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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.

February 2026

Time management in the workplace

SCVO
In today’s climate it is essential individuals manage the demands on their time and know how to organise their daily tasks to reduce stress. This online course has everything you need to take control of your...
25 February Online

How to unlock your training potential

CPAG in Scotland
This interactive and practical course is designed to increase your skills and confidence if you are new to training, and provide an update on best practice if you are a more experienced trainer.  The course...
25 February Online Social justice & poverty

Limited capability for work in universal credit

CPAG in Scotland
This course looks at how limited capability for work rules affect universal credit (UC). The outcome of the work capability assessment has a crucial role in determining claimants’ work-related requirements as...
26 February Online Social justice & poverty
March 2026

QBC - making the most of your calculator

CPAG in Scotland
This course is for people who want to learn how to use QBC (the Quick Benefits Calculator) effectively and confidently.The course covers:Understanding screens, controls, menus and how to get in-calculator...

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...
4 March Online

Adult disability payment - an introduction

CPAG in Scotland
Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for working-age adults in Scotland who have extra care needs or mobility difficulties because of a disability. Getting an award of ADP can significantly increase...

Universal credit - housing costs

CPAG in Scotland
Universal credit (UC) claimants often have difficulties getting the housing costs element included in their claim and having the right amount paid on time. This course focuses on the practical aspects of help...

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...

Guide to good governance: running effective board meetings

SCVO
This course is packed full of content to help you identify and understand what is required to run an effective board meeting. By the end of the session you will: recognise good practice in board meetings and...
12 March Online

Carer support payment

CPAG in Scotland
Carer support payment is a new Scottish benefit which has replaced carer’s allowance in Scotland. This course updates you on the main rules, and how these are different from carer’s allowance, to help you...