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SUMMARY:Writing Successful Funding Bids
DESCRIPTION:This training event\, free to C3SC Members\, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids.\n\n\nThis training event\, free to C3SC Members\, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids. \nThe course objectives are for participants to have an improved knowledge of:- \n\nThe tools and techniques you need to plan\, write and present winning bids\nHow to understand and meet the expectations of funders\nOther fundraising options\n\nThe event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event. \nAs part of our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality\, well-resourced training\, we have recently introduced a revised pricing structure for statutory and private sector attendees. This change enables us to sustain the standard of our programmes while continuing to offer free places to our members and to smaller third-sector organisations that depend on accessible learning opportunities. \nVoluntary sector \n• Members – Free \n• Non-members – £45 half day / £85 full day \nPublic sector partners \n• £75 half day / £145 full day \nPublic and private sector \n• £95 half day / £175 full day \nPlease note: Cancellations must be made with notice of at least 2 working days to recieve a refund. \n \nFor any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/writing-successful-funding-bids-16/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Cardiff South West local Community Groups Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:A space for local groups in South West Cardiff to meet\, connect\, collaborate\, and influence change  community health and wellbeing.\n\n\nAre you involved in a local community group\, grassroots organisation\, or neighbourhood project making a difference in the South West of Cardiff? \nWe’d love you to join us and help us develop the Cardiff South West local Community Groups Forum – a new space for local groups to meet\, connect\, collaborate\, and influence real changes in community health and wellbeing. \nThis pilot session\, delivered in partnership by ACE and C3SC\, brings together local groups to add their voices to help shape the future of health and wellbeing planning in South West Cardiff. \nWhat to expect: \n🌟 Meet other local groups and find out more about the amazing work happening in our communities.🌟 Find out about the support available from C3SC – we can help with funding\, training\, volunteering and community development opportunities.🌟 Hear about local health challenges and priorities in the South West cluster. \n🌟 Provide your insights from the community and help influence local health & wellbeing plans.🌟 Have your say on the top priorities for local health and wellbeing and future local Community Group Meet‑up sessions. \nThis is your opportunity to make sure grassroots community experience and knowledge help guide local decisions—because no one understands community needs better than the people living and working directly in them. \nWe’d love to see you there. \nFor more information or to register your interest\, please contact Enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-south-west-local-community-groups-meet-up/
LOCATION:Our Place : Dusty Forge (ACE – Action in Caerau & Ely)\, 460 Cowbridge Road West\, Cardiff\, CF5 5BZ\, Cardiff\, CF5 5BZ\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260326T163000
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SUMMARY:Getting the Best from Your Volunteers - 26 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:The training will help you improve your knowledge on getting the best from your volunteers.\n\n\nThe training will help you improve your knowledge on Getting the Best from your Volunteers. It would be suitable for volunteer managers\, coordinators\, supervisors\, team leaders and individuals who have responsibility for recruiting\, training and managing volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to apply and will be allocated a space\, on a first come first served basis. By the end of the course\, you will: \n\nUnderstand what motivates and de-motivates volunteers\nUnderstand good practice in relation support and supervision\nRecognise and be able to manage a variety of difficult situations\nKnow when and how to terminate a volunteering relationship\nBe able to assess needs for training and development and recognise different ways of meeting these\nKnow how to give appropriate recognition to volunteers\n\nDate: Thursday 26th March 2026 \nTime: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm \nThe training will be a hybrid event. In person attendees are invited to join us at Butetown Community Centre. Online participants will join the training via Microsoft Teams. \nW e will send the joining link through 24 hours before the course – please check your ‘Spam’ inbox if you do not see it. \nFor further enquiries\, contact C3SC on 07973 725 335 or volunteer@c3sc.org.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/getting-the-best-from-your-volunteers-26-march-2026/
