The Gathering launches for 2025 - the UK's biggest free charity …
Dec 5, 2024 · Find out what's on and how to book here. The largest free voluntary sector event in the UK has officially launched. The Gathering, organised by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), is to return to Edinburgh next year.. The event will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on 4 and 5 February 2025.
Coalition calls for “ambition” as community benefits consultation ...
Dec 20, 2024 · Work by the Scottish Government has been welcomed. The Scottish Coalition on Community Energy has welcomed the Scottish Government’s consultation on community benefits, but says more is needed to deliver a fair energy deal for Scottish communities.
"Trust and mutual respect": UK Government aims to re-set …
Oct 18, 2024 · New Civil Society Covenant is based on the principles of transparency, recognition, participation and partnership. The UK Government has announced what it calls a “new era” in its relationship with the voluntary sector.
Crowdfunder saves Glasgow charity from financial hardship
Dec 23, 2024 · Glasgow Wood has been operating for 18 years. A Glasgow charity says it has been saved by the local community after warnings of cut-backs and their work coming to an end. Environmental social enterprise Glasgow Wood has been running for 18 years, employing paid staff alongside volunteers - many of ...
New CEO for Forces Children Scotland - TFN
Dec 3, 2024 · Steven Sweeney will take on the role. A Scottish charity supporting over 13,000 children and young people from armed forces communities has appointed a new chief executive officer.
Huge fundraiser breaks all records - TFN
Dec 12, 2024 · Increased by one third on last year. Big Give’s Christmas Challenge raised a record-breaking £44.7 million in just one week – a 35% increase from last year’s total of £33 million.
Campaign urges Scots not to worry but instead seek financial …
Dec 23, 2024 · Almost two thirds (62%) of people in Scotland are having to cut back on household spending because of rising energy costs, according to Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS). That’s the equivalent to more than 3.4 million people. The figures …
Multi-year funding needed for our essential sector - TFN
Nov 28, 2024 · Collette Stevenson MSP: the Scottish Government could provide a significant boost to the effectiveness of organisations that do so much to help so many
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Campaign urges Scots to start talking about mental health
Jan 3, 2025 · People across Scotland are being called on to get comfortable and start talking about mental health. Scots are being urged to get thinking about how they can start a conversation about mental health – particularly in workplaces, schools, colleges, communities and with friends and family – for Time to Talk Day on 6 February.