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15th January 2019 admin

Human Resources Training Series 2019

People are our greatest asset and so it’s important ensure that they are developed, supported and managed well. NICVA and

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15th January 2019 admin

Time almost up to avoid No Deal disaster for NI society

With the UK scheduled to leave the European Union in 12 weeks and less than a month left to agree

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15th January 2019 admin

The Road Ahead 2019 – what can charities expect from the year ahead?

Every January here at NCVO we come back to work with mixed feelings: a sense of gloom because of the

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WCVA
15th January 2019 admin

Travel guidance in the event of a no deal exit

The majority of travel rights and protections will remain unchanged for most people. Passengers shouldn’t experience any difference to their

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SCVO
12th January 2019 admin

Women’s groups fears over “dangerous” pick-up predator

Police Scotland investigate man who videos himself tryting to pick up women in Glasgow

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SCVO
12th January 2019 admin

Unbeaten and unbowed – community groups continue fight for survival

Organisations hit by funding cuts in Edinburgh are planning their next moves as they bid to continue supporting the community

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SCVO
12th January 2019 admin

Rudd bows to pressure and ditches two child cap

Another government climbdown as Rudd realises two child cap was unworkable

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SCVO
12th January 2019 admin

Support grows for Brexit health and social care probe

More than 90 organisations have backed plans for a review of the effect Brexit will have on social care

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12th January 2019 admin

Health and Wellbeing Alliance round-up: The NHS long-term plan

Last year I wrote about the development of a new long-term plan for the health service, a piece of work

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WCVA
12th January 2019 admin

Have your say on Third Sector Support Wales

WCVA is part of Third Sector Support Wales, a network of support organisations for the third sector in Wales, comprising ourselves

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SCVO
11th January 2019 admin

Scots purchased over 3,000 Christmas trees for people in need

Scots purchased over 3,000 Christmas trees for people in need

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SCVO
11th January 2019 admin

Half of LGBT Scots battle depression

A study by Stonewall Scotland has revealed the poor level of mental health among LGBT people

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SCVO
11th January 2019 admin

Charity founder has hand transplant

Corinne Hutton praised for her amazing resiliance

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11th January 2019 admin

The inside track: January 2019

Welcome to our latest update on events in Westminster that might impact charities. This month we look at the upcoming

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SCVO
10th January 2019 admin

Mystery donor gives £500k designer clothes to charity

Boost for charity which helps women get employment

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SCVO
10th January 2019 admin

Charity worker embarks on ultra-pilgrimage

A charity worker is setting out to run 14 ultramarathons in a bid to help rebuild war torn areas of

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SCVO
10th January 2019 admin

Oxfam bucks downturn as Xmas sales rocket

The charity is seeing huge increases in sales as other retailers struggle

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SCVO
10th January 2019 admin

Serco loses refugee housing contract in Glasgow

Company caused outrage attempting to evict asylum seekers

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SCVO
10th January 2019 admin

eBay delivers £22.5m for charity

The online auction site saw its charitable activities increase in 2018

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SCVO
10th January 2019 admin

Race for Life returns

Cancer Research is set to hold fundraising events across the country as it looks to continue vital work to tackle

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SCVO
9th January 2019 admin

Charity bids to buy Highland mountain

Woodland Trust Scotland is looking to raise £1.6 million to allow Ben Shieldaig to flourish

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SCVO
9th January 2019 admin

Shake up planned for charity law in Scotland

Big changes to Scots charity law proposed

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SCVO
9th January 2019 admin

Chief exec will scrutinise new Scottish social security system

A leading third sector figure will oversee vital scrutiny of Scotland’s new social security system

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SCVO
9th January 2019 admin

Helpline to support struggling families

Scots who need financial advice have been urged to contact a free helpline

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SCVO
9th January 2019 admin

New dads to be given mental health support

Fathers Network Scotland is set to lead a new pilot project which aims to tackle postnatal depression among men

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9th January 2019 admin

A golden formula for generating trust

Judging charities by comparing pennies-in-the-pound spent on the front line is pointless, says CLIC Sargent CEO Kate Lee. It’s time

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9th January 2019 admin

Big Lottery Fund announce new NI Director

The Big Lottery Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Beggs as the new Northern Ireland Director to

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9th January 2019 admin

Brexit, then what? It’s time for civil society to shape our future

I write to you at the beginning of what many believe is going to be an historic year for the UK. There

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SCVO
8th January 2019 admin

Consultation launched on Scottish charity law

Have your say on Scottish charity law

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SCVO
8th January 2019 admin

Puppy farm sales rocket

The amount of concerns raised by the public over illegal sales of dogs has trebled, figures have shown

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SCVO
8th January 2019 admin

Universal Credit rollout delayed as more cracks appear

Rollout for flawed scheme stalled yet again

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8th January 2019 admin

Social media and the PACT (part 2)

