Flexible funding during a crisis: learning lessons for the future
The coronavirus pandemic demonstrated how quickly funders and funding can be adapted when a crisis arises. Twelve months on we want to explore funding practices that have worked well for the sector, and how we can ensure we don’t slip back into old ways of working. Join us for t… Read more
Funded training opportunities - upskill or reskill with the Open University
We are delighted to bring you our webinar in partnership with The Open University on accessible upskilling & reskilling opportunities for individuals and businesses across the length and breadth of Scotland. We will discuss what opportunities are available for you and your ne… Read more
Restructuring and redundancy – What you need to know in anticipation of furlough
With the furlough scheme, officially the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), expected to come on an end on 30 September 2021, many organisations will be faced with the prospect of restructuring and, unfortunately for some, that may mean redundancies are on the horizon. We ar… Read more
Digishift 44 - Ends: why we should never overlook endings for digital services
What does it mean to end something well?Lots of organisations spend loads of time thinking about what happens when people find and join their service. But what happens when someone stops using your service? Or your work is no longer needed?This might feel far removed from your da… Read more
SCVO network meeting Fair Work in Scotland
At this meeting we will be joined by Helen Martin, Head of the Fair Work Convention Secretariat. Helen will introduce the Fair Work Convention and the Convention’s vision that, by 2025, people in Scotland will have a world-leading working life where fair work drives success, well… Read more
Online - How to write right: content writing skills for traditional and digital platforms
Want to write content for traditional or digital platforms but need to improve your writing skills? This practical online course in copywriting and content writing for online platforms, or for print, will help you gain the skills and confidence to write creative publicity materia… Read more
Online - Introduction to project management
In partnership, SCVO and Challenges Catalyst are pleased to offer this introductory online project management course for the voluntary sector. The online content is designed for participants who want to understand the principles of project management, whether delivery is virtual … Read more
Good governance webinar - Are you a climate confident trustee?
The SCVO Trustees Network in partnership with Aberdeen Standard Capital presents a series of good governance webinars where you can hear from experts and share your own learning and experience to ensure a sustainable future for your organisation.Charities and voluntary organisati… Read more
Online - Building personal resilience and self confidence
Personal resilience is crucial and most helpful when navigating times of great ambiguity, uncertainty and challenge, all of which seem to be more and more present in our day-to-day working lives as we emerge from covid-19 lockdown.We all have moments of self-doubt and wonder if w… Read more
Online - All things financial: building a strong financial foundation
This online course with Pamela Redpath will look at the basic financial roles and responsibilities within a third sector organisation, why you need financial information, how to use it and how it impacts on others.It can be studied as a standalone course or in conjunction with th… Read more