• The Basics of the Equality Act (2010)

    Cardiff Cardiff

    IntroductionOn 1 October 2010 all existing anti-discrimination legislation was replaced by the Equality Act 2010. The Act has removed inconsistencies, making legislation simpler to understand and comply with. It also strengthens the law, making it easier to tackle disadvantage and inequality.   Who should attend?This Diverse Cymru course is particularly relevant for employers and service providers from the public,...

  • Are your concerns about charity trading holding you back?

    Tapestri, Swansea Tapestri, Swansea

    Then our latest seminar, Charity trading: know the ropes, will really help you out. Run by Geldards law firm, this seminar will steer you in the right direction and ease your charity trading concerns. They will cover a number of areas, including: - The basics of trading - When trading is taxable - Setting up a...

  • Employability Fair

    Llanrumney Library and Community Hub, Countisbury Ave Llanrumney Library and Community Hub, Countisbury Ave

    There will be stands by local employers, voluntary agencies, employment agencies and other services that can help you get back into work or find a job. You can get information on how to look for work, support with improving or creating a CV, have one-to-one interview practice or listen to presentations on employability, getting back...

  • What do funders want? Big Lottery Fund (afternoon session)

    Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil

    In Wales, the Big Lottery Fund gives out over £100,000 every day through a range of grant programmes. But what does the fund look for in an application? And how can you increase your chances of getting funding? WCVA's half-day master class, aimed at experienced bid writers, will provide tips on what makes a successful...

  • C3SC Training – An introduction to Results Based Accountability (RBA)

    C3SC Offices C3SC Offices

    We regret that this course has been cancelled. This course provides you with a summary of the increasingly used reporting methods that look at the impact your organisation is having. Covering the basics of RBA, and how you can start using it to measure your organisation's performance, this course is perfect to meet the increasing...

  • Recognising and Responding to Bullying Behaviours

    Carmarthen Carmarthen

    A Children in Wales one-day course Evidence and practice shows that bullying affects the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people. Research has identified that:  - Over 30% of Childline callers report that they have experienced bullying  - 2/3 of young carers are bullied at school  - "Bullying was a common theme, with...

  • Citizen Directed Support

    Cardiff Cardiff

    A one-day Learning Disability Wales course to help you understand how you can work in ways to support the development of Citizen Directed Support in the context of Welsh policy.This course is designed for people who deliver or manage care or support services for people with learning disabilites and others. This course can form part...

  • Parents’ Week Conference: Engaging parents in family and parenting support services

    Future Inns, Cardiff Bay Future Inns, Cardiff Bay

    Children in Wales' Parents' Week Conference this year will be around the theme of engaging parents in family and parenting support services. Family and parenting support services provided by Flying Start, Families First and through other funding streams are increasingly being challenged to extend their reach to vulnerable families. The focus of the event will...

  • Youth tobacco training and education session

    Cardiff Cardiff

    Ash Wales is offering a one-day youth tobacco training and education centre for professionals who work with young people and have an interest in tobacco issues.During the session, you will:Participate in a number of different youth specific interactive exercisesBoost knowledge of the smoking and tobacco arenaIncrease confidence in discussing smoking and tobacco issues with young...

  • WCVA Volunteering Conference

    Venue Cymru, Llandudno Venue Cymru, Llandudno

    This conference is for anyone keen to explore diversity in volunteering and discover how to help people overcome the barriers that may be blocking the way to getting involved in helping others.  Among others, there'll be plenary sessions from Amanda Parker of Mind Cymru, looking at getting those with mental health difficulties into volunteering, while...

  • ECLP’s Enterprise Roadshow: Big Ideas for Small Communities

    St Mellons Community Education Centre (CF3 0EF) St Mellons Community Education Centre (CF3 0EF)

    Got a great idea that needs developing? Seen a business opportunity but need support? Want to know more about being self-employed?ECLP is putting on one-day workshops covering all the basics of setting up a business, including how to make it hassle free.Hear from people who have succeeded using the methods shared on the day.

  • Working Together to Make a Difference

    City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3ND City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3ND

    If you work with homeless or vulnerable people in the city, you are invited to this FREE event.This is a networking event that has been arranged to help staff and volunteers from faith groups, third sector agencies and statutory services, who work with vulnerable people in the city, to gain an understanding of the full...