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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.

October 2025

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...
29 October Online

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.
29 October Online Families & young people

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...
29 October Online
November 2025

Plan measure and report social impact

SCVO
Through group work and individual exercises this one day course will cover: benefits of monitoring and evaluating key stages of measuring impact and valuewhat is impact and what is value?the current measurement...
6 November Online

Strategic planning: Making the right decisions during difficult economic times

Children in Scotland
Enhance your understanding of good strategic planning in tough economic climates.
11 November Online Families & young people

Introduction to project management

SCVO
This course will help you to understand the components of project stages and lifecycles. It will provide an understanding of project methodologies and their application, teaching you how to develop a project...
12 November Online

Building personal resilience and self confidence

SCVO
The online workshop is designed to be interactive, blending theory with practical day-to-day examples and participant contributions and group discussions. It will utilise all the best online tools including...
13 November Online

Guide to good governance: running effective board meetings

SCVO
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...
18 November Online

Social media fundamentals

SCVO
Twitter, Facebook and blogging don’t have to be a mystery any longer - this online course will help you develop the skills to use these core social channels more confidently and effectively. Whether it is part...
20 November Online

Guide to good governance: defining strategy culture and values

SCVO
During this interactive course you will explore what is required when defining strategy, culture and values within your organisation, and by the end of the session you will:       understand the purpose of...
25 November Online