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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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Caring for canines in conflict
​Neil Harris gave up a career as a Royal Marine Commando to devote his life to saving stray dogs in conflict zones
FEATURE 10 July 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Scotland can stop making global warming worse
Environmental charities say the Scottish Government must do more to ensure Scotland stops contributing to global warming by 2050
NEWS 5 July 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Species champions: meet the MSPs fighting to protect Scotland’s wildlife
A groundbreaking initiative has enlisted more than two-thirds of the nation’s MSPs to help promote the country’s flora and fauna
FEATURE 3 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
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Renewable energy is on the up in Scotland
Success in renewable energy provision must be a springboard to a transition to a green economy
NEWS 29 June 2017 by Graham Martin
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“Sad day” for animal welfare as tail docking returns
Charities have said the reintroduction of tail-docking is a “sad day” for animal welfare in Scotland
NEWS 22 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
£150,000 for climate change projects
New cash is available to help Scottish communities tackle climate change
NEWS 19 June 2017 by Susan Smith
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Regulator threatens to take over charity after serious failings
Animal charity faces its biggest crisis after damning criticism from its members and the regulator
NEWS 16 June 2017 by Robert Armour
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UN urges UK government to reform Lobbying Act
High level intervention could force UK government into rethink
NEWS 16 June 2017 by Robert Armour
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Praise as Scots climate change targets achieved
​Targets for cleaner air set in 2015 have been reached for the first time
NEWS 13 June 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Save Scotland’s wild land from industrial destruction
One of the country’s leading conservation charities has launched a campaign to ensure greater protection for Scotland’s wild land
NEWS 13 June 2017 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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