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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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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
 
Atheist student blogger hacked to death
Humanist Society Scotland says atheists are being targetted after barbaric killing in Bangladesh
NEWS 8 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Holyrood 2016: six steps to a sustainable Scotland
Six things the incoming parliament can to to improve the environment
OPINION 8 April 2016 Guest post
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Pressure forces Edinburgh Festival to drop BP as sponsor
​Festival organisers bow to pressure and rethink sponsorship deal with BP
NEWS 6 April 2016 by Robert Armour
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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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