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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.

October 2025

Transferring to Scottish disability benefits

CPAG in Scotland
A system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland. Child disability payment...
21 October Online Social justice & poverty

Restorative Skills

Sacro
This course takes learners through all stages of the theory and practice of the restorative process. It consists of 30 hours of direct training over 10 modules plus a further 5 hours of course work and self...
29 October Online Social justice & poverty

Social security law update

CPAG in Scotland
Social security law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly. Arranged under topic headings and concentrating on regulations and caselaw...
30 October Online Social justice & poverty

Social security law update

CPAG in Scotland
Social security law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly. Arranged under topic headings and concentrating on regulations and caselaw...
30 October Online Social justice & poverty
November 2025

Introduction to Restorative Practice

Sacro
This one-day workshop is designed for people interested in restorative practice whether service managers, team leaders or workers. This workshop introduces delegates to the concept and some of the principles of...
19 November Online Social justice & poverty

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

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