Search results for: "third sector"
Looking forward in gloomy times
...SCVO tracker (click here for more) gives a good insight into the current reality for Scotland’s third sector. What is worrying is that this is happening at a time when demand for the services of charities working with and for children and young...
Supporting the third sector Project (2014-present)
... Supporting the third sector Project What is the Supporting the third sector Project? Previously known as the National third sector GIRFEC (NTSG) Project, the Supporting the third sector Project (STTS) supports third sector Interfaces and...
Sustainable funding for the third sector and action on a wellbeing economy: our calls following Programme for Government announcement
... Sustainable funding for the third sector and action on a wellbeing economy: our calls following Programme for Government announcement 6 Sep 2023 Children in Scotland has highlighted its concerns for the sector, and the children and young...
Flexible and creative: why the value of the third sector should never be underestimated
... Flexible and creative: why the value of the third sector shouldn't be underestimated 12 Jan 2022 In October last year Lyndsay Fraser Robertson started as our new Supporting the third sector (STTS) Project Manager. Here she reintroduces the...
Why our third sector deserves first class support
... Why our third sector deserves first class support 26 May 2020 In advance of next week's launch of our new Supporting the third sector Project, Vicky Wan explains why we want to support organisations to become equal partners in Children and...
Children Covid-19 crisis emergency family services Support third sectorIs the third sector boxed in or punching above its weight?
... Is the third sector boxed in or punching above its weight? 6 April 2020 Our Head of External Affairs, Jacqueline Cassidy, discusses how our friends, colleagues and partners are responding in a time of crisis Working from home is something I...
Mobilise third sector services to give children and communities support in the fight against Covid-19
... third sector services 'must mobilise' to give children and communities support in the fight against Covid-19 20 March 2020 Children in Scotland has responded to yesterday’s statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education (click to read),...
ASN childcare communities Covid-19 Education schoolsChildren in Scotland to manage National third sector GIRFEC project
... Children in Scotland to manage National third sector GIRFEC project 28 Feb 2018 Children in Scotland is due to take on management of the National third sector Getting it Right for Every Child Project. The project, a unique Public Social...
New project aims to empower the third sector
... New project aims to empower the third sector 2 June 2020 Building on the success of the National third sector GIRFEC Project, Children in Scotland continues its commitment to supporting third sector organisations to become equal partners in...
Investment in the public sector and a wellbeing economy: our Programme for Government calls
...a Programme for Government that prioritises activity and spending, recognises the vital role the third sector plays in delivering crucial family support services, and delivers concrete steps towards a more rights-based economy that has wellbeing...
Partnership programme shortlisted for sector award
...geographic and institutional boundaries FFF and Children in Scotland are shortlisted for a third sector Partnership Award. This award recognises excellence in partnership working with public bodies, charities and third sector...
Embedding the principles of The Promise
...our World, the Promise Partnership Project, the Inclusion Ambassadors and the Supporting the third sector Project, we have been able to explore voice, people and scaffolding, three of the five key foundations of The Promise. Voice The United...
Looking to the future at the end of our 30th anniversary year
...- who has certainly left big shoes for me to fill! My previous background in teaching and the third sector more broadly has made me passionate about lifting children and young people up in Scotland. I am proud to have played a part in Children...
Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people
...working in children’s services Children in Scotland was omnipresent. No matter what council or third sector building I was in, there was always a 'Children in Scotland Magazine' sitting on a coffee table. The world and the organisation have...
How do we support long-term solutions when we’re confronted with a crisis?
...confronted with a crisis? 16 Feb 2023 In the face of severe funding cuts affecting councils and third sector services, Children in Scotland’s Chief Executive Jude Turbyne says we can’t lose sight of the long view. Betty Williams, the peace...
Conversations for Change: supporting families affected by substance use
...why across the whole system. It might be that some people get support because of the commitment of third sector charities advocating for change and public sector, values-driven practitioners on the ground, but we need a collective recognition that...
Scotland’s education system "needs structural and cultural reform"
...with an explicit role for parents, teachers, children, young people, school leaders and the third sector Recruitment to leadership roles in national agencies to seek to appoint people from diverse backgrounds and experiences More support to...
