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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, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

August 2025

Adult disability payment - an introduction

CPAG in Scotland
Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for working-age adults in Scotland who have extra care needs or mobility difficulties because of a disability. Getting an award of ADP can significantly increase...

A Rough Guide to Homelessness Policy and Legislation in Scotland

Homeless Network Scotland
A whistle-stop course giving you an introduction and insight into both the history and current direction of homelessness policy and legislation across Scotland.Scotland has world-leading homelessness policy and...
19 August Online Regeneration & housing

QBC - making the most of your calculator

CPAG in Scotland
This course is for people who want to learn how to use QBC (the Quick Benefits Calculator) effectively and confidently.The course covers:Understanding screens, controls, menus and how to get in-calculator...

Redefining Strength: cultivating healthy masculinity in the digital age

Children in Scotland
Increase your confidence in promoting healthy masculinity, creating inclusive spaces and initiating positive discussions with young people.
20 August Online Families & young people

Claimants and custody

CPAG in Scotland
A period spent in prison – on remand or serving a sentence – can have far-reaching consequences for social security benefit entitlement, both for the person in prison and for their family. If you advise...

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.
21 August Online Families & young people

Introduction to Woodwork - Beginners

Smart Play Network
This woodworking for beginners course will help you to learn basic woodworking skills and safe practices, which will enable you to implement woodworking activities safely with children and young people in your...
21 August The Back Garden

House of Hormones

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution
What happens when puberty and perimenopause clash? You’ve entered the House of Hormones! Perhaps the science of conflict can help explain – and restore some calm. Join Parenting Across Scotland and Cyrenians...
21 August Dynamic Earth Health & social care

SCVO member only: making the most of your membership

SCVO
During this one-hour online meeting, hear from our Chief Executive Anna Fowlie, meet our membership team and find out more about your membership benefits from SCVO colleagues! We really want to hear your views...
25 August Online

SCVO managers digital leadership programme

SCVO
The programme centres around five core themes with a final road mapping retrospective session and a final follow-up session: leadership and delegation - examine and understand your approach culture and...
26 August Fully booked Online