Maggie’s Cardiff – a volunteer’s experience
Volunteers at Maggie’s provide a warm and friendly welcome and a listening ear for those who are affected by cancer.
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Charity project breaks down barriers for women entering the tech industry
A dedicated training programme is designed to empower girls to enter, and progress in, digital technology careers
Read moreFirst ever week to celebrate Community Transport
For nearly 60 years, Community Transport has delivered lifeline services to keep communities connected
Read moreThe toll of stress and anxiety on Scotland’s young people
Childline reveals counselling stats on World Mental Health Day
Read moreNot Christmas props: charities tell events to stop using live reindeer
They want NHS trusts, care home groups, garden centres and pub chains to stop using the animals
Read moreDealing with the cost of living: CABs help 23,000 struggling families
“They really helped my income and I am now less stressed and can sleep again.”
Read moreThe Larder sings out against poverty
To mark Challenge Poverty Week, the social enterprise teamed up with songwriter Jason Sweeney to create a new campaign song
Read moreIn conversation with the Charity Commission
An opportunity to hear updates from the Charity Commission on their current work. WHAT WILL I LEARN ABOUT? On the
Read moreCreate opportunities in Wales through Volunteering Wales grants
The Volunteering Wales grant scheme has supported organisations like the Welsh Refugee Council to improve access to volunteering for people
Read moreFree event for charity Chairs in Wales
WCVA is delighted to be working in partnership with the Association of Chairs to host an event for charity Chairs
Read moreMaking rights a reality – Scotland’s unpaid carers have their say
Carers are facing enormous challenges, and with budgets being squeezed locally and nationally
Read moreNew fund from Zero Waste Scotland for community food redistribution projects
Example organisations include community markets, community pantries, food processing enterprises.
Read moreHalf a million Scots with health conditions miss out on rehab
CHSS is calling for the Scottish Government to improve services for people with long-term conditions
Read moreRow over Creative Scotland funding continues as First Minister defends cut
Creative Scotland have now said they will now be forced to use its National Lottery funding reserves.
Read moreCharity chief executive to retire in Spring 2024
She has been in post for nearly 12 years.
Read morePeople with learning disabilities make films and podcasts for University of Glasgow
Three charity partners are involved in the innovative project.
Read moreLeading charity produces report outlining need to overhaul services for women of colour survivors.
The charity commissioned researcher and campaigner Talat Yaqoob to carry out the analysis and produce the report in equal partnership
Read moreCharities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023.
Read moreChildren in Scotland announces new senior appointment
David Mackay will take on the role, following more than a decade of experience in the children’s sector.
Read moreScotland unites to challenge poverty
It’s Challenge Poverty Week – find out how you can get involved here
Read moreCharity Commission guidance on charities’ use of social media
Following a formal consultation, the Charity Commission has published new guidance for trustees on using social media. The guidance says
Read morePetition launched after Creative Scotland budget cut by £6.6million
The government had previously made budget promises earlier this year.
Read moreMick Jagger hints he’ll leave fortune to charity
Says his children don’t need the money
Read moreEnergy giant announces cash support for charities – will others follow?
Winter is coming and charities fear they cannot operate premises as normal
Read moreCharity leader appointed to lead prestigious government climate body
Satwat Rehman will take on the role of co-chair of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission.
Read moreUkrainians offered greater support to make Scotland their new home
New funding available for organisations working with Ukrainian refugees
Read moreOSCR removes dozens of charities from register
No evidence the organisations were still active
Read moreHuge donation for Edinburgh charity
“Phenomenal donation”
Read moreSustainable homes at core of new strategic charity partnership
This strengthened partnership comes at a crucial time for the housing sector.
Read moreAnimation on domestic abuse and stalking wins Best Charity Film
Gemma’s Story, produced by media co-op, scooped a prize at the Third Sector Excellence Awards.
Read moreNew care experienced chair of charity board
Carmel grew up in kinship care and has been a member of Who Cares? Scotland for many years.
Read moreInitiative encourages social enterprises to become pitch perfect
Social enterprise leaders will get support from a range of experts
Read morePartnership announced to support access to nature and future careers
The partnership includes the continuation of a now developed programme, Into the Zoo.
