Nuclear reactor restart “not worth the risk”
Permission has been granted to resume power generation at the Hunterston B nuclear plant.
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Permission has been granted to resume power generation at the Hunterston B nuclear plant.
Read moreWalking charity Paths for All will host the event at the Scottish parliament in September.
Read moreSiblings Reunited provides supervised contact for children who have been separated in the care system.
Read moreThe new Secretary of State Julian Smith MP visited NICVA on Wednesday 21 August 2019 and had discussions with a
Read moreNICVA is recruiting a Programme Support Officer to work on a new leadership development programme.
Read moreWelcome to our August impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the latest news in impact
Read moreGreater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked them about their recent
Read moreSt. Vincent’s Hospice has launched a new challenge after its Step Up walk was called off.
Read moreGlasgow City Council has strongly denied Shelter Scotland’s accusations that it denies homeless people vital support.
Read morePC Andrew Harper, who was killed last week, had planned to undertake a gruelling challenge for charity.
Read moreThe SURF Awards highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of community projects
Read moreMore than 20 health organisations have called for the Scottish Government to take action on multi-buy promotions for unhealthy food
Read moreStereotypical gags lead to stigma says charity
Read moreCalum’s Cabin will be able to support more families thanks to a donation from the STV Children’s Appeal.
Read moreFree financial advice service, Money Talk Team, helps low income households save more than £6 million
Read moreAge Scotland has said plans to increase the state pension age to 75 will have a devastating impact on poverty
Read moreOnline giant has launched a new scheme in partnership with third-sector organisations.
Read moreWestburn House in Aberdeen is likely to fall into ruin without urgent repairs.
Read moreProposals would destroy Canna’s natural heritage, according to the Trust.
Read moreThe Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has made an urgent call for politicians to work together to prevent a
Read moreCouncil has persistently failed to house homeless people despite 47 dying last year on its streets
Read moreNext month the bucket trail draws to a close
Read moreAround 3000 participants took part in the event on Sunday.
Read moreThe Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s Social Change Project investigated how social change happens. The research identified “the 12 habits of successful change-makers”, behaviours found
Read moreLater this week, we’ll be publishing some important research on skills in the charity sector. It’s going to look at
Read moreLast month we worked with our colleagues at Lincolnshire CVS to bring a Members’ Assembly to members in the East
Read moreWales needs to be ready to tackle the challenges facing our society head on. To do this we believe we
Read moreBonus payments come under scrutiny
Read moreCelebrations as brothers win right to stay in Scotland
Read moreCampaigners dispute OSCR’s FoI charging stance
Read moreHas Pride become too commercial?
Read moreThe work of charity that helps Gurkhas who have settled in Scotland has been recognised
Read moreA lot has happened in the world of health and care since my last round-up in April. This blog will
Read moreThe Poverty and Inequality Commission will provide key advice to the Scottish Government
Read morePeople with epilepsy are being treated unfairly when it comes to assessing their disability
Read moreThey are at risk of being evicted
Read moreTwo charity awards finalists from the same category in a national award ceremony have come together to bring a smile
Read moreCan you outline your charity’s mission in less than three minutes? Sally Flatman, BBC’s charity appeals adviser, writes about what
Read moreA meeting of the Joint Forum will take place on 17 October 2019 at NICVA.
Read moreNational Volunteering Forum – employer-supported volunteering We are pleased to announce that our next National Volunteering Forum will be on
Read moreNew figures show 19% of Scots are aged 65 or over.
Read moreThree organisations have teamed up to improve volunteer practice in Scotland
Read morePupils in Edinburgh would only be allowed one day of protest each year under new proposals.
Read moreLocals hope to raise £55,000 to buy the hotel in Gartmore from its current owners.
Read moreRestructure looks to save £7m a year
Read morePainting owned by the National Trust had been attributed to Renaissance master Raphael.
Read moreGroups braved torrential rain to raise money for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity.
Read moreThe Scottish Charity Regulator is advertising for a new permanent chief executive
Read moreCulpeper Community Garden took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked them about their recent experience of
Read moreCharging for requests would deter people from abusing the system, according to OSCR.
