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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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Climate and nature charities hit out at Scottish political leaders
In an open letter directed at "all Scottish party leaders", the heads of 25 organisations call for legal targets for nature restoration.
NEWS 14 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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Older people’s commissioner could help save lives, charity says
Food Train is urging MSPs to get behind the action.
NEWS 14 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Former Government minister to lead charity as director stands down
Jimmy Paul is set to leave his position as director of Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) Scotland.
NEWS 11 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland's PVG system raises safeguarding concerns says charity
Sex offender slipped through Disclosure checks
NEWS 11 August 2023 by Robert Armour
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Remembering Jackie Johnson, an exceptional woman who changed the lives of disadvantaged people  
Scotland's Bravest pays tribute to a remarkable woman
OPINION 11 August 2023 Guest post
 
Workers at charity-run cinema win union recognition
It will be the first cinema in the country to sign a voluntary recognition agreement.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Historic Environment Scotland and the Hamish Ogston Foundation announce new agreement
Over the course of five years, Craft Your Career will support vital skills training to 100 people across Scotland. 
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity joins legal challenge of UK Government’s blocking of gender reforms
A Scottish charity has been given permission to join a legal challenge to the UK Government’s veto of gender reforms. 
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Climate campaigners join forces to save greenspace
The peaceful demonstration was held in response to a call for support from members of the community in Torry, Aberdeen.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
LGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an "imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding. 
NEWS 10 August 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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