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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.

August 2025

Redefining Strength: cultivating healthy masculinity in the digital age

Children in Scotland
Increase your confidence in promoting healthy masculinity, creating inclusive spaces and initiating positive discussions with young people.
20 August Online Families & young people

Claimants and custody

CPAG in Scotland
A period spent in prison – on remand or serving a sentence – can have far-reaching consequences for social security benefit entitlement, both for the person in prison and for their family. If you advise...

Child Protection Lead

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

Introduction to Woodwork - Beginners

Smart Play Network
This woodworking for beginners course will help you to learn basic woodworking skills and safe practices, which will enable you to implement woodworking activities safely with children and young people in your...
21 August The Back Garden

SCVO member only: making the most of your membership

SCVO
During this one-hour online meeting, hear from our Chief Executive Anna Fowlie, meet our membership team and find out more about your membership benefits from SCVO colleagues! We really want to hear your views...
25 August Online

SCVO managers digital leadership programme

SCVO
The programme centres around five core themes with a final road mapping retrospective session and a final follow-up session: leadership and delegation - examine and understand your approach culture and...
26 August Online

Changing decisions - Scottish benefits

CPAG in Scotland
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...

Taking a strengths-based approach: superpower your homelessness service

Homeless Network Scotland
A practical course giving you the knowledge and inspiration you need to create strengths–based systems and relationships with people experiencing homelessness. Strengths based practice is about meeting people...

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...

Peer Connects: peer leadership in health and social care

Scottish Recovery Network
Are you passionate about embedding lived experience leadership roles across communities, organisations, and services?Deb Owen, Peer Support Lead at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust joins us for a deep dive into...
28 August The Studio Health & social care