ASL ASN Education exams ManifestoLaying the foundations for Scotland's Barnahus
...(this includes a link to the consultation survey) Children in Scotland and the Supporting the third sector Project (STTS) is inviting its members and any interested third sector organisations to join us on Zoom on Wednesday 26 October 2022 at...
Youth Advisory Group launched as part of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan
...NSPLG brings together people with lived experience of suicide alongside, academic, professional third sector, and statutory partners to support the delivery of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Every Life Matters. Stephanie Craig, a...
Child protection child safety Legislation Scottish GovernmentAnnouncing the appointment of six new directors to our Board
...& Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and Steven Sweeney, CEO of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire, the third sector Interface for South Lanarkshire. Claire Gillespie brings her experience of the challenges that front line services face in her role as...
children and young people Children's rights inclusionCovid impact ‘risking future of vital services for young people’ across Scotland, survey finds
...that work with children, young people and families, encompassing local authority, national and third sector providers. The views of all local authorities are represented, with the exception of Shetland Islands Council. Other key findings...
children and young people Children's rights Covid-19 equality inclusionTwo sides to the story of Covid’s impact on fathers
...become more father-inclusive. So, whether you work for the NHS, a local authority or in the third sector, please visit our website or contact us to find out about small changes that that will make a big difference. Click here to find out...
National Care Service consultation: Concerns over lack of detail for children’s services and unrealistic timeframe
...share concerns, drawn from our membership and consultation activity, that the key role of the third sector is missed in the consultation documents, and worry the heavy focus on social work and statutory services will only exacerbate the lack...
care Healthcare PolicyNow is the Time – Challenge Poverty Week 2021
...local authorities to support the work of lifeline community organisations, and fund third sector organisations on a three-year basis. We are delighted to see the hundreds of organisations from across Scotland already begin to get...
Ensuring no child is too hungry to learn
...argues Lorraine Kelly, Policy Officer (Scotland) for the UK charity Magic Breakfast Communities, third sector organisations and politicians across Scotland have been working for years to ensure children at risk of hunger receive a meal in their...
“We mustn’t lose sight of our collective goal”
CEO chief executive Children children's sector cost of living Families Inequality Jude pandemic Poverty resilience third sector
Proportion of Children in Scotland staff to be furloughed for three-week period
...on the fund, click here. Project work Our projects, CHANGE, and the Supporting the third sector Project, continue as normal. Please note: communications in support of some of services and project work, including My Rights, My Say,...
Covid-19 furlough third sectorAC24 - Speaker Bios
...member of Children in Scotland and the Chief Executive of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire, the third sector Interface for South Lanarkshire. He previously led Aberdeen FC and its partner charity to be named by the UEFA as the Best Professional...
Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub
...to providing the very best start in life for every child in Scotland. We are the leading National third sector Organisation for children pre-birth to five. Early Years Scotland’s work can be explained as four strands: Delivery of services...
Record number of young Scots on positive career paths
...great flexibility, ingenuity and resilience. We will continue to work with partners, including the third sector to ensure that every young person can access a positive post school destination.” Sharon McIntyre, Skills Development Scotland’s...
careers Education training young peopleInvestment for new Bairns’ Hoose test sites
...model, which was first developed in Iceland, local authorities, health boards, the Police and third sector organisations will partner to apply for a share of the new £6 million fund for 2023-24, establishing safe spaces where children, as...
child-led Children's rights the Promise youth justiceNew funding announced to improve childcare
...help households struggling with the cost of living, and with input from campaigners, businesses, third sector organisations, local government, and those with direct experience of hardship, the summit will “drive new momentum in the fight...
childcare childcare expansion out of school care SchoolHannah Priest
... Hannah Priest Assistant Policy Officer - Supporting the third sector Project (STTS) Hannah joined Children in Scotland as Assistant Policy Officer for the Supporting the third sector Project (STTS) in April 2023. Previously, Hannah was the...
priestTackling Scotland’s health inequalities
...shift in approach is needed. The Scottish Government, local authorities, businesses and the third sector must come together and collaborate closely with communities. Ultimately, we must shift focus from short-term measures to longer term...
