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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.

February 2026

Peer support in services: integrating the approach webinar

Scottish Recovery Network
How can peer support be successfully embedded in mental health services?OverviewHow can peer support be successfully embedded in mental health services? Practical strategies and lessons learned from those...
5 February Online Health & social care

Changing decisions - universal credit

CPAG in Scotland
This course gives you the essential skills to get universal credit decisions changed. There are different ways to legally change a decision. To be effective, you need to identify which applies in your client’s...
5 February Online Social justice & poverty

All things financial: annual accounting governance and reporting

SCVO
This online course with Pamela Redpath will look at annual accounting, governance and reporting within a voluntary sector organisation.It can be studied as a standalone course or in conjunction with the other...
5 February Online

The Gathering 2026

SCVO
As well as bringing you a packed programme of workshops, seminars and activities – including online sessions for our most popular events - you'll find a wide range of exhibitors from the voluntary, public...
10 February Online

Payments for children in Scotland

CPAG in Scotland
This course gives you 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...
10 February Online Social justice & poverty

Preparing an appeal submission - adult disability payment

CPAG in Scotland
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare an effective submission. Using case studies, discussion and practice, you will gain confidence in making a good case for clients whose...
11 February Online Social justice & poverty

Child Protection Lead training

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

Pension-age disability payment

CPAG in Scotland
Pension age disability payment (PADP) is replacing attendance allowance as the main disability benefit for people living in Scotland who have reached pension age. Getting an award of PADP can significantly...
19 February Online Social justice & poverty

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

SCVO
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...
24 February Fully booked Online

Peer Connects: What helps peer support thrive? Exploring enablers and barriers

Scottish Recovery Network
This webinar will explore the key enablers that help peer support grow and thrive.OverviewPeer support can be transformative, but only when the right conditions are in place. This webinar will explore the key...
24 February Online Health & social care