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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

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...

UNCRC and Children's Right to Home

Clan Childlaw
It is a general principle of UNCRC that every child has rights. Article 6 of the UNCRC says we must ensure the survival and development of the child, while article 20 says that a child who cannot live with...
28 August Online Families & young people

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. Strengths based practice is about meeting people...

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...

Start your cyber resilience journey today

SCVO
Charities are using digital systems every day to deliver their services and keep in touch but with this capability comes a level of risk. Join us for an engaging half-day event tailored specifically for third...
28 August Online

Peer Connects: peer leadership in health and social care

Scottish Recovery Network
Are you passionate about embedding lived experience leadership roles across communities, organisations, and services?Deb Owen, Peer Support Lead at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust joins us for a deep dive into...
28 August The Studio Health & social care
September 2025

Homelessness stigma: a conversation

Homeless Network Scotland
A half-day course giving you the skills and confidence you need to challenge the pervasive stigma around homelessness.
2 September Online Social justice & poverty

Creating Hope with Peer Support in Edinburgh: workshop

Scottish Recovery Network
Want to build confidence and skills providing peer support to people affected by suicide? Make a real impact and create meaningful connections!We’ll start with an exploration of peer support and why it has a...
2 September Cornerstone Centre St John’s Health & social care

Introduction to safeguarding

SCVO
This online course will help you understand key safeguarding issues within the sector. Practical and applied in nature, we will use a range of interactive techniques to build your confidence to make a positive...
3 September Online

Be report writing ready

SCVO
This online course with John Bonnar covers all you need to plan, structure and write effective and informative reports. You will gain the skills and confidence to produce reports for today’s demanding workplace...
10 September Online