Attainment child health child poverty Health health and wellbeing health inequalities Poverty public healthNew research with young cancer patients
...is unique in its positioning in terms of what’s available to young people with cancer. Large third sector organisations, National Health Service trusts and local peer-to-peer and community support groups are heavily spread out across the...
cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people centred care Support young peopleOnline Hub - Annual Conference 2022
...about children’s rights, policy and practice in Scotland. Presented by the Supporting the third sector (STTS) Project, which is part of Children in Scotland. My Rights, My Say - reflect on and develop your practice of listening to and...
Exhibitors 2022
...with Motor Impairments Scottish Social Services Council Starcatchers Supporting the third sector Project The Fostering Network Yopa Click here to find out more about sponsorship & exhibiting...
Children's Rights and UNCRC training
...on organisations across the country – including public bodies, private sector organisations and third sector organisations. It will include new requirements, updates to policies and changes to practice to make sure children and young people...
Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2022
...two days, our aims are to help you to: Reconnect with colleagues from public, private and third sector organisations Reflect on the challenges and opportunities from the past few years and explore what’s to come for the children’s...
S.M.I.L.E Counselling named Charity of the Year
...CEO of S.M.I.L.E Counselling at the Scottish Charity Awards 2022. charity third sector The West Lothian-based counselling service scooped the prestigious prize at the Scottish Charity Awards 2022. The annual...
charity third sectorYoung People's Guarantee receives extra funding
...partnerships, colleges and universities, school support services, and volunteering and third sector programmes have already benefited from the funding. Since the pandemic, local authorities have received funding from the Government in...
care experience employment funding Scottish Government young peopleMember directory: full
...initiatives | www.activelifeclub.org/ ACVO TSI Support, learning and development for Aberdeen’s third sector | acvo.org.uk AFA Scotland Support for those working in adoption, fostering and care | afascotland.com Anim8s Promote learning...
Steven Sweeney
... Steven Sweeney Convener Steven is the Chief Executive of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire, the third sector Interface for South Lanarkshire. Steven is also a board member at sportscotland, the national agency for sport. He previously led...
sweeneyMember directory: T-Z
...children and young people and their families through adventure play | theyardscotland.org.uk third sector Dumfries and Galloway Support, learning and development for the third sector | tsdg.org.uk third sector Interface Western...
Member directory: G-M
...learning and development for Glasgow’s third sector | gcvs.org.uk Geeza Break Respite services for children and families | geezabreak.org.uk George Heriot's School Primary and secondary...
State of Children’s Rights report published
...2 March 2022, by Nina Joynson Children's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justice The annual State of Children's Rights report, published by Together, highlights challenges...
Children's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justiceMSPs urged to withhold consent for Nationalities Bill
...rights human rights refugee UNCRC Organisations from across the third sector are urging Scotland to vote down the UK Nationalities and Borders Bill on the grounds that it attacks the rights of refugees, including...
child rights human rights refugee UNCRCMember directory: A-F
...initiatives | www.activelifeclub.org/ ACVO TSI Support, learning and development for Aberdeen’s third sector | acvo.org.uk AFA Scotland Support for those working in adoption, fostering and care | afascotland.com Anim8s Promote learning...
Coercive control in teen relationships is focus of exhibition
...the perspectives of young people and youth workers front and centre, and then worked across the third sector and public sector social work, education and health to share learning. "By collaboratively working together, we’ve co-designed...
art children and young people gender based violenceChristmas gifting charity struggling to meet demand
...1 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity Children Families third sector young people A Fife charity is calling for help to meet the needs of families this Christmas. The Gift of...
charity Children Families third sector young peopleMindfulness venture for early years gets financial boost
...9 November 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity funding mindfulness third sector An Edinburgh-based early years mindfulness enterprise has been chosen to receive support from Big Issue Invest’s Power Up...
charity funding mindfulness third sectorCharity appeal to support families this winter
...families this winter Posted 3 November, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity third sector Fife Gingerbread has launched its annual ‘Heat & Eat’ appeal, to help families across the Kingdom keep fed and warm this...
charity third sectorNo results found.
