Wellbeing in the voluntary sector: an open conversation

Since the pandemic, there has been an increased focus on understanding how wellbeing has been impacted in the workplace by disruption and changes to services. This is felt acutely in the voluntary sector, where...

Big Picture AI Safety: "Good Futures" and Dangers en Route

Launching The Melting Pot's 'AI & Social Innovation' series of events, we are delighted to invite attendees to a discussion and workshop on AI and its existential risk.This event will provide a...

Heart of the community: village halls conference

Sessions: • Going green amidst an energy crisis – with architecture firm New Practice, Local Energy Scotland and Utility Aid• Facilities management – with Utility Aid, Keegan & Pennykid, SCVO, DTAS and...

Get started with fundraising: building capacity to raise funds

Session 1Are you ready for fundraising? Starting from a position of strength - not begging because of need.What exactly do fundraisers do anyway? What's needed to start effective fundraising.The Big Picture...

Changing decisions - Scottish benefits

When a Scottish benefit is refused, an award is wrong or there is an overpayment, what steps can you take to put things right? You may already be familiar with the processes involved in changing DWP decisions...

All things financial: building a strong financial foundation

This online course is packed full of content to help you identify and understand what is required to build a strong financial foundation.Basic financial roles and responsibilities: The Board’s responsibility...

Distressed not 'difficult' - supporting distressed behaviour in children

Make sense of children's 'challenging' behaviour through the lens of distress and discover practical ways to support them.

Guide to good governance: running effective board meetings

This course is packed full of content to help you identify and understand what is required to run an effective board meeting. By the end of the session you will: recognise good practice in board meetings and...

QBC - making the most of your calculator

This course is for people who want to learn how to use QBC (the Quick Benefits Calculator) effectively and confidently. The course covers:Understanding screens, controls, menus and how to get in-calculator...

Managing with purpose: a CMI recognised course for voluntary sector managers and leaders

Part 1 - following this session participants will:have a clear understanding of their own management strengths and development needs, allowing them to set goals for their own CPDunderstand the value of...