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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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Brexit is built on shifting - and rapidly disappearing - sands
With Brexit looming, Craig Wilson looks at its implications and the steps that are being taken to ensure the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland
OPINION 22 August 2019 Guest post
 
Nuclear reactor restart “not worth the risk”
Permission has been granted to resume power generation at the Hunterston B nuclear plant.
NEWS 21 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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National Trust blasts “unacceptable” fish farm plans
Proposals would destroy Canna's natural heritage, according to the Trust.
NEWS 19 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Glasgow set to host world’s biggest climate conference
​Scotland first needs to get its own house in order say campaigners
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Renewed calls to end “inglorious twelfth”
​Grouse shooting is killing natural habitats say campaigners
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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Hen harriers fitted with satellite tags
Tags allow researchers to monitor birds and investigate when they go missing.
NEWS 7 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Locals urged to help save lost pufflings
Young birds can become confused after they leave their burrows on the Firth of Forth.
NEWS 5 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
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
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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