New ‘Digital Companions’ initiative will help older people get online
Digital Companions are people who help an elderly friend, family member or neighbour to get online. The scheme harnesses the
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What NCVO thinks about a new draft Code of Fundraising Practice
The Fundraising Regulator (FR) has been consulting on a new, redrafted Code of Fundraising Practice, and the consultation closed on
Read moreBritish Red Cross launches their Social Pathways to Better Mental Health project
The pilot will operate across two sites; Pembrokeshire and Caerphilly with referrals being accepted from the Welsh Ambulance Service across
Read moreSnapshot survey for WCVA members
What do you expect from WCVA and the support we provide for the sector in Wales? Please click here to
Read moreAsk Listen Do – event roundup
Making conversations count is a sector brief for social care providers who are committed to good practice in responding to
Read more‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ – what we can learn about trustee diversity from Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations
Alex Hendra from Inclusion London provides business and finance support to Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations. Inclusion London provides support
Read moreTips on recruiting more diverse trustees
Sophie Livingstone is managing director of Trustees Unlimited. In 2016 she received the Mayor’s Fund for London Individual Award for ‘outstanding achievement
Read more‘I got involved literally by accident’
This blog is part of a series of posts by Mudiad Meithrin to celebrate Trustees Week 2018: 12 – 16
Read moreA Young Trustee’s Journey, first hand
‘Hi, I’m Harri. I am a 19 year old Business Management Student at Swansea University; alongside my studies I have
Read moreDigital funding to help adult social care provider sector build a digital future
NHS Digital has awarded £784,000 to the members of the Care Provider Alliance, of which the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group
Read moreTowards a brave, bold future for social care
VODG’s focus in 2018 has been on constructively challenging approaches that underpin care and support to improve services and the
Read moreHome is wherever I volunteer
Lizzie Beale is an ambassador for Step Up To Serve’s #iwill campaign and sits on NCVO’s advisory council. She graduated
Read moreRethinking trusteeship
Karen Lam is a junior consultant at the Social Change Agency. As a young person herself who is interested in
Read moreLloyds Bank Foundation – ‘The Value of Small’ Report
Independent research reveals that when tackling social issues like homelessness, domestic abuse or mental ill health, smaller charities have a
Read moreThe Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act – New Ways of Working Factsheets
These resources provide an overview of the Well-being of Future Generations Act as an innovative and practical policy; requiring public
Read moreFunding for the Environment and Health – Webinar Recording
Welsh Government has recently launched two new grants schemes that support the delivery of key elements of the Programme for
Read moreHow to embed youth volunteering – meaningfully
The challenges of embedding volunteering are well-documented – from the shifting sands of voluntary services to staff perceptions and the
Read moreAre your trustees talking about digital?
Menai Owen-Jones, ACEVO trustee and CEO of The Pituitary Foundation, reflects on some of the reasons that trustees may not
Read moreSpammers Target NI Charities
N.I. Charities and public bodies are being impersonated in order to spread Malware, along with other email extortion tactics in
Read moreWhy I’m a charity trustee
Last year I joined the board of Hands Inc – a small health and well-being charity in Hackney, east London
Read moreDeveloping end-of-treatment support services
Put the people using your service at the heart of everything At Breast Cancer Care, people affected by the disease
Read moreWebinar: Funding for the Environment and Health
Webinar: Funding for the Environment and HealthDate: 13 November 2018, 2pm Welsh Government has recently launched two new grants schemes
Read moreCould you be a Living Wage Friendly Funder?
WCVA members, charities and other people active in civil society in Wales regularly talk to me about money – getting
Read moreLiving Wage Week – what’s on
The Living Wage Foundation was established in 2005 as a result of four years of community organising and protesting by
Read moreNew Resource – “Recording the Natural World” Toolkit
Why record sightings of the natural world? In order to protect vulnerable species of plants and animals, conservationists need to
Read moreWales Social Prescribing Research Network
WSPRN, established earlier this year, brings together academics, the third sector, citizens, practitioners and managers from across health and social
Read moreReporting Serious Incidents – Charity Commission report
The Charity Commission has published the final report of its safeguarding taskforce. The taskforce aimed to respond to the increased
Read moreTaking communities forward with Môn CF
As you can see in this video, Active Inclusion projects don’t just have to be about getting people into work.
Read moreBrexit and Our Land Consultation
Members of the Energy Planning and Rural Affairs planning group met to discuss shared and differential positions on the Brexit
Read moreA joint letter from the Children’s Commissioner for Wales and the Future Generations Commissioner
A joint letter from the Children’s Commissioner for Wales and the Future Generations Commissioner has been sent to the Chairs
Read moreTFN Guide to Running A Charity or Social Enterprise 2018 is out now!
