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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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Volunteering in a Shifting Skills Landscape
People learn through volunteering, and are also supported to learn by volunteers, in a range of settings. 
OPINION 5 July 2023 by Sarah Latto
 
(New) Deal or No (New) Deal? 
Last week the Scottish Government published a New Deal with Local Government and its New Deal for Business Group Report. 
OPINION 3 July 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Global influencer new chair of Economic Development Association Scotland
Neil McInroy succeeds Liz McEntee in the post.
NEWS 3 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Revealed: world's biggest conservation group given grants from fossil fuel funder
Despite campaigning for fossil fuel divestment, the charity has taken millions of carbon companies' cash
NEWS 30 June 2023 by Rab Armour
 
“Unlawful”: Campaigners welcome ruling against UK Government on Rwanda policy
This ruling overturned a previous decision from last year, with a future appeal expected by the UK Government. 
NEWS 30 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New chair at leading conservation group
Well known figure takes the helm
NEWS 29 June 2023 by Rab Armour
 
John Muir Trust to manage John Muir Way
The trust will look after the route - a host to 400,000 walkers every year.
NEWS 28 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New strategy launched for historic environment sector
Led by Historic Environment Scotland, it was created following a public consultation.
NEWS 28 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
North east groups can apply for £2m net zero funding
Just Transition Fund has been extended
NEWS 28 June 2023 by Rab Armour
 
Gender inequality impacts all organisations, including the third sector
Equally Safe at Work is an employer accreditation programme designed to support employers understand the causes of their gender pay gap by providing a framework to drive change.
OPINION 27 June 2023 Sponsored content
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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