John Swinney has paid a visit to Capability Scotland’s bespoke care facility to discuss opportunities for further government support for vital disability services. During his visit, the first minister met several residents who benefit from the tailored services offered at the charity
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An independent pharmacy group has raised thousands of pounds for one of Scotland’s leading health charities after being inspired by young stroke survivors - including their own bank manager.
Ellen Doherty, 47, from Glasgow, who has macular degeneration due to Stargardt’s disease, became one of Scotland’s first Sight Loss Council volunteers earlier this year and is determined to inspire others to make accessibility a priority. Ellen, who is speaking at a Fringe Event on stree
Foster carers can bring a unique skillset to the workplace and could be better supported to do so, according to a Dundee-based fostering organisation. Carolina House Trust is one of Scotland's oldest children's charities, supporting foster carers and the children and young people in their care. The
Glasgow-based social enterprise MsMissMrs has demonstrated remarkable impact in addressing child poverty and empowering women. In just one year, with an investment of £165,000, it helped over 100 women rebuild their lives, leading to an estimated £3 million in social value, according to
Capella, the non-profit operating Teens+ and Sleep Action, has announced plans to open the charity's new headquarters at 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh next month. Capella joins Hanover Scotland at McDonald Road. The move expands the capacity of Teens+, a pathway for school leavers with additional need
As the Scottish capital gears up for festival season, one local Community Interest Company is aiming to ensure sustainability takes centre stage this year as they launch their brand-new eco pop-up store in the heart of Edinburgh. Not ones to stay quiet about the climate crisis, the award-winning Lei
With veterans at the heart of its fundraiser, Skypark Glasgow is supporting the Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust’s charity concert, which coincides with the 200-year anniversary of the world’s first fire service, founded by James Braidwood in 1824. Featuring the State Band of the Ro
Garden centre retailer Dobbies has launched the search for its next national charity partner, as part of its 160th year celebrations.
Four Aberdeen charities – Archway, Friends of the Neuro Ward, Aberdeen Lads Club, and Archie's Child Bereavement Service – have been confirmed as beneficiaries for the 10th anniversary Sportschallenge corporate quiz. They join long-term beneficiaries Maggie's Aberdeen and Children's Aid
Heung-Min Son, one of Korea’s most famous footballers, is backing the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup’s #passforhome challenge and adding his support to raise awareness ahead of the tournament taking place in Korea’s capital in September this year. The Tottenham Hotspur captain, who
A team of business leaders have teamed up with Children 1st, Scotland’s national children’s charity, to stage a one-off, exclusive fundraising dinner aiming to raise £100,000.
A new app to help charities and voluntary organisations protect staff and volunteers working in the community has been developed thanks to a partnership between a leading sight loss charity and PwC.
The kids may be counting down the days until school’s out for summer, but many parents are worried about making their money stretch in the coming months.
Aberdeen–based charity, Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF), celebrated its 10th anniversary with a fundraising dinner that raised over £50,000 to support disadvantaged children and their families in Kenya and the north-east of Scotland through the charity’s Neil Jaffrey Initiative.