Read moreYMCA Scotland has started using new techniques to help young people into employment
Read moreFirst Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the creativity of charities can help reduce drug deaths in Scotland
Read moreCharity demands urgent investigation
Read moreEvents will run throughout next month – and will take place across two local authority areas
Read moreThe Armed Services Advice Project has been called a “real success story”.
Read moreThe Patrons of Cowane’s Hospital Trust have gained more than £300,000 to help repair the landmark Stirling building
Read moreThe Edinburgh Furniture Initiative is seeking urgent donations after stock was damaged during flooding last week
Read moreLancaster University is working with the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) on a new resource for social care providers outlining
Read moreAntonia Swinson, Ethical Property Foundation CEO, shares her top property tips for charity CEOs. Some Charity CEOs are born to
Read moreThe Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary gives £2,500 annually to the leader of a voluntary organisation to develop their entrepreneurial leadership
Read moreYouthLink Scotland is spearheading a project to examine the impact of global warming on Scotland’s coastline.
Read moreFour youngsters from the RNIB youth club took to the skies over Dundee.
Read moreA new initiative from the Prince Trust offers young people the advice they need to improve their lives.
Read moreFigures have shown people from minority backgrounds are less likely to access support services.
Read moreGrouse shooting is killing natural habitats say campaigners
Read moreThe 11-strong group undertook an intensive six-week course to prepare them for bar and hotel work.
Read moreScotland first needs to get its own house in order say campaigners
Read moreOur latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities, including reshuffle and by-election news, and the
Read moreTwo months ago, ACEVO and the Centre For Mental Health released In Plain Sight, a report that reveals the emotional
Read moreToday marks the first anniversary of the government’s civil society strategy. Since its publication last summer, we’ve seen changes in
Read moreCampaigners say evictions are often illegal
Read moreStaff are leaving third sector and private care providers for better paid council nurseries
Read moreA programme to teach prisoners how to save lives is being rolled out after a successful pilot
Read moreThe Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund aims to support young people in isolated areas of Scotland
Read moreEuan’s Guide has handed out tens of thousands of cards that highlight the importance of red cords in disabled toilets
Read moreA new charity challenge is aiming to get people fit and healthy, whilst raising vital funds for good causes
Read moreNICVA hosted the third training session of our MediaConnect programme, a free programme for NICVA members, designed to better connect
Read moreNCVO is making some big changes to how we approach digital and technology , so that we can support more
Read moreTime to Shine will be rolled out across the UK thanks to a £3.3m grant.
Read moreA revamp of the FareShare depot in Edinburgh is set to help feed 2,000 more vulnerable people
Read moreThe operator has scrapped plans to remove the fee for using facilities at four stations.
Read moreWorkplace for Good allows organisations to utilise Facebook to boost opportunities
Read moreTags allow researchers to monitor birds and investigate when they go missing.
Read moreThis year’s march celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
Read moreKate Wimpress will oversee the organisation and functioning of the Assembly alongside former Labour MEP David Martin.
Read moreACEVO policy officer Maisie Hulbert shares her experience of entering the charity sector as a graduate through the Charityworks programme.
Read moreNICVA is recruiting a Policy Development Officer to join our busy Policy and Public Affairs team.
Read moreIn April, I blogged about our work following the progress of sustainability and transformation partnership (STP) areas that are building
Read moreRotherfield St Martin took part in our Duty to Care? research project. We asked them about their recent experience of
Read moreHistorical memorabilia that could help trigger memories is being collected at Co-op Funeralcare branches in Glasgow.
Read moreSomer Umeed Bakhsh’s family fled Pakistan after receiving death threats.
Read moreCharity offers support to anyone stressed by exam performance.
Read moreFormer Samaritans executive James Jopling will take on the role in September.
Read moreMore businesses are giving employees the opportunity to donate directly through their pay,
Read moreCharity recommends three proposals to help tenants find and keep homes.
Read moreBobby Gillespie, Annie Lennox and Calvin Harris support plans to expand care centre.
Read moreYoung birds can become confused after they leave their burrows on the Firth of Forth.
Read moreNew figures reveal a £1bn shortfall in payments collected from non-resident parents.
Read moreCharity’s findings contradict recent Care Inspectorate report.
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