The TFN Guide to Running A Charity or Social Enterprise 2018 is packed full of practical information to help you
Read moreEvidence for “significant and sustainable reform of adult social care is overwhelming” says VODG as it welcomes LGA green paper findings
VODG welcomes the Local Government Association’s analysis following its own green paper, ‘the lives we want to lead’, as an
Read moreCompliance actions for failed accounts – consultation
The Charity Commission is proposing to change the ‘up-to-date’ status display information in relation to the annual reporting information on a
Read moreJoining forces to accelerate change
In October 2018, type 1 diabetes charities JDRF and INPUT Patient Advocacy announced they were merging, so they could reach
Read moreBrexit ‘endgame’: What happens next?
With fewer than 150 days to go until we leave the European Union, a document leaked from the Department for
Read moreNICVA response to FR consultation on Fundraising Code
The Fundraising Regulator is consulting on changes to The Code fo Fundraising Practice until 16 November. The intention is to make
Read moreEU Settlement Scheme Explainer
In July 2018 the UK Home Office published guidance on a new EU citizen settlement scheme in which all EU
Read moreVolunteering round-up: November 2018
International Volunteer Managers Day 2018 International Volunteer Managers Day (#IVMDay2018) was on 5 November, celebrating the contribution of volunteer managers
Read moreScotland is the kindest part of the UK
A new survey has revealed that Scotland is the kindest part of the UK
Read moreAmnesty strips Suu Kyi of highest honour
Amnesty International has stripped its highest honour from Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Read moreGovernance Code aims to support trustees
Scotland’s Governance Code for the Third Sector has been launched to mark the start of Trustees’ Week
Read moreRow after SNP blocks planning equality bid
The SNP has been accused of selling out Scotland’s communities by blocking a bid to give them the same right
Read moreClimate crisis activists willing to do jail time
Direct action events planned to rewire public perception of climate change
Read moreCharity shops close across Scotland
A total of 35 charity shops closed in the first half of 2018 – more than any other region of
Read moreYoungsters sleep out for Social Bite
Thousands of children braved the cold to show their support for ending homelessness
Read moreWind power hit record levels last month
Turbines generated 98% of Scotland’s energy demand during October
Read moreScotland stands for Remembrance Sunday
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was amongst those who attended a service of Remembrance in Edinburgh
Read moreReduce speed limits to make roads safer for cyclists
Country’s cycling network needs to be safer to encourage more to get on their bike
Read moreCelebrating trusteeship
Trustees’ Week 2018 takes place during 12-16 November to celebrate the great work that trustees contribute to charities. It is
Read moreGovernance round-up: November 2018 – Trustees’ Week special
Happy Trustees’ Week! 12–16 November This month’s governance roundup is focused on Trustees’ Week. The week is an annual celebration
Read moreReimagining hospital volunteers – getting started with under 18s
It’s one thing to decide that you want to work with young volunteers, but where do you start and how
Read moreImpact of food projects to be assessed
The way that charities use food to tackle poverty and social exclusion is set to be examined
Read moreCharity gagging orders: Tories attacking free speech
The UK Tory government is so terrified of public debate it is gagging charities and groups which hold it to
Read moreHousing association appeals against regulator
A manager and five trustees have been forced onto the organisation’s board
Read moreCampaign toasts monumental victory as LGBTI education approved
Scotland will become the first country in the world to have inclusive education embedded in its curriculum
Read moreLandmarks to glow red for Remembrance
Poppyscotland’s Light Up Red campaign will involve 150 landmarks, including Edinburgh Airport and the R&A in St Andrews
Read moreNICVA response to Charity Commission’s strategic plan
The Commission is developing a new strategic plan to guide its work from 2019-2022. It’s consultation is open until 5pm
Read moreCharities put the record straight on Universal Credit ‘support’
Charities have hit out after Tory work and pensions secretary Esther McVey claimed they have backed the government over Universal
Read moreHow ethical finance helps the poorest Scots
More than 1 million Scots have benefitted from social investment over the past year
Read moreScotland’s top social enterprises named
The winners of the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2018 have been revealed
Read moreCyber crime fund launched
Charities are being urged to apply for grants which help them understand the risks of cyber crime
Read moreINVESTING FOR IMPACT- THE EVPA SURVEY 2017/2018
Report November 2018 European Venture Philanthropy Association EVPA launched a new publication “Investing for Impact | The EVPA Survey 2017/2108”.
Read more‘If not us, then who?’
