2004
The first third sector Gatheringsees 2500 people come to the SECC
2005
Make Poverty History saw 200,000 people march through Edinburgh against world poverty
2006
The Scottish smoking ban is introduced following vigorous campaigning from Ash Scotland and other health charities
2006
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator opens its doors, hailing the introduction of independent Scottish charity law
2009
Environmentalists celebrated the success of lobbying for green targets with the passing of the world-leading Climate Change (Scotland) Act
2009
The Scottish Wildlife Trust began the first mammal reintroduction programme in the UK with the start of the Scottish Beaver Trial at Knapdale
2010
Intensive campaigning from Alzheimer Scotland leads to the first national dementia strategy, guaranteeing 12 months post-diagnostic support and leading the UK in care for older people
2010
Volunteers from British Red Cross, WRVS and others support hundreds of Scots isolated due to dramatic snow storms
2012
Groundbreaking homelessness legislation comes into effect ending unintentional homelessness in Scotland
2014
The Scottish Parliament votes to introduce gay marriage after 15 years of campaigning from Scottish charities
