Upcoming Events
Finance Training for Practitioners (2 day course)
A course developed specifically for eligible third sector organisations
7th February 2012
This is a two day participative and informal workshop style course aimed at employees of third sector organisations whose role entails some aspect of budgetary/finance control but who may have had limited previous finance training. Content will include...
More Details >>Improving Health: developing effective practice
To enable participants to increase their confidence in promoting health by providing a framework whi
8th February 2012
Background This course has been developed by NHS Health Scotland to enable staff to take forward the health improvement agenda. It is accredited by Robert Gordon's University Aberdeen for 15 points at level 9 of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications...
More Details >>INCLUDING INTERSECTIONAL IDENTITIES
learn more about including people with intersectional identities in your service
10th February 2012
Want to learn more about including people with intersectional identities in your service? Interested in the experiences of LGBT people who are disabled and/or from minority ethnic backgrounds? This is a unique opportunity to engage in discussions on...
More Details >>TPA Seminar 'From local to national: tackling poverty during austerity'
An opportunity for all of those concerned about poverty to come together to debate how make progress
10th February 2012
The prospects for tackling poverty look challenging for the coming period: unemployment is continuing to rise, services are under real pressure, incomes are falling and prices for many basic goods are increasing. Against this background, what should...
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On-line Seminar Series on Disability Convention
13th February 2012
Seminar Series on Disability Convention Based on the evidence disabled people have provided so far, we are holding a series of four, free, online seminars that aim to relate the Disability Convention to what you have told us are the key issues facing...
More Details >>Finance Training for Trustees & Board Members
A course developed specifically for eligible third sector organisations
14th February 2012
A participative and informal workshop style course developed specifically for office bearers of third sector organisations who have had little or no previous finance training. Content will include: Financial terms – what they mean Statutory...
More Details >>Finance Training for Practitioners (2 day course)
A course developed specifically for eligible third sector organisations
21st February 2012
This is a two day participative and informal workshop style course aimed at employees of third sector organisations whose role entails some aspect of budgetary/finance control but who may have had limited previous finance training. Content will include...
More Details >>Social Media for Social Enterprise
How Social Media can benefit your Social Enterprise without spending too much time on it
21st February 2012
What can Social Media do for Social Enterprise? Are you on Facebook, Twitter and even Google+ but fail to see the benefit? Or are you spending too much time on Social Media and not getting any benefits from it? Or, would you like to know more about...
More Details >>Social Impact Measurement - Workshop
A workshop to provide an overview of methods of assessing social impact
21st February 2012
This workshop provides an overview of methods of assessing social impact including Social Accounting and Audit (SAA), Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Demonstrating Value (DV). It is open to all those interested in proving the value of their...
More Details >>Introduction to Tendering (1 day course)
Procurement Training for the Third Sector : Tendering for Contracts
22nd February 2012
This is a one day seminar style course for third sector organisations who have little knowledge or experience of tendering for public sector contracts and who want to gain a basic understanding of where to find tenders and how to complete them. Content...
More Details >>Measuring Social Impact
How to measure and prove your social impact and the value it adds to society
23rd February 2012
Measuring Social Impact In a time of decreased government funding and resources it is vital that your organisation can prove its social impact and the value it adds to society. Our Social Impact Measurement programme is an invaluable insight into how...
More Details >>Rural Housing Service Annual Conference
This popular conference has the theme Rural Communities - Driving the Economy
24th February 2012
Always thought provoking the Conference speakers will examine the vital relationship between rural housing, the rural economy and the sustainability of our rural communities; exploring the links between land ownership, housing and rural development;...
More Details >>Leading Growth: Award in Leadership (ILM, Level 5)
Become a dynamic leader able to grow your organisation into a successful, resilient social business
28th February 2012
These transformational Leading Growth programmes will help you to develop into a dynamic leader able to grow your organisation into a successful and resilient social business whilst maximising your personal potential. Starting in February 2012, the...
More Details >>Creating Enterprise to enable Social Benefit
A networking lunch, Lochinver
29th February 2012
Social Enterprise is a phrase we are hearing more and more often. Many organisations and communities are now looking at the model as a way of becoming financial sustainable as well as addressing issues such as unemployment, waste reduction or even housing...
More Details >>The Gathering
The annual Third Sector Gathering bringing together people from all parts of the sector
29th February 2012
What is The Gathering? For the last eight years, the annual Third Sector Gathering, organised by SCVO has brought together people from across Scotland and from all parts of the sector. The Gathering is the largest event of its kind in the UK. The Gathering...
