facing Special Review after charity concerns
The UK’s human rights watchdog is under Special Review after LGBTQ+ charities raised concerns.
Read moreNow we rise: global day of action to demand climate justice
People in Scotland will add their voices to those around the world demanding urgent change
Read moreRegulators urge public to take care when donating to charity
There were 501 charity fraud crime reports last year
Read moreCommunity Integrated Care chair to step down
Most recently, Libby has led the recruitment and appointment of the charity’s CEO, Jim Kane.
Read moreRape Crisis centres face loss of life-saving services as funding cut looms
Many jobs could be lost in the process
Read moreChair resigned after £1.5 billion charity backed petition calling for Gaza ceasfire
Interim chair has been appointed
Read moreScottish child payment must rise to £30 warns civil society
First minister must deliver on his leadership campaign commitment
Read moreDebt charity warns those relying on credit will struggle to afford Christmas
Inflation has slowed but prices remain high
Read moreThird sector worrying more about fraud as costs rise
Survey reveals CEOs’ concerns
Read moreTransition bill vote down “devastating” laments Duncan-Glancy
Disabled people will keep fighting says Labour MSP
Read moreScots language body reported to charity regulator
The centre has drawn criticism for the “manner in which the charity has responded to individuals raising those issues” of
Read moreWant to improve your organisation’s energy efficiency?
The Energy Efficiency Scheme is helping voluntary organisations improve the energy efficiency of their properties by providing advice, finance and
Read moreLeading charity will strike for half of December following collapse of pay offer
Union accuses charity of “rank hypocrisy”
Read moreCharity sector hits out at Westminster budget
Charities had said that the announcement was an opportunity for the Chancellor to extend a lifeline to struggling people and
Read moreMND charity announces major milestone
Millions invested into effective research
Read moreHolyrood committee takes on SCVO Fair Funding recommendations
Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee has taken forward a number of calls made by SCVO.
Read moreCampaigners slam chancellor’s “shamefull sleight of hand” as energy cap increases
Bills are still 85% higher than before the energy crisis
Read moreImpressive sum raised at Night In The Museum as generous donors dig deep
More than 300 attended
Read moreHomeless project aims to prove prevention is better than cure
Homelessness is not inevitable campaigners say
Read moreMSPs urged to give disabled children a just transition
Support is currently “inadequate”
Read moreLifeline service axed as council slashes budget
Less than half previously agreed budget was offered
Read moreMSPs to head Holyrood social enterprise group
Forum brings people together with politicians to discuss key policy issues that affect communities across Scotland
Read moreNew Carer Support Payment launches in Scotland
It will eventually replace Carers Allowance
Read moreWarm words not enough as white paper fails to convince aid charities
Financing is the elephant in the room, and UK government fails to address this
Read moreCampaigners launch social history project to track young people’s experiences
Unique project will establish a historic archive of material
Read moreChildren in Need first night total plummets
Lowest first night total in nine years
Read moreCaithness charity campaign for visitor attraction has site agreed
The idea of a replica broch being built in Caithness was first raised in 2012.
Read moreNew director for addiction support service
Louise will deliver the charity’s strategy and lead its 15 services across Scotland.
Read moreWorried this winter: people struggling with energy bills can get help
Over 1.4 million people in Scotland are worried about being able to adequately heat their home this winter
Read moreCo-founder of legal charity to leave in 2024
Jen Ang has been with JustRight Scotland for seven years.
Read moreCharity tells richest Scots to “clean up their acts”
The call comes from Oxfam Scotland with the Scottish Budget set to be unveiled on December 19.
Read moreCharity run by husband of Tory peer to shut down
Trustees lodged an application for the charity to be dissolved despite accounts being overdue.
Read moreNGOs demand Sunak condemns Israel’s war in Gaza
A joint letter implores PM to explicitly condemn Israel
Read moreRape crisis centres publish recommendations for service’s future
The strategic review, published in June of this year, made several welcome recommendations for the funding of VAWG services.
Read moreThird sector proves worth helping Ukrainian families settle
Organisations have worked tirelessly to provide a home from home for refugees
Read moreNew house prototype launched by homelessness charity
Houses will feature in new villages for homeless people
Read moreAppeal launched as vital fund looks set to run out before Christmas
Charity needs to secure critical donations for its Urgent Assistance Fund
Read moreScottish charity takes the global hunger message to the steps of Number 10
Loud and clear message delivered before food summit
Read moreCharity founder celebrated at university graduation
Ann established the charity Action Against Stalking in 2014.
Read moreCharities hit out at Sunak’s renewed Rwanda bid
The Supreme Court had ruled in favour of an appeal by charities and campaign groups.
Read moreScottish Government branded ‘woeful’ as it fails to support environmental campaigners
Targets have slipped and continue to do so
Read moreLeadership bursary winner announced
Each year the Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary grants £2,500 to a leader in the voluntary sector in Wales, find out
Read moreTFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
Read moreEquality action plan applauded
LGBTI organisations praise new government action plan
Read moreCharities hail victory for refugees as government loses Rwanda case
The country’s highest court ruled the plan unlawful following an appeal led by charities.
Read moreUK regulators join to demand better service from banks
Charities are treated differently from private and business customers
Read moreKey lead appointment made at Action for Children
Priorities will include working with third sector partners and local authorities to keep The Promise
Read moreUnite members back strike action at Glasgow East Women’s Aid
Glasgow East Women’s Aid membership have emphatically supported strike action.
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