This month we look at the challenges facing civil society across the globe and how the cost of living crisis is affecting rural communities

James Angus Pow will lead VSS' board.

Elaine C Smith backs Social Bite's fundraiser

Claims both Nicola Sturgeon and Susan Aitken won't visit project

With latest statistics from the End Child Poverty coalition revealing poverty levels across Scotland remain “stubbornly high”, urgent and effective action is needed fast. But there needs to be political will.

The Just Transition Partnership, an initiative set up by Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) and Friends of Earth Scotland in 2016, had called on the Scottish Government to set up the commission.

A new report, published today by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), has revealed the extent of this.

She embraced kindness, dignity and equal opportunities for all

Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number of children has fallen by six per cent. 

LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.