More Details >>Scottish National Food and Drink Conference 2012
7th March 2012
Scotland's second National Food and Drink Conference will take place on Wednesday 7 March 2012 in Perth Concert Hall. The conference will celebrate the achievements of people the length and breadth of the country, from community groups to industry...
More Details >>Advanced Tender Writing (2 day course)
Procurement Training for the Third Sector : Tendering for Contracts
7th March 2012
This is a two day workshop style course for enterprising third sector organisations who have experience of tendering for public sector contracts but who want to improve their approach and technique. The workshops will be practical and will include group...
More Details >>Creative Intersections
Free Residential Arts Retreat for LGBT, disabled or ethnic minority people living in Scotland
12th March 2012
Scottish Transgender Alliance, EveryoneIN and Out to Access are jointly organising an accessible Free Residential Arts Retreat for people living in Scotland who are transgender, intersex and/or bisexual, gay or lesbian, and also disabled and/or from...
More Details >>Children and Young People
On-line Seminar Series on Disability Convention
12th March 2012
Seminar Series on Disability Convention Based on the evidence disabled people have provided so far, we are holding a series of four, free, online seminars that aim to relate the Disability Convention to what you have told us are the key issues facing...
More Details >>Finance Training for Trustees & Board Members
A course developed specifically for eligible third sector organisations
20th March 2012
A participative and informal workshop style course developed specifically for office bearers of third sector organisations who have had little or no previous finance training. Content will include: Financial terms – what they mean Statutory...
More Details >>Advanced Tender Writing (2 day course)
Procurement Training for the Third Sector : Tendering for Contracts
21st March 2012
This is a two day workshop style course for enterprising third sector organisations who have experience of tendering for public sector contracts but who want to improve their approach and technique. The workshops will be practical and will include group...
More Details >>LTCAS national conference
Exploring employability and financial inclusion for people living with long-term conditions
27th March 2012
The aim of this event is to explore key issues and good practice in addressing employability and financial inclusion for people living with long term conditions. Themes will include: • Policy context (Scottish and UK) • Equality of access...
More Details >>Social Enterprise Exchange
The world's biggest social enterprise event
27th March 2012
Social Enterprise UK and the Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition (SSEC) have joined forces to host what will be the world’s biggest social enterprise event. The Social Enterprise Exchange will take place on Tuesday 27th March 2012 at the Scottish...
More Details >>Creating Enterprise to Enable Social Benefit
A networking lunch - Wick
4th April 2012
Social Enterprise is a phrase we are hearing more and more often. Many organisations and communities are now looking at the model as a way of becoming financial sustainable as well as addressing issues such as unemployment, waste reduction or even housing...
More Details >>Introduction to Tendering (1 day course)
Procurement Training for the Third Sector : Tendering for Contracts
11th April 2012
This is a one day seminar style course for third sector organisations who have little knowledge or experience of tendering for public sector contracts and who want to gain a basic understanding of where to find tenders and how to complete them. Content...
More Details >>Pre-Start Leadership Programme
Develop your confidence and knowledge of leadership and motivation
1st May 2012
As a new social entrepreneur your leadership will be critical to the initial success of your new social enterprise. Develop your confidence and knowledge of leadership and motivation to help you face the particular challenges of the start-up phase. Build...
More Details >>Promoting Mental Health at Work
The course will be of particular interest to managers, supervisors and others with responsibilities
11th May 2012
Incidence and impact; benefits of promoting mental health at work While 1 in 6 of us will be experiencing some form of mental health problem in the workplace at any given time, and stress is now the main cause of long-term absence from work, only 4...
More Details >>The Kiltwalk - Speyside 2012
26 mile sponsored walk along The Speyside Way
13th May 2012
The Speyside Kiltwalk is a 26 miles sponsored walk along The Speyside Way from Buckie to Aberlour (there is also a shorter version of 16 miles to start at Fochabers) on Sunday May 13th 2012. You can get more information on Speyside Kiltwalk 2012. This...
More Details >>The 8th World Congress on Active Ageing
"A celebration of diversity and inclusion in active ageing"
13th August 2012
We are proud to invite you to participate in the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing in August of 2012 in the City of Glasgow, Scotland. Held every 4 years, this showcase event will take place over 5 days in the prestigious Scottish Exhibition and Conference...
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