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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Fury after prosecutors drop another wildlife crime case
An environmental charity wants answers from the Crown Office after an alleged wildlife crime prosecution was dropped by courts – the third in weeks
NEWS 16 May 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Huge legal costs could cripple campaigning charities
Campaigners have called for urgent reforms which will allow charities to campaign without worrying about incurring crippling legal fees
NEWS 16 May 2017 by Graham Martin
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Mountaineer becomes youngest Briton to scale Everest
Impressive feat of human endurance takes young Edinburgh climber into the record books
NEWS 16 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Slow down: charities back move to blitz road speeds
Charities are backing a move to reduce the speed limit in built up areas to 20mph
NEWS 15 May 2017 by Graham Martin
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First female boss for conservation charity
Ann McCall takes over from Stuart Housden, who has led RSPB Scotland for over 20 years
NEWS 15 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
MSPs discover many councils failing vulnerable pupils
A committee of MSPs has called on the Scottish Government to review funding Scottish state school pupils with additional support needs
NEWS 15 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
New chief executive announced at leading charity
​New head to take the helm at north east disability organisation
NEWS 15 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
EXCLUSIVE: red tape blocks disabled from becoming election candidates
Outrage as legislation prevents disabled candidates getting financial support from Scottish Government
NEWS 12 May 2017 by Robert Armour
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Scottish Charity Awards 2017 finalists unveiled
Find out which organisations and individuals have made it to the final of the Scottish Charity Awards 2017
NEWS 12 May 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Charity forced to pay £50k to energy giant after daring to challenge windfarm
A charity has agreed to pay costs to an energy company following a failed attempt to stop a wind farm
NEWS 12 May 2017 by Graham Martin
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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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