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More than 100 organisations call on first minister to value social care
Groups sign joint letter ahead of 2024-25 Scottish Budget
Read moreScots believe big business doesn’t do enough for charity
97% of Scots believe that service providers don’t do enough for charity
Read moreRoyal charities renamed
Coincides with king’s birthday
Read morePoorest diabetes patients suffer worst levels of NHS care
Disparity between health boards with poorest areas worse off
Read moreComplaints about door-to-door fundraising rise significantly
Charity bags, clothing banks, addressed mail and digital marketing also attract criticism
Read moreThree quarters of Scots are against grouse moor land management practices
And six times more Scots are against grouse shooting than support it
Read moreIt’s Welsh Charities Week – let’s celebrate our sector!
This week is Welsh Charities Week, from 13 – 17 November 2023, recognising the good work of charities, social enterprises,
Read moreCharity rebrand: a fresh new look for Quarriers
Its new strapline is: always with you, never without you
Read moreOlder people urgently need support to get through another difficult winter
LifeCare encourages people to share a little warmth through the charity’s Winter Warmer appeal
Read moreNew post to support financial inclusion
Organisation works for equitable finance for all
Read moreAberdeen Cyrenians strengthens board with appointment
Julie lends three decades of knowledge to the voluntary post.
Read more“Nothing pure about philanthropy”: Sector grapples with systems of oppression
SCVO’s The Gathering heard from Lankelly Chase about their radical plans.
Read moreBritain’s loneliest sheep’s fleece to be sold for charity
Proceeds will go to animal welfare groups
Read moreSAMH changes name in centenary year
The charity will now be known as Scottish Action for Mental Health.
Read more“The ones who shone through”: First Minister praises third sector
The SNP leader was speaking at SCVO’s the Gathering.
Read moreGender imbalance is holding back the charity sector
While women account for more than two-thirds of the workforce, it is men who dominate the most influential decision-making positions
Read moreEdinburgh CIC expands its winter coat exchange across the UK
Having to sacrifice basic necessities such as a winter coat can have a hugely detrimental impact on a person’s dignity
Read moreCharity chief executive joins barristers as affiliate
Johanna Boyd has led the team at Planning Aid Scotland since last year.
Read moreCash-first future: Making food banks history in Scotland
Campaigners from a number of groups came together at the Gathering.
Read moreStepChange: Women bearing brunt of the cost of living crisis
The data shows women are struggling more to keep up with household essentials and bear a greater responsibility for these
Read moreGlasgow Islamic centre facing questions over Iran link
The Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow also houses the Al-Mahdi Foundation.
Read moreCapt Tom’s family ordered to demolish unauthorised spa building
Family loses appeal
Read moreGiving Tuesday 2023: One day to make a world of difference
The global movement is taking place on November 28 for 2023.
Read moreYoung Women’s Movement launches its annual inspirational 30 under 30 list
Campaign seeks to highlight a diverse range of talents, backgrounds and experiences, from campaigners to youth workers, artists, writers and
Read moreCovid pandemic aided cross-sector work
Organisations told delegates of the benefits and challenges facing those undertaking partnership working.
Read moreCHAS launches new festive fundraiser
Campaign comes in response to increased demand
Read moreUnity Centre to close after 17 years
Discussions began as far back as last year about the potential for closure.
Read moreNew CEO for Perth and Kinross charity
PKAVS also acts as the third sector interface in Perth and Kinross.
Read moreCEO of leading charity to step down
Served 21 years with the organisation
Read moreReport reveals impact of social funding
Loans and investments totalled more than £47.5 million
Read moreTop tips for being a Living Wage Funder
For voluntary organisations to be able to pay the Living Wage they need funders to get on board. For Living
Read moreThis week is Trustees’ Week! How will you celebrate?
Trustees’ Week takes place from 6 to 10 November. Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work
Read moreNew head of services for the National Autistic Society Scotland
He replaces Peter Jung who had been in the role for almost five years.
