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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, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

August 2024

Peer Connects: building your peer approach with Resilience Collective Singapore

Scottish Recovery Network
We’re excited to be joined by Resilience Collective, a mental health charity in Singapore, powered by peers, for peers.Sharing insights from their successful range of community-driven initiatives and engagement...
22 August Online Health & social care

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.
27 August Online Families & young people

Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives

YouthLink Scotland
Youth workers are vital in facilitating young people’s active participation and inclusion in their communities and decision-making. As part of our policy engagement series, we are delighted to bring together...
28 August Online Families & young people
September 2024

ACOSVO Leadership Exchange Programme - Information Session

ACOSVO
Join this informal session to find out about this cross-sector exchange opportunity!Led by: Phili Wetton, ACOSVO Development ManagerJoin us to learn about the Leadership Exchange and Board Exchange programmes...
3 September Online Management

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Children in Scotland
This seminar will help you develop a better understanding of the distinct behaviour profile associated with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and will explore how to provide better support to those pupils who...
10 September Online Families & young people

Be report writing ready

SCVO
This online course with John Bonnar covers all you need to plan, structure and write effective and informative reports. You will gain the skills and confidence to produce reports for today’s demanding workplace...
10 September Online

Effective minute taking virtually and beyond

SCVO
What’s the big deal with minutes anyway? Minutes are a record of what takes place at a meeting and ensures nothing is lost or forgotten - you will learn how to take, prepare and present minutes.No need to write...
18 September Online

How to win contracts and Service Level Agreements

SCVO
This online course will help you to understand the components of an SLA. It will provide an understanding of various tools and their application, and teach you how to create and develop an SLA. You will take...
19 September Online

Building Resilience: empowering yourself and supporting young people

Children in Scotland
Resilience is key to a strong workforce, as well as a key element in personal wellbeing. This training will introduce practical models, tools and strategies that can be used to support you to bounce back from...
24 September Online Families & young people

Introduction to data protection and the GDPR

SCVO
The intended objective of the course is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of the principles of data protection and the GDPR and provide sufficient knowledge to better navigate the path toward...
25 September Online