Charities urge backing for workplace parking charge
Green campaigners have urged support for the controversial Workplace Parking Levy
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Guide aims to tackle racism in schools
The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) has teamed up with respectme to provide support for teachers in dealing
Read moreThird sector gets millions to improve communities
More than £2 million has been provided to allow Highlands and islands communities find new ways to improve people’s lives
Read moreChefs join campaign to save charity
Martin Wishart and Tom Kitchen have launched a crowdfunder which aims to raise £50,000 to save Pilton Community Health Project
Read moreSchool pupils strike to save the planet
School pupils across Scotland are going on strike in protest against the destruction of the planet
Read moreBenefit bashing and Brexit increase extreme poverty
An international poverty expert has said that meaningful action must be taken to help those who face deprivation
Read moreSleepout this March in Edinburgh to help homeless
Hugely successful fundraiser wants more people to get involved
Read moreLegal eagles fight for wildlife justice
Three of the UK’s foremost activists have founded Wild Justice to use the law to enforce protection
Read moreCare home couple share successful relationship tips
Pauline and Sam Wyllie tied the knot at a charity’s retirement facility in Dundee last summer
Read moreSectarianism is a turn-off
City of Glasgow College students have teamed up with Nil by Mouth to highlight the effect using offensive language can
Read more12 habits of successful change-makers: looking at the bigger picture
The 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 moreVolunteering round-up: February 2019
National Volunteering Forum: Time Well Spent On 25 January we held our National Volunteering Forum where we launched Time Well Spent,
Read moreThe inside track: February 2019
Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities includes: Parliament debating the importance of charities
Read moreGuidance shows how to make good calls
A “how to” has been published by the IoF
Read moreCouncil to take over Legacy Hub
Glasgow City Council is set to take control of the Dalmarnock facility after charity the People’s Development Trust collapsed
Read moreVeterans invited to take part in milestone cruise
Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland have chartered a ship to mark 75 years since the D-Day landings
Read moreScots council takes away rates relief for charity shops
Authority says it faces bankruptcy unless it makes desperate cuts
Read moreCharity to provide carer support
Hearts and Minds has secured funding to help unpaid carers provide support to those with chronic illnesses
Read moreCouncil first to give domestic abuse victims paid leave
Up to 10 days paid leave will be offered
Read moreTackling the issues and risks with Charity Commission serious incident reporting
In October 2018 the Charity Commission published new guidance for trustees about serious incidents and reporting. The current approach has
Read moreGovernment must resolve the long-running uncertainty about payments and funding for sleep in work
The Supreme Court has granted permission for an appeal in the case of Mencap v Tomlinson Blake / Shannon v
Read moreBuilding on Time Well Spent: taking a closer look at employer-supported volunteering
Having recently launched our major piece of research on the volunteer experience, Time Well Spent, it has been hugely encouraging
Read moreAffordable homes bonanza in Glasgow
Cash from investment firm will allow housing association create 600 homes in total
Read moreCall for social media watchdog to protect children
Most adults back a children charity’s call to create a regulator to enforce social media firms to protect children from
Read more£1.4m National Lottery boost gives older Scots a new lease of life
National Lottery Community Fund gives out 16 grants to older people’s groups across Scotland
Read moreRecord-breaking year for lifesaving charity
A first aid charity provided support at 2,000 events across Scotland in 2018, with volunteers giving up thousands of hours
Read moreCall for charities to make their voices heard
The Edinburgh Compact Voice Survey 2019 aims to paint a picture of the voluntary sector in the capital
Read moreHuge boost as employer offers jobs to autistic jobseekers
Banking giant partners the social enterprise to offer employment opportunities to people with autism
Read moreKids Company probe on hold
A Charity Commission investigation into the scandal-hit organisation is on ice while legal proceedings take place
Read moreCharity shops raise fears over Brexit
Applying new safety kitemark could cost charity retailers dear
Read moreCharity in funding plea as projects face axe
Fife Gingerbread has penned an open letter to local authority bosses, highlighting its work and fears over existing partnerships
Read moreGovernment admits Universal Credit link to soaring foodbank use
Government ministers had steadfastly denied any link between Universal Credit and rising referrals to foodbanks
Read moreCommunity Planning in Belfast: Workshops for the VCSE Sector
Belfast has a vibrant and active voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, playing a valuable role in the social,
Read moreThe CQC finds its teeth
The Care Quality Commission is changing, writes Philippa Doyle, partner at Hempsons, and providers need to be acutely aware of
Read moreInstagram to include donate function
People will soon be able to donate to charity through Instagram
Read moreSturgeon to be quizzed by youngsters
Young people get a chance to pitch questions to Nicola Sturgeon
Read moreMSPs praise charity’s 150 year fight for social justice
MSPs have recognised the role and importance of a third sector group which is celebrating its 150th birthday
Read moreNominations open for the third sector Oscars
Charities and individuals across Scotland are being urged to apply for the annual third sector Oscars
Read moreWho will be this year’s Women of Influence?