When we spoke to small charities across the UK about the work that they do, as part of The value
Read moreHomeless being failed by complex system
Multiple needs of Scotland’s homeless are not being met
Read moreEVOC 150th birthday celebrations continue
The organisation has been hosting a yearlong calendar of events to mark its milestone anniversary
Read moreScottish landscapes “need protected”
A survey by the National Trust for Scotland has revealed the overwhelming support for protecting the country’s natural heritage
Read moreRural charity’s Brexit call
Scottish Rural Action has said the voices of those in rural Scotland must be heard, after a high level of
Read moreMental health services failing autistic Scots
More than half of Scots with the condition said they have suffered negative experiences when seeking support, a study has
Read morePublic continue to give to armed forces
Armed forces continue as one of the nation’s most popular causes in terms of donations
Read moreLatest sleep in shifts guidance does not go far enough to protect essential care services
Following months of campaigning and nearly four months after the Court of Appeal judgement the Government has revised its guidance
Read moreHow good is your governance?
This is a question that trustees should be considering as part of their role on the board.
Read moreReviving Scotland’s “dead,burned and barren” grouse moors
Charities will unite in a radical new campaign to reform Scotland’s grouse moors
Read moreUK government appoints new charities minister
A new UK charities minister has been appointed – after the last one fell out with the government over gambling
Read moreUniversal Credit sees foodbank use soar by 162%
Universal Credit has been blamed for an increase in in people needing help from foodbanks
Read moreMcVey forced to make more Universal Credit concessions
UK government being forced into making considerable chanmges to the flawed system
Read moreCharities provide “whopping subsidy” to Scottish Government wages policy
Social care charities say local authorities are not paying the full price of social care and expect charities to meet
Read more5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Google Ad Grant Account
Deon Kloppers, managing director at MCM Net Limited, gives his top 5 tips for getting the most out of your
Read moreVandals trash remembrance garden
An attack on Edinburgh’s Garden of Remembrance has been described as disrespectful and malicious by two charities
Read moreCharity welcomes street clutter ban
On-street signage has been banned in Edinburgh as the city aims to become more accessible
Read moreLeading health charities announce a merger
Two leading charities will merge – in order to better fight a deadly disease
Read moreScottish Living Wage rises to £9 an hour
Thousands of low paid workers in Scotland will get a wage rise to £9 an hour
Read moreAberdeen chosen for next charity air ambulance base
North east pciked for the hugely successful service
Read moreSafety of mountain rescue volunteers being “disregarded”
Four of Scotland’s rescue teams have said agencies are putting them in danger by failing to provide air support
Read moreShock as addiction charity closes
Comas, which runs the Serenity Cafe in Edinburgh, has called in the liquidators due to the charity’s financial position
Read moreTime for Change
Norma Young has worked with volunteers, Government Departments and charities to create volunteering opportunities that upskill people and for organisations to
Read moreWhy focusing on existing volunteers is key to accelerating progress with diversity
Helen Timbrell is an independent consultant working with the voluntary sector on people and organisational development. She previously held director
Read moreBeacon Collaborative
News (International, UK) 2 November 2018 The Beacon Fellowship Charitable Trust has merged with the Philanthropy Collaborative with the
Read moreHelp the homeless with a Caring Christmas Tree
Politicians gathered at Holyrood to show their support for Caring Christmas Trees
Read moreMore support needed for care leavers
Barnardo’s hosted a creative event examining what more can be done to support young people leaving care
Read moreNew boss for social enterprise group
Social Enterprise Scotland has announced that it has appointed a new chief executive
Read moreOSCR searches for new chair
The Scottish Charity Regulator is looking for some to take up the role from March 2019, to replace outgoing chairman
Read moreCharities minister resigns over gambling row
The UK Tory government’s charities minister has quit – after a row over fixed-odds betting terminals
Read moreCharity steps up Forces suicide support
SSAFA has launched a new support service in response to reports of increased suicide rates amongst members of the Armed
Read moreCharity boss dies suddenly
Dogs Trust chief executive Adrian Burder has died after a short illness
Read moreCharity strategy will help Scots MS sufferers
MS Society Scotland has made a commitment to transform support for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) with its first
Read moreCharity gives endangered red squirrels a chance of survival
A Scottish charity has won £25,000 to help ensure the long-term survival of the country’s red squirrels
Read moreTechnology used to reduce sleepover costs
A charity has been leading the use of technology to support disabled people through the night, and reducing a local
Read moreMinisters must eliminate conflict of interest within ‘troubled’ mental capacity proposals
Government’s troubled Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill continues to attract criticism because of the conflict of interest embedded within some of
Read moreCare charity workers knock back pay offer
Staff at Cornerstone have voted by 92% to reject a pay offer, which the organisation describes as very fair
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