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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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The threat of invasive non-native species in Scotland
OPINION 13 August 2024 by Rebekah Strong
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We want to be the sector’s window to Whitehall
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Giving our communities a voice to help protect and improve Scotland’s environment for the future
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The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda
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Voluntary groups should take part in consultation launched on sector funding
Collette Stevenson MSP calls for Scotland’s third sector to share views on funding processes
OPINION 18 July 2024 by Collette Stevenson MSP
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Celebrating Scotland’s voluntary sector
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Micro vs long-term volunteering: finding a role that fits
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As the EU elections approach, can we be European if not in the European Union?
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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