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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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Incredible footage of killer whales in Scotland
This amazing film of a pod of orcas off the Butt of Lewis was taken with a mobile phone!
NEWS 19 January 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Is your street one of the country’s most polluted?
Most polluted streets revealed
NEWS 18 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Government not investing in low carbon economy
​Plans to slash cash earmarked for tackling climate changed criticised
NEWS 18 January 2016 by Robert Armour
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Job losses at National Trust as it cuts costs by 10%
The National Trust for Scotland has announced a major restructure
NEWS 13 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Crisis grows at French refugee camp
Thousands of refugees are struggling in cold conditions at the Grande Synth Camp yet aid is being blocked at the gate it is claimed
NEWS 11 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Record breaking year for renewables
​Energy generated from renewables in Scotland could make it the world leader
NEWS 11 January 2016 by Robert Armour
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Charity’s call to clean up communities
Local volunteers and entire communities are being urged to come together to clean and green up the areas they live, work and play in
NEWS 7 January 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Dead orca is one of Scotland’s last says charity
One of the last killer whales frequenting British and Irish seas has been found dead, a Scottish charity has confirmed
NEWS 6 January 2016 by Graham Martin
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Be prepared for when disasters strike
Ben Slaymaker of Diversity Travel gives international charity workers some useful tips on how technology can be used top respond to emergencies
OPINION 23 December 2015 Guest post
 
Bird of prey slaughter: grouse industry in the frame
Scotland’s birds of prey face a ruthless campaign of persecution and slaughter – and the blame has been laid at the door of the shooting industry
NEWS 17 December 2015 by Graham Martin
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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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