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Charity hits back after tabloid attack on international donations
16th September 2019
In response, the RNLI has said that it only spends 2% of its annual expenditure on international drowning prevention activity, and specifically addresses the two projects questioned in the reports.
A spokesman said: “Providing the very best search and rescue service in the UK and…
Views sought on fund for disabled
16th September 2019
Views are being sought on an initiative which aims to help disabled people live independent lives.
Following the closure of the UK Independent Living Fund (ILF) four years ago, the Scottish Government established a new organisation, Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland.
The fun…
£2.4m boost for social enterprise
16th September 2019
The award from The National Lottery Community Fund – which distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes and is the largest funder of community activity in the UK – will enable Homes for Good to expand and enhance the support it provides to its tenants and…
Samuel L Jackson backs charity campaign
16th September 2019
In the film, the Pulp Fiction actor explains: “The damage to a brain with Alzheimer’s can leave it weighing 140g less than a healthy one. That’s about the weight of an orange…this shows us it is a physical disease…”
Jackson goes on to describe how: “dementia strikes at humanity’s…
Thousands take part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk
16th September 2019
Sunday’s event (15 September), which finished with a party led by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers at the home of Scottish Rugby, BT Murrayfield, was the last of this year’s four Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalks with Arnold Clark.
Around 2,200 walkers gathered at Holyrood Park at 9.30am…
First Minister kicks off Oor Wullie’s farewell
13th September 2019
The First Minister said: “Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail has been a huge success. The colourful statues of one of Scotland’s cultural icons have become a familiar sight across the country this summer and I am sure I will not be the only person to miss seeing them on our streets.
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No-deal Brexit could lead to bleak winter for charities in Scotland
13th September 2019
The document said: “The adult social care market is already fragile due to declining financial viability of providers.
“An increase in inflation following EU exit would significantly impact adult social care providers due to increasing staff and supply costs, and may lead to prov…
Charity labels 500 hospital deaths as “tragic”
13th September 2019
This is a steep rise on the previous year’s total of 400, with 353 delayed for health and social care reasons. The figures have consistently increased in recent years, with 373 deaths in 2016 and 282 in 2015.
There was wide variation throughout Scotland, with NHS Lothian reportin…
New Dream Fund to launch on September 2nd
21st August 2019
The Dream Fund has been developed to give charities the chance
to deliver the project they have always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to bring to life. The Dream
Fund allows charities to apply for up to £1.5 million to deliver their ‘dream’ project over…
Climate Challenge Fund open
21st August 2019
The Scottish Government’s Climate
Challenge Fund (CCF) is open for a new round of applications.
Funding is available of up to £100,000 per organisation, per year for the next two financial years 2020-2022.
The CCF supports community-led organisations in Scotland to tackle…