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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.

March 2025

Child Protection Lead

Children in Scotland
Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children & young people.

All things financial: annual accounting, governance and reporting

SCVO
This online course with Pamela Redpath will look at annual accounting, governance and reporting within a voluntary sector organisation.It can be studied as a standalone course or in conjunction with the other...
6 March Fully booked Online

NEW Pension age disability payment

CPAG in Scotland
Pension age disability payment (PADP) is replacing attendance allowance as the main disability benefit for people living in Scotland who have reached pension age. Getting an award of PADP can significantly...

Fire Skills - Glasgow

Smart Play Network
Fire has many uses from providing heat for warmth and cooking, as a focal point for various activities and boosting morale. Over the past year we have all been encouraged to be outdoors more and building a...
6 March The Back Garden

Trauma Recovery Regulation and Self Care: 3 day residential course

Children in Scotland
Key Learning Outcomes:- Understand the importance of self when working with trauma, including strategies to combat burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma- Recognise the process of becoming trauma...
6 March Stirling Court Hotel Families & young people

Bridging Communities

The Melting Pot
Your favourite cross-community, silo-breaking event is back in Edinburgh!After a brief hiatus as we took Bridging Communities to Glasgow, we’re pleased to announce that we’re bringing the energy back to...
6 March The Melting Pot 15 Calton Rd Edinburgh EH8 8DL

Bridging Communities

The Melting Pot
Your favourite cross-community, silo-breaking event is back in Edinburgh!After a brief hiatus as we took Bridging Communities to Glasgow, we’re pleased to announce that we’re bringing the energy back to...
6 March The Melting Pot 15 Calton Rd Edinburgh EH8 8DL

Adult disability payment - an introduction

CPAG in Scotland
Adult disability payment (ADP) is a new Scottish benefit aimed at supporting working-age adults who have extra care needs or mobility difficulties because of a disability. It replaces personal independence...

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

SCVO
This interactive online 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...
10 March Fully booked Online

Understanding harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people

Children in Scotland
This session will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the often-misunderstood topic area of harmful and problematic sexual behaviour. Starting with an overview, the session will then explore what...