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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.

November 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...
20 November Online

A Rough Guide to Homelessness Policy and Legislation in Scotland

Homeless Network Scotland
A blended online course giving you an introduction and insight into both the history and current direction of homelessness policy and legislation across Scotland.
20 November Online Regeneration & housing

Guide to good governance: defining strategy culture and values

SCVO
During this interactive course you will explore what is required when defining strategy, culture and values within your organisation, and by the end of the session you will:       understand the purpose of...
25 November Online

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...
26 November Online

Taking a strengths-based approach: superpower your homelessness service

Homeless Network Scotland
A practical course giving you the knowledge and inspiration you need to create strengths–based systems and relationships with people experiencing homelessness.
27 November Online Social justice & poverty
December 2025

Guide to good governance: board and staff relationships

SCVO
By the end of this course you will: understand governance role of trustees in supporting staff to deliver and holding them accountablelearn how to manage the governance/management relationship and the different...
2 December Online

Homelessness stigma: a conversation

Homeless Network Scotland
A half-day course giving you the skills and confidence you need to challenge the pervasive stigma around homelessness.
2 December Online Social justice & poverty

Comms and marketing made easy

SCVO
During this online course we will: find out what you need to get from the session explain the value of storytelling take you through our six stages to get a great storyidentify what currently works (or how to...
3 December 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...
4 December Online

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.
11 December Online Families & young people