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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Community-owned wind farm named UK Social Business champions
Point and Sandwick Trust is a 100% community-owned wind farm that operates as a commercial enterprise.
NEWS 13 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Largest ever intervention on Scottish economy from civil society
The campaigners argue: “We have run out of time for talk, what we need now is action.”
NEWS 13 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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Global warning most vulnerable are more exposed than ever
Poorest face one certainty: they will become poorer and more vulnerable
NEWS 13 July 2023 by Rab Armour
 
Social enterprise and Scotland’s National Performance Framework 
Duncan Thorp: "going forward the social enterprise voice has to be heard loud and clear"
OPINION 13 July 2023 by Duncan Thorp
 
Policy perspectives: will we really have a fresh start?
SCVO's proposals for supporting a sustainable Scottish voluntary sector that people and communities across Scotland rely on
OPINION 10 July 2023 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
Conservation charity take over care of Scottish islands
The Treshnish Isles are a group of eight uninhabited islands located in the Inner Hebrides.
NEWS 10 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scots aid charity launches campaign for drought-stricken African nation
Millions of people are on the brink of starving
NEWS 10 July 2023 by Rab Armour
 
US charity law loophole sees millions funnelled to far-right groups
The work by openDemocracy found organisations - some designated as hate groups -  received $272m between 2017 and 2020. 
NEWS 7 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Barrage of hate”: Zoo charity speak out on Pride after social media harassment
“The absolutely underlying principle is that nature is for everyone."
NEWS 6 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteer celebrates 75 years with the British Red Cross
Isabel Thom’s connection with the British Red Cross began in 1948.
NEWS 5 July 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.

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