Heloisa Righetto writes about aligning the four pillars of the PACT with social media  If you missed part 1, click

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8th January 2019 admin

Top 10 Knowhow resources in 2018

Now that we’re back at work after the holidays, we thought it would be interesting to see what our users

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SCVO
5th January 2019 admin

Public and politicians oppose charity lottery regulation

Most people think charity lotteries should be allowed to compete fairly with the National Lottery

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SCVO
5th January 2019 admin

Third sector heroes gain recognition

A variety of third sector staff and volunteers are set for a visit to Buckingham Palace after being recognised in

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WCVA
5th January 2019 admin

Translation and interpreting for WCVA members

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SCVO
4th January 2019 admin

Charities combine to combat veterans’ sight and hearing loss

Scottish charities have combined forces to raise awareness of hearing or vision problems among Scotland’s veterans

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SCVO
4th January 2019 admin

Low emissions zone launched

Environmental groups have said tougher action is needed after Glasgow introduced restrictions on buses

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SCVO
4th January 2019 admin

Expect the unexpected at Shelter’s Stockbridge shop

​Designer bargains aplenty as well as some very unusual stock up for grabs

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SCVO
4th January 2019 admin

Invisible disability campaign makes tracks

A schoolgirl is calling for signage on disabled bathrooms to be more inclusive

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SCVO
4th January 2019 admin

Scots do not feel part of their communities

The Red Cross has produced a study which shows many adults have little links with their local community

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SCVO
4th January 2019 admin

Climate change red alert warning

Scotland’s nature faces a fight to survive in the face of climate change, environmental groups have warned

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3rd January 2019 admin

Social media and the PACT (part 1)

Heloisa Righetto reflects on the importance of using social media in a meaningful way. After reading the Civil Society Futures

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28th December 2018 admin

Important HR and employment law changes for 2019

With 2018, employers had to grapple with the introduction of the GDPR and gender pay reporting.  Our corporate partner Ellis

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SCVO
25th December 2018 admin

Glasgow food truck feeding thousands

Social enterprise uses surplus food to feed city’s children

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SCVO
25th December 2018 admin

Let your unsuitable gifts help a child

Your unwanted gifts could transform lives

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SCVO
25th December 2018 admin

Charity chair to step down after comments to staff

Comments lead to charity chair stepping down

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SCVO
25th December 2018 admin

Celtic FC charity raises a record amount

Celtic FC Foundation has raised £240,000 through its 2018 Christmas appeal, making it the most successful to date

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SCVO
25th December 2018 admin

Edinburgh Airport annouces new charity partner

Record sum donated as airport announces new partner

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SCVO
22nd December 2018 admin

New emergency homeless places created for Christmas

Emergency beds have been created for people who are homeless in Edinburgh – just in time for Christmas

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SCVO
22nd December 2018 admin

Anti-racism charity investigated over bullying

Charity Commission launches investigation

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22nd December 2018 admin

2018 blog highlights

In 2018 we published 51 blogs covering everything from digital strategies to mental health advice. Here are some of the

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SCVO
21st December 2018 admin

Scottish wildcats effectively extinct

One of Scotland’s most iconic species is effectively extinct, a conservation charity has said

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SCVO
21st December 2018 admin

Scottish micro-lending charity collapses

Grameen Foundation Scotland has collapsed in the face of insurmountable debts

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SCVO
21st December 2018 admin

What we want for Christmas: less presents and more charity donations

Many of us would be willing to receive fewer Christmas presents and instead see the money go to a good

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SCVO
21st December 2018 admin

Empty homes project praised

YMCA Glenrothes has been recognised for its work in revamping empty housing for use by those at risk of homelessness

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SCVO
21st December 2018 admin

Charity donations fall as plastic bag sales slow

The amount Scottish retailers are passing on to the charity sector has dropped after sales of single use bags dropped

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SCVO
21st December 2018 admin

Emergency campaign aims to salvage support service

Caring Soles provides vital footcare to the elderly, but its future is in doubt after being a victim of community

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SCVO
21st December 2018 admin

Acclaim for Leith youth centre

A Leith community centre that provides a range of counselling and mental health services for young people has won praise

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SCVO
21st December 2018 admin

“Fraudulent” charity runners condemned

Runners say they will raise cash for a popular cause but don’t

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21st December 2018 admin

Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-Related Deaths – Department publishes progress report on recommendations

The Department of Health today (20 December) published an update report on progress with the implementation of recommendations from the Inquiry

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21st December 2018 admin

NICVA Universal Credit Roundtable Dicussion

On the 30 November, NICVA hosted a roundtable discussion session to discuss the current issues, impacts and future challenges in

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21st December 2018 admin

Briefing on Winter Health and Social Care Challenges

The following briefing has been collated by the Health and Social Care Board.

