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...Government has a commitment to provide fair funding for the essential work done by Scotland’s charity sector. We make it clear in our report that this commitment should be recognised in the upcoming budget, so that the sector’s vital work...

... The Yard announces major expansion plan 6 Nov 2024 A Dundee charity that supports children and young people with disabilities and additional needs is embarking on an ambitious refurbishment of its family support centre, plugging a...

...charities. Produced jointly by Shelter Scotland (click here for more) and Aberlour Children's charity (click here for more), the report examines the evidence linking child poverty and the housing emergency, and highlights delivering social...

...‘festive packages’ at this time of year – including toys, food, vouchers and fuel – the charity also offers year-round support, helping to create lasting change, and giving children and young people the opportunity to flourish and feel...

...a member? Click here to read Insight Issue 6 Zero Tolerance Learn more about the charity working to end men's violence against women Click here for more Our membership offer Be part of the largest national children's...

...complex challenges” faced by those living in poverty in central Scotland, and explains how the charity is bringing families together in safe, judgement-free and accessible spaces with the hope of tackling issues related to poverty and...

...community spirit can have on a local area. Not yet celebrating its second birthday, the charity has already supported over 2,000 children living in the Highlands providing them with access to essential resources and supporting families...

...Massey, Children in Scotland’s Head of Engagement & Learning, shares the plans for the charity’s annual conference taking place 28-29 May 2025.   It doesn’t feel that long ago that we were packing away banners, pulling together...

...beyond their own organisations by taking up volunteering roles, including being a trustee with a charity. Whatever role you take up, it may intersect with other parts of your or your family’s working or volunteering life. Scotland is a small...

...the whole sector. Clan Childlaw recently celebrated its 16th birthday, can you tell us why the charity was first set up? Clan Childlaw was set up in 2008 because in Scotland children and young people regularly face legal decisions that change...

...a gift in your will – a way of investing in the future 11 Sep 2024 With Remember a charity Week running from 9 - 15 September, Children in Scotland CEO, Dr Judith Turbyne reflects on the value of legacy investment.  I am getting...

...are making a difference across a range of health-related fields. Children’s Health Scotland, the charity behind the Awards, said the judging panel recognised the importance of CoW being children-led, and praised the group for giving young people...

...and friendship Clare Forrest from LGBT Youth Scotland (click here for more) exploring the charity’s social history project, (Un)seen, (Un)heard And an extended welcome to members who have joined Children in Scotland in the past six...

...Scottish Government seeks views on charity regulation review 19 Jun 2024 Scottish Government has launched a 12-week consultation to gather views on whether current charity regulation needs to be reviewed. As 2025 marks 20 years since the...

...following Jackie’s departure, with responsibilities shared by three department heads in the charity’s Leadership Team. Sally Cavers, Head of Inclusion; Simon Massey, Head of Engagement and Learning; and Amy Woodhouse, Head of Policy,...

... Fundraising on the menu as MasterChef Gary Maclean supports charity event MasterChef champion Gary Maclean will be creating a four-course menu in aid of charity, as he supports our Food, Families, Futures charity partner Meals & More for...

... Edinburgh charity worker Grant Douglas collects Queen’s Honour for services to disabled people Grant Douglas, Founder and CEO of S’up Products Ltd, will today (Thursday 15 March) collect his MBE at Buckingham Palace, London.  Grant, who...

... Children in Scotland benefits from Gillespie Macandrew charity programme Leading independent Scottish legal firm Gillespie Macandrew has donated a share of its profits to three children’s charities, including Children in Scotland. Robert...

...of their overall budget. If grant funding doesn't also increase in line with inflation, then the charity could end up running a service at a loss.” Third sector funding needs a complete rethink, in order to continue to operate a fair working...

...I recently wrote and submitted. Inspiration for the funding application came about from a small charity reaching out to us via email asking a few questions about developing their child protection policy. Unfortunately, this isn’t a service we...

...playful activities.  Here, Cherie Morgan, Director of Projects at Play Scotland, shares what the charity is doing to celebrate the UK's national day of play. Playday is celebrated each year on the first Wednesday in August, and this year, we are...

...team. “My promotion came off the back of another part-time job doing blog writing for a charity, and I was there for two years in total.” she said. “At the same time, I started learning how to make ceramics through Edinburgh City...

...to give young people a meaningful say on policies that affect them, as new research from the charity shows young people feel politicians don’t listen to their views or share their priorities. Published on Tuesday, 23 July, the DofE Youth...

...Jul 2024 One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) has invited supporters to help mark the charity’s 80th anniversary by sharing how its vital support services have made an impact. Celebrating the incredible work that OPFS has...

...and young people to better understand trauma and its impacts. Available for free as part of the charity’s commitment to supporting the children’s sector, the new programmes build upon the “More Than My Trauma” partnership and...

...benefits of spending time outdoors this summer 9 Jul 2024 The National Trust for Scotland is a charity that cares for over 100 places across Scotland. Its aim is to ensure that people of all ages have the opportunity – both now and in the...

