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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.

October 2025

Bridging Communities: Collaborative Leadership in Practice

The Melting Pot
What does true collaboration look like in practice? Join us for our next Bridging Communities event as we dive into the realities of collaborative leadership—what it really means, what it takes to make it work...
11 October Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe

Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) Conference 2025

Association of Volunteer Managers
The role of volunteer managers is ever evolving, and this year’s Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) Conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to delve into key aspects of our profession...
15 October Online

Fun Active Games Leader Training (Edinburgh - In Person)

Age Scotland
This free training will equip you to run Age Scotland's fun active games for older people to develop strength and balance, in your group settings.
15 October Age Scotland Health & social care

Transferring to Scottish disability benefits

CPAG in Scotland
A system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland. Child disability payment...
21 October Online Social justice & poverty

All things financial: budgeting and sound financial management

SCVO
This online course is packed full of content to help you identify and understand what is required to manage your finances effectively.BudgetingWhy we need a realistic budgetThinking about the different types of...
22 October Fully booked Online

TEC Housing Conference 2025 - Tech is a Team Sport

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
This is the pitch you need to be on. For one day only, Scotland’s digital leaders in housing, health, and care will come together to turn ambition into action. Under the theme TECH is a Team Sport, this high...
22 October Hampden Park Regeneration & housing

DigiShift 91: The Service Organisation - lessons in service design delivery and organisational change

SCVO
During this fast-paced session, we’ll unpack how silos, old management habits and legacy thinking hold organisations back, plus what leaders, managers, and front-line teams can do differently. Kate shares...
22 October Online

Managing conflict and maintaining positive trustee relationships

SCVO
As a collective group of decision makers, it’s important that trustees develop positive relationships and work well together. Good governance is vital and clear roles, policies and procedures can help prevent...
22 October Online

Good Ideas Class of 2025 - Showcase

The Melting Pot
Join us on Tuesday 23rd September for an evening of inspiration, connection and celebration.Meet the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers as they launch bold new ideas to create a fairer, greener...
23 October Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe

National Youth Work Conference 2025

YouthLink Scotland
Youth work creates the safe, supportive, and exploratory spaces where young people can grow, thrive, and navigate the complexities of their world, both indoors and outdoors, online and offline. As safeguarding...
27 October Radisson Blu Glasgow Families & young people