By Alan Caldwell The Renfrewshire Carers Centre is a local charity that has been open since January 1996 in a bid to help and support those who are caring for an ill […]
The Trials and Tribulations of running a charity: The Carers Centre
Glasgow soup kitchen has “busiest night ever” as they serve over 130 people
By Meg Montague It is a Friday evening in Glasgow and the temperature has dropped below freezing. But despite the cold, a team of dedicated volunteers from Homeless Project Scotland continue to […]
Are You With Us?
A petition signed by around 10,000 people calling for new legislation to secure a legal right to a home is to be delivered to the Scottish Parliament. The campaign originating this year […]
Christmas Box Campaign Back for Another Year
By Leigh Taylor During the hustle and bustle of the festive period, many across Ayrshire and beyond will struggle to make ends meet with the idea of receiving Christmas presents simply thrown […]
Ayr’s Starlight Walk Returns For 11th Year Running
By Dane McBeth Every year since 2009, Ayr-based charity Ayrshire Hospice has invited locals along to join them on a midnight stroll through the town. On Saturday May 18th the Land O’ Burns Starlight Walk […]
Two Scottish Universities Team Up to Help Veterans
By Yasmin Bray Glasgow Caledonian University and Edinburgh Napier University will hold a joint event on Tuesday, aiming to educate other universities and colleges on how they can help veterans and […]
Up-cycle your old bike or piece of furniture
by Giulia Candussi Whether you are a student looking for a cheap second-hand bicycle or a creative artist who wants to give a new life to an old piece of furniture or […]
MSPs join ‘big sleep’ charity event in Edinburgh
By Ross Gilchrist A big charity event called, ‘Sleep in the Park’, is set for December in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens. Deputy First Minister John Swinney, Community Secretary Angela Constance, Housing Minister […]
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