Connect with national organisations

Explore the sections below to learn about national organisations that will support you with professional learning.

CLD Standards Council for Scotland | Professional Learning

The CLD Standards Council Scotland is the professional body for people who work or volunteer in community learning and development in Scotland.

Community Development Alliance Scotland

Community Development Alliance Scotland (CDAS) is a charity supporting community development across Scotland, bringing people together to promote and implement community development policy and practice 

Specialists in Linking Education and Disability - Lead Scotland

Lead Scotland is a national charity supporting disabled people and carers by providing personalised learning, befriending, advice and information services

Learning Link Scotland » Supporting voluntary sector organisations Learning Link supports third sector organisations engaged in adult education

Our training | SCDC - We believe communities matter

SCDC have a range of training and development support to community organisations and people working with communities across Scotland.

SCDN | Scottish Community Development Network

The Scottish Community Development Network (SCDN) is a member-led organisation, for community workers and community development workers, paid or unpaid, full or part time, from the community, voluntary or public sectors, who support the principles and practice of community development

Training - Youth Scotland

Youth Scotland offers a wide range of continuous professional learning and training across Scotland for youth workers, volunteers and leaders.

Youth Work Training & Development | YouthLink Scotland

YouthLink Scotland offer training, resources, networks and guidance on a range of important and emerging areas of youth work practice to build your confidence, skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality youth work.