Charity Spotlight

A Highland couple have announced plans to donate and ultimately bequeath their entire property portfolio to support efforts to tackle the region’s worsening housing shortage. Retired construction businessman Don Michie, 75, who lives in Onich near Fort William, has built up 14 rental propertie

A solar-powered heated blanket designed by a Glasgow school pupil is set to move into wider production, after Royal British Veterans Enterprise (RBVE) was given permission to manufacture the blankets.

A Glasgow-based charity has said a generous donation will transform the scale and scope of its services, supporting the charity to feed and deliver food packages for more vulnerable young people across the city.  

The Scottish Event Campus is set to host one of Scotland’s largest ever yoga events, as it welcomes Yellow Yogis on 13 September, a brand-new fundraising initiative aiming to raise thousands for cancer care. The event will be led by internationally recognised yoga instructor Finlay Wilson, aka

The Scottish Government and COSLA have partnered with dementia charity Playlist for Life to mark the relaunch of the public health campaign Rethink Dementia.  Following evidence that social contact can help alleviate some symptoms commonly associated with dementia and help someone stay well for

A former dinner lady who was encouraged to work in schools after being recognised for her natural ability with children is now leading a weekly support group for neurodivergent young people and their families at Tynecastle Park.

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Dundee FC Historical Trust has received a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland to support its ongoing work preserving and promoting the club’s rich history. Iain McGouldrick, Senior Land Manager at Persimmon North Scotland and lifelong Dens fan, joined Trust Chair Jim Mitc

The Rt Hon Gordon Brown, Founding Patron for the Warm Welcome Campaign, joined guests and volunteers at the Salvation Army Warm Welcome Space in his hometown of Kirkcaldy. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown made the visit in Warm Welcome Week, a campaign to celebrate the UK’s 6,000+ Warm Welco

Still Game star Jane McCarry has swapped the streets of Craiglang for the roads of Twechar, joining older residents for a day out in the community’s brand new electric minibus.

Celine Sinclair, chief executive officer of Scottish charity The Yard has been honoured by the King in the 2026 New Year’s Honours. The OBE for Services to Children and Families marks Celine’s 20th year leading a dynamic team that strives to improve the lives of families in Scotland.

Organisers have praised the kindness of the city’s people after Perth Silent Auction raised over £30,000 for local causes. After a day of frantic online bidding - on over 240 lots donated by local businesses - officials from organisers, Rotary Club of Perth, tallied up a final sum of &po

At the heart of the Polbeth community sits the Rosebery Centre, a warm and welcoming haven for people living with dementia. It’s a place where care, compassion, and connection come together each day, where small moments make a lasting difference.

A young person supported by LinkLiving recently represented Scotland at the Homeless World Cup in Oslo, an achievement made possible through his hard work and the support provided by LinkLiving's Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service (EYPS).

The team at Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) have thrown open their doors after an extensive renovation and are welcoming back local residents, volunteers and community groups just in time for the season of goodwill commencing.