Call for urgent action as number of legal plans for vulnerable …
Dec 13, 2024 · Concerns raised as co-ordinated support plans drop. The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), is calling for urgent action following a sharp decline in the number of legally binding education support plans for those with complex or …
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.
Children in Need chair quits after launching tirade at CEO over …
Nov 21, 2024 · She claims child abuse revelations ruined CEO's enjoyment of Bruce Springsteen concert. Children in Need’s chairwoman has sensationally quit after firing a broadside at its board over funding to a Scottish charity.
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.
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What exactly are circular communities? - TFN
Dec 16, 2024 · Susan Stewart on reuse, repair, recycling and more… On my way to the Circular Communities Scotland conference recently, I was excited hear more about the work being done in the sector to help the environment.. With a collection for unused tech devices under our belts and a clothes swap in the pipeline, what more could SCVO and our climate crisis group be doing to …
"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.
Homeless appeal will give most vulnerable a meal this Christmas
Dec 10, 2024 · Just £5 will buy the most needy a dinner. Prominent Scots businessman Oli Norman is launching an appeal to tackle “devastating” levels of poverty this Christmas.
More job losses hit sector as inclusion charity lays off 24 staff
Oct 29, 2024 · Funding woes worsen leading to closure. Redundancy notices have been served on all staff at an Edinburgh charity after it failed to source new funding.
Community groups get £2 million from Scottish Land Fund
Dec 6, 2024 · A total of ten groups will benefit. A community group in the Scottish Borders has been given £595,500 by the Scottish Land Fund to buy an area of land in their village.