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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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Victory for campaigners as Edinburgh university backtracks on fossil fuel investments
The University of Edinburgh has announced it will fully divest from three of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers within the next six months
NEWS 27 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Take action on climate change
Tom Ballantine is urging Scots to take a stand on climate change this year
OPINION 26 May 2015 Guest post
 
Thousands of Forth puffins at risk of death
The Scottish Seabird Centre has said plans to place off shore windfarms on the Firth of Forth could kill 2,500 puffins and gannets a year
NEWS 26 May 2015 by Susan Smith
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New chairman for community land owners’ body
Lorne MacLeod to replace David Cameron at Community Land Scotland
NEWS 25 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Red alert: fight to save squirrels steps up a gear
RSPB Scotland has joined the fight to save one of the country’s most iconic mammals from extinction
NEWS 25 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Warm welcome for Edinburgh solar panels
A leading environmental group has welcomed City of Edinburgh Council’s decision to install community owned panels on 25 buildings
NEWS 25 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Tom Weir statue is one of Loch Lomond’s top tourist attractions
​Tom Weir's statue at Balmaha Bay expected to reach 100,000 visitors by end of the year
NEWS 21 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Sturgeon told: live up to climate pledges
Environmental charities and activists will take part in a demonstration to demand the Scottish Government lives up to its climate change promises
NEWS 21 May 2015 by Graham Martin
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Could Scotland see a multi-million pound beaver bonus?
The reintroduction of beavers to Scotland after almost 500 years is an opportunity that could bring major environmental and economic benefits, argues charity
NEWS 19 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
University students agree to boycott Israel
University of Strathclyde Student Association joins its counterparts from Edinburgh University and Glasgow Caledonian in passing policy
NEWS 18 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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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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