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A new network has been launched to help develop the skills and knowledge of those who support people by providing money guidance and advice. The Money Guiders network runs free networking events at which members can learn a little and get to talk with other money guiders from across the volunta

Not-for-profit community groups in rural areas will soon be able to apply for Scottish Government funding of up to £50,000 to trial new and innovative ways to address local challenges and benefit from local opportunities. The Rural Communities “Ideas into Action” Fund is supported

Colleagues from Scottish law firm Thorntons took part in the organised cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh on Sunday to raise funds for Social Bite’s new villages, which will house and provide support to people affected by homelessness. Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy backed the ‘Break the Cycle&

Plans to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032 and invest an additional £50 million to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping were set out by the Scottish Government yesterday in this year’s Programme for Government (PfG). First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the PfG will see investmen

It is with great sadness that West of Scotland Housing Association and Tollcross Housing Association mark the passing of dedicated volunteer, Clare Newton. A message from the Associations read: "Clare made a significant contribution to the social housing sector in Scotland and will be remembered for

An annual report has been published for the Scottish Government’s national scheme that provides energy saving improvements to homes struggling with high energy costs. Published by Warmworks, which manages Warmer Homes Scotland, the report for the 2020/21 year sets out how - despite l

Pupils of Silverdale Nursery in Glasgow’s East End have buried a time capsule in the hope that people of the future will find fun “artefacts” and “memories” from the 21st century. Aged between 2 and 4 years old, the children were accompanied by headteacher Margaret-Anne

The Lord Advocate has vowed to give renewed focus to efforts by Scotland’s prosecutors to tackle domestic abuse and stalking as the justice system recovers from the effects of the pandemic. Dorothy Bain QC made the commitment as new figures show the number of charges reported to the Crown Offi

More vulnerable people have been able to remain independently in their homes throughout Argyll and Bute and much-needed improvements have been made to existing private housing stock, thanks to the council-managed Private Sector Housing Grant (PSHG).

A Green Energy Hub could be developed in the Highlands if councillors agree to work collaboratively with key partners tomorrow.  The Highland Council said the ambitious plan aims to put the region at the forefront of addressing climate change and sustainable energy requirements, deriving v

Martin Gavin from Homeless Network Scotland takes a closer look at the housing and homelessness elements in the Programme for Government, published on Tuesday. ‘A Fairer, Greener Scotland’ declares the bold white typeface set against blue sky in the striking cover photograph for the 2021

Over 9,000 people with the most serious support needs, such as trauma, physical and mental health problems and drug and alcohol dependencies, are at risk of being trapped in a cycle of homelessness because there aren’t enough Housing First programmes available in England to support them into a

Two important judicial bodies are to be brought together to provide a better service for land-related issues within the justice system. Following a public consultation conducted last year, Scottish Ministers concluded that the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland should be unified

The Tannahill Centre has received £100,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to create hundreds of volunteer opportunities for local people in Ferguslie Park over the next three years.

Families at a West Lothian development have been bonding over award-winning local ice cream and a variety of family-friendly activities at the launch of a multi-use community hub that will be part-owned by residents. Children and adults alike enjoyed refreshments, including independent ice-cream mak