• Motivational Interviewing training course

    NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE

    By the end of the NewLink Wales course participants should be able to:·         Identify the various stages of change ·         Explain the key principles, spirit and overall approach of motivational interviewing ·         Analyse the core skills of motivational interviewing ·         Apply motivational skills when working with families (please note these training can be altered for...

  • C3SC Training: Marketing – Working with the media

    C3SC Offices Brunel House,Cardiff C3SC Offices Brunel House,Cardiff

    Content: This course looks at how best to communicate with your members, staff and other Board Members. It will cover differing styles of communication, and when each method is best. Ideal for: Trustees, staff and volunteers seeking to improve their communication skills.

  • Engage! Collaborative Working Conference

    Liberty Stadium, Swansea Liberty Stadium, Swansea

    The third sector is being encouraged more than ever to work in partnership.That’s why we’re bringing you Engage! - the collaborative working conference. Taking place at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium on Tuesday, 9 July, it will provide an opportunity to tackle new and different ways of working and explore how the third sector can work together...

  • Mental Health First Aid (Wales) 2-day course

    Newport Newport

    Training course delivered by Diverse CymruWhat is MHFA?This 12-hour MHFA (Wales) course is part of the national training programme for Wales and its partners include the Welsh Government, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. Comparisons can be drawn between MHFA and emergency first aid. In both cases members of the public can offer immediate aid and support the...

  • Influencing Welsh Legislation

    Cardiff Cardiff

    The aim of this one-day WCVA training course is to assist staff in the third sector to work with local politicians in order to influence policy decisions and legislationAssembly Members and Members of Parliament are subject to considerable lobbying but they are generally keen to support causes they believe in, so how can we get...

  • Employment and Support Allowance Work Capability Assessment

    Swansea Swansea

    Courser Aims: A practical session to give guidance and tips on completing the Work Capability Assessment form(ESA50) to accurately reflect the difficulties of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) applicants. This Learning Disability Wales course will help delegates understand how to complete the Work Capability Assessment form (ESA50) required for Employment and Support Allowance.Designed for: Anyone...

  • Trust Fundraising – Making a Successful Application

    Institute of Fundraising Cymru Office, Cardiff CF11 9HA Institute of Fundraising Cymru Office, Cardiff CF11 9HA

    An Institute of Fundraising presentation and Q&A session on the dos and don’ts of Trust Fundraising.   ·         Researching the right prospects for your organisation. ·         Communicating your case for Support. ·         Applying using different approaches. ·         Reporting and maintaining the relationship.   £20 Individual Members of Institute of Fundraising / £25 Non-Members To book,...

  • C3SC Training: Accounting Basics

    C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff

    Content:  Designed for those with none or little understanding around accounting, this course covers the essentials on running your organisations accounts, including book keeping, charity reporting, and banking. An essential course for new organisations! Idea for: Treasurers, chief officers or trustees who are expected to maintain charities accounts. 

  • Mental Health Awareness

    Cardiff Cardiff

    Training course delivered by Diverse CymruThis course is suitable anyone working in the private, public or voluntary sectors. It is especially helpful for managers who have responsibility for the well-being of staff and for front line staff providing goods and services to the public. It is also suitable for anyone wanting to increase their awareness...

  • African Caribbean Elders Society (ACES) Launch and Health Awareness Event

    Grangetown Baptist Church, Clive Street, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 9HP Grangetown Baptist Church, Clive Street, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 9HP

    Speakers: Helen Jessop (Public Health Wales) and Shameem Nawaz (Marie Curie)Including: a Caribbean lunch and gentle exercise taster.This event is part of Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week. Funding and support has been provided by Cancer Equality & British Heart Foundation and the Butetown, Riverside & Grangetown Communities First Programme.

  • South East Wales Safeguarding Programme Conference

    The Village Hotel, 29 Pendwyallt Rd, Cardiff CF14 7EF The Village Hotel, 29 Pendwyallt Rd, Cardiff CF14 7EF

    Advocating for 'FREDA': Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity, Autonomy - Putting Human Rights into PracticeA conference hosted by Age Concern Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and their partnersHere is the programme:Welcoming Address: Baroness Finlay - Patron of Age Concern Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan  Policy Context:9.45-10am: Steven Gear - Head of Safeguarding, Welsh GovernmentThe developments...