Prestigious awards’ shortlist announced
Read moreDWP rejects plan to stop sanctioning most vulnerable
Committee called on DWP to protect some claimants from the severe sanction regime
Read moreCharity axes compensation advice after being sued by victim
Charity said case exposes it to legal challenges which it can’t afford to contest
Read moreNew report puts spotlight on government’s under-funding of social care – VODG renews calls on government to shore up the sector
The new Sector Pulse Check report by Hft describes the pressures facing providers of learning services. The research finds that
Read moreCharity governance: what’s this got to do with digital?
In the past year or so the charity sector has delivered two new codes, the Charity Governance Code and the
Read moreMediaConnect launches at BBC Northern Ireland
Partnering with BBC NI, we officially launched our MediaConnect programme on 5 February in Broadcasting House, Belfast.
Read more‘We can all achieve more if we collaborate’ – sector hears from Department of Finance Permanent Secretary Sue Gray
Eight months into her new role as Permanent Secretary at the Department of Finance, Sue Gray visited NICVA to hear
Read moreFreedom of information: time to extend?
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently opened up the debate on freedom of information (FOI) and outsourcing, with a new
Read moreRegistration for gofod3 2019 is now open!
Registration for gofod3, the biggest annual event for the third sector in Wales, is now open! This year we’ll
Read moreCommunity fundraisers are no longer “poor relations”
A pioneering study shows the benefits community fundraising teams bring to charities in Scotland
Read moreArms-length body set to buy Glasgow’s iconic buildings
Deal means city council can begin paying back thousands of underpaid workers
Read moreHuman rights reform outrage – social care sector unites in open letter to Ministers criticising careless Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill
Over 100 social care sector organisations have come together to unite and sign an open letter to the Minister of
Read moreHelping funders commit to continuation funding
On Tuesday, Dan Paskins shared why he believes all funders should be thinking about continuation funding. Ben Cairns, IVAR Director,
Read moreOpen Government to be extended in Scotland
Scotland’s Second Action Plan on Open Government has been published, as work to improve transparency in Scotland continues
Read moreCharity fights for pensioners’ right to free TV licence
Warning that moves to charge over 75s would criminalise them for non-payment if they couldn’t afford a TV licence
Read more“Profoundly troubling”: report reveals “toxic” culture at Amnesty
A damning report has uncovered a “toxic” working environment at Amnesty International
Read morePoverty chief to address third sector
The UN’s Philip Alston will discuss the findings of his UK poverty visit with Scottish civil society representatives
Read moreGlasgow trials contactless donations for beggars
Scheme hopes to dissuade public from giving street beggars cash
Read moreDid you know government is now measuring its activities against the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Are you?
NICVA placement student Emma Bramble (QUB) is undertaking an eight week project to find out how aware of the Sustainable
Read moreProject bids to tackle gender inequality among homeless
Tailored responses are needed to help homeless women
Read moreUnique choir gets Paisley Abbey gig
Fabulous opportunity for jazz chorus
Read moreScottish charity hits out at right-wing group
Social care organisation Turning Point has been forced to deny that it has links to a controversial conservative group
Read moreSocial enterprise leads fight against period poverty
The social enterprise has donated more than two million sanitary products in less than a year
Read moreEmbezzlement charge dropped against former foodbank boss
Controversial foodbank boss was charged in 2015
Read moreServices failing Scots with Parkinson’s
Those fighting the condition face long waits for diagnosis and a lack of specialist care
Read moreOlder people tread the red carpet after creating animations
The Stay Mobile Stay Connected champions have used digital technology to create the stunning scenes
Read moreNo one is as critical of you as you: reflections on a leadership journey
Tara-Jane Sutcliffe, director of the international volunteering charity UNA Exchange. and recipient of the Jane Slowey Memorial Membership programme writes about her leadership
Read moreAll funders owe it to the sector to continue to improve their thinking on continuation funding
Charities or community organisations receiving a grant will almost inevitably confront a dilemma. At the point of receiving their grant,
Read moreSector needs clarity on post-Brexit funding
The Scottish Government has called for answers on a replacement for European structural funding once Britain leaves the EU
Read moreHuge parts of Scotland given to grouse shooting – most most of us never eat it
Most Scots never eat any grouse – yet vast tracts of the country are given over to the slaughter of
Read moreAre donors dominating charities detrimentally?
