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Thousands demand an end to hare slaughter
A giant postcard calling for an end to mountain hare culling has been handed to the UK’s largest national park.
NEWS 30 June 2017 by Gavin Stuart
 
We give new Scots a warm welcome to life in Edinburgh
Alex Whitteker has only been in Edinburgh a couple of years himself, but he's determined to make other newcomers feel welcome
OPINION 20 June 2017 Guest post
 
Stars come together to record single for Grenfell victims
Top names in the pop world have gathered to record a charity single for the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster
NEWS 19 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Bringing communities together in the name of murdered MP
This weekend sees a major drive to cut across division and hatred in our communities – all in the name of murdered MP Jo Cox
NEWS 16 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Refugee Festival set to celebrate Scotland’s cultural diversity
Two weeks of music, food, song and performance starts this month
NEWS 14 June 2017 by Robert Armour
 
MSPs in animal rights fury as tail docking is brought back
Leading animal welfare charities claims a decision by MSPs to vote in favour of reintroducing tail-docking has failed Scotland’s dogs
NEWS 13 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Charities are changing the face of politics
Just days after we visited the polling booths, Jolene Campbell looks at what charities are doing to improve diversity in politics
FEATURE 12 June 2017 by Jolene Campbell
 
Micro-volunteering – to fit with the busy 21st century life
Eve Smith explains how even the busiest people can fit in a five-minute micro-volunteering stint
OPINION 5 June 2017 Guest post
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Campaigners welcome Church’s apology for LGBT discrimination
The Church of Scotland has also opened up discussion about the right of ministers to conduct gay marriages
NEWS 26 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Social enterprise to feature on Antiques Roadshow
A collection of local treasures uncovered at one of Scotland's most successful charities and social enterprises
NEWS 25 May 2017 by Susan Smith
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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