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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.

August 2024

Money Magnets: Organisational characteristics that attract funding

GCVS
Develop fundraising approaches that achieve sustainability and long-term impact. During this session we will discuss the types of information and characteristics donors, funders and sponsors are likely to...
27 August Online Funding & finance

Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives

YouthLink Scotland
Youth workers are vital in facilitating young people’s active participation and inclusion in their communities and decision-making. As part of our policy engagement series, we are delighted to bring together...
28 August Online Families & young people

DigiShift 83: digital transformation essentials for charities

SCVO
Join us for DigiShift 83, hosted by Ross McCulloch (Third Sector Lab) and John Fitzgerald (SCVO), where we'll be joined by experts from the Charity Change Collective to break down the fundamentals of...
28 August Online

UNCRC and Children’s Right to be Heard

Clan Childlaw
Our team of expert lawyers have designed this training to offer practical, developing knowledge of UNCRC to those whose support and advocacy is essential to children and young people in Scotland. Over the...
29 August Online Families & young people

Resilience and Wellbeing for Leaders and Managers

ACOSVO
LED BY: WORLD OF WORK PROJECTIn this highly interactive session facilitated by the World of Work Project, you’ll work and learn with peers as you:- Explore what stress and resilience are,- Reflect on the...
29 August Online Management
September 2024

Sponsorship Matters Managing Ethics and Risk

Culture and Business Scotland
Sponsorship Matters | Managing ethics and risk | Alice Samtoy | Online course A new training session to support fundraisers with concerns about ethics, due diligence and risk management around sponsorship...
3 September Online Funding & finance

ACOSVO Leadership Exchange Programme - Information Session

ACOSVO
Join this informal session to find out about this cross-sector exchange opportunity!Led by: Phili Wetton, ACOSVO Development ManagerJoin us to learn about the Leadership Exchange and Board Exchange programmes...
3 September Online Management

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...
9 September Online

Fundraising Matters - Introduction to Fundraising

Culture & Business Scotland
Fundraising Matters | Introduction to Fundraising | Pam Judson | Online course This introductory course, led by Pam Judson, gives you the best possible foundations for starting your fundraising career. With...
10 September Online Funding & finance

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Children in Scotland
This seminar will help you develop a better understanding of the distinct behaviour profile associated with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and will explore how to provide better support to those pupils who...
10 September Online Families & young people