Read moreMajor cyber attack rocks big name charities
It happened in August – but has only now come to light
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How can TikTok, Canva and artificial intelligence improve your services?
Find out how you can use AI and other digital tools to improve your digital skills as part of a
Read moreAirdrie charity picks up community awards
The charity was recognised for its Positive Steps support initiative.
Read moreCharity prepares for a cold front as living costs soar
Christmas crisis in on the way warns Edinburgh group
Read moreAberlour children’s charity scoops prestigious Award
The Glasgow-based organisation won at the Third Sector Awards.
Read moreNew report reveals devastating impact of Covid-19 on access to pregnancy and maternity services
Engender and the ALLIANCE have published a new report spotlighting women’s experiences of pregnancy and maternity services.
Read moreSistema Scotland appoints new chief executive
Vicky Williams, who has been a key member of Sistema Scotland’s leadership team for the past 10 years, will take
Read moreNew roles at rebranded charity
Chair and vice chair announced
Read moreDeputy First Minister joins calls for urgent action to progress Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to achieve peace and prosperity for people and planet.
Read moreCharity-council partnership to help care-experienced young people in Glasgow
The new service will see 35 young people supported to access accommodation on a permanent and unconditional basis.
Read moreApplications open for new health and care challenge
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has launched its new Small Business Research Initiative Challenge. THE CHALLENGE The Social Care and
Read moreScottish Government admits climate law breach
The campaigners said this was a clear breach of its statutory duty under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.
Read moreRamblers research reveals shocking outdoors inequality
Analysis by Ramblers Scotland has found shocking inequality in the number of core paths in communities.
Read moreHousing group proves its green scheme is working
Donated furniture goes to those who need it most
Read moreIs volunteering time well spent?
NCVO’s (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations) most recent research into volunteer experience shows that while volunteering remains overwhelmingly a
Read moreWhat are the charities with the highest employee happiness? Find out here….
These are the best UK charities to work for, it’s been claimed
Read moreNeurodiversity charity wins funding for young person’s service
Edinburgh-based Salvesen Mindroom Centre has been awarded £109,343 from The National Lottery Community Fund
Read moreSpecialist charity announces new chief – as leader steps down after 34 years
Been in post since 1989
Read moreReport reveals positive impact service has on young people with epilepsy
Service works to assist young people with the illness
Read moreUK Government Minister for Levelling Up steps down
Dehenna Davison announced she will step back from the role of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up.
Read moreCharity steps in to save fundraising event in honour of murdered Glasgow woman
Moira’s Run raises funds for The Moira Fund, set up following the rape and murder of Moira Jones.
Read moreParents with babies suffer poverty most reveals new report
Poverty during a child’s formative years can have lasting effects
Read moreEmpower communities to achieve net-zero, new report claims
Scotland could fail to achieve net zero carbon emissions without more ‘community-led climate action’.
Read moreNew board member for environmental charity
He brings over 35 years’ experience through his work across a range of roles in housing associations and local government
Read moreFunding available for small and large environmental projects
We are pleased to announce that the next round of the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is now open
Read moreOxfam: Fair taxes on polluters could have paid for expansion in free bus travel
Oxfam Scotland says First Minister Humza Yousaf should now urge the Prime Minister to hold the UK’s biggest polluters to
Read moreFresh appeal as Scotland faces a deficit of 500 foster families
Current economic crisis is making matters worse
Read moreRSABI appoints new head of fundraising
Pauline joins RSABI after a decade working at Macmillan Cancer Support as senior fundraising manager.
Read moreKatherine Crawford appointed Age Scotland chief executive
She has been in post as interim chief executive since July
Read moreGift Aid Awareness Day 2023
Gift Aid Awareness Day provides an opportunity for charities to promote Gift Aid and increase the value of their donations.
