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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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Climate agreement signed: now the hard work begins
Campaigners have warned that the real work starts now – after 150 nations formally signed a deal thrashed out at last year’s Paris climate summit
NEWS 22 April 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Holyrood election 2016 - the main parties pitch to the third sector on the environment
Every week until the 5 May Holyrood poll, we are asking the five main parties to spell out what they offer Scotland’s third sector.
NEWS 21 April 2016 by TFN
 
Big brands becoming more ethical says report
​Big companies faring better when it comes to ethical practices
NEWS 19 April 2016 by Robert Armour
 
More protection for precious sea habitat
The seas around one of Scotland’s remotest islands have been given extra protection thanks tough new safeguards
NEWS 18 April 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Bird numbers plummet in windfarm area
New RSPB research finds an 80% drop in golden plover numbers following the construction of a windfarm in the north of Scotland
NEWS 15 April 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Campaign to stop Jack Nicklaus golf course being built in Scotland
​Uproar at golf course plan that would decimate Aberdeenshire woodland
NEWS 13 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Wildcats threatened as charities go to war
Fighting between leading conservation groups is endangering the very species they are determined to protect
NEWS 13 April 2016 by Robert Armour
 
We need laws to protect our pets, say Scots
Scots want new laws to protect pets from cruelty and suffering, according to a coalition of animal rights organisations
NEWS 12 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Campaigners demand MSPs rid Scotland of cold homes
Politicians can rid Scotland of cold homes by 2025 if they commit to tackling the country's cold homes crisis
NEWS 11 April 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Appeal for half a million pounds to restore ancient forest
Loch Arkaig Pine Forest is home to iconic wildlife and was a training ground for Second World War commandos
NEWS 8 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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