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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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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
 
Shock absorbers of poverty: women and the cost of living crisis
New report highlights how decades of austerity have disproportionately affected women.
OPINION 10 July 2023 by Yve Barry
 
Banks closing accounts of charity leaders and campaigners
No reason is given for the summary closure of accounts
NEWS 10 July 2023 by Robert 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
 
Controversial “anti-trans” group retains charity status after legal challenge
A transgender children’s charity has lost its bid to have charitable status stripped from the LGB Alliance.
NEWS 6 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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“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
 
What does the rise of AI mean for charities? 
Shaf Mansour explores the implications of AI for charities 
OPINION 6 July 2023 by Shaf Mansour
 
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
 
Charity probe highlights need for robust record keeping, says adviser
Charities are now being advised to follow the recently updated Charity Commission guidance.
NEWS 5 July 2023 by Niall Christie
 
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
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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