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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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Reintroduction plans could see lynx return to Scotland
The Lynx UK Trust would like to see 250 of the cats brought in near Glasgow
NEWS 9 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Begging is not a lifestyle choice
Begging is not a lifestyle choice
OPINION 9 August 2017 Guest post
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Circular economy reaches re-use milestone
​More stores available where people can source used consumables
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Increase in washed up dolphins and porpoises reported
The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme has said the amount of washed up creatures has doubled
NEWS 7 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Tesco announces it will end sale of 5p bags
Funds raised from so-called bags for life will continue to benefit good causes
NEWS 7 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Environmental lawyers challenge Scottish Government on air pollution
​Environmental NGO ClientEarth have written to the Scottish Government demanding action on the illegal levels of air pollution in the country
NEWS 4 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Walking generates up to £1.26 billion for the economy
VisitScotland have released new research on walking tourism
NEWS 4 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Growing support for stronger climate change policies
Growing numbers of people want the Scottish Government to take stronger action on climate change, according to campaigners
NEWS 31 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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Fury over VisitScotland’s links to mountain hare slaughter
An organisation which promotes mountain hare shooting holidays has received more than £30,000 from Scotland’s national tourism agency
NEWS 31 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance involved in near miss with a glider
The charity has said it is reviewing the findings of a report into the incident
NEWS 27 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
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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