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SCVO
26th July 2018 admin

Scotland hosts World Down Syndrome Congress

More than 1200 people are travelling to Glasgow for the international event

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SCVO
26th July 2018 admin

Huntington’s drug trial offers hope

​Results from trials are expected in 2019

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26th July 2018 admin

Great discount for NICVA members on NICVA training

All NICVA members benefit from 30% discount on all training -this includes our new online ILM courses, TQUK and ILM

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26th July 2018 admin

New series of free webinars for NICVA members

NICVA is continuing to offer free webinars on a variety of topics to all members. We would love you to

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26th July 2018 admin

Full-time social action update

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) conducted an independent review into full-time social action late last year.

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26th July 2018 admin

Impact round-up: July 2018

Welcome to our July impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the latest news in impact

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Climate change brings catastrophe across the world

Global climate change is responsible for simultaneous disasters happening across the world, campaigners claim

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Future of three care homes secured

Bield has announced that three of its care homes have been transferred to a new provider – however the battle

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Tory attempts to whitewash disability legacy condemned

The UK government has been accused of hypocrisy for hosting a global summit for disabled people

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Nominees sought for public service awards

Examples of successful partnerships that third sector groups have undertaken with the public sector are needed

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Charity gives capital’s homeless a mobile lifeline

Charity gives capital’s homeless a mobile lifeline

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Arts venue could face months of closure

The Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow may have to cancel shows for the next eight months after a fire

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Lodge will provide ideal space for those with MND

A charity is set to invest £250,000 into specialist accommodation for those with a debilitating condition

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Specialist care has had an amazing affect on our daughter

Rachel Ferguson was struggling to cope with epilepsy, but care at a specialist centre resulted in her life changing

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Funding award enables charity to support more families

Cash enables care group top continue vital service

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SCVO
25th July 2018 admin

Record demand for Shetland foodbank

Islanders turn to foodbank as local economy plummets

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25th July 2018 admin

Government must clarify its position in relation to sleep in payments

The sleep in issue is a topic VODG has been campaigning on since 2014. We have been in dialogue with

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25th July 2018 admin

Insuring a charity fundraising event: What CEOs need to know

A well-organised fundraising event should have everything in place to avoid accidents and injuries. But if the worse should happen,

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25th July 2018 admin

Noticing leadership: how good leaders notice and then choose how to act

Edward Kellow and Rebecca Nestor facilitate NCVO’s programme for the next generation of charity leaders, Charity Leadership in the 2020s.

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WCVA
25th July 2018 admin

Catalyst Cymru celebrate extraordinary evaluation

  Heritage organisations in Wales including museums, libraries, conservation charities and sustainable woodlands, are better managed and have become ‘more

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SCVO
24th July 2018 admin

Scotland’s social security system must address women’s rights

The Scottish Human Rights Commission wants women’s rights to be addressed through new social security legislation

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WCVA
24th July 2018 admin

The Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary reopening for applications this August

Mrs Shael Dickie presenting last year’s winner Steve Brooks with the Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary The Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary

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WCVA
24th July 2018 admin

Introducing your National Assembly for Wales Outreach team

Find out how you can say on the issues that matter most to you by arranging for the National Assembly

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SCVO
21st July 2018 admin

Charities struck off following £1.6m fraud case

Two charities ran by a couple convicted of using migrants to falsely claim benefits have been removed from the charity

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SCVO
21st July 2018 admin

Photography used to address stigma of addiction and homelessness

A charity and a social enterprise teamed up to dispel the negative labels surrounding those who are homeless or struggling

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SCVO
21st July 2018 admin

Charity service marks milestone anniversary

One Parent Families Scotland has been supporting people in Falkirk for 30 years, with guests invited to a special party

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21st July 2018 admin

VODG backs the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ List 2018

The Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ List 2018 is the UK’s first national listing of people with learning disabilities and/or

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21st July 2018 admin

Accounting for sleep in payments following Court of Appeal judgement

Following the VODG meeting with members to discuss the Court of Appeal judgement we will hold a special session to

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WCVA
21st July 2018 admin

The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act – Third Sector Resources

Although only public bodies are bound by the Act, it is clear that its Well-Being Goals will not be achieved

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SCVO
20th July 2018 admin

New cancer support hub unveiled

Macmillan invested £2.2 million in the new service, which will improve support for cancer patients and their families

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SCVO
20th July 2018 admin

Far right thugs attack charity project

A community facility in the Gorbals was covered in far right graffiti, with thousands of pounds worth of tools taken

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SCVO
20th July 2018 admin

Funding available to third sector employers

The Flexible Workforce Development Fund aims to support organisations having to pay the new Apprenticeship Levy

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SCVO
20th July 2018 admin

Calls for Pride boss to resign

​Petition follows criticism of the event

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SCVO
20th July 2018 admin

Funding boost for fight against hunger

A Scottish charity is celebrating a £425,000 grant from the People’s Postcode Lottery

