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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.

FOI: A User’s Guide

Scottish Information Commissioner

Are you looking for guidance on how to make the most of your freedom of information (FOI) rights in Scotland? Whether you represent a voluntary or campaign organisation, or are a concerned member of the public, or are simply curious about how FOI could assist you in your work, this webinar is for you!

To celebrate 20 years of FOI in Scotland, we’re excited to offer a free, in-depth guide to making successful FOI requests. Join us for our first webinars of 2025, where we will take you step by step through the process of accessing information from Scotland’s public bodies.

What will you learn?

• How to make an effective FOI request

• Solutions to challenges requesters can face

• Real-world examples of how FOI has been used successfully

• Tips for receiving timely, accurate, and helpful responses

Dates:

Tuesday 29th April 2025 | 14:00 - 15:30

Wednesday 30th April 2025 | 18:00 - 19:00

Contact: enquiries@foi.scot

Attendance type: Online only (via Microsoft Teams)

Cost: Free

Register your interest here: tinyurl.com/WebinarFOI

Date
14:00-15:30, 29 April 2025
Contact
Bethan Owen
Cost
Free
Attendance type
Online only
Online venue
https://www.foi.scot/foi-users-guide
Book now