SIAA facilitates many training events, roundtables, and information sharing sessions specifically intended for independent advocacy organisations. These events are member-only and designed to provide you with new skills, build organisational capacity and provide an opportunity for you to share your views on key policy topics relevant to human rights and independent advocacy.
SIAA also run regular online peer support sessions. The peer support sessions are informal opportunities for you to meet colleagues from across the sector, share ideas and provide mutual support. We run sessions for managers and sessions for staff once a month.
Find out more about upcoming events and peer support sessions, and sign up below!
This peer support session is intended for all independent advocates, managers, and anyone who supports advocacy partners in prisons, forensic settings and criminal justice system. It's a space to ask…
In this peer support session, we'll focus on Leader resilience - the ability to navigate stress, uncertainty, and setbacks while maintaining effectiveness and guiding others through these challenges. The session will…
This is the first session in our wellbeing-focused peer support series. In this session, we will begin by thinking about our own individual wellbeing. This is time out for people…
In this peer support session, we'll explore strategies to navigate leadership challenges as we step into autumn season. The session will begin with a short (10 minutes or less) presentation…
In this peer support session, we'll focus on the ins and outs of working with the board of trustees to ensure they provide support and oversight necessary for the success of…
This is the second session in our wellbeing-focused peer support series. In this session, we will begin by thinking about how teams can work in ways that support wellbeing more…
In this peer support session, we'll celebrate your accomplishments of 2025, and think of ways we can extend that celebration to the staff team. The session will begin with a…
Topic for this session will be confirmed at a later date! If you have a suggestion, you can email Marta marta@siaa.org.uk. The session will begin with a short (10 minutes…
This is the third session in our wellbeing-focused peer support series. Previously, we focused on individual wellbeing and team wellbeing. Topic for this session is to be confirmed at a later date. This…
Topic for this session will be confirmed at a later date! If you have a suggestion, you can email Marta marta@siaa.org.uk. The session will begin with a short (10 minutes…
I’ve found the Managers Peer to Peer support sessions invaluable; it feels supportive and safe and as a relatively new CEO it really has helped build my confidence as well as relationships with peers. Thank you.
SIAA member, 2022
I have enjoyed the SIAA training events I have attended and I have been able to attend more than I would have in the past due to courses being on zoom etc.
SIAA member, 2022
I found it really helpful to be connected to a larger group and to hear the variety of perspectives from others as we all face the impact of the coronavirus on our organisations, people, clients and key stakeholders.
SIAA member, 2020
SIAA are Living Wage Employers and The Lasting Difference symbol holders.
SIAA are currently working towards the LGBT Charter. Visit LGBT Youth Scotland to find out more.
