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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.

September 2025

Introduction to people management: essentials for team leaders, supervisors and managers

SCVO
This interactive course covers tools and techniques to get the best out of your people including delegation skills, team engagement and holding people to account. You will learn active listening and good...
11 September Online

Children's Rights and the UNCRC

Children in Scotland
Learn about children’s rights and how the UNCRC supports best practice in the workplace. This training is for anyone working in the children’s sector and those wanting to support the rights of children and...
11 September Online Families & young people

Peer Connects: peer supporters practice exchange

Scottish Recovery Network
Are you a Peer Supporter based in Scotland? This practical event is an opportunity to learn from different Peer Leaders who are paving the way for peer support.Joining us are Paul Byrne, Peer Recovery...
16 September The Studio Health & social care

How to win contracts and Service Level Agreements

SCVO
This online course will help you to understand the components of an SLA. It will provide an understanding of various tools and their application, and teach you how to create and develop an SLA. You will take...
17 September Online

Emergency first aid at work (SCQF6)

SCVO
This classroom based course consists of practical and theoretical activities, and covers a range of subjects including:responsibilities and reporting resuscitation and AED awarenessburnsassessment of the...
25 September Online

Peer Connects: The future is peer - opportunities and impact

Scottish Recovery Network
With growing recognition in national strategies like Creating Hope Together and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Delivery Plan, there’s a renewed commitment to embedding peer support across Scotland’s mental...
30 September Online Health & social care

Introduction to data protection and the GDPR

SCVO
The intended objective of the course is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of the principles of data protection and the GDPR and provide sufficient knowledge to better navigate the path toward...
30 September Online
October 2025

Effective minute taking virtually and beyond

SCVO
What’s the big deal with minutes anyway? Minutes are a record of what takes place at a meeting and ensures nothing is lost or forgotten - you will learn how to take, prepare and present minutes.No need to write...
1 October Online

Introduction to people management: essentials for team leaders, supervisors and managers

SCVO
This interactive course covers tools and techniques to get the best out of your people including delegation skills, team engagement and holding people to account. You will learn active listening and good...
2 October Online

Peer Connects: going the distance - making peer support sustainable

Scottish Recovery Network
Peer support is most effective when the right conditions are in place. What does it take to make peer support sustainable within your group, service or community?This participative event will explore the key...
7 October Online Health & social care