Read moreALLIANCE: Cost of living crisis impacting every aspect of third sector
A leading Scottish charity has warned of the effect the cost of living crisis is having on the country’s third
Read moreCharities launch aid appeals for Libya as DEC monitors disaster
The Disasters Emergency Committee has said it is considering an appeal against its international criteria
Read moreRichest won’t leave cash to charities – despite their wealth
Almost 70% of the highest earners have no intention of leaving any of their money to good causes
Read moreTwo historic cinemas saved from permanent closure
The Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen and Filmhouse in Edinburgh have both agreed deals which they hope will keep them open.
Read moreSCVO and partners unveil groundbreaking HR for Creatives project
The programme will kick off in September 2023 and continue for 12 months.
Read moreSIS appoints business and charity leader as chair
The finance provider has said George Walker will join their team.
Read moreNew website for charities in Inverclyde
CVS Inverclyde’s new site will let users explore its work in-depth
Read moreProgressive tax changes urgently needed in Scotland, charities and campaigners warn
Fair tax changes in Scotland could boost spending on key national priorities by hundreds of millions per year, campaigners have
Read morePost-EU regional development funding
WCVA welcomes the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee’s review of post-EU regional development funding. Following consultation earlier in the
Read moreAccess to mental health services slow and complicated, report warns
There have been big funding increases for services since 2017, but a lack of data makes it hard for the
Read moreCharity-run arts centre facing closure amid funding black hole
A charity director issued a grim warning about the DCA’s as it attempts to fill a £300,000 funding blackhole.
Read moreScottish Government facing legal action over missing climate assessment
It’s more than two years since the Government announced its £26billion Infrastructure Investment Plan.
Read moreCharity Commission guidance update
The Charity Commission has published updated guidance on charities and investments. UPDATED GUIDANCE The guidance (known as CC14) has been
Read moreCharity Commission annual research on public trust and trustee experience
The Charity Commission has published its annual research on public trust in charities and what trustees think about their duties
Read moreReport reveals environmental impact of leading charity
A leading Scottish environmental charity has achieved its biggest impact to date.
Read moreFormer charity director appointed head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
Jimmy Paul has been appointed as the next Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU).
Read moreCharity providers warn government fails “to grasp reality” of social care workforce
CCPS and Carr Gomm called for more from Holyrood following the Programme for Government.
Read moreWales’ first ethnic diversity sports awards
Wales Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards (WEDSA) stands as a pioneering initiative in Wales, singularly focused on showcasing the accomplishments of
Read moreRebalancing health & care: ‘limited resources’ a barrier to the vision
WCVA has responded with a number of recommendations to Welsh Government’s consultation focusing on plans to improve social care arrangements
Read moreTFN magazine’s September edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
Read moreMen’s Sheds secures more funding
Organisation aims to extend its reach
Read moreNew chair for Scotland’s oldest military charity
Jonathan Tweedie will be the next chair of Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR).
Read moreNew report reveals concerns charity reserve usage is “unsustainable”
The latest findings from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker have been released.
Read moreAwards celebrate a year of fundraising excellence
Find out who all of the winners were here
Read moreTwo new faces at cultural charity
Culture & Business Scotland have hired two experienced workers from Scotland’s cultural sector.
Read moreProgramme for Government: Fairer funding commitment welcome but sector needs urgent action
SCVO chief executive Anna Fowlie said Humza Yousaf didn’t move “far or fast enough”.
Read moreProgramme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
Read moreSistema Scotland welcomes chair of charity to its board.
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.
Read moreRSA staff to walk out after overwhelming strike ballot
The result of the vote was 93.33% in favour of strike action, with 78.95% of union members turning out.
Read moreNew chief officer for Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
Pat will lead the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) as he joins with a great depth of experience.
Read moreCampaigners warn disabled people are dying from poverty in Scotland
Disabled people are living through the worst poverty in memory
Read moreCommunity and residents to get say in future of urban farm
Gorgie Farm closed in January 2023 following rocketing operational costs and a lack of funding.
Read moreCharity says council tax debt the biggest worry
People fear having council tax debt over most other debts
Read moreOlder people fear they are not valued
Charity says older people need to be included more
Read moreClass war: calls made for private schools to lose charity status
SNP could discuss ending tax breaks and placing a levy on pupils
Read moreHealth coalition calls for rehab as a human right
Leading charities are backing the call
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