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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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Charity launches plans for flood-resistant homes in Pakistan
Beyond impacting nearly one in fifteen people in Pakistan, the floodwaters also devastated livestock in the country and essential infrastructure. 
NEWS 21 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Calls for Scotland’s urgent transition to a wellbeing economy
They are calling for a “robust plan to put the wellbeing of people and nature at the heart of our economy.”
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's November edition is out now - read it here
New magazine looks at what's been achieved since Cop26
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Family-friendly march marks Global Day of Action
Took place on Edinburgh this weekend
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Community completes epic land buyout in “moment of history and hope”
Leading charities backing the campaign included Borders Forest Trust, John Muir Trust, Rewilding Britain, RSPB Scotland, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Trees for Life, and the Woodland Trust.
NEWS 11 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Climate charity hits out at planning reliance on “unrealistic techno-fixes”
“This plan puts some important policies on the table, but due to the urgency of the climate crisis, the time for half measures has long since passed."
NEWS 9 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Climate activists welcome Scottish Cop27 pledges
But they insist extra money should be levied from polluters
NEWS 8 November 2022 by Graham Martin
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Billionaires' emissions a million times higher than average person
New report for COP 27
NEWS 7 November 2022 by Robert Armour
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Scots dig deep for victims of Pakistan floods
Vital supplies donated
NEWS 3 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Climate groups hit out at huge fossil fuels profits
“The Scottish Government must use the opportunity of its forthcoming Energy Strategy to chart a clear path away from fossil fuels."
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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