Looking forward in gloomy times
...SCVO tracker (click here for more) gives a good insight into the current reality for Scotland’s third sector. What is worrying is that this is happening at a time when demand for the services of charities working with and for children and young...
Sustainable funding for the third sector and action on a wellbeing economy: our calls following Programme for Government announcement
... Sustainable funding for the third sector and action on a wellbeing economy: our calls following Programme for Government announcement 6 Sep 2023 Children in Scotland has highlighted its concerns for the sector, and the children and young...
Flexible and creative: why the value of the third sector should never be underestimated
... Flexible and creative: why the value of the third sector shouldn't be underestimated 12 Jan 2022 In October last year Lyndsay Fraser Robertson started as our new Supporting the third sector (STTS) Project Manager. Here she reintroduces the...
Why our third sector deserves first class support
... Why our third sector deserves first class support 26 May 2020 In advance of next week's launch of our new Supporting the third sector Project, Vicky Wan explains why we want to support organisations to become equal partners in Children and...
Children Covid-19 crisis emergency family services Support third sectorIs the third sector boxed in or punching above its weight?
... Is the third sector boxed in or punching above its weight? 6 April 2020 Our Head of External Affairs, Jacqueline Cassidy, discusses how our friends, colleagues and partners are responding in a time of crisis Working from home is something I...
Mobilise third sector services to give children and communities support in the fight against Covid-19
... third sector services 'must mobilise' to give children and communities support in the fight against Covid-19 20 March 2020 Children in Scotland has responded to yesterday’s statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education (click to read),...
ASN childcare communities Covid-19 Education schoolsChildren in Scotland to manage National third sector GIRFEC project
... Children in Scotland to manage National third sector GIRFEC project 28 Feb 2018 Children in Scotland is due to take on management of the National third sector Getting it Right for Every Child Project. The project, a unique Public Social...
New project aims to empower the third sector
... New project aims to empower the third sector 2 June 2020 Building on the success of the National third sector GIRFEC Project, Children in Scotland continues its commitment to supporting third sector organisations to become equal partners in...
Investment in the public sector and a wellbeing economy: our Programme for Government calls
...a Programme for Government that prioritises activity and spending, recognises the vital role the third sector plays in delivering crucial family support services, and delivers concrete steps towards a more rights-based economy that has wellbeing...
Partnership programme shortlisted for sector award
...geographic and institutional boundaries FFF and Children in Scotland are shortlisted for a third sector Partnership Award. This award recognises excellence in partnership working with public bodies, charities and third sector...
Embedding the principles of The Promise
...our World, the Promise Partnership Project, the Inclusion Ambassadors and the Supporting the third sector Project, we have been able to explore voice, people and scaffolding, three of the five key foundations of The Promise. Voice The United...
Looking to the future at the end of our 30th anniversary year
...- who has certainly left big shoes for me to fill! My previous background in teaching and the third sector more broadly has made me passionate about lifting children and young people up in Scotland. I am proud to have played a part in Children...
Amplifying seldom heard voices: the importance of direct services for children and young people
...working in children’s services Children in Scotland was omnipresent. No matter what council or third sector building I was in, there was always a 'Children in Scotland Magazine' sitting on a coffee table. The world and the organisation have...
How do we support long-term solutions when we’re confronted with a crisis?
...confronted with a crisis? 16 Feb 2023 In the face of severe funding cuts affecting councils and third sector services, Children in Scotland’s Chief Executive Jude Turbyne says we can’t lose sight of the long view. Betty Williams, the peace...
Conversations for Change: supporting families affected by substance use
...why across the whole system. It might be that some people get support because of the commitment of third sector charities advocating for change and public sector, values-driven practitioners on the ground, but we need a collective recognition that...
Scotland’s education system "needs structural and cultural reform"
...with an explicit role for parents, teachers, children, young people, school leaders and the third sector Recruitment to leadership roles in national agencies to seek to appoint people from diverse backgrounds and experiences More support to...
