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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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Edinburgh University slammed for fossil fuel stance
University will continue to invest in companies connected to fossil fuels
NEWS 13 May 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Stricken Nepal’s desperate plea for more aid
​More aid needed in stricken region but efforts hampered by further quake
NEWS 13 May 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Euro rules would favour business over wildlife
More than 100 conservation groups have come together to oppose legislation changes
NEWS 12 May 2015 by Graham Martin
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Fire attack on Edinburgh charity
Grove Community Garden's greenhouse destroyed by fire
NEWS 11 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Greenpeace rapped over misleading fracking claims
Green group calls watchdog "bonkers" and "biased" after it upholds a complaint over fracking advert
NEWS 6 May 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Charity chief’s Nepal rescue mission
The head of a medical charity has told of his anguish at not knowing if his loved ones were safe after they were caught up in the Nepal earthquake
NEWS 1 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Fury over political parties’ lack of interest in Scotland’s wild lands
Only two out 10 political parties asked for their policies on wild land development responded to requests from the Mountaineering Council
NEWS 1 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Outlander author condemns “insane” windfarm plans
Writer calls for opposition to windfarm development in area of scenic beauty
NEWS 30 April 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Nature of Scotland awards open for nominations
​RSPB Scotland's Nature of Scotland awards, which recognise the best of Scottish nature conservation, is on the hunt for entries
NEWS 29 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
‘Briggs protesters tell Ineos to frack off
Protesters mount demonstration opposing fracking in Bishopbriggs
NEWS 28 April 2015 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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