Coats for Kids was set-up by Erskine-based Louise Chittick and David Ellison

Evening dress will be worn instead

Small number of mergers shows the sector is “slow to respond to financial and environmental challenges”

Charities say benefits cap creates a morally unacceptable two-tier system

A grant-giving body had its busiest ever year – awarding cash to 121 Scottish charities

Growing numbers of people would prefer to give to charity through mobile devices than traditional methods, such as cash, cheques and standing orders

Care provider Capability Scotland has appointed the leader of a supported living provider as its new boss

Scots are being urged to show support for everyone affected by the disease on World Cancer Day