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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.

April 2025

Shaping our future: Empowering those who are care experienced

Children in Scotland
This event is for anyone that would like to develop their understanding of how best to support care experienced children and young people.

Scottish Refugee Council Spring Ceilidh

Scottish Refugee Council
Dance the night away in solidarity with people seeking safety at the Scottish Refugee Council Spring Ceilidh this April. Head to The Barony in Glasgow for a fabulous evening of music, dancing and delicious food...
5 April The Barony

Effective minute taking virtually and beyond

SCVO
What’s the big deal with minutes anyway? Minutes are a record of what takes place at a meeting and ensures nothing is lost or forgotten - you will learn how to take, prepare and present minutes.No need to write...
30 April 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.
May 2025

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...
1 May Online

Plan measure and report social impact

SCVO
Through group work and individual exercises this one day course will cover: benefits of monitoring and evaluating key stages of measuring impact and valuewhat is impact and what is value?the current measurement...
7 May Online

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...
8 May Online

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...
13 May Online

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...
20 May Online

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...
27 May Online