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SCVO
20th July 2018 admin

Hundreds of kids left home alone in summer

Parents risk prosecution for leaving their children as young as five home alone during the summer holidays

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20th July 2018 admin

NHS & VCS at 70: Allies in the struggle for the nations health

The NHS has always been supported, in one way or another, by charities. Now, as we face a rising tide

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20th July 2018 admin

Getting the most out of the revised Charity Governance Code

Now in its 12th year and third edition, the Charity Governance Code remains an important guide for the sector. It

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WCVA
20th July 2018 admin

Link between third sector and public services now live

infoengine and Dewis  infoengine is an online directory of third sector services in Wales. It is provided and supported by

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

Exhibition of art by people who have suffered abuse

Future Pathways is looking for those who have experienced neglect to take part in an art project for a new

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

Charity ambassador Chris Packham discusses autism

On a recent visit to Falkirk, conservationist Chris Packham discussed his role as an ambassador for the National Autistic Society

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

Arts body boss steps down

Janet Archer has left Creative Scotland after the group was criticised for the way it allocated funding

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

DWP’s “indifference” cost disabled £340m in benefits

​Shocking lack of care exposed in MPs’ report after disabled ESA claimants under paid between £5,000 and £20,000

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

Mental health and women’s issues in the spotlight at Edinburgh Fringe

A quarter of all shows at this year’s Fringe festival have a social impact finds a new festival award programme

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

Project aims to inspire creativity amongst care experienced

Impact Arts is set to help those at a young offenders institute to improve their confidence through art

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

Mother Teresa charity faces claims of selling children

The Missionaries of Charity is set to be investigated by the Indian Government

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

Michelle Obama wows Edinburgh with words of wisdom

Former first lady was guest of honour at Hunter Foundation dinner

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SCVO
19th July 2018 admin

Charity apologises for telling young people to avoid negative news

​Instagram post was a mistake says organisation

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WCVA
19th July 2018 admin

Last chance to apply for this round of Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme

In April 2018 the collection of landfill tax was devolved to Wales. £1.5million per annum has been allocated to the

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Funding cuts forces charity to build new homes in historic village

Social care charity Quarriers is building 50 homes for private sale in a bid to raise cash to plug funding

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Dementia awards finalists named

The work of projects that support those across Scotland with the condition has been recognised

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Nurse celebrates NHS milestone with royalty

90-year-old former nurse worked in the NHS from the start and has helped celebrate its birthday in Edinburgh recently

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Dog and seagull poo pollutes popular beaches

Keep Scotland Beautiful is urging the public to help make bathing water cleaner across Scotland’s most popular beaches

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Young carers have day to remember with RNLI

The Quarriers Summer Appeal allows youngsters to enjoy special days and respite from caring for loved ones

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Affordable homes for the Highlands announced

Much needed boost to rural housing announced

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Ageism at work is holding back over 50s

Age Scotland has said companies need to do more to get the best out of their workers, after a report

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Lesbian activists attack Stonewall for “erasing” them

Lesbian campaigners say they are being disregarded in favour of transgender people

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Heart disease now comes with an average three other illnesses

New research from the British Heart Foundation finds a dramatic growth in heart disease patients battling other illnesses, including dementia

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Technology must be used to help those with MS

The MS Society wants the use of data and technology to help treat the condition to be improved and extended

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SCVO
18th July 2018 admin

Charities are some of Scotland’s greenest businesses

Remade in Edinburgh and the Royal Zoological Society Scotland have been nominated for the Scottish Environment Business Awards

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18th July 2018 admin

Where now for the National Citizens Service?

With a spending review coming up in 2019, NPC CEO Dan Corry explores whether the National Citizens Service is getting

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SCVO
17th July 2018 admin

Campaign urges Scots to speak out about children’s homes

A new campaign is raising awareness of a forum for Scots to tell their stories about growing up in residential

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SCVO
17th July 2018 admin

Housing enterprise wins big investment

Loan finance win for one of Scotland’s leading social enterprises

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SCVO
17th July 2018 admin

Google join fight to improve digital skills in Scotland

The tech giants have teamed up with organisations such as SCVO and Business Gateway to bring a successful initiative to

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SCVO
17th July 2018 admin

£1 million each for three charity projects

Do you have a £1 million dream? Now’s your chance to turn it into a reality with People’s Postcode Lottery

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SCVO
17th July 2018 admin

New jobs created as regulator deals with huge caseload

More staff needed to cope with compliance cases

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SCVO
17th July 2018 admin

Fears raised as smokers offered less support to quit

Report shows stop smoking aids are being prescribed less

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SCVO
17th July 2018 admin

Ticket chaos sours Glasgow Pride as entry is refused

Organisers issue apology but hundreds want refunds

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17th July 2018 admin

Featured Member – Ulster Angling Federation

National Fishing Month starts in July. One NICVA member organisation represents over 7,000 anglers across Northern Ireland and campaignins on environmental issues

