Scottish budget offers “sticking plasters” for social problems
Campaigners and charities from across the third sector have hit out at the “short-term budget sticking plasters” offered by the
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Draft budget 2024/25 – statement from WCVA
Welsh Government’s draft budget for 2024/25 has alarming consequences for the voluntary sector in Wales. Welsh Government released its draft
Read moreCharity worker wins unfair dismissal case
Claims of racial discrimination were dismissed
Read moreDepute chief executive unveiled for Who Cares? Scotland
Kenny Murray, who previously served as director of engagement and influence, will take on the role from January 2024.
Read moreTriple hit as charities and third sector projects announce closure
Funding challenges have contributed to the closures, which will come into effect next year.
Read moreFormer top cop takes role as charity ambassador
He will use his expertise and influence to raise awareness about the critical issues affecting children and young people
Read moreMinisters commit to earlier funding arrangement announcements for third sector
Voluntary groups will be told of funding arrangements “as soon as is practicably possible” going forward.
Read more“Fundamental change”: Charities call for fair tax reform in Scottish budget
An open letter was issued to the leaders of Scotland’s five main political parties issued on the eve of the
Read moreHospice sector urgently needs cash injection to sustain quality of care
Sector is subsidising the NHS according to campaigners
Read moreScots charities on verge of mergers to help secure long-term survival
Helen Kidd heads the Third Sector team at legal firm Lindsays
Read moreCouncil votes to ban sky lanterns and helium balloons
The Scottish Borders Council voted unanimously at a meeting of the full council.
Read moreVolunteering to support social care career pathways
A free webinar for organisations looking to develop volunteering opportunities that could support someone’s journey into a social care career.
Read moreNew trustees strengthen the board of health charity
“I very much look forward to working with Sam, Janis, Neil, and Jane to ensure there is no life half
Read moreNew Start Highland celebrates record year and leadership appointment
The charity has welcomed Marion Cordiner, who will head up their marketing activity.
Read moreCharity think-tanks named in report on funding transparency
The project initially ran from 2012 – 2019, with openDemocracy now relaunching the project with a series of new audits.
Read moreNew chair at Voluntary Health Scotland
She brings a wealth of experience to VHS
Read moreCampaigners slam Civil Justice Council for lack of transparency
Legal costs still prohibitive
Read moreLottery funding boost for young people’s groups
Vital funding of £3.5 million
Read moreTFN magazine’s December edition is out now – read it here!
Final mag of the year looks at what we have lost in 2023
Read moreWinding up leads to huge windfall for Edinburgh charity
One of the country’s oldest charities has closed
Read moreScottish Refugee Council welcomes four new board members
The charity’s appointments includes three people with lived experience.
Read moreScotland told to show climate leadership after COP28
The climate talks failed to reach an agreement on urgently phasing out fossil fuels.
Read moreWorrying decline in volunteer participation
22% of Scotland’s adult population volunteered in 2022.
Read moreCommission says “significant” action needed to put Scotland on track for Just Transition
“This is a huge opportunity for policymakers to address inequalities.”
Read moreFunding crisis threatens future of unique deaf festival
The only deaf-led event of its kind in Scotland
Read moreHundreds of thousands of Scots worried about energy debt
Demand for advice on energy debt from the CAB network rose by 34 per cent.
Read moreRemote 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
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