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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Thousands of mountain hares face annual slaughter
Campaigners call for end to cull of the animals
NEWS 1 August 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Deposit return scheme could reduce plastic litter by 90%
The Scottish Government initiative will see shoppers pay a 20p deposit when buying drinks in single-use containers.
NEWS 31 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity single takes aim at grouse shooting
Proceeds will support Chris Packham's charity
NEWS 29 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
New ebola appeal launched by Scots aid charity
​New threat from the deadly disease
NEWS 29 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Teachers embark on Notre Dame challenge for Mary’s Meals
Three Glasgow teachers will pedal 940 miles across France and Italy to raise money for the charity.
NEWS 23 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Campaigners demand urgent salmon farm inspections
Advocacy group SumOfUs warns fish deaths and disease will spike without a crackdown on welfare abuses.
NEWS 22 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Horror as 3m animals tested last year in UK
​Campaigners want draconian laws changed
NEWS 18 July 2019 by Robert Armour
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Lottery launches £100m fund to help tackle climate emergency
The Climate Action Fund will be used to establish a UK-wide network delivering 'high impact community-led climate action'.
NEWS 18 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Bee corridor project hits major milestone
Buglife Scotland has completed work on 37 wildflower-rich habitats along the John Muir Way.
NEWS 16 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Extinction Rebellion blocks Glasgow road with 25ft pink boat
The protest is part of the group's Summer Uprising campaign.
NEWS 15 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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