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WEBPrevention efforts will be hampered. NEWS 5 September 2024 by Robert Armour. Volunteering in education and skills: our recommendations for change. Sarah Latto on the contribution of volunteering to learning and development. OPINION 5 September 2024 by Sarah Latto. Ministers fail to deliver Human Rights Bill in Programme for Government.
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 announces £350,000 Fairer Workplaces Fund
WEBAug 1, 2024 · A fund to help businesses, charities and other organisations adopt fair work practices has opened for applications. The Scottish Government announced the pot of cash, which totals £350,000 is open for applications until Sunday, September 1. Grants are available to implement changes such as the delivery of …
Scots care charity target of huge cyber attack - TFN
WEB12 April 2024 by Graham Martin. Bosses have called in police. One of Scotland’s biggest care charities has called in police after a huge cyber attack downed several of its systems. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland has been targeted by hackers, with the attack reportedly affecting a number of its digital systems.
Children’s hearings: focusing on quality - TFN - Third Force News
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Children’s Hearings Scotland is the non-departmental public body that recruits, trains and supports volunteers who sit as tribunal members on the Children’s Panel. They make legally binding decisions to support and improve the wellbeing of infants, children and young people for whom there are serious concerns.
“Often overlooked”: third sector pivotal to Scotland’s economy ...
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Scotland’s third sector plays a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges and fostering community well-being, a new report states. Research by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) shows the economic significance of the third sector is “often overlooked” and “missing” in economic strategies and business support programmes. The ...
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.
The never-ending story of Citizens Advice - TFN - Third Force News
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Demand for CABs will never end in the way policymakers might hope to end the need for food banks. People will always need advice, it’s just that the type of advice needed may change. The story of Citizens Advice doesn’t end, because it’s the story of all of us. Kieron Higgins was head of communications for Citizens Advice Scotland from ...
Funding boost for wild initiative - TFN - Third Force News
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Funding boost for wild initiative. Cash will bring together several organisations to work on improving habitats. A new nature restoration initiative in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park has won funding of £1.1 million. Wild Strathfillan was granted the cash from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.
£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 …