New global research probes adverse effect of donor relations
Read moreSocial care integration “progressing well”
A report by the Scottish Government and Cosla has noted progress being made across the country in integrating services
Read moreParents hit with costs to host events in schools
A study by Connect has revealed hosting an event in schools can cost parent groups as much as £200
Read moreWe need to fix Scotland’s broken food system
Scotland’s food system is failing to meet the needs of its people and the environment
Read moreGlasgow develops ambitious plans to end homelessness
City has a five year plan
Read moreYoung Scots struggling to embrace consent online
Youngsters are not asking permission before posting, a study released to mark Safer Internet Day has revealed
Read moreAction needed on cuts
A campaign group has stressed that Scottish politicians must take action to help those hit by welfare reforms
Read moreVODG backs renewed focus on restraint training
There has been a lack of quality assurance for restraint training and too often training focuses on restrictive interventions, without
Read moreSearch is on for £141k charity chief
A major UK charity sector figure has announced he will retire
Read moreTime to connect communities
Eden Project Communities will bring people from all walks of life together to discuss how to create a connected Scotland
Read moreLegacy Hub faced £250k VAT bill
Funders were unable to agree a package of financial support to allow the community service to remain open
Read moreCommunity fridge aims to support families
Residents of Pollokshields in Glasgow are set to benefit from a project to reduce food waste and get the community
Read morePrince Charles could ditch Scottish eco village
Development of site near Cumnock has stalled
Read more10 Top tips on recruiting and retaining young volunteers
Stephen Tutin has volunteered with various organisations since age 13. His first experience of volunteering was helping to run online
Read moreMentees wanted for Women’s Equality Network Mentoring Scheme
If you are a woman looking to develop or further a career in politics or public life then this could
Read moreSector closes in on three year funding
Knock-on effect as government changes how it funds local authorities
Read moreNo rules broken when health board raided charity cash
An NHS board didn’t break any rules when it raided charity funds to pay for IT projects, Scotland’s charity regulator
Read moreJudy Murray joins the Kiltwalk board
Judy Murray has been appointed a trustee of Britain’s fastest growing charity event, the Kiltwalk
Read moreThird sector stalwart is new poverty and inequality tsar
New body replaces the existing non-statutory commission
Read moreBenefitting from Time Well Spent: Why is enjoyment taboo in volunteering?
Dr Eddy Hogg is a lecturer in social policy at the University of Kent. His recent research includes work on
Read moreCuts-hit charity told: you’ll get no extra cash from the council
Council leaders have told a cuts-threatened, award winning charity that it will get no extra help as it fights to
Read moreWristband symbolises need to unite for world cancer day
World Cancer Day set to unite the world against the disease
Read moreCan a basic income revolutionise social security?
A new report explores ways Scotland can learn from international pilot programmes exploring how to provide a basic income for
Read moreNorthern Ireland civic society delegation visits Westminster with plea to avoid no-deal Brexit
NICVA, along with representatives from Northern Ireland’s business, farming, trade union sectors travelled to Westminster on Monday to urge political
Read morePublic Policy Round-Up: January 2019
The new year has started with a flurry of activity here at NCVO – within less than four weeks we
Read moreTory minister launches “scandalous” attack on foreign aid
A UK Tory minister wants to tear up the way foreign aid is sourced and allocated
Read moreDigital skills funding expanded
Organisations are being invited to apply for the latest round of the Digital Participation Charter Fund
Read moreThankful mum returns donations after NHS cancer treatment U-turn
Roz Paterson said the news came like “magic” after being told the NHS would fund her treatment
Read moreCouncils take part in pioneering equality scheme
Close the Gap’s new scheme is tackling gender inequality in the workplace
Read moreFunding decisions devolved to Scotland
A funder has announced a major devolution of decision-making
Read morePeter Capaldi on bill for charity convention
The Doctor Who star is set to help raise funds at an event which generates funds for CHAS
Read moreVandals target charity vans
Food Train is fundraising to repair vehicles that provide a vital service for the elderly after they were targeted at
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