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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.

May 2024

Demystifying Strategic Planning

Children in Scotland
This membership event will strengthen your understanding of strategic planning and provide guidance on how to embed good practice.
June 2024

Fire Skills Training

Smart Play Network
Fire has many uses from providing heat for warmth and cooking, as a focal point for various activities and boosting morale. Over the past year we have all been encouraged to be outdoors more and building a...
11 June Branch Out Together Families & young people

Making sense of sensory needs: supporting neurodivergent children

Children in Scotland
Discover how sensory experiences and needs can impact children’s behaviour, communication and engagement. Learn strategies to support them.

Untangling the Knots - An Aid to Conflict Resolution

Cyrenians - Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution
All relationships get in a tangle from time to time, sometimes we need a bit of help with the knots. SCCR has developed a 3 day course which will support participants to develop their skills in conflict...
18 June Norton Park Families & young people

Fire Skills Training

Smart Play Network
Fire has many uses from providing heat for warmth and cooking, as a focal point for various activities and boosting morale. Over the past year we have all been encouraged to be outdoors more and building a...
18 June The Maxwell Centre Families & young people

Child Protection Lead

Children in Scotland
Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children & young people.
July 2024

Invisible Principles of Child Development

Children in Scotland
Unlock hidden keys to child development. Join Nicola McAllister’s session to empower kids for success, beyond visible milestones.
August 2024

Person-centred planning: helping children determine their own futures

Children in Scotland
Develop person-centred planning tools to support the children and young people you work with as they start the new academic year.
20 August Online Families & young people

Child Protection Lead

Children in Scotland
Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children & young people.
27 August Online Families & young people

Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives

YouthLink Scotland
Youth workers are vital in facilitating young people’s active participation and inclusion in their communities and decision-making. As part of our policy engagement series, we are delighted to bring together...
28 August Online Families & young people