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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Burnt for profits: Scottish countryside set ablaze by grouse shooters
Huge swathes of Scotland’s uplands are being set ablaze to create profits for the shooting industry
NEWS 18 March 2019 by Graham Martin
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Festival operator dumped amid fair work row
The Royal Society of Edinburgh will not lease its New Town home to C Venues after criticism of the firm's treatment of workers
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Coffee creates a fairtrade revolution
Scotland is supporting Rwanda as it bids to continue its recovery from years of war, as the country's coffee trade looks to expand
NEWS 5 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Coming clean!
Coming clean!
OPINION 28 February 2019 Guest post
 
Row over women’s festival
A dispute occurred over whether trans women would be allowed to enter "women only" events at The Audacious Women Festival
NEWS 28 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Social enterprise cafe is Glad all over
For this month’s review of a social enterprise eatery Gareth Jones visits the hippest – and one of the most ethical – venues in Glasgow
FEATURE 26 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Cafés with a conscience: towering above the competition
This month’s review of a social enterprise eatery sees Robert Armour sticking his neck out to visit Giraffe Café in Perth
FEATURE 19 February 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Call for evidence – we need your help
Paul Bradley calls for organisations to work together to help achieve the Global Goals for Sustainable Development
OPINION 15 February 2019 Guest post
 
Who will be this year’s Women of Influence?
Prestigious awards' shortlist announced
NEWS 11 February 2019 by Rab Armour
 
Huge parts of Scotland given to grouse shooting - most of us never eat it
Most Scots never eat any grouse – yet vast tracts of the country are given over to the slaughter of the game birds
NEWS 5 February 2019 by Graham Martin
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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