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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.

June 2025

Increasing Supply Conference

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
Housing Associations are fundamental to increasing the supply of affordable and social homes across Scotland. By developing new homes via their own development programmes, working in partnerships with...
25 June Radisson Blu Regeneration & housing

Charity law update

SCVO
This webinar will focus on recent developments in charity law which affect our entire sector. The implementation of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 is currently underway and...
25 June Online

Understand Communicate and Resolve

Cyrenians - Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution
The subject of conflict resolution is vast; however, this training identifies generic core elements that individuals, irrespective of their role, will benefit from. The training will give participants the...
26 June Langstane Housing Association Ltd 680 King Street Aberdeen Families & young people

SCVO Comms Network meet-up: social media share and learn

SCVO
Social media has been a main communication channel for many charities and voluntary organisations for the last decade. But recent changes to X and Meta are making many organisations question their future on...
26 June Online
July 2025

The unequal risk: an equality and human rights lens in housing and homelessness

Homeless Network Scotland
A half-day course giving you an awareness of entrenched inequalities and practical actions we can take to design a more accessible, inclusive and equitable approach to ending homelessness in Scotland.This...

Trauma-informed approaches; beyond buzzwords to better outcomes

Homeless Network Scotland
A practical course giving you the tools and tips you need to create trauma–informed services, teams and relationships with people experiencing homelessness. This training is designed for people involved in...

Fun Active Games Leader Training (Falkirk - In Person)

Age Scotland
This free, interactive, online training will equip you to run Age Scotland's fun active games for older people to develop strength and balance, in your group settings. The games include the 2024 edition of...
22 July Falkirk Trinity Church Health & social care
August 2025

Adult disability payment - an introduction

CPAG in Scotland
Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for working-age adults in Scotland who have extra care needs or mobility difficulties because of a disability. Getting an award of ADP can significantly increase...

A Rough Guide to Homelessness Policy and Legislation in Scotland

Homeless Network Scotland
A whistle-stop course giving you an introduction and insight into both the history and current direction of homelessness policy and legislation across Scotland.Scotland has world-leading homelessness policy and...
19 August Online Regeneration & housing

QBC - making the most of your calculator

CPAG in Scotland
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...