Charity apologises amid abuse claims
A home operated by the Sailors’ Society is the subject of a BBC Disclosure documentary which is due to air
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Final Kiltwalk of the year is Edinburgh’s biggest ever
5,000 heroes take part in Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk for charitable causes
Read moreSurvivor in stroke treatment plea
A man whose life was saved by thrombectomy has launched a petition calling for the treatment to return in Scotland
Read moreFirst Minister grilled by youngsters
Nicola Sturgeon took part in a Question Time style event hosted and attended by young people
Read moreCharity in climate change call
The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund has urged MSPs to ensure international targets are met
Read moreSupermarket deal boost for social enterprise brewer
Brewgooder is set to expand its work into Ghana after signing a supply deal with Tesco
Read moreEthical investment campaign launched
The Follow the Money campaign aims to get charities and other individuals to move away from investing in traditional banks
Read moreContribute beyond organisational boundaries says chair of disability services infrastructure body
Steve Scown the chair of the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) has called on the sector to contribute beyond its
Read moreCare home closure: “warning bell” sounded
Urgent action must be taken to protect vulnerable residents following the closure of a Scottish care home company
Read morePensioners drive away hunger with food collection
Tenants at a retirement development have shown a strong sense of community by collecting donations for a local food drive
Read moreVODG’s Rhidian Hughes questions why social care and disability is missing from the debate on a no deal Brexit
Rhidian Hughes (chief executive) writes about social care and disability missing from the debate on a no deal Brexit, and
Read moreWhy apply for an ACEVO fellowship? Reflections from a previous winner
John Schless, CEO of Greenwich Students’ Union and previous winner of an ACEVO fellowship, discusses his experience of winning I
Read morePlaces still available at EU Settlement Scheme event
We’re hoping to get as many third sector organisations to attend as possible as it’s anticipated the third sector will
Read moreEnabling Natural Resources and Well-Being in Wales 2019-2023 – Call for Grant Proposals
The Welsh Government is setting in place revised grant arrangements to support implementation of the Natural Resources Policy, making clearer
Read moreMore charities investigated by child abuse inquiry
Charities will come under further scrutiny in the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
Read moreCombat Stress mag battles mental ill health
Combat Stress launches new mental health magazine
Read more200 groups back Remember A Charity Week
More than 200 charities have joined forces to promote this year’s Remember A Charity week
Read moreShortlist for nature awards is revealed
RSPB’s Nature of Scotland shortlist unveiled
Read moreAn older workforce is the future, and we better get ready says charity
A new report has blown the lid on age discrimination in the workplace
Read moreWe’d rather be remembered for our kindness than our wealth
People would like to be remembered for their kindness when they die, a charity survey has found
Read moreCode of Fundraising Practice Consultation
This guest blog by Stephen Service, Policy Manager, Fundraising Regulator explains just why the Code of Fundraising Practice is being reviewed
Read moreNominations open for Hearts for the Arts 2019
We are partnering alongside UK Theatre; Culture Counts; Local Government Association; TheatreNI; Voluntary Arts Wales and What Next? for this
Read moreThe inside track: September 2018
Our latest update on what’s going on in Westminster that might impact charities includes appointments made over the summer, more
Read moreWhen in Denmark
I came out in Copenhagen and it was liberating. I’m not a cyclist. There, I said it. Mikael Colville-Andersen
Read moreKiltwalk breaks cash records – and there’s more to come
The Kiltwalk has raised a record amount for charities this year and there’s loads more cash still to come before
Read moreA social enterprise treasury for all
The history of the social enterprise sector in Scotland is to be preserved for posterity
Read moreWorld’s biggest social enterprise event kicks off today
Delegates from across the globe descend upon edinburgh for social good
Read moreAre we failing to focus on disadvantaged places?
New research has revealed the scale of the problem in local government finances in the most disadvantaged areas of the
Read moreVODG welcomes government’s step forward in tackling health inequalities but urges practical, immediate action
Government has responded to the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) and announced a consultation to improve learning disabilities staff training.
