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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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Revealed: Scotland’s best beaches
Keep Scotland Beautiful has announced that Scotland has increased the number of beaches which now boast Scottish Beach Awards status
NEWS 1 June 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Charities’ joy as controversial golf plans sunk
Plans for an environment-wrecking golf development have been bunkered
NEWS 31 May 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Government building coffee cups ban
The Scottish Government said it wants to lead the way in tackling waste being unnecessarily sent to landfill
NEWS 30 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Scotland’s climate change plans are disappointingly weak
A zero emissions target would secure Scotland's place as a world leader in cutting emissions, environmental groups have said
NEWS 29 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Conservation call as corncrake numbers fall
RSPB Scotland is worried about the future of corncrakes in Scotland following a dip in numbers
NEWS 29 May 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Revealed: the extent of raven slaughter in Scotland
The slaughter of ravens is routine across Scotland, with Scottish Natural Heritage allowing the destruction of thousands of birds
NEWS 29 May 2018 by Graham Martin
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Pollution explosion hits Scotland
Sunny weather comes at a cost as higher air pollution is registered
NEWS 28 May 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland becomes first to ban circus animals
Landmark legislation to ban animals in circuses
NEWS 25 May 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Church fails climate activists
The Church of Scotland has voted against plans to divest its £443m portfolio from oil and gas companies
NEWS 25 May 2018 by Susan Smith
 
I loved the outdoors so much I started my own charity
Conservation volunteer William Torness founded a charity as a way to pass his enthusiasm for the outdoors onto others
OPINION 22 May 2018 by Robert Armour
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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