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SUMMARY:Building a Resilient Social Enterprise: From Foundations to Funding
DESCRIPTION:A 3-part webinar series for changemakers looking to scale their impact \nA Free Webinar for Changemakers focussing on: Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Social Enterprise
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/building-a-resilient-social-enterprise-nov-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Department for Transport Small Business Supplier & Voluntary\, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Event
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Transport (DfT) Group and other key stakeholders are hosting an in-person Small Business Supplier & Voluntary\, Community and Social Enterprise Supplier Event at the Leonardo Hotel and Conference Centre (Aberdeen Airport\, Argyll Road\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom\, AB21 0AF) 11th November 2026 – 10am to 3pm\, to provide small businesses and VCSEs with the opportunity to network with senior representatives from across the Department and key suppliers. This is the 34th event\, with further Regional Events to be held throughout the UK over this and the next financial year. \nThe event will include: \n\nKeynote from Paul Rodgers\, Department for Transport Group Commercial Director and Government Commercial Function Leadership Group SME sponsor.\nNetworking with the Department for Transport\, HS2 Ltd\, Network Rail\, National Highways and many more to enhance the transparency of pipeline information and innovation opportunities.\nKey suppliers sharing best practice on how to become a sub-contractor in the supply chain.\nNetworking with Crown Commercial Service will provide details on the SME & VCSE friendly frameworks available and how to enrol.\n\nTo register please copy this link https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6EXRQ8/ into your browser and complete the survey. \nAny questions please contact – GCDSMELead@dft.gov.uk
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/department-for-transport-vcse-event/
LOCATION:Leonardo Hotel and Conference Centre\, Leonardo Hotel and Conference Centre\, Aberdeen Airport\, Argyll Road\, Aberdeen\, AB21 0AF
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Duties and Responsibilities of Scottish Charity Trustees
DESCRIPTION:If you want to find out more about the duties and responsibilities of Scottish Charity Trustees then this is the session for you. \nA 2 hour online session led by ACVO Development Officer Sandy Mathers designed to make you more confident as a charity trustee. Whether you are a Trustee or thinking about becoming one\, you will find this helpful. \nThe session will cover the following topics; \n\nBackground to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland ) Act 2005\nWho are Charity Trustees\, and who is disqualified?\nGeneral Duties of Charity Trustees\nSpecific Duties of Charity Trustees\nRemuneration of Charity Trustees\nBreach of duty\n\nThe training also reflects on the changes in charity law brought in by the commencement of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023\, such as extension of automatic disqualification criteria\, registration of trustees and publication of accounts.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/charity-trustees-training-november-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:ACVO Training Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACVO TSI":MAILTO:enquiries@acvo.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T160000
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SUMMARY:13th International Conference on Violence against Women
DESCRIPTION:A global gathering for those who act \nICOVAW is an established international conference bringing together survivors\, advocates\, researchers\, practitioners\, policymakers\, community and faith leaders\, NGOs and other stakeholders committed to preventing and responding to violence against women. \nThe Theme\, Our Collective Power\, centres collective responsibility\, cross-sector collaboration and survivor-centred approaches. It calls on every sector to move beyond awareness towards coordinated\, inclusive and sustainable action.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/13th-international-conference-on-violence-against-women/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport\, International Gate 2\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeen City\, AB21 0BE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Time to Heal":MAILTO:info@ttoheal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T180000
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar: Designated Child Protection Officer/Lead
DESCRIPTION:Become a confident & empowered safeguarding lead – gain the latest legal insights\, practical tools and strategies to protect children. \nOverview \nSuitable for: \nFor staff who have a lead/designated safeguarding person role within your organisation. \nYou must have previously completed a safeguarding/child protection course to attend this session. \nCourse Description: \nThis course is delivered via MS Teams by an experienced professional. \nWe will review the latest legislation and policies related to safeguarding/child protection\, ensuring you understand how they apply to your specific duties as a lead/designated safeguarding person. \nWe will explore the continuum of support for the Getting it Right for Every Child framework through to Child Protection. \nUnderstand why Chronologies are important for safeguarding children in protecting children. Learn how to create and maintain accurate records that capture a child’s history and any “significant events” that may require action. You’ll also develop your professional judgment in identifying these events. \nWe will revisit the steps you should take if you have any concerns about a child’s safety. This will empower you to respond promptly and appropriately\, ensuring the child receives the necessary support. \nDelve into multi-agency processes for addressing safeguarding/child protection concerns. We’ll answer the question: “What happens next?” This session will boost your confidence in record-keeping and information security when working with other agencies. \nLearning Outcomes: \nDemonstrate a strong understanding of the latest legislation and policies related to safeguarding and the child protection of children. You’ll be able to explain how these regulations apply to your specific duties as a lead/designated safeguarding person. \nA deeper and more holistic understanding of the preventative measures using the Getting it Right for Every Child framework for safeguarding/child protection interventions. \nDevelop your skills in creating and maintaining comprehensive chronologies that capture a child’s history and any “significant events” requiring intervention. You’ll strengthen your professional judgement in identifying these critical events. \nClear understanding of the steps you should take if you have any concerns about a child’s safety. This will empower you to respond promptly and appropriately\, ensuring the child receives the necessary support. \nThe use of up to date tools and resources available to support your own and staff teams practice in keeping children safe. \nGain valuable insight into the multi-agency processes for addressing safeguarding/child protection concerns. You’ll learn what happens next when concerns are reported and feel more confident in record-keeping and information security when working with other agencies. \nBy the end of this course\, you’ll be a more confident and empowered lead/designated safeguarding person\, ready to effectively protect children within your organisation.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/live-webinar-designated-child-protection-officer-lead/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aberlour Futures":MAILTO:SafeguardingTraining.Aberdeen@aberlour.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Working with Diverse Communities Training - 26th November 2026 - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Our Working with Diverse Communities Training course will help you transform your approach to Equality\, Diversity & Inclusion. \nThis new course is designed to challenge\, inspire\, and equip you with the tools to foster real change – for yourself\, your work\, and your organisation. \nWhat you will learn \n\nWhat is equality and diversity and why diversity is important\nSelf- awareness\, unconscious bias\, prejudices & assumptions\nHaving ‘difficult’ conversations\nWhen and what to challenge in terms of behaviours and attitudes\nBreaking down barriers\nInclusive culture – weeding out harmful banter in a positive way\nInclusive leadership\nPlus understanding the 2010 Equality Act\n\nRooted in the Equality Act 2010 & beyond\, we take things further\, empowering you to: \n\nEliminate discrimination\, harassment & victimisation\nAdvance equality of opportunity\nFoster good relations\nTake real action to challenge behaviours & structures\nEnhance diversity in the workplace\n\nWho is this course for? \nWhether new to working with diverse communities or wanting to refresh your understandings\, this is the course for you. The training is relevant for anyone who wants to embed their vision and values for equality and inclusion into their work and organisation.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/working-with-diverse-communities-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T120000
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SUMMARY:The Torry Knitters Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas fair\, with various stalls selling products and crafts. \nThere will be many stalls\, a craft table\, wreath making\, tombola\, raffle\, and Santa will be visiting! \nCoffee\, tea and biscuits available \nEntry fee is £1.50 – all funds goes back to the community of Torry.
URL:https://acvo.org.uk/event/the-torry-knitters-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Old Torry Community Centre\, 2 Abbey Place\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeen City\, AB11 9QH\, United Kingdom
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