Read moreSTOMP – Count me in! National conference
A cross-sector conference for people who are challenging practices which result in over-medication of people with learning disabilities, autism or
Read moreLast Chance to Book – Webinar: A Low Carbon Pathway for Wales Consultation
Webinar: A Low Carbon Pathway for Wales ConsultationDate: 19 September 2018, 2pm We are required by law to reduce our
Read moreThe great society lotteries debate: It goes on
At the start of the summer, the government announced a consultation on society lotteries reform, looking at the maximum amount
Read moreFresh start for Oxfam GB with new chief executive
Troubled aid charity Oxfam GB is hoping to usher in a fresh era by appointing a new chief executive
Read moreCallander named Scotland’s first Social Enterprise Place
Prestigious recognition for Scottish town
Read moreCyclist takes on 237 mile challenge to highlight disabled access
He hopes to challenge perceptions about disability in cycling
Read moreRNIB unveils new branding
Sight loss charity reveals fresher clearer image
Read moreBuilding a better sense of community
NPC CEO Dan Corry shares some reflections on the government’s recent Civil Society Strategy.
Read moreMental health at work: Looking after yourself and your staff
The last 10 years have seen a huge leap in the public’s understanding of mental health accompanied by a reduction
Read moreGirlguiding defends partnership with UK Army
Online petition says Guides have gone against its founding ethos
Read moreEdinburgh Military Tattoo donates £1m to charity
Forces charities will be the biggest beneficiaries of this year’s Edinburgh Military Tattoo donation, but £250,000 will also go to
Read moreExtra cash for carers gets paid this week
Boost for carers
Read moreThousands endure rain and wind to Pedal for Scotland
Extreme weather but thousands still take part
Read moreAbuse survivors could get millions in compensation
Campaign groups press for individual payouts for victims
Read moreVoter ID is a “sledgehammer to crack a nut”
Government pressing ahead with voter ID plans despite scant justification for doing so
Read moreDesign awards for improving life for disabled
Scottish housing association Blackwood rewards the best new innovations for disabled people
Read moreSmacking ban edges closer to law
Wide support for legislation
Read moreElectoral Commission review of non-party campaigners guidance
The Electoral Commission is seeking views on how it can improve its guidance for non-party campaigners.
Read moreInclusive volunteering to be celebrated
Stirling’s Festival of Volunteering is set to return as the city bids to be named the European capital of volunteering
Read moreCharity’s financial future ‘on a knife edge’
Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts has been closed since a devastating fire three months ago
Read moreMajor project to tackle mental ill health in young people
A charity is to work with academics, charities and people with experience of mental ill health to find solutions to
Read moreMajor fire destroys woodwork charity
Flames engulfed project at 2am
Read moreA beginner’s guide to risk management
Risk management is a hugely important part of future-proofing your charity, says Mike Rush, head of charity at Towergate Insurance.
Read moreMore questions than answers – NICVA’s response to the Secretary of State’s statement
Today (6 September), Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Karen Bradley MP, made an oral statement to the House of
Read moreJob vacancy – Data Management Officer
NICVA (The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) is recruiting a Data Management Officer to play a key role in
Read moreOpen Government will help achieve our Wellbeing Goals
The challenges facing our society feel like they are ratcheting up daily. Whether it’s creaking public services, plastic suffocating our
Read morePudding should be off the menu in schools
Schools going way over calorie counts
Read more220,000 Scots children cannot afford to eat healthily
A study by an independent think tank has shown that many families have no choice but to eat unhealthy meals
Read moreCharity rapped for promoting gin on Facebook
Charity claimed the posts were memes not intended to be taken seriously
Read moreAward for 8 year old’s take on friendship
Inspired youngster was armed only with a disposable camera
Read morePotential difficulties registering EU migrants
With the UK planning to leave the EU in March 2019, the Transition Advice Fund has commissioned a study of
Read moreData Management Officer
NICVA (The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) is recruiting a Data Management Officer to play a key role in
Read moreManaging employees and volunteers: Your most common questions answered
Dominic Smith is a Croner Expert Advisor, specialising in the field of HR and employment law matters. Croner is an
Read moreNorthern Ireland Future Agricultural Policy Framework
DAERA has launched a consultation on a future agricultural policy framwork for Northern Ireland.