LOCATION:Butetown Community Centre\, 40 Loudoun Square\, Cardiff\, CF10 5UZ\, Cardiff\, CF10 5UZ\, GB
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SUMMARY:Cardiff City of Languages Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Cardiff City of Languages Fair is a celebration of the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Cardiff. Organised by C3SC in partnership with Cardiff Central Library Hub\, the fair will bring together community schools\, and organisations supporting minority communities in Cardiff to showcase languages and cultures\, strengthen connections between communities\, and highlight the important role that multilingualism plays in the life of Cardiff.\n\n\n📍 Cardiff Central Library\n📅 Thursday\, 26 March 2026\n⏰ 4:00pm–6:00pm \nThis free event will showcase members of C3SC – the community schools that run on Saturdays or Sundays in Cardiff. These schools support children and young people in learning to read and write in their heritage languages while also exploring their native history and culture. \n🌐 Languages represented will include:\nArabic\, Chinese\, Lithuanian\, Polish\, Romanian\, Spanish\, Ukrainian\, and more. \nOrganisations that support minority communities will also be present\, and Menter Caerdydd will provide information about Welsh-language activities available in Cardiff. Schools are planning to organise arts and crafts activities\, and there will also be cultural performances for attendees to enjoy. \nFor further enquiries\, contact C3SC on 07776844566 or volunteer@c3sc.org.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-city-of-languages-fair/
LOCATION:: Cardiff Central Library Hub\,  : Cardiff Central Library Hub
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Neurodivergence Action Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Inaugural Neurodivergence Action Group Meeting and Help Shape Neurodivergent Support Services in Cardiff\n\n\nThis initiative aligns with our commitment to developing a neurodivergent-friendly Cardiff and builds on learning from C3SC’s “Community Matters”: Supporting Neurodivergent Children and Families programme\, alongside a third sector forum on the draft Neurodivergent Cardiff strategy held in September 2025. \nThird sector organisations play a vital role in supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. We want to strengthen the sector’s collective voice and create a space where lived experiences and your insights can meaningfully shape service development. \n\n\n \nWhy a Neurodivergence Action Group?\nThe Neurodivergence Action Group will bring organisations together to shape services\, strengthen advocacy\, and build capacity. The group will focus on three core areas: \nShaping future development\nUsing findings from the “Community Matters” project and your frontline experience to identify priorities\, explore solutions\, and inform future projects and volunteering opportunities. The group will also help identify what support organisations need from C3SC. \nJoint advocacy and influencing services\nDeveloping shared positions and providing coordinated third sector input when statutory partners are developing services or policies\, ensuring lived experience has genuine influence on strategic decisions. \nBuilding organisational capacity and collaboration\nSupporting learning\, collaboration\, and sustainability through access to training\, peer learning\, shared resources\, and funding guidance. \n \nWhat the Inaugural Session Will Cover\nThe first meeting will focus on establishing how the Action Group should operate and what it should prioritise. We want to hear your views on: \n\nStructure and meeting frequency that would be most useful for your organisation.\nKey priorities you have identified through frontline work.\nSupport you need from C3SC\, including training\, funding guidance\, peer learning opportunities\, or other resources.\nNew projects or volunteering opportunities that C3SC should consider developing.\n\n \nWhy Participate?\nBy joining the Neurodivergence Action Group\, you will have: \n\nA platform to influence services and improve support for neurodivergent individuals and their families in Cardiff.\nOpportunities to collaborate with other organisations.\nAccess to peer learning\, support\, and shared resources.\nA stronger collective voice to influence statutory decision-making.\n\nWe believe this group can make a real difference in ensuring neurodivergent support services in Cardiff respond to community needs and are informed by those who understand what works at the frontline. \n \nPractical Information\nAttendance is free\, but places must be booked in advance. \nRegistered attendees will receive a documentation pack including: \n\nAgenda for the inaugural meeting.\nProposed aims and structure for the Action Group.\n\nRefreshments will be provided. \n \nShould you have any questions about this event\, please contact: klavdija.e@c3sc.org.uk. \nWe look forward to working with you to strengthen support for neurodivergent children\, adults\, and their families across Cardiff.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/inaugural-neurodivergence-action-group-meeting/