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21st December 2018 admin

My top 5 breakout sessions for Annual Conference 2019

NCVO’s 2019 Annual Conference  is happening on 1 April 2019, during our exciting centenary year. At what is an uncertain time

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21st December 2018 admin

Public Policy Round-Up: December 2018

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and nothing spreads more festive cheer than an update on the key policy and

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SCVO
20th December 2018 admin

New high-altitude forest will support golden eagles and mountain hares

Work will begin on the unique and important wildlife habitat in spring 2019

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SCVO
20th December 2018 admin

Clooneys set for charity gala

George and Amal Clooney are set to attend the People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala in Edinburgh

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SCVO
20th December 2018 admin

New parents welcome support grants

Single parents who helped co-design Scotland’s new early years benefits met First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week

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SCVO
20th December 2018 admin

Scottish charities face abuse claims

Barnardo’s, Quarriers and Aberlour face historic claims of abuse made by hundreds of alleged victims

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20th December 2018 admin

Governance round-up: December 2018

A year in Charity Governance This is my last round up of the year. In 2018 governance has continued as

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19th December 2018 admin

Core funding is the answer – whatever the research question

Yesterday, Suraj Vadgama (Product Lead at CAST) shared three things that stand out from his data visualisation to explore themes

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Mum crowdfunds to develop anxiety app

App will help preschool children cope with anxiety

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Charity volunteer faces deporation

Home Office wants to deport the popular volunteer who has lived in Scotland since she was 13

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

We’ll make Scotland less lonely, government pledges

The Scottish Government has vowed to take action to tackle the growing problem of loneliness in Scottish society

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Party goers hearing is at risk this Xmas

Loud music can damage hearing

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Funeral charity launches Christmas campaign

Caledonia Cremation is hoping to support the 1,000 Scots who will lose a loved one over Christmas

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Kiltwalk marches on to new records

Whopping amount raised by 20,000 inspirational walkers in 2018

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Community launches campaign against funding cuts

Community campaigners in north Edinburgh are coming together with six voluntary organisations to fight dramatic funding cuts to local health

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Women at risk from universal credit payments

Split payments should be prioritised says MSP

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Transgender charity faces funding wait

The Big Lottery Fund has undertaken a review of a £500,000 grant to Mermaids after receiving a wide range of

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Group aims to offer Brexit support

The EU Citizens’ Rights Project has created a website to help those who fear for their future after Brexit

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Charity staff reminded to remain vigilant for fraud

Gift card fraud is on the rise

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

David Robb to leave OSCR

After seven years the chief executive is to move to a new role

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Nuisance call crackdown welcomed

Citizens Advice Scotland has said new rules will help to hold companies to account

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Jobs project delivers benefits

Those fighting addiction issues or reintegrating into society are benefitting from a new project in Glasgow

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

More than 7,500 more workers to get the Real Living Wage

A further 7,500 workers across Scotland are set to be uplifted to at least the real Living Wage by April

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

UK government complicit in Yemen slaughter

Charity says UK is selling arms to Saudi but criticising it for the Yemen crisis

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

True scale of hidden homelessness revealed

Official figures do not come near the reality of rough sleeping across Britain

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Killing fields: the link between wildlife crime and the grouse shooting industry

A new report has nailed the link between the persecution of birds of prey and grouse moor management

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Scrooge DWP slammed for ditching £10 Xmas bonus

No extra cash at Christmas under universal credit

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Poverty groups in budget disappointment

The Poverty Alliance and CPAG have said more could have been done to help those stuck in poverty

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Fears for the vulnerable after employability fund closed

Vulnerable people could be left without the opportunity to gain employment training after a funding scheme closed abruptly

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Increase in young people sent to adult mental health wards

The number of young people with mental health problems who were sent to unsuitable adult wards has risen by a

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

MSPs visit Scotland’s “excellent” Royal Blind School

MSPs discussed specialist school education for blind and partially sighted pupils on a visit to the Royal Blind School

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Lottery raises £3m for children in every part of Scotland

The Scottish Children’s Lottery has announced it has raised £3 million to support children in every corner of Scotland

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SCVO
19th December 2018 admin

Cookery with a conscience comes to Glasgow

New cook school promotes benefits of home cooking

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19th December 2018 admin

Public Services News Round-up: December 2018

Things are always a little quiet in the run up to the holidays, but we have a Christmas cracker of

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18th December 2018 admin

3 things to notice from ‘Slice and Dice’ – a tool to explore GrantNav data visually

At the beginning of summer I produced a data visualisation to explore different themes in grant funding. Something that felt

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18th December 2018 admin

HSC Transformation Programme Update – December 2018

The Department of Health has provided an update on progress in health transformation including updates on workforce planning, progress of the

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18th December 2018 admin

Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 – Belfast City Hall, 24 January

Holocaust Memorial Day is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and

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