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Charity awarded £210k to support volunteers

The funding was provided by the Garfield Weston Foundation.

NEWS 10 June 2024 by Niall Christie

June's edition of TFN Magazine is out now - read it here!

This month TFN investigates the mysterious closure of a vital charity, celebrates Volunteers Week and looks at how a meat-free lifestyle could become the norm

NEWS 10 June 2024 by Robert Armour

Micro vs long-term volunteering: finding a role that fits

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OPINION 7 June 2024 by Brian Reeves

As the EU elections approach, can we be European if not in the European Union?

What role does the UK play not just in a post Brexit Europe but also across the globe?

OPINION 5 June 2024 by Irene Oldfather

Volunteers' Week: 40 years of celebrating a vital force in our communities

“Volunteering is priceless but I think it is important to recognise that its estimated value to the Scottish economy is £2.3 billion.”

NEWS 4 June 2024 by Graham Martin

Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering

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Public wants to see more action on beaver reintroductions

Government agencies dragging their heels on restoring the keystone species, say campaigners

NEWS 31 May 2024 by Graham Martin

Research shows decline in volunteer recruitment as charities fail to invest

Organisations have failed to resource hiring volunteers

NEWS 31 May 2024 by Robert Armour

Fund paves way for improved local active travel networks

A further £1.168million is now available.

NEWS 30 May 2024 by Niall Christie

NGOs urge UK to back ICJ ruling on Rafah

UK needs to back groups and condemn Israel's continued assault in the region

NEWS 27 May 2024 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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