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Key Scottish charities are to be involved in implementing the Scottish Government’s first loneliness strategy

Good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3 million

Figures have shown the stark health inequalities across Scotland’s communities

An Edinburgh youth charity is offering safe and comfortable short-term accommodation to young people in crisis

A previous target failed in 2016

Funders unveil refreshed brand identities

​Small grants of £1,000 to be awarded

Statistics show the problem is increasing despite increased measures and tightened legislation

Scotland’s rural communities have presented six demands which they say will make life better for people living in the countryside

Glasgow Caledonian University is set to match 5,000 youngsters with volunteering opportunities across Europe

A major health charity has unveiled its new strategy, branding and logo

Care and Repair Scotland has already been axed in some areas amid council funding cuts

respectme, Show Racism the Red Card and Changing Faces are challenging prejudices that lead to youngsters being treated unfairly

A charity has had its funding doubled so it can help those expected to be made destitute by Brexit

Friends of the Earth Scotland have reported dangerous levels of pollutants in cities across the country

Some 70 employees are now facing the axe

The community facility in the East End of Glasgow was created as part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy

RSPB Scotland is celebrating a very special anniversary of the world famous Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend

Many charity campaigners believe the climate for campaigning has deteriorated over the past year

A campaign group has revealed that Brexit has already had emotional and practical impacts on EU nationals living in Scotland

A private company is once again targeting Scotland’s third sector with a money-raking awards ceremony

Despite extra funding from the Scottish Government, the crisis shows no sign of abating

The Prince’s Trust has said it is ending a 10-year link with Huawei in light of public concerns

European care workers must be allowed to be recruited in the UK no matter what happens with Brexit, a charity

Scotland has multiple options to end its greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 according to a new report

The complex needs associated with advanced dementia have not been fully understood or recognised, experts have said

Adverts state no qualifications or experience necessary

A perfect storm of funding cuts is threatening to engulf an award winning charity

Charity shelter says drugs and alcohol are leading to one death a month

A major health charity has said women will no longer be made to wear “revealing dress” at fundraising events held

Charities are still not embracing mergers to survive and thrive – despite challenging fundraising and funding conditions

An initiative that helps those with dementia join choirs is to benefit from funding of £225,000

MPs have said more must be done to prevent online abuse of the disabled, following a petition led by Katie

Over 200 organisations still not paid fee – and refuse to do so

Scotland’s Social Enterprise Academy is looking for new facilitators to help develop Scotland’s third sector

Cruel benefits policy forces 150,000 Scottish children into poverty

Online platform closes with last day donations can be made set as 30 June

Children have received warm coats and jackets this winter – and it’s all thanks to the money raised at the

Charity tops promoted by the Spice Girls which aim to raise equality funds for Comic Relief were made in a

Report reveals how stock transfer of council homes has boosted Scottish economy by billions

The Scottish Government has made more funding available for free sanitary products

Samaritans is aiming to get people talking over a cuppa to mark Blue Monday

Stonewall has listed five third sector organisations in its Top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers list

Victory for campaign group which formed to fight for equal pay – and won

The Director of the Year Awards are set to celebrate inspiring leadership across Scotland

Direct Childcare – which supports 100 families in the Highlands – had been due to shut imminently

Age Scotland has hit out at a benefit cut – announced amongst the Brexit chaos – to Pension Credit

Inclusion Scotland has said leaving the EU without a deal could lead to chaos and destitution for those with disabilities

Growing numbers of people would prefer to give to charity through mobile devices than traditional methods, such as cash, cheques

A grant-giving body had its busiest ever year – awarding cash to 121 Scottish charities

The Job Grant, proposed by the Scottish Government, consists of a one-off cash payment to help young people with costs

An interim review of the charity’s work on safeguarding, cultural change and misconduct has highlighted shortcomings at the organisation

The centre hailed as a huge success in the way it engages and supports veterans

The founders of three international charities will vie for an award in the name of Robert Burns

Highly regarded aid worker was dedicated to helping others

Alliance holds conference with input from over 250 disabled people

The Refillery allowers environmentally conscious shoppers to cut their waste by storing goods in reusable packaging

More than half of care homes in Scotland are struggling to recruit staff, a national report has revealed

The Scottish Parliament is due to review Freedom of Information legislation after concerns were made by a third sector-led delegation

Ministers have failed to consult on alternatives to EU funding with charities fearing they will lose a vital funding stream

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) received £132 million in government aid while one of its senior officials faced investigation

Care provider Capability Scotland has appointed the leader of a supported living provider as its new boss

Martyn Evans is set to depart the Carnegie UK Trust after 10 years to join a new philanthropic organisation

David Robb to leave at the end of January for new role

The largest free third sector event in the UK is back at the SEC in Glasgow on 20 and 21

Scots are being urged to show support for everyone affected by the disease on World Cancer Day

Research by Shelter Scotland has shown the amount of people struggling to pay for their homes has gone up in

Edinburgh Direct Aid has said refugees in Arsal, Lebanon, require urgent support

Poppyscotland is recruiting new staff to help deliver a national service which will help veterans