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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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TFN magazine's October edition is out now - read it here!
New mag looks at the creative sector and how far charities have to go on anti-racism
NEWS 17 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Coastal community fight to stop Scotland’s largest fish farm
Long Live Loch Linnhe is now in the process of launching a petition with the Scottish Parliament.
NEWS 17 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Climate campaign publishes a landmark manifesto
From farming to transport and from energy to our seas, the Climate Manifesto is the biggest collection of climate policies ever gathered by Scottish civil society
NEWS 13 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Manifesting climate action - and regaining momentum
It's time to get back on the front foot over the environment, says Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
OPINION 12 October 2023 by Mike Robinson
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Volunteers as human rights defenders? 
Sarah Latto on Volunteer Scotland's response to the Human Rights Bill
OPINION 12 October 2023 by Sarah Latto
 
First ever week to celebrate Community Transport
For nearly 60 years, Community Transport has delivered lifeline services to keep communities connected
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Not Christmas props: charities tell events to stop using live reindeer
They want NHS trusts, care home groups, garden centres and pub chains to stop using the animals
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
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Charities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023. 
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland unites to challenge poverty
It's Challenge Poverty Week - find out how you can get involved here
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charity leader appointed to lead prestigious government climate body
Satwat Rehman will take on the role of co-chair of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission. 
NEWS 28 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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.

Read it here
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