LOCATION:96-98 Neville St\, 96-98 Neville Street\, Cardiff\, CF11 6LS\, Cardiff\, CF11 6LS\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260416T150000
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SUMMARY:Grant Management in the Voluntary Sector
DESCRIPTION:A free training session looking at good Grant Management\, co delivered by C3SC and The National Lottery.\n\n\nC3SC will be co delivering a free training session with the National Lottery Community Fund on Grant Management in the Voluntary Sector on Thursday16th April at Hope St Mellons. \nThe Course aims to support community groups based in Cardiff to improve their grant monitoring and reporting skills\, which will help those groups become more sustainable in the longer term. \nThe session will cover \n-Understanding Terms and Conditions \n-Record keeping \n-GDPR \n-Budgeting \n-Outcomes and Outputs \n-Consultation and Evaluation \n-Report Writing \n-Sharing Learning \n-Sustainability \nFor any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/grant-management-in-the-voluntary-sector/
LOCATION:The Hive\, Harrison Drive\, Saint Mellons\, CF3 0PJ\, Saint Mellons\, CF3 0PJ\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260422T133000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260422T143000
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SUMMARY:DTA Wales Egin Programme: Meet the Funder Event
DESCRIPTION:C3SC hosts a new Meet the Funder event for 2026\, as DTA Wales feature in a session introducing their Egin Grant Scheme\n\n\nC3SC is delighted to host a new Meet the Funder event for 2026! \nEgin is unlocking the collective power of communities in Wales to tackle climate change. \nThrough Egin\, community groups can access Peer Mentor support to take their first steps towards taking action on climate change and living more sustainably. Our main focus is on helping those who will be the most impacted by climate change\, yet may often feel they are not part of conversations around climate. \nLouisa Addiscott from DTA Wales will present a Meet the Funder session aimed at grassroot groups and organisations interested in Climate Change activities/ projects. \nFor any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/dta-wales-egin-programme-meet-the-funder-event/
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SUMMARY:Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A  space for community schools in Cardiff to meet\, share their experiences\, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges.\n\n\nJoin us for our next Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting\, hosted by C3SC at the location of one of our members – ROUCA Romanian School on Saturday 18th April 2:30pm-4:30pm at Llanishen Baptist Church\, Fidlas Road\, Cardiff CF14 5LZ. \nThis session will provide updates from C3SC and local community schools\, highlight available support\, and create space for collaboration\, shared learning\, and collective planning. \nThrough presentations\, small-group discussions\, and open dialogue\, we will continue exploring common challenges\, strategic priorities\, and opportunities to work together across community schools.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-community-schools-networking-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Llanishen Baptist Church\, Fidlas\, Cardiff\, CF14 5LZ\, Cardiff\, CF14 5LZ\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T120000
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SUMMARY:Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:C3SC is pleased to invite you to our Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) meeting on Wednesday 13th May 2026.\n\n\nThe Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) is a Participation and Engagement initiative by Cardiff Third Sector Council as part of its commitment to the development and support of the volunteering infrastructure in Cardiff and its role within Third Sector Support Wales. Each quarterly meeting is packed with information\, guidance\, discussions and networking. It’s also a great way to raise the profile of volunteering in Cardiff. \nIf you are involved in managing or supporting volunteers? Perhaps you’re a paid worker or volunteer yourself! You are more than welcome to attend the meeting. \nDate: Wedensday\, 13th May 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nLocation: This will be an in-person at Trinity Centre\, Four Elms Road\, Piercefield Place\, Cardiff\, CF24 1LE \nFull agenda to follow soon. \n______________________________________________________ \nFor further enquiries\, contact volunteer@c3sc.org.uk.
URL:https://c3sc.org.uk/event-single/cardiff-volunteer-coordinators-network-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Trinity Centre\, Four Elms Road Piercefield Place\, Cardiff\, CF24 1LE\, Cardiff\, CF24 1LE\, GB
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