At Charity Leadership Scotland, we bring together the people leading change across Scotland’s voluntary sector. Formerly known as ACOSVO, we’ve spent 25 years supporting, connecting, and celebrating those who dedicate their work to strengthening communities. Today, our growing network of around 700 leaders represents every corner of the sector – from small, community-based organisations to…
Edinburgh
Marie Curie
Aims: Provide nursing care for people with all forms of Terminal Illness. Services provided: Offer a unique service, with over 5,000 Marie Curie Nurses across the U.K. giving practical nursing care at home to people with cancer, without charge Provides specialised medical nursing and day care in nine Marie Curie Hospices Provides education and training…
Audio Description Association (Scotland)
Aims: To promote the inclusion of blind and partially sighted people at theatre, cinema, sport and cultural events by offering a commentary, which is received through a headset, and which does not obtrude on dialogue. Services provided: Campaigns to raise the profile and standards of audio description nationwide Offers training for audio describers to a…
British Deaf Association
Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s only official national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) also used in Northern Ireland. We hold international status as an Ordinary Member of the World Federation of the Deaf (a United Nations consultative organisation) since 1957 and a…
Community Help and Advice Initiative (CHAI)
Aims: To ensure that individuals do not suffer due to ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or inability to exercise these rights. Services provided: Free independent advice on Social Security Benefits, Housing Rights, Debt Issues, Council Tax/Rent Arrears. Employability Support. Tenancy Support. OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Health in Mind
Promoting positive mental health and well being in Scotland