ASL ASN Education exams ManifestoLaying the foundations for Scotland's Barnahus
...(this includes a link to the consultation survey) Children in Scotland and the Supporting the third sector Project (STTS) is inviting its members and any interested third sector organisations to join us on Zoom on Wednesday 26 October 2022 at...
Youth Advisory Group launched as part of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan
...NSPLG brings together people with lived experience of suicide alongside, academic, professional third sector, and statutory partners to support the delivery of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Every Life Matters. Stephanie Craig, a...
Child protection child safety Legislation Scottish GovernmentAnnouncing the appointment of six new directors to our Board
...& Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and Steven Sweeney, CEO of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire, the third sector Interface for South Lanarkshire. Claire Gillespie brings her experience of the challenges that front line services face in her role as...
children and young people Children's rights inclusionCovid impact ‘risking future of vital services for young people’ across Scotland, survey finds
...that work with children, young people and families, encompassing local authority, national and third sector providers. The views of all local authorities are represented, with the exception of Shetland Islands Council. Other key findings...
children and young people Children's rights Covid-19 equality inclusionTwo sides to the story of Covid’s impact on fathers
...become more father-inclusive. So, whether you work for the NHS, a local authority or in the third sector, please visit our website or contact us to find out about small changes that that will make a big difference. Click here to find out...
National Care Service consultation: Concerns over lack of detail for children’s services and unrealistic timeframe
...share concerns, drawn from our membership and consultation activity, that the key role of the third sector is missed in the consultation documents, and worry the heavy focus on social work and statutory services will only exacerbate the lack...
care Healthcare PolicyNow is the Time – Challenge Poverty Week 2021
...local authorities to support the work of lifeline community organisations, and fund third sector organisations on a three-year basis. We are delighted to see the hundreds of organisations from across Scotland already begin to get...
Ensuring no child is too hungry to learn
...argues Lorraine Kelly, Policy Officer (Scotland) for the UK charity Magic Breakfast Communities, third sector organisations and politicians across Scotland have been working for years to ensure children at risk of hunger receive a meal in their...
“We mustn’t lose sight of our collective goal”
CEO chief executive Children children's sector cost of living Families Inequality Jude pandemic Poverty resilience third sector
Proportion of Children in Scotland staff to be furloughed for three-week period
...on the fund, click here. Project work Our projects, CHANGE, and the Supporting the third sector Project, continue as normal. Please note: communications in support of some of services and project work, including My Rights, My Say,...
Covid-19 furlough third sectorNo results found.
No results found.
Hannah Priest
... Hannah Priest Assistant Policy Officer - Supporting the third sector Project (STTS) Hannah joined Children in Scotland as Assistant Policy Officer for the Supporting the third sector Project (STTS) in April 2023. Previously, Hannah was the...
priestAC24 - Speaker Bios
...member of Children in Scotland and the Chief Executive of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire, the third sector Interface for South Lanarkshire. He previously led Aberdeen FC and its partner charity to be named by the UEFA as the Best Professional...
Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub
...to providing the very best start in life for every child in Scotland. We are the leading National third sector Organisation for children pre-birth to five. Early Years Scotland’s work can be explained as four strands: Delivery of services...
Online Hub - Annual Conference 2022
...about children’s rights, policy and practice in Scotland. Presented by the Supporting the third sector (STTS) Project, which is part of Children in Scotland. My Rights, My Say - reflect on and develop your practice of listening to and...
Exhibitors 2022
...with Motor Impairments Scottish Social Services Council Starcatchers Supporting the third sector Project The Fostering Network Yopa Click here to find out more about sponsorship & exhibiting...
Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2022
...two days, our aims are to help you to: Reconnect with colleagues from public, private and third sector organisations Reflect on the challenges and opportunities from the past few years and explore what’s to come for the children’s...
No results found.
No results found.
