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WEBNEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie. Relief as charity-run college to remain open for another year. The operators of Corseford College, Capability Scotland, have been awarded £340,000. NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie. Pith o’ sense, an’ pride o’ worth. Sponsored content: nominations for The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award ...
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.
Changes to Scottish charity regulations: what you need to know
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · The need to bring Scotland in line was raised by independent body, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and, as a result, The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 was introduced. This means changes are afoot in 2024 - and charities must be prepared. The Bill: It …
One in nine Scots species at risk of extinction - TFN
WEBDec 27, 2019 · 14 January 2020 by Gavin Stuart. WWF Scotland calls for urgent action ahead of major environmental summits. More than 10% of Scotland’s native species are at risk of extinction, a conservation charity has warned. WWF Scotland said the outlook is bleak for one in nine species, including red squirrels, Scottish wildcats and capercaillies.
Foodbanks are bad for the health, warns academic - TFN
WEBMar 20, 2015 · 22 April 2015 by Robert Armour. Families that eat too many poor meals from foodbanks could suffer long-term health problems. Heavy reliance on foodbanks can lead to long-term health problems, a leading academic has warned. Families who rely too heavily on foodbanks may suffer nutritional deficiencies because so …
£15m funding to keep community projects afloat across Scotland
WEBMar 27, 2024 · The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558. £15m funding to keep community projects afloat across Scotland. 385 groups will share in grants from The National Lottery Community Fund. Over £15 million of …
Scottish Charity Awards: Winners revealed - TFN
WEBSep 25, 2020 · The winners of the Scottish Charity Awards 2020 have been revealed. Simon Community Scotland were named Charity of the Year at this evening’s ceremony (25 Sept), which took place as an online extravaganza due to Covid-19 restrictions. The homeless charity also scooped the Demonstrating Digital Award, and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation picked ...
Former chief executive claims chair humiliated him at meetings
WEBMay 12, 2021 · Claim made at employment tribunal. A chairwoman humiliated the chief executive of a charity because of his views on same-sex marriage, an employment tribunal has heard. Kenneth Ferguson, an elder and treasurer with the Free Church of Scotland, is suing the Robertson Trust for unfair dismissal, religious discrimination and …
WEB66%. Male34% Female2%Ethnic minoritiesGender diversity34% of top charity leaders were female, compared to 3. % of leaders analysed in the 2020 Team Scotland report. This headline figure compares favourably against other sectors in the study, but urgent ac.
Negative attitudes to the poor persist in Scotland - TFN
WEBMar 25, 2015 · The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558. Negative attitudes to the poor persist in Scotland. Significant numbers still believe poverty is result of laziness. Research shows that negative perceptions of the poor are ingrained in Scottish society.