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New Dream Fund to launch on September 2nd
21st August 2019
The Dream Fund has been developed to give charities the chance
to deliver the project they have always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to bring to life. The Dream
Fund allows charities to apply for up to £1.5 million to deliver their ‘dream’ project over…
Climate Challenge Fund open
21st August 2019
The Scottish Government’s Climate
Challenge Fund (CCF) is open for a new round of applications.
Funding is available of up to £100,000 per organisation, per year for the next two financial years 2020-2022.
The CCF supports community-led organisations in Scotland to tackle…
Help Oor Wullie head to new home
22nd August 2019
Scouts are hoping to recruit a cheeky Scottish legend.
The Oor Wullie Bucket Trail has been raising awareness of charities and causes across Scotland.
Six Scout units have been working in partnership with DC Thomson over the past year to create Scout Oor Wullie, and featured him…
Lotto boost for charity which reunites siblings
21st August 2019
Welcoming the award, Eileen Black, STAR trustee, said: “Every time we see the look on these young peoples’ faces, the joy and anticipation of meeting their siblings, who they may not have seen for weeks, months or even years, is a reminder why STAR is so important.
“What they get…
Shortage of signups causes cancellation of charity walk
20th August 2019
Fundraising manager Carol-Anne Lamont said: “For the last two years, Step Up has been one of our most popular events, and we were once again looking forward to welcoming you all to join us for a beautiful walk in a couple of weeks’ time.
“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts o…
Campaign to help households save £6 million
19th August 2019
Scots are being advised of a service that can help them with money matters.
Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed a new Scottish Government national advertising campaign which raises awareness of the Money Talk Team.
The campaign, supported by advertising, PR and social media, wi…
Raising state pension means many Scots will “never retire”
19th August 2019
More than 170,000 Scottish older people are already living in poverty. Lower paid workers and women are less likely to have a private pension and rely solely on the state pension.
Scotland’s life expectancy stalled this year after three decades of increasing, and is now 77.0 for…
Amazon helps sellers donate items to charities
19th August 2019
Third-party sellers on Amazon will be able to donate excess and returned items to charities thanks to a new scheme from the online retail giant.
The Fulfillment by Amazon Donations initiative will be launched this September across the UK in partnership with charities such as Barn…
Nesta is partnering with the Scottish Government on a innovation fund to be
launched in mid October to explore:
1. How to increase trust amongst citizens in how health and care data is used and ensure that the system
is trustworthy and transparent.
2. How to…
Robertson Trust Annual Review 2018-19 launched
30th July 2019
Scotland’s largest independent funder, the Robertson Trust, have published their latest annual review.
It’s more compact and visual than before.
The Trust awarded a whopping £18,004,500 to 579 charities through the Open Awards which focus on care and wellbeing,
strengthen…