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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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Concern over plastic deposit scheme delay
Friends of the Earth Scotland said the scheme being delayed till 2022 could have wider implications for climate targets
NEWS 14 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Unicef: 6,000 children could die each day from impact of coronavirus
The charity has launched the largest ever campaign in its 73-year history.
NEWS 13 May 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Fund launched to support equine charities
Organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000.
NEWS 11 May 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity marks 10 years of providing vital support in Kenya
The Kipawa Trust International has raised more than £350,000 since being founded by a group of friends in Edinburgh
NEWS 7 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
RNLI to still provide lifeguards at beaches
​Charity is working in anticipation of lockdown lifting
NEWS 6 May 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland can lead the way on sustainable development
A new report aims to bring together civil society and government to make Scotland a leader in its approach to sustainable development
NEWS 5 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Seabird centre survival “on a cliff-edge” as it launches public appeal
Chris Packham has backed a charity’s appeal for life or death funding to weather the Covid-19 storm
NEWS 5 May 2020 by Graham Martin
 
76,000 Scots sign up to volunteer
Recruitment for the Scotland Cares Campaign has been paused due to the volume of sign-ups in the first month
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Extending the Brexit transition period
Maria Fletcher says the UK Government must do the right thing and extend the Brexit transition period
OPINION 30 April 2020 Guest post
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Mary’s Meals adapts to coronavirus pandemic
The charity will feed a million children around the world every day.
NEWS 29 April 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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