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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
On 19th and 20th September, the Climate Change Commission for Wales is holding its annual two-day meeting at Tapestri in Swansea. The theme of the meeting is ‘community’ and Day 2 is devoted to learning how charities, community groups and social enterprises are addressing the challenges of climate change and building resilience to its affects. The session...
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...
IntroductionEquality for disabled people may mean changing the way in which an employer’s provisions, criteria or practices are applied to individual disabled workers, removing physical barriers and/or providing extra support for a disabled worker. The duty to make reasonable adjustments, as required the Equality Act, aims to make sure that, as far as is reasonable,...
This course develops further on the "Introduction to Volunteering" course. It sets out the processes required to advertise, recruit, develop and train volunteers to make the process rewarding and safe.Ideal for: organisations wishing to develop further skills around the recruitment and retention of volunteers.
