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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.

October 2024

C&BS Forum Building a Better Data Landscape

Culture & Business Scotland
Culture & Business Scotland and The Audience Agency are partnering to deliver this C&BS Forum looking at how the culture sector can use data to better serve its audiences.With insights from culture...
30 October Civic House Culture & leisure

Fundraising Matters Breathing Space

Culture & Business Scotland
Are you a culture sector fundraiser looking to share your challenges? Join us for an online session with Alice Samtoy and David Nelson.People often tell us that one of their favourite things about our Training...
31 October Online Culture & leisure
November 2024

Gift Acceptance Policies

Culture & Business Scotland
In this Sector Insight, charity law specialist Gavin McEwan will explore gift acceptance policies.Charity law says that donations can, and should, only be refused in exceptional circumstances. Sometimes there...
5 November Online Culture & leisure

Equalities within Boards

Culture & Business Scotland
Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential to ensuring the culture sector is the very best it can be.In this sector insight, employment law specialist Barry Nichol will explore how to ensure that EDI...
6 November Online Culture & leisure

A Picture Tells a Thousand Words – Imagery in Fundraising

Culture & Business Scotland
From the 1877 court case featuring before and after photographs used by Dr Barnardo’s Homes through to now, the images that we use in fundraising have generated debate in the press and with fundraisers.In this...
12 November Online Culture & leisure

People Matters Tools and Procedures for Accessibility

Culture & Business Scotland
This disabled-led training with Birds of Paradise is underpinned by an extensive knowledge of equality and access within the sector and offers practical guidance on how to work accessibly, particularly when...
14 November Online Culture & leisure

Fundraising Matters Friends and Members Programmes

Culture & Business Scotland
Join Pam Judson to learn about the role friends and members programmes can play in your organisation’s fundraising efforts, and to gain confidence seeking individual support through such programmes.With over 2...
20 November Online Culture & leisure

Sponsorship + VAT

Culture & Business Scotland
Sponsorship + VAT implications are often overlooked or ignored. Join this session to learn how to achieve valuable VAT benefits and savings.The VAT implications associated with sponsorship agreements are often...
21 November Online Culture & leisure

Sponsorship Matters Pricing Your Partnerships

Culture & Business Scotland
Ever felt your partnership fees are too high? Or do you worry that you are underselling your organisation? You are not alone. Setting appropriate pricing for corporate partnerships is an enduring challenge for...
26 November Online Culture & leisure