ORGANISATION PROFILE Bannockburn House Trust is a charity based in Bannockburn, Stirlingshire. They set up as a community buyout of a 17th Century mansion that was in a state of disrepair, they hope to complete restoration work on the historic...

We believe socially minded  businesses have the power to change lives. Technology has created a new generation of social entrepreneurs who are going above and beyond to connect communities and build new ways of working. Here we have 4 examples...

We are in a transformational time in terms of mobile technology – mobile phones have been one of the most rapidly adopted technologies in our collective history. According to a 2019 investigation by the United Nations, the penetration of mobile...

At GoodCall, we believe in putting mobile technology in the hands of those who need it most. There are thousands of hidden digitally excluded people within our communities. The reality of the digital divide has become even more apparent during...

At this time, effective communication is more important than ever. Our guest blog today comes from Claire Grainger, who is working to support organisations with their PR during this challenging period. With over 20 years’ experience and a wealth of...

Why Volunteering Matters More Than Ever Volunteering and community spirit are vital during the uncertain times ahead. The public’s response to calls for volunteers across community support, healthcare and social care has surged in response to the coronavirus crisis. Matt...

Free Digital Tools to Help Charities Deliver Services Remotely   The coronavirus pandemic will negatively impact on the capacity of charities to support their staff, volunteers and beneficiaries, particularly organisations that support people who are at higher risk. Charity premises...

Working From Home: Lifeline for Charity Workers   UK charity staff working from home due to the Coronavirus crisis have been thrown a lifeline by Scotland’s first dedicated mobile communication social enterprise. Dundee-based GoodCall, a not-for-profit, is providing 10 routers...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Call for Financial Support for Social Enterprises Social enterprise representative bodies are working with the government to secure ongoing support in the event of mass disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic. Concerns have been raised that social...

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated Information and Resources for Charities With a growing number of cases of COVID-19 declared across the UK, national third sector bodies are issuing new guidance for charities to put health first when making decisions around coronavirus. The...