VASLan chief executive Steven Sweeney and SCVO head of policy and research Kirsten Hogg reflect on the connections between #EssentialSector and #KeepTheBeatAlive  

This Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) is a perfect time for volunteer managers to consider how they look after and support their teams at all times, not just for one week a year, says Shaf Mansour

Derek Mitchell on why the Home Office must think again on plans to levy registration fees to provide immigration advice

Political upheaval can’t detract from the sector’s needs

Partner content: Emily Berry, partnership manager at Utility Aid, talks about the support it is providing to village and community halls across the country

Debbie Shields, director at Aspen People, reflects on the benefits of partnership working and why she chose to extend her support to SCVO

Sponsored content: "This event is a natural fit for us as it gives us further opportunity for us to learn and to continue with our commitment to supporting wherever possible"

Sponsored content: Hallmaster is supporting the Village and Community Halls event organised by the SCVO

Niall McCaffrey, managing director of ProAptivity, on how their work can impact your organisation.

Since its launch, the challenge has captured the hearts of over 600 runners, raising an £87,000 for children and families in Scotland