Introduction to data protection and the GDPR

The intended objective of the course is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of the principles of data protection and the GDPR and provide sufficient knowledge to better navigate the path toward...

Fair Funding and procurement: re-energising our asks before 2026

Over several years, SCVO has developed and advocated for a package of asks and principles that we know would drastically improve the funding landscape for voluntary organisations in Scotland – Fair Funding...

Good Ideas: Camp

Good Ideas: Camp offers a more detailed dive into Design Thinking Methodology to help turn your good idea into a social business.Are you passionate about creating change? Whether you're an early-stage...

Introduction to people management: essentials for team leaders, supervisors and managers

This interactive course covers tools and techniques to get the best out of your people including delegation skills, team engagement and holding people to account. You will learn active listening and good...

Partnership agreement with the Scottish Government

The voluntary sector makes significant contributions to Scotland’s economy and society, and yet the work of voluntary organisations continues to be poorly understood by decision-makers. SCVO believes that the...

Effective minute taking virtually and beyond

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...

Child Protection Lead

Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children & young people.

All things financial: budgeting and sound financial management

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...

Students and benefits - the basics

This course provides a basic overview of social security benefits, and which further and higher education students in Scotland might be able to claim them. The course covers:A brief overview of social security...

Plan, measure and report social impact

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...