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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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Charities fight controversial Coul golf plans - again
They say resurrected 18 hole course scheme again threatens precious habitats
NEWS 8 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Charity patron resigns as prime minister
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, most commonly known as Boris Johnson, headed up the Conservative government since July 2019. 
NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Company linked to Prince Charles under investigation from OSCR
TFN has previously reported on the issues facing the site, with development stalling over a number of years. 
NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government faces criticism over human rights plans
A joint statement has made clear concerns about the implications of changes to legislation which would affect Scotland. 
NEWS 5 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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A world to win: civil society fights back globally against war, poverty and disease
New report reveals the scale of grassroots resistance across the planet
NEWS 1 July 2022 by Graham Martin
 
UK public unwilling to cut charity support despite cost of living crisis
One third of respondents have increased their charitable donations following the pandemic.
NEWS 27 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Baroness Kennedy heads private inquiry into Park Inn tragedy
Home Office refused to hold public probe
NEWS 27 June 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Public concerns over energy supply on the rise, charity warns
This week estimates suggested the energy price cap could increase by a further £1,000 in October, taking annual bills to close to £3,000.
NEWS 26 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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MPs warn of racist practices in international aid sector
The report, Racism in the aid sector, said the very structure of international aid still reflects the power relationships of colonialism.
NEWS 24 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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UK's biggest community wind farm nominated for prestigious award
Isle of Lewis social enterprise in the running for award
NEWS 22 June 2022 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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