Leadership
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ACOSVO
ACOSVO is a membership organisation for voluntary sector leaders and senior staff in Scotland, supporting, developing and inspiring leaders.
SCVO training courses
SCVO provide online training opportunities for third sector organisations covering a range of topics.
Third Sector Interfaces (TSI) Network
TSIs provide online training opportunities for third sector organisations covering a range of topics. Local TSIs can provide a range of training and support, some are free.
Programmes and qualifications
SCVO management and leadership accreditation
In partnership, SCVO and Challenges Catalyst offer a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 (Equivalent to SCQF Level 8) certificate in Management and Leadership qualification to SCVO member organisations and the voluntary sector.
Entrepreneurial Scotland leadership programmes
Leadership programmes designed for third sector management who want to learn more about leading growth and change. The programmes blend diagnostics, teaching and peer to peer learning.
Cause 4 – Trustee Leadership Programme
Delivered by social enterprise Cause4 in partnership with Close Brothers Asset Management and the Clothworkers’ Company, this Trustee course gives professionals the skills and confidence to join a charity as a board member.
Scottish Enterprise ‘Managing People for Growth’
The Scottish Enterprise ‘Rural Leadership Programme ‘Managing People for Growth’ is an online training programme of seven workshops designed to help you and your team develop excellent people management skills.
Leadership training sessions and short courses
Social Enterprise Academy
Provide training courses around third sector and social enterprise leadership, covering community based organisations and larger strategic organisations.
Directory of Social Change – leadership resources and training
Online training courses for Third Sector managers and leaders.
Clore Social Leadership courses
Courses and resources designed to help those from the social sector develop their leadership to lead more effectively.
Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership
The Centre (Supported by the Open University Business School) provides voluntary sector organisations with access to leadership development resources and research-led insight. Including:
- online tailored skills sessions for Third Sector leaders and managers, delivered by the Open University.
- Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership and Volunteer Scotland short course. It covers the essential things you need to consider to ensure a positive experience for individuals engaging in volunteering.
Civicos Training and Communications
Civicos is a not-for-profit company providing vocational training to voluntary organisations, with a number of training opportunities for Third Sector managers and leaders.
Charity Finance Group events
A range of events and training courses delivered through expert speakers from both the corporate and voluntary sector.
Pilotlight
Pilotlight transforms the lives of disadvantaged people in the UK by offering charities and social enterprises access to strategic business support.
Institute of Directors CPD courses and resources
CPD opportunities for Directors including Certificates and Diplomas in Company Direction and Chartered Directors programmes.
LawWorks – Free legal advice
LawWorks brokers free legal advice to small not-for profit organisations on a wide range of legal issues.
Resources and reference
Third Sector Governance Forum leadership link library
Links to external resources supporting all elements of Leadership support.
Inspiring Scotland Knowledge Hub
Inspiring Scotland’s Knowledge Hub leadership section full of handy resources.
Trustees’ Week resources
A collection of resources and training opportunities for Third Sector Trustees.
Management Centre
A menu of leadership skills and development training programmes for management and leaders.
People management
Human resources
SCVO HR and Employment Support Service
Free online guidance and toolkits, training and webinars on topics including:
- remote working
- redundancy
- restructuring
- supporting employee mental health and wellbeing.
And a 1-2-1 enquiry service to help organisations facing challenging HR issues to understand their options and make informed choices about the best action to take. Free to SCVO members groups with an income of under £50,000.
Third Sector Interfaces
Some Third Sector Interfaces offer HR support or in-house HR services for charities in their area. GCVS in Glasgow runs a HR support service and has free toolkits and resources
Inspiring Scotland
Support and advice consultancy service for Scottish charities that are not currently Inspiring Scotland grant holders.
The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Blog 