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Stalking charity secures funding
5th November 2019
Ann Moulds, chief executive of Action Against Stalking, said: “We are pleased to have received this funding from the Scottish Government. It provides an exciting and essential opportunity for Scotland to continue to lead the way in advancing the recognition of and response to sta…
Oxfam thanks supporters after “challenging year”
4th November 2019
The report comes 18 months after an investigation for The Times led to Oxfam staff being sacked or resigning for sexually exploiting women in Haiti. The charity was also criticised for failing to act upon allegations of sexual misconduct by staff in Chad in 2006.
Oxfam’s chief ex…
Charity farm animals set to be spared from slaughter
4th November 2019
Liquidator MHA Henderson Loggie is caring for all animals that lived at the farm, and it said it is confident that homes can be found for all of them.
A spokesperson said: “We are in the process of fully assessing the options regarding the animals at Gorgie CIty Farm and would ur…
Doctor Who stars set for charity event
4th November 2019
Baker has remained a key part of Doctor Who lore, reprising his role in stage productions and audiobooks since leaving the show in 1986. Bradley, a much loved star of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy, revived the late William Hartnell’s original D…
Try crowdfunding to transform your community
7th October 2019
Crowdfunder are in Scotland helping to make great ideas happen through a combination of expert crowdfunding coaching,
events and grants.
Crowdfund Scotland is for everyone in
Scotland with an idea that can transform their community.
Expert coaches are on the groun…
Shock and sadness as much loved charity closes
1st November 2019
The charity promoted environmental sustainability, community development and social inclusion.
It has welcomed around 200,000 visitors a year since it was saved from closure in 2016 after a successful crowdfunding appeal raised in excess of £100,000.
As well as being a visitor at…
Organisations vie for sector’s answer to the Oscars
1st November 2019
The categories are separated by annual income of the organisation, and all the videos can be viewed on the awards website.
The finalists will be announced in March of next year, with the awards ceremony taking place the following month in London.
New Poppy emoji launched
1st November 2019
The poppy emoji is part of a global movement involving Poppyscotland and its parent charity, The Royal British Legion, which operates in other parts of the UK. It also involves the Royal Canadian Legion and the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs.
Poppyscotland’s head of fu…
Funding to mark lottery milestone
1st November 2019
Since the first National Lottery draw on 19 November 1994, over £3.1 billion has been invested into more than 64,000 good causes in Scotland, thanks to National Lottery players.
Amongst the groups adding to this total is Parkhead Youth Project which today receives an award of £9,…
Edinburgh hosts Poppy Day
1st November 2019
Edinburgh Poppy Day runs from 10am to 3.30pm in St Andrew Square and other locations. Along with a bounty of music and entertainment there will be historic military vehicles on hand for visitors to explore and learn about.
Working in partnership with Poppyscotland to provide the…