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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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We can solve climate change
Gail Wilson says we now have no choice but to play our part in becoming a low carbon country
OPINION 2 April 2014 Guest post
 
Climate change is a threat to us all say UN scientists
Charities in Scotland demand urgent action in the face of one of the bleakest reports yet on the effects of climate change.
NEWS 1 April 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
New powers proposed for SSPCA
A Scottish animal welfare charity could be given powers usually reserved for the police to investigate wildlife crimes
NEWS 31 March 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
The social cost of unjust land ownership
David Cameron, chair of Community Land Scotland, explains why unjust land distribution is still a major social issue in Scotland
OPINION 31 March 2014 Guest post
 
Renewable energy levels hit record high
Almost half of Scotland's electricity usage was created by renewable energy sources last year
NEWS 27 March 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Carbon emissions report reads “could do better”
​Scotland has reduced its carbon emissions by almost 10% but still missed its target
NEWS 26 March 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scotland needs radical land reform
Community Land Scotland has declared its commitment to a radical overhaul of land ownership in Scotland
NEWS 26 March 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Funding boost for international development
Scottish charities working to improve life for people overseas have won new funding
NEWS 21 March 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Games’ venues to pay tribute to Earth Hour
Commonwealth Games stadiums join iconic world landmarks for Earth Hour
NEWS 19 March 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Green groups split over 326-turbine offshore windfarm
Green groups have welcomed the development of the world's third largest offshore windfarm on the Moray Firth but RSPB says it will damage seabird populations
NEWS 19 March 2014 by Susan Smith
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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