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17th July 2018 admin

Strategy and succession

ACEVO is launching a new three year strategy and is looking for a new chair to lead it, writes CEO

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17th July 2018 admin

Public policy round-up: June–July 2018

Code of ethics Following the Charity Commission Safeguarding Summit, one of the key tasks we undertook was to develop a

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SCVO
14th July 2018 admin

Castle proves playful hit for families

Sizzling summer gives rise to outdoor fun at NTS property

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SCVO
14th July 2018 admin

New sleepover ruling could save social care charities millions

Social care bodies say new Court of Appeal ruling could absolve charities of millions of pounds of back payments for

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SCVO
14th July 2018 admin

Disabled music fans are fed up being discriminated against at gigs

Young music fans are staging their own Glasgow gig in a bid to highlight how music venues can provide them

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SCVO
14th July 2018 admin

Regulator slams trustees for exposing women to sexual abuse

​By not protecting staff, trustees breached their statutory obligations

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SCVO
14th July 2018 admin

Scotland’s airports pass disability test

Scots airports do well in annual access report

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SCVO
14th July 2018 admin

Orange walk ban won’t be considered

Council chiefs say petition doesn’t meet strict guidelines

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14th July 2018 admin

Doing ‘diversity’ right

The sector is waking up to it’s lack of diversity but, through being adopted, has the term itself been devalued?

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14th July 2018 admin

Care sector responds to court overturning staff sleep-in back pay – calls on the government to legislate quickly and further fund sector

Today, 13th July, the court has ruled in favour of Mencap in the case over sleep-in back pay. This overturns

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14th July 2018 admin

The Charity Governance Code at one year old

It has been a year since we, alongside our partners on the cross-sector steering group, published the Charity Governance Code. Doesn’t

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14th July 2018 admin

Adopting the Charity Governance Code

Paul Ringer, deputy CEO of Spurgeons; Martyn Allen, technical director at Electrical Safety First; and Tracey Loftis, head of policy

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SCVO
13th July 2018 admin

More empty homes brought back into use

​But more empty homes officers needed

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SCVO
13th July 2018 admin

Urgent call to adapt housing for ageing population

Policy makers need to consider an ageing population when designing housing policies

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SCVO
13th July 2018 admin

Free Fringe tickets for disabled reviewers

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Euan’s Guide have teamed up to offer free tickets to Fringe events in exchange for

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SCVO
13th July 2018 admin

Irvine Welsh exposes the naked truth about Prostate Cancer

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is support a new McEwan’s and Prostate Cancer UK partnership

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SCVO
13th July 2018 admin

Trump to face “wall of protests” in Scotland

Protesters expect thousands to turn out at various locations

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SCVO
13th July 2018 admin

Rise in “selfish” motorists stealing disabled bays

Abuse of disabled parking bays is on the rise

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SCVO
13th July 2018 admin

Poor pupils face hunger and stigma at school

MSPs have raised concerns about the effect of growing child poverty on children’s achievement at school

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13th July 2018 admin

NHS & VCS at 70: How charities can drive change when the NHS is under financial pressure

How do health charities drive change for patients when the NHS is under pressure from every direction? It’s time to

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13th July 2018 admin

Trust in the charity sector: what do the Charity Commission’s findings tell us?

Yesterday, the Charity Commission published its report into public trust in the charity sector. Despite the recent concerns about bullying

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Creative specialists sought to support neuro-diverse youngsters

Donaldson’s Trusts is looking for creative staff and trustees to help grow a programme for youngsters with conditions such as

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Social entrepreneur picks up prestigious honorary degree

Jonny Kinross has dedicated his thirty year career to community development and social enterprise

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Housing minister wanted to hose homeless out of doorways

Housing minister’s view appears at odds with current role

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Carers expect life to get harder

The annual survey of UK carers found people looking after loved ones have little faith in their lifestyles improving

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Opinions sought on new charity governance code

People involved in running third sector organisations are being asked to give their thoughts on a new Scottish governance code

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Alcohol-related brain damage at record high

​Minimum pricing alone not sufficient to address health impact of alcoholism

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Great hope: Scottish born Amur leopard cub to be reintroduced to the wild

The Highland Wildlife Park has announced the birth of an endangered Amur leopard it hopes will be the first to

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Body image fears fuelling rise in Childline calls

Fears young people are unduly concerned about their looks

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Charity asks league to probe racial abuse of player

Anti-racism group condemns racial abuse of player

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SCVO
12th July 2018 admin

Leading charity boss announces resignation

Chief executive will leave post next year

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12th July 2018 admin

VODG update on sleep in payments following Court of Appeal judgement

The Court of Appeal judgement in relation to the sleep in payments issue will be handed down on Friday 13

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