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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.

February 2025 (ongoing)

Cyber Scotland Week 2025: Keeping children safe online webinar

Parenting across Scotland
Want to know more about how to keep children and young people safe in an ever-increasing digital world? In partnership with Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team, Parenting Across Scotland is...
25 February Online Families & young people
May 2025

Universal credit - managed migration

CPAG in Scotland
This course focuses on the transitional issues for claimants who are moving from employment and support allowance (ESA) to universal credit (UC). It is expected that all remaining claimants in Scotland will be...

Preparing an appeal submission - adult disability payment

CPAG in Scotland
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare an effective submission. Using case studies, discussion and practice, you will gain confidence in making a good case for clients whose...

Guide to good governance: running effective board meetings

SCVO
This course is packed full of content to help you identify and understand what is required to run an effective board meeting. By the end of the session you will: recognise good practice in board meetings and...
13 May Online

Participation and engagement with children and young people

Children in Scotland
Develop your understanding of engagement and participation with regards the UNCRC and Article 12.

Delivering the vision of NPF4 – a White Paper launch by Anderson Bell Christie

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
NPF4 demands a holistic approach to our built environment, which will require collaboration across sectors, with leadership from a variety of built environment professionals and academics. Following 2 years of...

UNCRC and the Right to be a Child

Clan Childlaw
The UNCRC is grounded in the principle that every child has rights. Article 1 of the UNCRC states that these rights apply to everyone under the age of 18, while Article 2 guarantees these rights to all children...

Taking a strengths-based approach: superpower your homelessness service

Homeless Network Scotland
A practical course giving you the knowledge and inspiration you need to create strengths–based systems and relationships with people experiencing homelessness.This training is designed for people involved in...

A Rough Guide to Homelessness Policy and Legislation in Scotland

Homeless Network Scotland
A blended online course giving you an introduction and insight into both the history and current direction of homelessness policy and legislation across Scotland.This training is designed for staff and...

Everything you wanted to know about housing finance

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
Whether you are new to the sector or wanting to refresh your knowledge, this conference will provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of key concepts and approaches to social housing finance. Through a...
20 May The Studio Regeneration & housing