UNISON Scotland

Quarriers Village - Quarriers Village is a Scottish charity helping various social groups across Scotland by staging fundraising events and running a full range of social services.

Scottish Police Federation Northern Branch - Offering information to their members via the Internet.

Children 1st - Charity supporting families under stress, protecting children from harm and neglect, helping children recover from abuse and promoting children's rights and interests.

Rural Housing Service - Provides help and support on housing issues. Includes information about what they do, who they are, case studies, news and information, and contact information.

CHANGE - An organisation funded by the Scottish Executive which seeks to reduce male violence towards women through behavioural therapy. Information on training, annual reports and a list of other practitioners elsewhere in the UK, plus contact details.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme in Scotland - Aims to promote and support voluntary action in the community by older volunteers. Information on how to join and on the general principles of the organisation.

Equip Scotland - Promote in-kind charitable donations to voluntary organisations.

One Parent Families Scotland - Information, links and resources for single parents in Scotland.

The Saltire Society - Cultural campaigners, supporting and rewarding excellence in the arts, science, architecture and civil engineering.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness.

Workwithus.org - Directory of charitable organisations within Scotland's voluntary sector. Includes information for organisations, and for people interested in helping.

Quarriers Former Boys and Girls Association - The official site of the Quarriers Former Boys and Girls Association. Helping former children of Quarriers Homes to keep in contact with each other.

The Scottish Poppy Appeal - Offers practical support to ex-Service people, their families and dependants in need. Includes an online donation service, support information and contact details.

Turning Point Scotland - Charitable organisation listing learning disability, drugs, mental health and homelessness services offered. Includes contact, annual report, newsletter and job vacancy details.

Scottish Marriage Care - A national family support charity that specialises in relationships. Includes information about the charity, counselling and services, training, volunteering, local centres, national office and research.

Ethnic Minorities Law Centre - Provides ethnic minority communities, in Glasgow and the West of Scotland, with access to professional services to address legal needs; includes information about projects, services, history, and volunteer opportunities. [May not work in all browsers.]

Citizens Advice Scotland - Helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice. Profile, services, volunteering information and campaigns.

Scottish Refugee Council - Offers advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland. Details of events, publications, news, jobs and volunteering.

The Refugee Survival Trust - Provides small grant support to refugee families. Details of patrons, trustees, activities and links.

The Hebridean Trust - Dedicated to preserving the unique Hebridean way of life, and to secure the future of communities in the isles. Information about projects, newsletters, ways to help, and contacts.

Positive Action in Housing Ltd - Charity for ethnic minorities; includes, profile, details of membership, articles, news, how to volunteer and training.

The Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon - Offers details of society, membership, aims and objectives, and contact details.

Scottish Culture and Traditions Association - Promotes Scottish traditional culture and arts. Information about organisation, courses and events; includes on-line newsletter and FAQ.

YWCA Scotland - Offers organisation profile, volunteering, campaigns, events and contact details.

Shelter Scotland - Provides housing advice, support for homeless families, support for rural communities, and advocacy. Includes housing advice, campaign information, how to help, jobs and programmes.

Scottish Council for Single Homeless - Offers details of organisation, services provided, events, emergency help and contact information.

Scottish Centre for Research on Social Justice - Offers details of project, events, FAQ and contacts.

Scottich Association on Mental Helath - Offers profile of aims, advice on illness, services offered and contact details.

Victims of Crime in Scotland - Offers advice on reporting crime, arrest and prosecution, sentencing, and contact details.

Witnesses In Scotland - Offers advice for adults, children and young people.

Highlands and Islands Community Capacity Partnership (HICCaP) - Aims to support the voluntary and community sector; information about training available, resources, and contacts.

Asylum Destitution Support Network - Aims to raise awareness of asylum destitution in Scotland, and to promote and coordinate practical support and aid projects. Information on the crisis, their campaign events and news, and a directory of useful contacts.

Development Trusts Association Scotland - The national body for community based regeneration work; includes information about their activities, a directory of members, and contact details.

Japan Society of Scotland - Organisation for those who are interested in Japan, its culture, language and its economy.

Victim Support Scotland - Offers support to victims and witnesses of crime. Includes directory of local contacts, helpline information, and details of their multi-language assistance.