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Study will probe child poverty in Orkney

More than one in four children may be enduring poverty in the North Isles

NEWS 27th October 2020 by Graham Martin

It's all about the craic

Susan Smith explores how community groups build relationships and why they are #NeverMoreNeeded than right now

OPINION 12th October 2020 by Susan Smith

Charities team up to help homeless dog owners

Dog's Trust and Simon Community Scotland are stepping up accomodation support for those with pets

NEWS 27th October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Charity campaign aims to shine a light

Scottish Love in Action (SLA) is inviting supporters to host fundraising Diwali Dinners to help support struggling families in India

NEWS 27th October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Exploitation happening across Scotland

The first national study of child sexual exploitation in Scotland has been published

NEWS 26th October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Brilliant campaign forces government hand and wins emergency funding

Concerted effort wins through

NEWS 23rd October 2020 by Robert Armour

Youthwork in meltdown as young people denied access

Vital services being curtailed by restrictions

NEWS 20th October 2020 by Robert Armour

Charities advised on new face covering rules

Masks must now be worn in communal places in Scotland under new rules that have come into force

NEWS 16th October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Supporting the community in Shetland

Voluntary sector organisations have been working together to ensure support is there for the community

NEWS 16th October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Further support needed to help Long Covid sufferers

Scotland must do more to help those suffering long term health problems after contracting Covid-19, a health charity has said

NEWS 16th October 2020 by Gareth Jones

New report calls for urgent action to tackle loneliness

A national campaign has said more must be done to help those facing isolation this winter

NEWS 15th October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Clowning Around in schools

Hearts and Minds – the charity behind the Clowndoctors – is offering support to special education needs schools

NEWS 14th October 2020 by Gareth Jones

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