...are not only purse-friendly but engaging and educational, too – and luckily, leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is on hand to help. From venturing outdoors to learn about insects to improving maths skills through butterfly...

...to advance the healthcare rights of children and young people. Health-Related Play Award: the charity is looking for someone special – or perhaps a special team – who has made a significance difference to a child’s life through...

... New survey aims to highlight unpaid carers' experiences 6 Jun 2024 charity Shared Care Scotland has launched a new survey for unpaid carers, aiming to gather experiences of accessing and using short breaks and respite services in...

...was space for lots of learning, too. 10. And there were lots of cuddles… The wonderful charity Pets As Therapy (click here for more) brought along a special surprise for delegates – beautiful pooch Zola, who was more than happy to...

...Dr Judith Turbyne, will take part in this renowned Scottish challenge to raise vital funds for the charity. Some of the group will take part in the Dundee event on Sunday 11 August, while others will meet in Edinburgh for the capital’s Kiltwalk...

...city. Now, having grown and expanded with the help of volunteers and the local community, the charity offers a range of additional support, including clothing packs, free summer activities, cooking clubs, and more. Here, Genna Millar, Project...

...she was just 15 years old.  Currently a Youth Ambassador for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital charity, Molly has a wealth of experience to share with the conference. As co-founder of the charity Every Thank You Counts, and co-ordinator for the...

...to reduce hours for another three. This is something that we are increasingly seeing across the charity sector (and, indeed, beyond). The SCVO tracker (click here for more) gives a good insight into the current reality for Scotland’s third...

...in Scotland’s CEO Dr Judith Turbyne will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the charity sector, encouraging conversation and debate among the audience. A panel discussion that day will also look at Artificial Intelligence (AI) in...

...learnt from the experience Name: Jude Turbyne Current ‘day’ job: CEO of Children in Scotland charity that you’re a trustee of: Corra Foundation Role: Deputy Chair and Chair of the Audit Committee Length of time on the board: Since 2018...

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...Shannon will share their methods, findings and recommendations from this work. OPEN is a youth-led charity working in the Shetland community to support young people to learn and grow together. Our meetings tends to involve a focus on both policy...

...child who needs us the most. Barnardo’s Scotland is a recognised, respected and established charity, and we run more than 122 community-based services working with over 16,500 children, young people and families every year, on a wide range...

...please do contact us at events@childreninscotland.org.uk to discuss. Cancellation Policy As a charity, Children in Scotland must cover the running costs of delivering events. We are therefore not in a position to offer refunds except under...

...supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children from Guardianship Scotland, Aberlour Children’s charity Workshop slides Wellbeing project Drawing together Evaluation report Evaluation summary 3e | Trauma from a child's perspective from With...

...| instagram | linkedin | X phone: 0300 200 2022 Kibble is a specialist child and youth care charity and leading social enterprise that supports at risk children and young people (aged 5-26) across the UK. Many of the young people we care for...

...supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children Guardianship Scotland, Aberlour Children’s charity Room: Moncreiff 2 The Allies Project is a psychosocial group intervention for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and trafficked young...

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... Magazine / Child Safety Week 2023: charity shares new resources to make safety simple Posted 07.06.23 by Alice Hinds Child Accident Prevention Trust child safety child safety week The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) has launched a...

... Image: Catherine Bromley Magazine / News: charity launches appeal to support families this winter Posted 3 November, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity third sector Fife Gingerbread has launched its...

... Magazine / News: S.M.I.L.E Counselling named charity of the Year Posted 17 June, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond. Photo: Declan Harrigan, CEO of S.M.I.L.E Counselling at the Scottish charity Awards 2022.  charity third...

... Magazine / News: Christmas gifting charity struggling to meet demand Posted 1 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity Children Families third sector young people A Fife charity is...

... Magazine / News: Young carers running on empty, says leading charity Posted 16 March 2022, by Jennifer Drummond Education health and wellbeing kinship care Mental Health young carers The...

...is currently Early Years Lead with the Education Endowment Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement. She joined the Children in Scotland Board in...

...mums’ confidence, independence and friendship  Clare Forrest LGBT Youth Scotland exploring the charity’s social history project, (Un)seen, (Un)heard  And an extended welcome to members who have joined Children in Scotland in the past six...

...joined the Board of Children in Scotland in July 2024. Gary has had a wide-ranging career in the charity and public sector, with a passion to support children, young people, adults and their families. In more recent years much of this has focused...

...has enjoyed a wide and varied career, mostly within the fundraising and charity sector. Past experience includes working at a number of charities in Scotland and UK wide. Annemarie has been a consultant working with...

... Image: Martin Shields Magazine / A young Scot designs charity tote with John Lewis to “represent the brilliance of care experienced people” Posted 19.01.24 by Alice Hinds Arts care experience charity...

...venture receives financial boost Posted 9 November 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity funding mindfulness third sector An Edinburgh-based early years mindfulness enterprise has been chosen to receive...