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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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Alison Thewliss is asking the Chancellor to temporarily raise Gift Aid to deliver a much-needed financial boost to organisations

 
Alex Thomson reflects on the decision to delay the voluntary sector's premier event until next year

 
Susan Smith argues that exploring the possibility of merging with another cause has never been more important than now

 
Mhairi Snowden says it is important that the voluntary sector prepares as much as it can for the impacts of Brexit

 
Peter Minshall responds to a debate on third sector funding in the Scottish Parliament

 
Times continue to be tough for charities, but there are ways individuals who are in the position to help can do so

 
To coincide with an important Scottish parliamentary debate, Ruth Maguire MSP write on why charities are #NeverMoreNeeded

 
Lauren Pennycook examines the strengthening of community partnerships during Covid-19 and the importance of this work continuing

 
SSPCA has found that if you look after your supporters, then they will look after you

 
Nathan Sparling sets a challenge to Scotland's voluntary sector to cast aside fear and be ambitious about recovery #NeverMoreNeeded