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» 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.    http://destitutionaction.wordpress.com/

» 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.    http://www.changeweb.org.uk/

» 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.    http://www.children1st.org.uk/

» Citizens Advice Scotland    Helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice. Profile, services, volunteering information and campaigns.    http://www.cas.org.uk/

» Development Trusts Association Scotland    The national body for community based regeneration work; includes information about their activities, a directory of members, and contact details.    http://www.dtascot.org.uk/

» Equip Scotland    Promote in-kind charitable donations to voluntary organisations.    http://www.equipscotland.co.uk/

» 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.]    http://www.emlc.org.uk/

» Highlands and Islands Community Capacity Partnership (HICCaP)    Aims to support the voluntary and community sector; information about training available, resources, and contacts.    http://www.hiccap.org.uk/

» Japan Society of Scotland    Organisation for those who are interested in Japan, its culture, language and its economy.    http://www.spidacom.co.uk/japanscotsoc/

» One Parent Families Scotland    Information, links and resources for single parents in Scotland.    http://www.opfs.org.uk/

» Positive Action in Housing Ltd    Charity for ethnic minorities; includes, profile, details of membership, articles, news, how to volunteer and training.    http://www.paih.org/

» 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.    http://www.fbga.org.uk/

» 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.    http://www.quarriers.org.uk/

» 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.    http://www.csv-rsvpscotland.org.uk/

» 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.    http://www.ruralhousingscotland.org

» Scottich Association on Mental Helath    Offers profile of aims, advice on illness, services offered and contact details.    http://www.samh.org.uk/

» Scottish Centre for Research on Social Justice    Offers details of project, events, FAQ and contacts.    http://www.scrsj.ac.uk/

» Scottish Council for Single Homeless    Offers details of organisation, services provided, events, emergency help and contact information.    http://www.scsh.co.uk/

» Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations    Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness.    http://www.scvo.org.uk

» Scottish Culture and Traditions Association    Promotes Scottish traditional culture and arts. Information about organisation, courses and events; includes on-line newsletter and FAQ.    http://www.scottishculture.org/

» 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.    http://www.scottishmarriagecare.org/

» Scottish Police Federation Northern Branch    Offering information to their members via the Internet.    http://www.northernpolicefederation.com/

» Scottish Refugee Council    Offers advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland. Details of events, publications, news, jobs and volunteering.    http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/

» 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.    http://www.shelterscotland.org.uk/

» 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.    http://www.hebrideantrust.org/

» The Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon    Offers details of society, membership, aims and objectives, and contact details.    http://www.scottishtemplarknights.info

» The Refugee Survival Trust    Provides small grant support to refugee families. Details of patrons, trustees, activities and links.    http://www.rst.org.uk/

» The Saltire Society    Cultural campaigners, supporting and rewarding excellence in the arts, science, architecture and civil engineering.    http://www.saltiresociety.org.uk

» 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.    http://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/

» Turning Point Scotland    Charitable organisation listing learning disability, drugs, mental health and homelessness services offered. Includes contact, annual report, newsletter and job vacancy details.    http://www.turningpointscotland.com/

» UNISON Scotland    UNISON, Scotland's public service union, representing 150,000 members delivering Scotland's public services.    http://www.unison-scotland.org.uk/

» 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.    http://www.victimsupportsco.org.uk/

» Victims of Crime in Scotland    Offers advice on reporting crime, arrest and prosecution, sentencing, and contact details.    http://www.scottishvictimsofcrime.co.uk/

» Witnesses In Scotland    Offers advice for adults, children and young people.    http://witnessesinscotland.com/

» Workwithus.org    Directory of charitable organisations within Scotland's voluntary sector. Includes information for organisations, and for people interested in helping.    http://www.workwithus.org/

» YWCA Scotland    Offers organisation profile, volunteering, campaigns, events and contact details.    http://www.ywcascotland.org/