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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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Dangerous air pollution event hits Scotland
​Health concerns as Scotland forecast to experience high levels of pollution today and tomorrow
NEWS 28 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Calls after abuse case reignites shock collar controversy
Charity says child abuse case shows barbarity of shock collars and calls for ban
NEWS 27 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Most school children choose active travel
​New survey shows Scots school children are shunning cars and public transport for active travel
NEWS 26 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Groundbreaking RSPB plan will revolutionise the energy industry
The detailed plan ensures the development of renewable energy doesn't endanger nature and wildlife
NEWS 24 May 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Kirk halts investment in worst polluters
A vote by the Church of Scotland’s general assembly means the Kirk will no longer invest in companies deemed to be worst at causing pollution
NEWS 24 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
80th osprey chick at charity’s reserve
Osprey chicks are hatching thick and fast at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve near Dunkeld
NEWS 20 May 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Most people would welcome refugees
Survey finds attitudes to taking in refugees are mostly positive
NEWS 19 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Shocking video from anti-animal cruelty charity is not for the faint-hearted
League Against Cruel Sports shows the death of a man caught in an animal snare
NEWS 17 May 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
How tax breaks are skewed in favour of the wealthy
People are more likely to give to charities when they are offered tax incentives – but these are too often skewed in favour of the wealthy
NEWS 17 May 2016 by Graham Martin
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Glasgow in air pollution league of shame
The new Scottish Government must do more to tackle air pollution – after it was revealed that Glasgow has failed to meet World Health Organisation
NEWS 13 May 2016 by Graham Martin
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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