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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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Government can’t afford to cut air tax blasts charities
Funding is urgently needed to lower Scotland’s carbon footprint not pay for it to be increased say environmental groups
NEWS 2 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Mary’s Meals wins charity MBE
​Recognition for the work of Mary's Meals and its dedicated volunteers
NEWS 2 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Should the Scottish Parliament ban fracking?
POLL 2 June 2016 by Graham Martin
3 comments
 
Syria: too little too late says NGO as aid finally gets through
​Aid charity fires broadside at international community for failing desperate civilians in Syria
NEWS 2 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Parliament can and must ban fracking says charity
The Scottish Parliament can and must use its powers to completely ban fracking, environmental activists say
NEWS 2 June 2016 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Dangerous air pollution event hits Scotland
​Health concerns as Scotland forecast to experience high levels of pollution today and tomorrow
NEWS 28 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Calls after abuse case reignites shock collar controversy
Charity says child abuse case shows barbarity of shock collars and calls for ban
NEWS 27 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Most school children choose active travel
​New survey shows Scots school children are shunning cars and public transport for active travel
NEWS 26 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Groundbreaking RSPB plan will revolutionise the energy industry
The detailed plan ensures the development of renewable energy doesn't endanger nature and wildlife
NEWS 24 May 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Kirk halts investment in worst polluters
A vote by the Church of Scotland’s general assembly means the Kirk will no longer invest in companies deemed to be worst at causing pollution
NEWS 24 May 2016 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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