Charity Spotlight

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.

Children First’s support line, which provides practical, emotional and financial help to families 365 days a year, has seen the number of callers rise by close to 50 percent so far this year.

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter has launched its 2025 Christmas advert, which shows viewers the devastating conditions and immense frustration felt by families while living in temporary accommodation this Christmas.

Hundreds of young people across Scotland have benefitted from a record £3.5 million investment from the Essentia Foundation across 2025.