Read moreSocial care charity appoints new CEO
Blue Triangle provides trauma-informed support in accommodation services and in communities across Scotland.
Read moreJoint call for government to improve devolved older age disability payment
They believe that it would make the system fairer and offer disabled older people a better quality of life.
Read moreSocial care charities “not consulted” on a National Care Service deal
The groups made the claim at Holyrood despite a commitment to co-designing the service.
Read moreSocial enterprise receives funding boost
Know You More received a £100,000 funding boost from Social Investment Scotland.
Read moreProtecting pollinators, collecting marine data, & growing community spaces
The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2022/23 report highlights the incredible efforts of community groups across Wales to improve the
Read moreGirlguiding reveals new assistant chief guide
She will champion the experiences of Girlguiding’s 70,000 strong network of volunteers
Read moreCalls for charity audit threshold to be doubled
Wylie & Bisset have backed calls from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
Read moreEdinburgh set to declare housing emergency
People can’t access social housing or affordable rented accommodation
Read moreCharity chief set to return after suspension and misconduct probe
Independent investigation says evidence did not support allegations
Read moreCharity to host attachment conference
A leading charity is to hold a conference later this month looking at attachment theory, society, communities and poverty.
Read moreSocial Bite unveils new recovery village project for Dundee
The accommodation at the Dundee project will be 15 eco-friendly prefabricated “nest houses”.
Read moreScottish Ministers pressed over pledge to fix climate law breach
The work is being led by the Good Law Project and the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland.
Read moreScottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens
This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.
Read moreNew service to feed and clothe children launches
Charity responding to growing need
Read moreGlasgow East Women’s Aid in staff suspension row
An industrial action ballot opened on October 30 and closes on 13 November over the suspensions.
Read moreMovember ready to launch in spectacular style
Men’s health movement put on spectacular display
Read moreLorraine Kelly to front a night of fundraising as STV Children’s Appeal returns
This year’s event features an exclusive performance by Tom Walker.
Read moreCall for pre-loved items to support children’s services
Charity is always on the look out for re-sellable goods
Read moreSCIAF welcomes new chief executive
Lorraine Currie joins the charity following an impressive career spanning three decades in humanitarian relief and international development.
Read moreRally highlights plight of those brought up in care
They call for lifelong rights
Read moreFree bus fares for asylum seekers “transformative” says charity
Those seeking asylum can’t afford public transport
Read moreScotland’s social enterprise awards: find out all about the winners and nominees here
The annual awards Scotland saw nine social enterprises and social entrepreneurs from across the country revealed at a Holyrood reception
Read moreFife Gingerbread launches its life-changing Heat and Eat appeal
Money raised will help ensure families in need can have a safe and warm Christmas
Read moreWelsh Charities Week – let’s celebrate our sector!
Welsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November 2023, recognising the good work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary
Read moreWelsh Government budget cuts announced
After the announcement this week from Welsh Government we are monitoring the impact of the revised spending plan on voluntary
Read moreState of the sector: small charities struggling from lack of volunteers
There’s an emerging divide between the experience of smaller groups and their larger counterparts.
Read more“No hope for social care”: winter health plans leave key providers sidelined
Third and independent sectors say they have not been treated as equal partners
Read moreNew CEO for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Mr Webb has been chosen to become the next chief executive officer.
Read moreBuffer zones consultation opens
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Scotland Bill, would make it an offence to behave in certain ways within a
Read moreSleep Scotland rebrands to Sleep Action
Sleep Action has evolved from a modest organisation in Edinburgh into a nationwide and cross-border service.
Read moreCharity launches legal challenge against “segregation” of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers have been accommodated at the site since July 12.
Read morePurchase Power Programme open to Welsh organisations
An opportunity for Welsh social enterprises, or voluntary organisations with products, services or experiences to sell, to learn from experts,
Read moreWCVA AGM 2023 – exclusively for our members
Our AGM will take place online in November featuring two fantastic guest speakers from Welsh Refugee Council and Cytûn: Churches
Read moreOxfam Scotland staff poised for strike action over pay
They will join UK colleagues if union ballot is successful
Read moreCommission launches spotlight focus on human rights across Highlands and Islands
The commission is mandated by an Act of Parliament to monitor human rights in Scotland.
