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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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Eden Project opens applications for Cornwall training weekend
Funded by the National Lottery, successful applicants will have accommodation and transport along with the weekend community camp costs all paid for. 
NEWS 3 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scots goalkeeper swaps saving shots for saving lives in Ukraine
The Scottish charity – whose headquarters are in Thornhill, near Dumfries – is also working to educate civilians, especially children, about the risks of landmines.
NEWS 2 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Green charities slam government’s environmental rights action plan
The United Nations Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee has repeatedly found the UK to be in breach of the convention’s access to justice requirements.
NEWS 2 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
100 days to Cop27: failure looms if Glasgow demands are not addressed
Many of the demands made at Cop26 in Glasgow have not been achieved
NEWS 1 August 2022 by Graham Martin
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Bid to save the country's rainforests
Area is under pressure from invasive species
NEWS 1 August 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Food price spike pushes Yemenis to starvation
Oxfam calls for the international community to intervene
NEWS 28 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Aid charity sacks 41 staff over bullying and abuse
Rise in safeguarding standards and reporting, says the charity
NEWS 26 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Bid to make Glen Affric a new beaver release site
Proposals spearheaded by rewilding charity
NEWS 26 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Fishing net recycling project to reduce plastic pollution
It will be rolled out to harbours across Scotland
NEWS 25 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Action on pollution needed as report links environment and dementia
Air pollutants, particularly small particles, can affect the heart and blood vessels, including the brain.
NEWS 25 July 2022 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.

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