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.
Historic community building reopens after being saved from ruin
Nov 28, 2024 · Asset transfer took seven years and a seven-figure sum. After years of uncertainty a century-old charity-run community hub has been saved from closure.
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.
Strong action needed to ensure disabled people can realise their …
Dec 10, 2024 · Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee publish new report. The Scottish Government should take strong and positive action to address the barriers that disabled people continue to face in realising their rights, according to a new report from the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee.
Government told to prioritise child poverty targets in budget
Nov 27, 2024 · End Child Poverty campaigners set out key priorities. Children’s charities, equalities groups and anti-poverty campaigners have set out clear calls for Scottish Government ahead of the 2025-2026 Scottish budget.
Scots charity defends itself against English-based media attacks
Dec 5, 2024 · LGBT organisation subjected to sustained and often innacurate newspaper stories. Claims from leading UK-wide newspapers that LGBT Youth Scotland is facing a probe by the charity regulator are inaccurate, TFN has found.
"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.
Step change needed in third sector engagement to reap benefits …
Nov 26, 2024 · New report highlights the actions needed to transform Scotland’s public services. Scotland’s third sector are a vital part of public life and should be involved earlier in discussions about public sector reform and public services, a new report has said.
Scottish budget – cause for optimism but questions remain
Dec 6, 2024 · Sarah Latto: we need urgent reassurance and clarity from the government. On Wednesday, 4 December, Finance Secretary Shona Robison presented her budget to the Scottish Parliament.
Exclusive: the "downward spiral" of a Scots conservation charity
Sep 12, 2024 · Insider dossier raises questions over finance, redundancies, governance and more. A bombshell report is set to rock a leading Scottish environmental charity as it gathers for its AGM.