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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.

June 2025

Social media fundamentals

SCVO
Twitter, Facebook and blogging don’t have to be a mystery any longer - this online course will help you develop the skills to use these core social channels more confidently and effectively. Whether it is part...
4 June Online

Changes to the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)

Tracey Bird
The ‘Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities’ (‘the SORP’) provides recommendations and requirements for preparing charity accounts in accordance with UK accounting standards...
4 June Online

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...
5 June Fully booked Online

Helping third sector stay safe online

ScotlandIS
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...
5 June Online

The Pickers Movie Screening

The Melting Pot
There are over two million migrant agricultural workers in Europe. They are an essential part of our food system. But this work often leads them into modern slavery: unacceptable working and living conditions...
5 June The Melting Pot 15 Calton Rd Edinburgh EH8 8DL Environment & international

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...
10 June Online

Adapt and develop your management skills: managing people in the modern world

SCVO
The world we live and work in is changing at an ever increasing pace. Both employees and clients have different expectations and needs to those of 12 months ago, with much going online and remote management...
10 June Fully booked Online

SFHA Annual Conference 2025: One Voice

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
Hear keynote speeches from the First Minister and renowned broadcaster Kirsty Wark as SFHA marks its 50th anniversary at this year’s Annual Conference.The conference is taking place on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday...
10 June Radisson Blu Regeneration & housing

Developing your Fundraising Plan

GCVS
Are you constantly chasing grant funding for your core running costs? Do you want to improve financial sustainability for your community group or voluntary organisation? Then you need a fundraising plan, and we...
10 June The Albany Funding & finance

Making online meetings better

SCVO
We leverage ideology, methodologies, frameworks, and tools from the tech sector to empower the voluntary sector. Our aim is to enable the sector to seamlessly integrate digital practices as a fundamental core...
10 June Online