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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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Osprey chicks hatch at Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve
The first chick hatched from its egg on Saturday.
NEWS 17 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's May edition is out now - read it here
This month we look at Scotland's care system, and how the sector is struggling to meet the shortfall.
NEWS 16 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners urge ministers to commit Scotland to a fully renewable future
Consultation closes 9 May
NEWS 8 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Agricultural charity appoints new case officer
The charity developed the role in response to growing demand for its services.
NEWS 5 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Fife funding fights climate change
Project will empower communities to take action
NEWS 5 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Animal charities hailed for call for end to greyhound racing 
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The Dogs Trust, and Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals all urged the sport to be ended.
NEWS 4 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charity intends to become global after acquiring two smaller organisations
International expansion is on the horizon
NEWS 3 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Culture organisations set to benefit as unique funding opportunity reopens for seventh round 
Many organisations and businesses have benefited from this fund in the past. 
NEWS 2 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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A new era for Scottish policy or business as usual? 
The election of a new First Minister and Cabinet always gives governments an opportunity to examine, change or refresh policy priorities. 
OPINION 2 May 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
New report reveals church’s links to slavery
A new report has unveiled the Church of Scotland’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade. 
NEWS 28 April 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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