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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Fury over windfarm plans for scenic Scottish landscape
​John Muir Trust says new turbine development will be visible from 30 Munros
NEWS 29 July 2014 by Graham Martin
 
Tough new measures to protect Scotland’s seas welcomed
Green groups are delighted by the Scottish Government's move to create more marine protected areas
NEWS 24 July 2014 by Rab Armour
 
10 most polluted Scottish streets
​Many of Scotland's busiest streets are breaking EU laws on air pollution
LIST 21 July 2014 by Paul Cardwell
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Scottish cities miss air pollution targets by a decade
UK government faces fines and a health crisis due to failing to meet EU air pollution targets claims campaigners
NEWS 21 July 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Unicef project will secure Commonwealth Games legacy
​The Scottish Government and Sport Relief will fund projects to help children escape child labour and access eduction
NEWS 21 July 2014 by Graham Martin
 
Poll: Should we stop donating to charity shops?
POLL 18 July 2014 by Natasha Hallett
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All of government must be globally responsible
Gillian Wilson explains why government will have to rethink its approach to international development regardless of the outcome of the referendum
OPINION 17 July 2014 Guest post
 
Referendum focus: international development
TFN asked third sector international development bodies what kind of future they are looking forward to following the referendum vote
NEWS 17 July 2014 by Paul Cardwell
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OSCR warns against shadowy Syrian charities
Public should only donate to recognised causes fundraising for Syria says charity regulator
NEWS 15 July 2014 by Rab Armour
 
Charity shops threaten African textile industry
Donating clothes to charity shops is having an unexpected impact on African countries, where people snap up British cast-offs
NEWS 14 July 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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