Read moreCharities: Programme for Government a “missed opportunity”
The Scottish Government has missed an opportunity to tackle food poverty and its attendant problems, say charities
Read moreLearning disabled urged to apply to top business school
More people with learning disabilities should be accessing further education
Read moreRegulator shuts down Nazi-linked military charity
Charity sold range of offensive merchandise
Read moreCouncils have closed a quarter of public toilets
South Lanarkshire Council has closed all 19 public toilets it operated in 2010 while other councils have also made dramatic
Read moreFundraising guide for small charities
A new fundraising guide aimed at small and medium sized charities has been published by the Charities Aid Foundation
Read moreCharity won’t use £41m legacy to cover donation dip
A £41 million legacy windfall will not be used by Oxfam to cover income shortfalls, the international NGO has said
Read moreMemorial to remember thousands who die from addiction or suicide
A poignant ceremony is set to be held in Glasgow this week to call for action
Read moreCharity probed by OSCR and Scottish Government
Regulator has received “concerns”
Read moreWork of charities in Edinburgh celebrated
EVOC is visiting organisations across the capital ahead of International Charity Day
Read moreGovernment must rethink “flawed” mental capacity reforms
The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill now reaching a crucial parliamentary stage requires a radical rethink, according to the charity that represents
Read moreVODG sharpens its focus on systems, leadership and social change at annual conference
VODG’s annual conference brings together providers and disability organisations from across the sector. This year members are working together under the
Read morePublic services round-up: August 2018
Welcome back from the summer holiday period – and straight to your favourite dose of public services news. Civil society
Read moreUsing the law to bring about social change
Shauneen Lambe is the co-founder and senior legal consultant at Just for Kids Law. She is a barrister in the UK
Read moreThird of puppies fall ill or die in first year
The Kennel Club has said that internet sales are leading to a welfare crisis for dogs
Read moreCity economy would be boosted by Living Wage
By paying employees the Living Wage entire economy would benefit
Read moreTougher sentences needed for criminals who target elderly
Action on Elder Abuse Scotland said a change in law is needed to reduce the amount of older people who
Read moreGovernment urged to clarify sleep in payments issue as Parliament returns
As Parliament returns this week Ministers are being urged to resolve the sleep in payments crisis. In the last month
Read moreCharity offers staff full time, paid leave when a pet dies
A campaigning charity has become one of the first employers in the UK to offer staff bereavement leave when a
Read morePartnership aims to stop unnecessary deaths
Diabetes UK and Kidney Research UK have teamed up as they aim to decipher why the two conditions are linked
Read moreCAF donations fall by £34m
The amount of donations the foundation handled last year has fallen – however is still above the £500m mark
Read moreFew tears as Wonga calls in the administrators
As regulation took effect the payday lender faced increasing compensation claims
Read moreCharities head to the zoo to mark milestone
Children’s 1st and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland have marked a decade long relationship with the People’s Postcode Lottery
Read moreWhen (not) to merge
Our research has found many positives for charities from mergers but they’re not always appropriate. Thinking about when they aren’t
Read moreLast Chance to Book – Webinar: Brexit and Our Land Consultation
Webinar: Brexit and our land: Securing the future of Welsh farming ConsultationDate: 5 September 2018, 2pm Welsh Government want your
Read morePublic Policy Round-Up: August 2018
Civil Society Strategy The biggest news for us this month was of course the publication of the ‘Civil Society Strategy’.
Read moreNew Funding for Enabling Natural Resources and Well-Being in Wales
The Welsh Government is set to announce a significant new funding stream to enhance Wales’ natural resources and well-being. The
Read moreBook Now – Webinar: A Low Carbon Pathway for Wales Consultation
Webinar: A Low Carbon Pathway for Wales ConsultationDate: 19 September 2018, 2pm We are required by law to reduce our
Read moreDoes your group or organisation want to develop an environmental project?
Invest in Nature Cymru (previously Environet Cymru) is a Welsh Government programme working to support any community group or third sector organisation wanting to start or
Read moreRoom hire at WCVA
Looking for the perfect affordable venue space for your conference, meeting, or training session? WCVA has a range of rooms
Read moreFrightened Rabbit lead Sleep in the Park line-up
Social Bite hopes to raise £12 million to fight homelessness through extending the sleepout to a further three cities
Read moreYoung people head to Largs to shape Aberlour’s priorities
More than 100 young people will attend the two day conference
Read moreCall for ‘life-changing’ stroke procedure to be reintroduced
A charity and stroke patients have called for a potentially life-saving procedure to return to Scottish hospitals
Read moreHomeless charity’s Hibs hook-up is a real game changer
Homelessness charity Cyrenians has provided more than 600 free lunches at Hibs’ Easter Road Stadium
Read moreCharity wants online grooming clampdown
One in 17 Scots children have been sent or shown a naked picture, a survey by the NSPCC has revealed
Read moreYouth groups to share £18m in funding
The Young Start fund offers grants of up to £100,000 for those who support children and young people
Read moreWhat does a no-deal Brexit mean?
Last week, Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab published guidance setting out some of the things that a no deal Brexit could mean for
Read moreImpact round-up: August 2018
Welcome to our August impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the latest news in impact
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