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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.

February 2025

Trauma Informed Practice (Online) - 19 & 26 February 2025

Health in Mind
Thank you for your interest in Trauma Informed Practice (Online). This information relates to the training happening on Wednesday, 19 & 26 February 2025.The trainer on this course will beEmily Steedman has...
19 February Online Health & social care

Payments for children in Scotland

CPAG in Scotland
This course provides an overview of benefit support for families in Scotland from pregnancy to school age. Scottish child payment is available for almost half of all children under 16 and significantly...
20 February Online Social justice & poverty

Payments for children in Scotland

CPAG in Scotland
This course provides an overview of benefit support for families in Scotland from pregnancy to school age. Scottish child payment is available for almost half of all children under 16 and significantly...
20 February Online Social justice & poverty

Benefit basics in Scotland

CPAG in Scotland
You do not need to be a benefit expert to make a difference. This course is for anyone working with people in Scotland on low incomes or with additional needs. You will learn the basics of social security and...
24 February Online Social justice & poverty

SCVO digital senior leaders programme

SCVO
The thematic areas covered by the programme are: Leadership - develop the skills and knowledge you need to lead your organisation through digital evolution. Learn how to create a strategic vision, empower your...
25 February Online

Meeting today’s volunteering challenges

SCVO
Organisations change and adapt over time, and never more so than in the past couple of years. Therefore, it is important volunteering is reviewed so it matches the needs of your organisation and the...
25 February Online

Introduction to safeguarding

SCVO
This online course will help you understand key safeguarding issues within the sector. Practical and applied in nature, we will use a range of interactive techniques to build your confidence to make a positive...
25 February Online

Universal credit update and tactics

CPAG in Scotland
Universal credit (UC) changes all the time, as the law is updated, tribunals and courts interpret the law, and it is implemented in practice. This course is an opportunity for experienced advisers to get up to...
26 February Online Social justice & poverty

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...
27 February Online

Be report writing ready

SCVO
This online course with John Bonnar covers all you need to plan, structure and write effective and informative reports. You will gain the skills and confidence to produce reports for today’s demanding workplace...
27 February Online