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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.

November 2025

SEMINAR - Beyond UC migration - current challenges and future changes

CPAG in Scotland
We’re in the final stages of the migration to universal credit. There are many complex issues that can arise for clients as they get their first UC awards, sometimes involving longstanding errors in legacy...
27 November University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre Social justice & poverty
December 2025

Guide to good governance: board and staff relationships

SCVO
By the end of this course you will: understand governance role of trustees in supporting staff to deliver and holding them accountablelearn how to manage the governance/management relationship and the different...
2 December Online

Managing digital change

SCVO
Join us for this workshop to get practical tips and tools for leading digital change. Whether you’re just starting out or have some experience, you’ll find valuable insights to help you drive digital change in...
2 December Online

Homelessness stigma: a conversation

Homeless Network Scotland
A half-day course giving you the skills and confidence you need to challenge the pervasive stigma around homelessness.
2 December Online Social justice & poverty

Supporting Older People to Age Well

Age Scotland
This workshop aims to boost your ability to support your members and service users to age well. Topics covered include physical activity, social connection, nutrition and hydration, social and emotional...
2 December The Renfield Centre Health & social care

Comms and marketing made easy

SCVO
During this online course we will: find out what you need to get from the session explain the value of storytelling take you through our six stages to get a great storyidentify what currently works (or how to...
3 December Online

Collaboration and team work in the hybrid office

SCVO
This session will focus on methods and tools to collaborate effectively and work well as a team in a hybrid office and will provide an outline on how to improve collaboration and teams across your organisation...
3 December Online

Helping third sector stay safe online

ScotlandIS
Charities are using digital systems every day to deliver their services and keep in touch but with this capability comes a level of risk. Join us for an engaging half-day event tailored specifically for third...
3 December Online

Adapt and develop your management skills: managing people in the modern world

SCVO
The world we live and work in is changing at an ever increasing pace. Both employees and clients have different expectations and needs to those of 12 months ago, with much going online and remote management...
4 December Fully booked Online

Creating Hope with Peer Support in Glasgow: workshop

Scottish Recovery Network
We’ll start with an exploration of peer support and why it has a vital role to play in suicide prevention. Then we'll look at the Creating Hope with Peer Support Pathway. This Pathway outlines four key...
4 December Impact Arts Health & social care