30 h. ago West Lothian Film Festival announces partnership with breast cancer support charity based in Bathgate

Breast Friends and Family emerged as the winner from 30 nominated organisations

Culture

7 d. ago STV Children’s Appeal launches Ignite Fund with 11 charity partners from across Scotland

The STV Children’s Appeal has announced 11 charity partners that will receive multi-year funding and support through its newly created Ignite Fund. The charities will receive a share of over £1 million this year, delivering positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families in Scotland.

Politics

8 d. ago West Lothian’s Voluntary Sector Gateway hosting social enterprise informal session

The Gateway, which acts as an umbrella and support agency for charity groups across the county, is looking to encourage the development of home grown business ideas which help local communities thrive.

Politics

9 d. ago Montrose veteran hails Sight Scotland Veterans’ Centre Without Walls event

Sight Scotland Veterans is set to host its first-ever ‘Centre Without Walls’ event in Montrose this June, offering local veterans with sight loss the chance to explore the wide-ranging support the charity has to offer.

Politics

9 d. ago CHAS supporters given chance to win 'trip of a lifetime' in holiday prize draw to support charity

The prize draw has been organised thanks to funds given by a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous, with all proceeds from the ticket sales going directly to CHAS

Politics

1 week ago Aberdeen locals invited to support cancer charity with Levi’s this weekend

This weekend, the team at Levi’s Union Square store will be swapping denim for Lycra as they take on a cycling challenge in support of cancer charity Team Solan.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Grit’ no substitute for better mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

As education secretary unveils £49m for school-based support and calls for ‘grit’, charity says many children have significant treatment needsMinisters’ efforts to promote “grit” among children are no substitute for better funded mental health support in England’s schools, according to school leaders and experts.Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and Wes Streeting, the health secretary, claimed in an article for the Daily Telegraph that more mental health support teams (MHSTs) for schools would “not only halt the spiral towards crisis but cultivate much-needed grit among the next generation – essential for academic success and life beyond school, with all its ups and downs”. Continue reading...

Science

4 w. ago Big send off as 100th aid lorry leaves Perthshire for Ukraine

TASH4Ukraine volunteers gathered at Errol warehouse along with donors, organisations and individuals who generously support the charity.

Politics