Read moreTrustees Week is coming soon – how will you celebrate?
This year Trustees Week will take place from 6 to 10 November. Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase
Read moreFast track Palestinian refugees, charities urge
They want similar status as afforded to Ukrainians
Read moreNational Galleries of Scotland unveils new director-general
Anne Lyden will become the first woman to lead the organisation.
Read moreThree new trustees at arts charity
Trustees have been carefully selected for their alignment with Impact Arts’ mission.
Read moreExtreme poverty now the new normal
Research shows material harship is no longer a rarity
Read moreSistema Scotland joins the Scottish Youth Parliament as a partner organisation
Sistema Scotland operates Big Noise, the transformational music education programme.
Read moreFormer charity CEO to stand trial for fraud
Trial is set for next year
Read moreBield strengthens board with appointment of new chair
Paul Edie was formally elected at Bield’s AGM in September, “strengthening” its governance team.
Read moreSIS Group sees lending return to pre-pandemic levels
The financial results reflect the group’s strategic action plan post-pandemic.
Read moreEthnic minority leaders remain poorly represented in the sector
Much more needs to be done to level up
Read moreCharity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise
Mr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.
Read moreCancer survivor Shannon fronts major charity campaign
Scots mum chosen to launch Stand Up To Cancer
Read moreHow chocolate is helping to tackle inequalities faced by women
Social enterprise helping women touched by the criminal justice system has been awarded £70,000
Read moreNew premises needed as demand for emergency food surges
As winter closes in the charity fears it can’t meet demand
Read moreHomeless losing their best friends due to restrictive housing policies
Call for pet-friendly policies
Read moreCaptain Tom Foundation likely to close following controversy and probe by watchdog
Barrister said the foundation is “unlikely to exist” in future
Read moreReport reveals stark gender divide in sports media coverage
A new report has warned of a significant gender gap in how men and women athletes are covered in Scottish
Read moreTFN magazine’s October edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at the creative sector and how far charities have to go on anti-racism
Read moreFree digital training sessions this November & December
You can access free training sessions on different digital topics this November and December, as part of Newid: Digital for
Read moreCharity-run theatre announces new chair of board
Big Issue editor Paul McNamee will join the Citizens Theatre.
Read moreChildren in Scotland CEO to take on challenge to mark 30th anniversary
Dr Judith Turbyne will climb 30 hills over a seven-day period to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary.
Read moreCoastal community fight to stop Scotland’s largest fish farm
Long Live Loch Linnhe is now in the process of launching a petition with the Scottish Parliament.
Read moreCall for government to reduce poverty and inequality through reformed taxation
The commissions said tax is an important part of the way society can reduce inequality.
Read moreMSPs back campaign to increase charity’s funding
The Yard, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has warned of increasing pressure on the services they can offer.
Read moreFirst year of Home-Start Edinburgh sees more families in need supported
Merger has expanded the volunteer-based charity’s services to cover all of Edinburgh, meanwhile, demand for its services has increased
Read moreClimate campaign publishes a landmark manifesto
From farming to transport and from energy to our seas, the Climate Manifesto is the biggest collection of climate policies
Read moreInquiry will be held into the use of subcontractors in charity fundraising
It follows concerns about how charities use third party groups
Read moreNew convener for Scotland’s national charity group
SCVO welcomes Richard Jennings, who replaces Andrew Burns
Read moreHomelessness crisis: charity sees a surge in demand for support
More than 100 people are estimated to be rough sleeping each night in Scotland’s two biggest cities
Read moreState of the sector: run by volunteers but a major economic player
Charities are a major contributor to the Scottish economy
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The Welsh Charity Awards 2023 – Winners announced
After we received more nominations than ever before, find out who took home the silverware at this year’s Welsh Charity
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