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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Giving our communities a voice to help protect and improve Scotland’s environment for the future
Find out about the work of the Environmental Standards Scotland
OPINION 9 August 2024 by Jamie McGrandles
 
Charity announces closure of “birthplace of Peter Pan”
The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust has announced it will close its doors due to financial pressures.
NEWS 9 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Trust calls for support in Battle for Bannockburn
The charity is also asking for its members and the public to support this call by writing to Scottish Ministers.
NEWS 8 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
A record number of women have been voted into the House of Commons: but how can we ensure gender equality remains a priority?
"Build the policy infrastructure and support that women in leadership need, then we can truly bring equal representation of women’s views and priorities to our democracy"
OPINION 8 August 2024 by Judith Davey-Cole and Margaret Casely-Hayford
 
Charity closes offices and cancels event amid threat of far right
A Glasgow charity has announced it will close its doors for safety reasons amid threats of far-right riots targeting charities and other parts of civil society. 
NEWS 7 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New fund open for applications
Fund closes on 5 September
NEWS 6 August 2024 by Robert Armour
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Conservation row emerges over Battle of Bannockburn site
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has said it may seek a judicial review.
NEWS 2 August 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Immersive installation will celebrate the power of community
It has been commissioned as part of St Giles' Cathedral's 900th celebrations
NEWS 1 August 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Arts venue could still be saved from closure
The charity which runs Summerhall in Edinburgh said a lease could be secured. 
NEWS 31 July 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New policy opportunities with a new UK Government 
Duncan Thorp assesses the opportunities ahead that come with a change of government
OPINION 30 July 2024 by Duncan Thorp
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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