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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

Changing decisions - Scottish benefits

CPAG in Scotland
When a Scottish benefit is refused, an award is wrong or there is an overpayment, what steps can you take to put things right? You may already be familiar with the processes involved in changing DWP decisions...

Get started with fundraising: building capacity to raise funds

SCVO
Session 1Are you ready for fundraising? Starting from a position of strength - not begging because of need.What exactly do fundraisers do anyway? What's needed to start effective fundraising.The Big Picture...
1 May Online

All things financial: building a strong financial foundation

SCVO
This online course is packed full of content to help you identify and understand what is required to build a strong financial foundation.Basic financial roles and responsibilities: The Board’s responsibility...
2 May Online

Distressed not 'difficult' - supporting distressed behaviour in children

children in Scotland
Make sense of children's 'challenging' behaviour through the lens of distress and discover practical ways to support them.

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...
8 May Online

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...

Managing with purpose: a CMI recognised course for voluntary sector managers and leaders

SCVO
Part 1 - following this session participants will:have a clear understanding of their own management strengths and development needs, allowing them to set goals for their own CPDunderstand the value of...
8 May Online

Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2: Rights-Based Youth Work

YouthLink Scotland
This event is for youth work practitioners (paid and voluntary) who want to explore rights-based youth work practice.Please note this is not an introductory session. An introduction course for youth workers on...

Understanding CYP Experiences of Domestic Abuse

Scottish Women's Aid
This session explores how children and young people can experience domestic abuse, how this can impact on their lives and the coping strategies they and the non-abusing parent can employ.This session also...

All things financial: budgeting and sound financial management

SCVO
This online course is packed full of content to help you understand the importance of good financial management.Budgeting: Why we need a realistic budget; Thinking about the different types of costs; Setting...
9 May Fully booked Online