About the Consortium

Track Record

Scotland's Families Training is designed to bring together the expertise and experience of the five members of the consortium. Each organisation has its own track record of training in this area. Our clients include Community Learning Scotland, New Deal for Lone Parents, Surestart, F.E.Colleges

During 2001-2002, the consortium delivered large-scale, UK-wide training for the Child Support Agency for 7,000 frontline staff. This successful programme (consistently rated highest by the participants) demonstrates our ability to work together to deliver training which is effective and reliable.

Our Values

We share a common set of values, which are reflected in the training.

We would aim to be socially inclusive, treat people equally without judgement or discrimination and empower participants as well as clients through the training process.

Members of the Consortium

Stepfamily Scotland
One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS)
Family Mediation Scotland (FMS)
Scottish Marriage Care
Couple Counselling Scotland

Stepfamily Scotland

Stepfamily Scotland is a unique organisation representing and working for members of stepfamilies and those involved with them.

5 Coates Place, Edinburgh EH3 7AA
Tel: 0131 225 8005
Helpline: 0131 225 5800
www.stepfamilyscotland.org.uk
info@stepfamilyscotland.org.uk

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One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS)

OPFS is the national voluntary organisation in Scotland supporting lone parents. It has a head office in Edinburgh and local projects in Dundee, North Lanarkshire and Maddiston (near Falkirk).

13 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh EH1 3NX
Tel: 0131 556 3899
Lone Parent Helpline: 0808 801 0323
www.opfs.org.uk
info@opfs.org.uk

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Family Mediation Scotland (FMS)

FMS is the co-ordinating body for a network of thirteen affiliated mediation services throughout Scotland which provide family mediation, contact centres and a variety of services to separating and divorcing families.
Family mediation is a voluntary process which gives parents who are separating or living apart the opportunity to make their own arrangements for their children's future. Reaching agreement through mediation can avoid painful and lengthy legal battles.

18 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EP
Tel: 0131 558 9898
www.familymediationscotland.org.uk
infor@familymediationscotland.org.uk

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Scottish Marriage Care

Scottish Marriage Care is a specialist voluntary organisation with over thirty years experience in the delivery of professional relationship counselling. Scottish Marriage Care aims to enhance and sustain marriage, relationships, family life and life-long learning in these areas. We achieve this through the provision of high quality relationship counselling and education services delivered in local centres throughout Scotland.

1st Floor Suite, 72 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA
Tel: 0141 222 2166
www.scottishmarriagecare.org
info@scottishmarriagecare.org

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Couple Counselling Scotland
(formerly Scottish Marriage Guidance Council)

Couple Counselling Scotland promotes, develops and co-ordinates a confidential counselling service throughout Scotland for people in marriage and other intimate personal relationships.
It provides information and conducts research on aspects of marriage and family life, and develops working relationships with persons and organisations concerned with marriage and family life.
The services of Couple Counselling Scotland are delivered to clients by 14 affiliated local services.

18 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EP
Tel: 0131 558 9669
www.couplecounselling.org
enquiries@couplecounselling.org

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