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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

SCVO Comms Network meet-up: social media share and learn

SCVO
Social media has been a main communication channel for many charities and voluntary organisations for the last decade. But recent changes to X and Meta are making many organisations question their future on...
26 June Online
July 2025

The unequal risk: an equality and human rights lens in housing and homelessness

Homeless Network Scotland
A half-day course giving you an awareness of entrenched inequalities and practical actions we can take to design a more accessible, inclusive and equitable approach to ending homelessness in Scotland.This...

Trauma-informed approaches; beyond buzzwords to better outcomes

Homeless Network Scotland
A practical course giving you the tools and tips you need to create trauma–informed services, teams and relationships with people experiencing homelessness. This training is designed for people involved in...

Fun Active Games Leader Training (Falkirk - In Person)

Age Scotland
This free, interactive, online training will equip you to run Age Scotland's fun active games for older people to develop strength and balance, in your group settings. The games include the 2024 edition of...
22 July Falkirk Trinity Church Health & social care
August 2025

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...

Redefining Strength: cultivating healthy masculinity in the digital age

Children in Scotland
Increase your confidence in promoting healthy masculinity, creating inclusive spaces and initiating positive discussions with young people.
20 August Online Families & young people

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.
21 August Online Families & young people

Introduction to Woodwork - Beginners

Smart Play Network
This woodworking for beginners course will help you to learn basic woodworking skills and safe practices, which will enable you to implement woodworking activities safely with children and young people in your...
21 August The Back Garden

SCVO member only: making the most of your membership

SCVO
During this one-hour online meeting, hear from our Chief Executive Anna Fowlie, meet our membership team and find out more about your membership benefits from SCVO colleagues! We really want to hear your views...
25 August Online

SCVO managers digital leadership programme

SCVO
The programme centres around five core themes with a final road mapping retrospective session and a final follow-up session: leadership and delegation - examine and understand your approach culture and...
26 August Online