Record number of young Scots on positive career paths
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...great flexibility, ingenuity and resilience. We will continue to work with partners, including the third sector to ensure that every young person can access a positive post school destination.” Sharon McIntyre, Skills Development Scotland’s...
careers Education training young peopleInvestment for new Bairns’ Hoose test sites
post
...model, which was first developed in Iceland, local authorities, health boards, the Police and third sector organisations will partner to apply for a share of the new £6 million fund for 2023-24, establishing safe spaces where children, as...
child-led Children's rights the Promise youth justiceNew funding announced to improve childcare
post
...help households struggling with the cost of living, and with input from campaigners, businesses, third sector organisations, local government, and those with direct experience of hardship, the summit will “drive new momentum in the fight...
childcare childcare expansion out of school care SchoolTackling Scotland’s health inequalities
post
...shift in approach is needed. The Scottish Government, local authorities, businesses and the third sector must come together and collaborate closely with communities. Ultimately, we must shift focus from short-term measures to longer term...
Attainment child health child poverty Health health and wellbeing health inequalities Poverty public healthNew research with young cancer patients
post
...is unique in its positioning in terms of what’s available to young people with cancer. Large third sector organisations, National Health Service trusts and local peer-to-peer and community support groups are heavily spread out across the...
cancer children and young people Health Mental Health people centred care Support young peopleChildren's Rights and UNCRC training
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...on organisations across the country – including public bodies, private sector organisations and third sector organisations. It will include new requirements, updates to policies and changes to practice to make sure children and young people...
S.M.I.L.E Counselling named Charity of the Year
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...CEO of S.M.I.L.E Counselling at the Scottish Charity Awards 2022. charity third sector The West Lothian-based counselling service scooped the prestigious prize at the Scottish Charity Awards 2022. The annual...
charity third sectorYoung People's Guarantee receives extra funding
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...partnerships, colleges and universities, school support services, and volunteering and third sector programmes have already benefited from the funding. Since the pandemic, local authorities have received funding from the Government in...
care experience employment funding Scottish Government young peopleMember directory: full
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...initiatives | www.activelifeclub.org/ ACVO TSI Support, learning and development for Aberdeen’s third sector | acvo.org.uk AFA Scotland Support for those working in adoption, fostering and care | afascotland.com Anim8s Promote learning...
Steven Sweeney
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... Steven Sweeney Convener Steven is the Chief Executive of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire, the third sector Interface for South Lanarkshire. Steven is also a board member at sportscotland, the national agency for sport. He previously led...
sweeneyMember directory: T-Z
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...children and young people and their families through adventure play | theyardscotland.org.uk third sector Dumfries and Galloway Support, learning and development for the third sector | tsdg.org.uk third sector Interface Western...
Member directory: G-M
post
...learning and development for Glasgow’s third sector | gcvs.org.uk Geeza Break Respite services for children and families | geezabreak.org.uk George Heriot's School Primary and secondary...
State of Children’s Rights report published
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...2 March 2022, by Nina Joynson Children's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justice The annual State of Children's Rights report, published by Together, highlights challenges...
Children's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justiceMSPs urged to withhold consent for Nationalities Bill
post
...rights human rights refugee UNCRC Organisations from across the third sector are urging Scotland to vote down the UK Nationalities and Borders Bill on the grounds that it attacks the rights of refugees, including...
child rights human rights refugee UNCRCMember directory: A-F
post
...initiatives | www.activelifeclub.org/ ACVO TSI Support, learning and development for Aberdeen’s third sector | acvo.org.uk AFA Scotland Support for those working in adoption, fostering and care | afascotland.com Anim8s Promote learning...
Coercive control in teen relationships is focus of exhibition
post
...the perspectives of young people and youth workers front and centre, and then worked across the third sector and public sector social work, education and health to share learning. "By collaboratively working together, we’ve co-designed...
art children and young people gender based violenceChristmas gifting charity struggling to meet demand
post
...1 December, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity Children Families third sector young people A Fife charity is calling for help to meet the needs of families this Christmas. The Gift of...
charity Children Families third sector young peopleMindfulness venture for early years gets financial boost
post
...9 November 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity funding mindfulness third sector An Edinburgh-based early years mindfulness enterprise has been chosen to receive support from Big Issue Invest’s Power Up...
charity funding mindfulness third sectorCharity appeal to support families this winter
post
...families this winter Posted 3 November, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond charity third sector Fife Gingerbread has launched its annual ‘Heat & Eat’ appeal, to help families across the Kingdom keep fed and warm this...
charity third sector