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Starmer tells sector: I’ll re-set relations with charities
Labour leader makes pitch to voluntary organisations
Read moreHalf of Scots are worried about debt
StepChange: “our latest research shows just how deep the impacts of the cost of living crisis are”
Read moreHelping farmers in Malawi become more resilient to climate change
The Family Tree Project is helping rural communities in Malawi to become more self-sufficient, resilient to natural disasters and more
Read moreScots dad chosen to be new face of fundraiser
Thirty second message will go out on various channels
Read morePoverty’s grip is less in Scotland than UK but still affects 1.1 million
Scottish child payment has reduced poverty
Read moreTFN magazine’s January edition is out now – read it here!
First mag of the year looks at the state of civil society world wide, women in the sector and charity
Read moreFoster care hampered by misconceptions
Charity launches campaign to encourage more to become carers
Read moreScottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel announces appointment of co-chairs
The pair will be the first ever to take on the role.
Read moreCommunity justice charity adds to board
Faye Shaw, Greg Maxwell, Heather Irving, and Natalya Macholla will all join Sacro’s board.
Read more“Often overlooked”: third sector pivotal to Scotland’s economy, research shows
Scotland’s third sector plays a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges and fostering community well-being
Read moreCharities running at full capacity and now turning service users away
Running cost crisis is creating real concern for charities
Read moreAnti-poverty charity sees income soar thanks to huge increase in public donations
Public repond by digging deep to help society’s poorest
Read moreScottish Government to cut community safety charity’s grant funding by half
From April SCSN will receive just half of the grant funding from the Scottish Government.
Read moreCharity confirms closure of vital service as funders slash budget
Vulnerable women are at risk bosses say
Read moreV and A Dundee set to cut exhibit numbers as running costs bite
The V and A Museum in Dundee will stage just one major exhibit each year.
Read moreCharity leisure group denies threat of closures after council paper
Edinburgh Leisure said there had been “misleading” reporting in the media.
Read moreNew chair for arts charity
Aberdeen Performing Arts has appointed Edel Harris OBE, it has been announced.
Read moreCharities lose more than half a billion pounds as donors fail to claim Gift Aid
Huge sum is going wanting as charities see demand for services soar
Read moreSave 10% on the quality standard for volunteer management
Investing in Volunteers is celebrating the start of 2024 by offering you 10% off the award if you sign up
Read moreEquality Network appoint new CEO
Dr Rebecca Crowther will take over at the helm, replacing Tim Hopkins.
Read moreProminent charity sector leader strengthens mental health group’s board
“We are thrilled to have attracted such a significant third sector leader to our organisation”
Read moreCharity awarded £5,000 to support prison radio project
Their work will be broadcast nationally across other Scottish prisons.
Read moreCharity shop left scorched after early hours fire in Edinburgh
An investigation is now under way to determine the cause of the blaze.
Read moreCarers lose thousands in income each year
Nearly half of working age carers lose £12,000 of income per year because they provide care.
Read moreBig Give’s mental health campaign opens for charity applications
By bringing together a community of generosity from large donors to small, Big Give says it aims to double the
Read moreTens of thousands forced onto pay as you go energy against their wishes
Companies said to have used a “back door” approach.
Read moreShock as charity plans to close three care homes by March
Local councillor says news is “totally out the blue”
Read moreThe experience of ‘global majority’ volunteers
Recent research by National Council for Voluntary Organisations highlights the motivations and barriers to volunteering for minority ethnic groups across
Read moreEnergy Efficiency scheme – Installation grants now open
Installation grants are now available to fund improvements to the energy efficiency of properties owned by voluntary organisations in Wales.
Read moreThird sector groups unite to bid for new Scottish national park
Area in the Highlands is one of the world’s most beautiful places
Read moreFunding windfall for victims of crime charities
Cash comes from Victim Surcharge Fund
Read moreScottish Government forced to come clean on climate impacts after charity pressure
The prospect of legal action has won a promise from ministers.
Read moreCash will help groups work together to tackle the causes of inequality
Funding will help groups go beyond dealing with the symptoms of inequality and contribute to reducing it at its root
Read moreChief executive to leave Living Streets
Stephen Edwards joined the UK walking charity in 2018.
Read moreResearch reveals huge uncertainty over legacy giving
Generations have different priorities driven by economic worries
Read more“Beyond devastated”: Charity gutted at being forced to close
Autism Understanding Scotland announced it will shut its doors at the end of January.
Read moreCampaigners call for ban on force fitting prepaid meters as companies resume installations
Ruling comes in the midst of winter and the cost-of-living crisis
Read moreHundreds of thousands of Scots huddling in community centres and libraries just to keep warm
People driven from homes the cannot afford to heat
Read moreFilm celebrating pioneering women activists nominated for major award
And you can help it win by voting for it!
Read moreHalf price entry to kick off this year’s Race for Life
Huge fundraiser enourages Scots of all abilities to raise vital cash for cancer research
Read moreEconomist is new trustee at debt charity
She is also chair of the Charities Aid Foundation Bank
Read moreEvery jumper tells a story – and all for a good cause
Covent Garden comes to Byres Road
Read moreScots voluntary sector leaders, staff and volunteers get gongs in New Year Honours
Dedication of more than 100 Scots has been recognised
Read moreCharity founder dies aged 61
She was feted by politicians and celebrities
Read moreCharities face staff and volunteer crisis
A third of organisations reported this as one of their top challenges
Read moreFinances the biggest challenge to charities as rising costs bite
Research also found a third of organisations are dipping into reserves
Read moreEdinburgh Rape Crisis announces temporary closure of East Lothian sexual abuse service
The charity said an “insecurity of funding” had led to the decision.
Read moreOxfam workers celebrate pay deal following Unite campaign
Members took two days of industrial action earlier this month
Read moreGovernment confirm blocking of gender reform will not be appealed
The bill passed with a huge majority in Holyrood last year.
Read moreBogus charity collectors undertook decade-long fraud
Gang await sentencing
Read moreNew artistic director appointed at Tron Theatre
Jemima has won and been nominated for a number of awards and has directed more than 42 professional productions.
Read moreWealth for Good Awards 2024
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Read moreDonor impressed by charity’s work immediately signs cheque for £2.4m
Eye-watering donation is record amount
Read more“A missed opportunity”: third sector slams Scottish budget plans
The Scottish Government published its 2024/25 draft budget, outlining the SNP-Green administration’s spending plans for next year
Read moreScottish 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
Read moreDraft 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 moreCampaigners slam Civil Justice Council for lack of transparency
Legal costs still prohibitive
Read moreNew chair at Voluntary Health Scotland
She brings a wealth of experience to VHS
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 moreScotland told to show climate leadership after COP28
The climate talks failed to reach an agreement on urgently phasing out fossil fuels.
Read moreScottish Refugee Council welcomes four new board members
The charity’s appointments includes three people with lived experience.
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.
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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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
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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 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 moreOxfam workers walk out as winter strike gets underway
Around 500 workers and 200 shops will be affected by the action.
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
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