• Tax Effective Giving

    Institute of Fundraising, Cathedral Road, Cardiff Institute of Fundraising, Cathedral Road, Cardiff

    Everything every charity needs to know to get started in raising funds from individuals tax-effectively By the end of the session fundraisers will be able to: - Identify the four main tax-effective giving methods: Gift Aid; Payroll Giving; Gifts of Shares; Legacy giving - Show the potential to increase your income tax-effectively - Create your...

  • Real Opportunities: Regional SEN Transition to Employment Initiative – Annual Conference

    St David’s Hotel and Spa, Cardiff Bay St David’s Hotel and Spa, Cardiff Bay

    During the day we will look at how the Regional SEN Transition to Employment Initiative, more commonly known as the Real Opportunities project, has successfully supported 1,758 young people using individually tailored packages of support through the transition to adulthood. The day will include round table discussion with expert hosts, real-life stories from project participants,...

  • Substance Misuse Awareness

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

    With option of accreditationVoluntary Sector WORKERS- £140.00 Statutory Sector WORKERS - £150.00 With a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales. This includes 2 day facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch NewLink Wales...

  • C3SC Training: Introduction to Volunteering

    C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB. C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.

    This course has been postponed until further notice.This course gives an overview of recruiting, using and safely managing volunteers. It is designed to support organisations that are new to using volunteers. By the end of this course you will:•        Understand the nature and scope of volunteering and how it differs from paid work•        Recognise how...

  • E.A.R.S. Family Fun Day

    Butetown Pavilion Butetown Pavilion

    E.A.R.S. is an association of four homework clubs in the Butetown, Riverside and Grangetown areas of Cardiff. Below are details of a fun day that's being held to raise the profile of supplementary education.There will be:- Stalls- Free food- Free children's play area- Awards- Short plays/acts- ... and lots moreThe day is free and all...

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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

    CBT is a psychotherapeutic approach to problem solving and reaching goals is future focussed – although we seek to understand how past events led the person to where they are now, the approach is very much about moving on. CBT has a massive evidence base and it allows the practitioner to explore the links between...

  • Understanding Hate Crime Level 2 Credit 1 Unit EE22CY089

    Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff

    New Diverse Cymru courseThis is a 10-hour training unit, accredited (Level 2) by Agored Cymru, which includes 1 day full engagement workshop and home study.This programme will enable you to achieve a recognised accreditation of your understanding of hate attacks and the effects they have.  You will be able to consider what steps you may...

  • C3SC Training: Introduction to Social Media

    C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB. C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.

    This essential half-day course provides an introductory guide to the creation of an effective social media strategy. Including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and new and emerging online services, the course looks at how to define the message you want to project, writing posts, responding to readers and what not to do. Early booking is advisable.Ideal for:...

  • Official Launch of The Minority Ethnic Elders Advocacy Project (MEEA)

    India Centre, Sanquhar Street, Cardiff CF24 2AA India Centre, Sanquhar Street, Cardiff CF24 2AA

    The MEEA Project is a 3-year national project funded by the Big Lottery in partnership with 3 other regional Welsh equality councils with Race Equality First being the lead partner. The purpose of the project is to: 'Help ethnic minority elders say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interest and obtain services they...

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness

    Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff

    This Cardiff Council training course is for care support staff /managers/anyone with an interest in developing awareness of Autism Spectrum Conditions.The course/workshop will use a combination of PowerPoint presentations, films and group exercises to explore Autism Spectrum Conditions. The course will include: - The development of awareness of the conditions historically - Prevalence - Causes -...

  • Prudent Healthcare – Can it save the NHS in Wales?

    Cardiff Cardiff

    The Health Minister has said the NHS in Wales must move towards a culture of 'prudent health care' – not providing treatment where it is unlikely to benefit the patient, or could do harm – if it is to carry on providing an equitable service.  Mark Drakeford said: "There is no choice but change in...

  • National Autistic Society Female Asperger Social Group

    Red Dragon Centre Red Dragon Centre

    In Cardiff, the NAS is piloting a female-only Social Group for individuals with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism. This is being piloted due to meeting the demand of providing a social group for females who would benefit from female only company.As this group is still in the early stages, NAS is looking to...