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Stonewall is marking 30 years since the organisation was founded to oppose Section 28

Children in Scotland’s poorest areas nearly three times more likely to be injured by road traffic than those in the

“Considerably more” needs to be invested by the Scottish Government if it is to make headway in tackling poverty

The Scottish Government is set to make moves to limit the use of B&Bs for homeless people

Organisations have begun talks to continue services which were provided by the Shirlie Project, after the charity’s sudden closure

More than £30,000 has been raised in just a few weeks to help carry out vital repairs to the Shawlands

The father of the Scottish Refugee Council’s Sabir Zazai will be allowed to see his son receive recognition for his

Members of the Church of Scotland have opted not to end investment in fossil fuels, despite recognising a climate emergency

More needs to be done to help young people battling mental illness, a charity chief executive has said

Callous welfare reforms have resulted in widespread poverty across the UK, with charities calling for urgent action

Nearly 400 guests joined Heather Small of M People to help Enable raise £180,000

A survey by the Stroke Association has revealed many people don’t know what a stroke is, and families often don’t

Ramblers Scotland has launched a new award scheme which aims to get people out and about in Scotland

A confidential survey by a major union has revealed the majority of staff in the third sector have experienced stress

Eight in 10 children believe that all physical assault against young people should be made illegal

YMCA Scotland has created a new identity as it looks to bring its local organisations together

Sara Wilson, 25, got the Race for Life Glasgow underway as thousands of runners took to the streets for Cancer

One of Scotland’s leading social care charities has launched its Summer Days Appeal

After 25 years of involvement in the city’s third sector, the chief executive of Dundee Voluntary Action is to retire

As many as one in three people seeking help with Universal Credit (UC) in Scotland don’t have access to the

The majority of people believe we can all be kinder to each other, according to a survey of the public

746 people have accessed the winter care shelter run by homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust – making this it’s busiest

Figures released on incidents reported by charities have sparked a debate about whether organisations should be required by law to

One of the UK’s biggest environmental charities has appointed a new chief executive

Charities have hit out after law lords dismissed a challenge to the controversial benefits cap for single parents

The father of Sabir Zazai has been blocked by the Home Office from seeing the Scottish Refugee Council boss receiving

The Home Office has failed to secure £600,000 for victims of modern slavery, and there are fears that further funding

Charity Kibble will host experts from across the world to hold a discussion on children’s mental health and wellbeing services

The CashBack for Communities scheme aims to fund projects which help people make positive decisions

Refugee Festival Scotland has announced its full programme of events for 2019

Residents in the north of Edinburgh are being invited to come up with creative ideas

The Big Lunch aims to bring communities across the UK together

Statistics shown poverty is on the rise have led to children’s charities coming together to call for action

Decline in the number of super-rich individuals donating more than one per cent of their wealth

Humanist Society Scotland has announced the appointment of its new chief executive

Seven out of ten people with diabetes feel overwhelmed by the demands of living with the condition, a new study

Youngsters are less likely to take up smoking following the introduction of a ban on shops displaying cigarettes

A study released to mark Mental Health Awareness Week has shown the insecurities young people have around their bodies

More action is needed to improve the condition of Scotland’s most important nature conservation areas, according to RSPB Scotland

A major charity marked its 65th birthday with a vow to continue campaigning for an equal society for every person

Residents of Pollokshields in Glasgow have said they are sick of fireworks causing disruption around Guy Fawkes Night

Charities have welcomed a new law which means witnesses will be able to pre-record evidence

New funding provided by Cancer Research will help more doctors go on to carry out groundbreaking research work

Concerns around body image will be examined to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

High street chains are failing to give levels of donations earmarked for charity

The benefits system should be scrapped – and replaced with a basic income, according to a charity

Organisation want Scots to tackle the last taboo

Determined mother of two undertook an ambitious campaign to get therapy abroad

SAMH and Samaritans Scotland are working with companies across Scotland to improve mental health at work

A 20p deposit will be added to cans and bottles in Scotland – which will be refunded if the items

Cancer Research UK volunteers have helped to create a new tartan range to help support the organisation’s work

Hollywood stars have joined a Scottish charity’s bid to reduce homelessness around the world

The inaugural Glasgow Sufi Festival, a music and arts spectacular showcasing the art, culture and mysticism of Sufism will be

Fundraising charities are optimistic about their long-term future despite ongoing economic uncertainty

Environmental campaigners have welcomed a reversal over plans to reduce air tax amid climate change concerns

The family of Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison have created a mental health charity in his memory

Emma Faulds has not been seen for 10 days

Body launches a strategy to improve its portfolio

Daily deals service itison has launched a new charity initiative which will provide respite for the people charities support and

The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability has welcomed Charlie McMillan as its new chief executive

Faith leaders are working with a newly formed charity in a bid to end human trafficking in Scotland

Major awarenesss campaign launched

Two community minded Scots are getting their walking boots on as they aim to spread The Big Lunch message

Giving continues to fall