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On 21 October 2026, urgent security fixes were released for PHP, a piece of software that runs behind the scenes on roughly seven in ten websites worldwide, including...
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Nominations Open for Dunfermline Press Community Champion Awards 2026
The Dunfermline Press is delighted to launch the 2026 Community Champion Awards. These awards celebrate the remarkable individuals, groups and organisations who go above...
Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services - Removable Convictions Learning Byte
Applicants now have greater control over the disclosure information shared about them. If eligible, they can apply to have certain convictions and other information...
Scottish Government's 'Prepare for Flooding' Campaign 2026
The Scottish Government have launched their 'Prepare for Flooding' campaign. Flooding is a regular occurrence in Scotland and can happen at any time of the year. With...
Fife Housing Group Donates Thousands to Local Charities
12 community organisations across Fife have received a share of £20,000 in grant funding from Fife Housing Group, helping local projects make a difference in their...
Volunteer Scotland - New Disclosure Levels Learning Byte
If your organisation has volunteers or staff in a regulated role, there is a legal requirement to ensure everyone in those roles is appropriately PVG checked. Other...
Kingdom Community Bank Officially Open New Cupar Branch
Kingdom Community Bank (KCB) has opened its brand-new branch in Cupar. Officially opened by Provost Jim Leishman on Tuesday 8 September, the new branch is testament to...
The Big Scottish Scam Survey Results 2026
Throughout June and July 2026, Trading Standards Scotland ran their fifth Big Scottish Scam Survey, asking Scots about the scams they had experienced in the past year....
PVG - New Legal Requirements Learning Byte
Within the disclosure process there are legal requirements that must be met to ensure that employing groups are not in breach of relevant legislation. Knowing what your...
Social Care PVG Scheme Applications: Temporary Fee Waiver
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Strengthening Scotland’s Third Sector: Parliamentary Motion Passed
Scotland’s Parliament has reaffirmed the vital importance of our third sector – and we’re pleased to share that a strengthened and forward-looking motion has now been...
What the VAT Cut on Energy Bills Could Mean for the Third Sector
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a cut on VAT on energy bills to help ease the cost of living crisis. From 01 October 2026, VAT will be removed from energy...
Non-Domestic Electricity Costs Rise on 01 April - Here's What You Need to Know
From 01 April 2026, non-domestic electricity customers will see significant increases in their Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges. These are the fees...
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