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WEBNEWS 26 September 2024 by Robert Armour. The very best of Scottish fundraising celebrated at awards. Find out who won here. NEWS 25 September 2024 by Graham Martin. Aid appeal launched as Israel steps up its attacks on Lebanon. More than 558 people, including over 50 children, have been killed this week, with the toll rising daily.
SCVO and partners launch milestone digital inclusion charter
WEB22 August 2024 by Graham Martin. The project was carried out alongside the Scottish Government. A trailblazing partnership between the national membership body for Scotland’s voluntary organisations and the Scottish Government has launched a milestone charter to improve digital inclusion. Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter is a ...
20 inspiring Scottish social entrepreneurs - TFN - Third Force News
WEBMay 16, 2017 — 20 inspiring Scottish social entrepreneurs. 1. Susan Aktemel – Chief executive, Homes for Good. Languages graduate Susan Aktemel is one of Scotland’s original social entrepreneurs, having launched Impact Arts as a sole trader with a social product in 1994, when the term was barely known.
Scottish Government open to independent review of charity …
WEBFeb 7, 2024 — The Scottish Government has said it is considering an independent review of charity regulation. Ministers have said work on the review, which is expected to be carried out in the remainder of the parliamentary term, is underway - with proposals on the process to be shared in due course. However, following repeated calls heard by the Social ...
New fundraising mentoring scheme launched in Scotland - TFN
WEB3 days ago — A new mentoring scheme has been announced by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland. The scheme, launched at the CIoF’s two-day conference in Glasgow this week, will have Flutura Shala, head of funding development with the Scottish Refugee Council, at the helm. The pilot programme will match mentors and mentees to share trust ...
Scottish campaigners make solidarity call against fascist violence
WEBAug 6, 2024 — Campaigners in Scotland are calling for action to ensure there are no similar scenes in Scotland, and are planning to take to the streets in defiance and solidarity. Scottish anti-racism charity Positive Action In Housing released a statement condemning the fascist violence. It reads: “We are sickened by the racist and Islamophobic mob ...
Advertising campaign hopes to boost fundraising for leading care ...
WEB3 days ago — Ads showcase real case studies. One of Scotland’s leading social care charities is launching a Scotland-wide television advertising campaign to boost fundraising. Quarriers advert, which airs today (27 September), showcases three real-life stories of people supported by the charity including a touching case study of Harris.
High praise as disposable e-cigs banned - TFN
WEB4 days ago — NEWS. High praise as disposable e-cigs banned. 26 September 2024 by Robert Armour. Scotland will be first in UK to ban single-use vapes. Anti-smoking campaigners have praised a unanimous vote in the Scottish Parliament for Scotland to become the first in the UK to ban disposable e-cigarettes. Similar country-specific regulations are anticipated ...
Polls - TFN
WEBThe voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector. TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.
Aid appeal launched as Israel steps up its attacks on Lebanon
WEB5 days ago — Islamic Relief has launched a £10 million emergency appeal to support people affected by the escalating Israeli attacks on Lebanon. More than 558 people, including over 50 children, have now been reported killed this week, and more than 1,800 people wounded, with the toll rising daily. Thousands of families are fleeing their homes in …