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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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Charities are ideally placed to think and act differently
Adam Lang says Civic Scotland must take the lead in acting boldly to solve social problems
OPINION 27 February 2020 Guest post
 
Pledge to ensure historic steamship stays afloat
The 120 year old steamship that sails on Loch Katrine in the Trossachs has been taken out of service due to serious cracks being found in its boilers
NEWS 18 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
All the info you’ll need
Tracey Bird examines some of the key events taking place at this year's Gathering
OPINION 14 February 2020 Guest post
 
Final push to build Mandela statue in Glasgow
Just £30,000 is needed to ensure the community project to create the statue is a success
NEWS 11 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Zoo welcomes baby chimp
The new arrival is only the second chimpanzee to be born in Scotland in 20 years
NEWS 11 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Chris Packham takes on charity role
The Springwatch presenter has said he will fight against the persecution of animals in Scotland
NEWS 10 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Hedgehogs to hideaway in their own pubs
A charity has teamed up with a craft beer company to create unique shelters for hedgehogs
NEWS 10 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Restoration boost for historic buildings
Historic Environment Scotland has announced more than £800,000 of funding to support conservation repair projects to historic buildings
NEWS 10 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
New strategy aims to target homophobia in football
Football v Homophobia Scotland; The Strategy has been created in partnership between Football v Homophobia Scotland, LEAP Sports and the Scottish FA
NEWS 5 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Coffee drinkers asked to #TakeItBack
New initiative sees 65 coffee shops offering recycling facilities for single-use cups.
NEWS 4 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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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