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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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Salmon farm decision splits conservation groups
Many are against while others have come out in favour
NEWS 28 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Standing in solidarity in the face of far right hate
It's easy to feel powerless in the face of hate, says Emma Hutton but we must stand firm
OPINION 15 August 2025 by Emma Hutton
 
OSCR ends investigation into charity’s castle sale
Clan Donald Lands Trust are trying to sell Armadale Castle.
NEWS 27 August 2025 by Niall Christie
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Historic Environment Scotland launches ‘Talking About Heritage’
People across Scotland invited to take part in national conversation about heritage
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland to host global gathering of Fair Trade communities
This is the first time the International Fair Trade Towns Conference has come to Scotland. 
NEWS 25 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Exclusive: charity's bank account was bled dry after OSCR lifted asset freeze
Cash reserves fell sharply from £66,651 in March 2023 to just £672 a year later
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Activists say turn tweed into weed
Sheep fleece damages the environment and is cruel to sheep
NEWS 21 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Deadliest period on record for aid workers this World Humanitarian Day
Over 400 humanitarian workers have been killed since October 2023 in Gaza
NEWS 19 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Skye trust under investigation after asset sale
The Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT) is set to make nearly £7million. 
NEWS 18 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government considering scrapping gender equality funding pledge for international aid
The commitment has been in place since 2023, but is under consideration at Westminster. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Half a million pound funding powers grassroots climate action in central Scotland
Community Climate Action Hubs will benefit. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Launch of two new guides for local climate action
One for local authorities, and one for community organisations.
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
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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