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WEBThe community institution, which has helped thousands of people during its existence, is using its 30th anniversary to re-launch. NEWS 30 September 2024 by Niall Christie. Mental health fund open for applications. Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway adminsters the scheme. NEWS 30 September 2024 by Robert Armour.
Cancer patients urged to check benefits' eligibility - TFN
WEB27 August 2024 by Graham Martin. It's "ok to get financial support". Cancer patietns are being urged to check benefits’ eligibility by a cancer charity founder. Jen Hardy MBE, who set up the charity Cancer Card Scotland after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, said she wants people with cancer to know that “it’s OK to get ...
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.
Charities must be vigilant against “dominant behaviour”, regulator ...
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Registration number SC003558. Charities must be vigilant against “dominant behaviour”, regulator warns. OSCR published a new report outlining the negative effects that can come about. Scotland’s charity regulator is becoming “increasingly concerned about dominant behaviour in charities”, a new report warns. The Office of the Scottish ...
Rebrand for Scottish refugee charity - TFN - Third Force News
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · A refugee support charity in Scotland has announced it will undergo a name change later this year. The Refugee Survival Trust has confirmed it will be rebranding its name to Refugee Sanctuary Scotland. The charity was set up in 1996 by a group of people who felt deeply concerned by the destitution facing refugees and people seeking safety in ...
Thousands to descend on capital to protest Israel’s war campaign
WEB2 days ago · Thousands to descend on capital to protest Israel’s war campaign. Campaigners will gather in Edinburgh on Saturday. Thousands in Scotland are expected to join the pro-Palestinian demonstration in Edinburgh ahead of the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Gaza genocide and Israel’s mounting military attacks across the Middle East.
Charity to expand services after cash injection - TFN
WEB3 days ago · NEWS. Charity to expand services after cash injection. 4 October 2024 by Niall Christie. 1st Step will benefit from funding from the Scottish Procurement Alliance. A financial injection has bolstered a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting people impacted by addictions, mental health challenges and social isolation.
Liquidators called in at one of Scotland's oldest charities
WEBOct 21, 2021 · Registration number SC003558. Liquidators called in at one of Scotland's oldest charities. Lack of referrals and a failed property sell-off blamed. One of Scotland’s oldest charities, which has been in operation since 1843, is to be wound up. Balnacraig School, based in Perth, has announced that it will stop providing care for young people in ...
Record-breaking year for responsible lender - TFN
WEB3 days ago · Ethical lender Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has made loans amounting to £50 million for the first time according to its latest annual impact report. Total active loans and investments for the year (April 2023 to March 2024) reached a record-breaking £51.1 million among 216 social enterprises, an increase of £3.6 million on the previous year.
New fundraising mentoring scheme launched in Scotland - TFN
WEBSep 27, 2024 · 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 ...