C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

C3SC Members’ Forum: Good Food and Movement
2026-02-05 09:30 - 12:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Cathays & Central Youth and Community Project (CCYCP), 36-38 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 4HX, Cardiff, CF24 4HX, GB
Inviting Third Sector organisations and groups to help shape the Good Food and Movement Framework & Implementation Plan (2026–2028)

C3SC, together with Cardiff and Vale Public Health, is inviting third sector organisations to a collaborative workshop focused on the Good Food and Movement Framework. This session will introduce the Framework, highlight its vision and goals, and create space for organisations to share how their work already contributes to enabling good food and movement for everyone in Cardiff.
The workshop also offers a key opportunity for members to help shape the 2026–2028 Implementation Plan, ensuring that third sector voices and experiences directly inform future priorities.
The workshop will cover

Increasing understanding of the Good Food and Movement Framework: exploring its vision, goals, and the approach driving it.
Strengthening connections across the third sector: helping organisations recognise the role they already play—and could play—in enabling good food and movement for all.
Exploring the factors that shape what we eat and move: identifying influences, barriers, and opportunities across communities.
Understanding the challenges faced by third sector groups: beginning to identify shared issues and explore potential solutions or areas where support is needed.

Join us for a chance to connect, contribute, and influence real change across our communities.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network Meeting
2026-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, GB
C3SC is pleased to invite you to our hybrid Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) meeting on Thursday 5th February 2026.

The 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.
If 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.
Date: Thursday, 5th February 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Location: This will be a hybrid event, with in-person in Butetown Community Centre and online via Microsoft Teams.
Full agenda to follow soon.
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: In-person or Virtual. The joining link will be sent out 24 hours before the event for virtual attendees.
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For further enquiries, contact volunteer@c3sc.org.uk.

C3SC AGM and Members' Forum 2025 (Hybrid Event)
2026-02-10 12:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, GB
C3SC’s AGM is a chance for members to hear about what’s been happening at C3SC in the past year

C3SC’s AGM and Members’ Forum 2025
We are pleased to confirm C3SC’s AGM and Annual Members Meeting will be taking place on 10th February from 12 noon at Butetown Community Centre, Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA and Online via Zoom.
As well as our formal AGM and resolutions, the event enables us to further our aim to work co-productively with our members to develop, support, represent and promote our fabulous local community of volunteers, voluntary groups and charitable organisations, and to say thank you for all your support.
In the current environment of instability and ongoing financial constraint, the demand for new ways of working that puts people at the centre of the way services are designed and delivered align with the long-standing approaches that are central to third sector delivery. The sector holds a trusted position, being close to our stakeholder base, being lean and competitive, focusing on inclusion and prevention, and responding holistically and flexibly to local service users, many of whom are the most vulnerable people in our society.
Following the welcome feedback from members’ at last year’s AGM that helped shape and drive the next phase of our shared Strategy, at the meeting we plan to look back at what has been achieved in the past year and look forward as we plan and progress the next steps in developing and delivering a strategy that champions and strengthens the sector’s collective preventative approach.
We hope you can join us for our AGM and guest speakers followed by a complementary lunch and what promises to be a lively and inspiring discussion as we share and develop what comes next for how we shape productive relationships with statutory sector partners and work together to deliver effective, sustainable and responsive services to meet the diversity of aspiration and need across our communities.Attendees will also be able to hear from our guest speakers and participate in a Q&A.
The agenda, resolutions and proxy forms are available on our website, here:
https://c3sc.org.uk/cardiff-third-sector-council-agm-and-members-forum-2025/
Please note, the event will be hosted in hybrid format – in person and via Zoom – so please ensure you select the correct ticket type when you register.
If you are planning to vote by proxy, your form will need to be sent to us by post or email (to enquiries@c3sc.org.uk ) to arrive in time for the deadline of 10am on Friday 6th February.
If you are joining us online, the joining link will be sent to you a few days prior to the event.
We hope you can join us.
Follow us @C3SC and @CdfVolCentre on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn – we welcome your messages of support!
With best wishes,
Sheila Hendrickson-Brown
CEO
#C3SCAGM2025 #CommunityAction #ManifestoForChange
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

C3SC's Trustee & Third Sector Leaders’ Network Meeting: March 2026
2026-03-03 13:00 - 14:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
This C3SC network helps Management Committee Members, Trustees, Chief Officers, and Staff to be more confident and connected in your role.

C3SC’s Trustee & Third Sector Leaders’ Network Meeting: Tuesday 3rd March.

We are pleased to invite you to attend the next C3SC Trustee & Third Sector Leaders’ Network Meeting which will be taking place online on 3rd March from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
Following feedback fromm our members across the sector, the focus of this session will be Trustee Recruitment and practical steps to empower third sector organisations with the knowledge and skills to recruit the trustees needed for the smooth running and strategic management of their organisations.
This session will include an Advice Cafe, featuring a presentation from Prof. Mhairi McVicar, at Cardiff University and the Chair of Trustees at The Grange Pavilion highlighting the charity’s recent experiences, successes, challenges and tips on recruiting Trustees with opportunities for discussion and peer learning.
The Network meeting is a great opportunity for leaders in the Third Sector – Trustees, Management Committee Members, Chief Officers, Senior Staff – to feel more confident about attracting and onboarding diverse trustees, share learning and good practice, make alliances, and receive up to date information.
We hope you will be able to join us for the meeting online – bring your coffee and refreshments for what promises to be a highly participative session!
Please circulate this invitation to anyone in your group, organisation, or network who will be interested in joining us for this timely and relevant discussion.

Budgeting for projects Funding Workshop
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
An online training session to support community groups based in Cardiff to improve their project seeking sustainable funding.

This funding workshop will help third sector organisations improve their understanding on project budgeting and help participants to draw project budget for funding application.
The aims and objectives of the session are that attendees to:

Plan a project budget.
Prepare cash flow forecast.
Manage accounts
Monitor and report on a project budget.

The event will take place on Teams and the link will be sent through the day prior to the event.

For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Substance Misuse Stakeholder Reference Group - Inaugural Meeting
2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Splott Community Volunteers, Splott Road, Cardiff, CF24 2BZ, Cardiff, CF24 2BZ, GB
Join our Substance Misuse Stakeholder Reference Group and Help Shape Substance Misuse Services in Cardiff!

We are inviting third sector organisations and community groups across Cardiff to the inaugural Substance Misuse Stakeholder Reference Group meeting, a new forum designed to strengthen collaboration, influence, and support across the sector.
Building on the findings from the C3SC’s Community Pathways: Substance Misuse programme, the Stakeholder Reference Group is intended as a space where your insight, experience, and the voices of people with lived experience can shape how services are designed, commissioned, and delivered.

Why a Substance Misuse Stakeholder Reference Group?
Third sector organisations play a vital role in substance misuse support, bringing frontline insight, innovation, and strong connections to communities. The Substance Misuse Stakeholder Reference Group is intended to strengthen this collective role and ensure community perspectives meaningfully influence how services are shaped.
The group will focus on three core areas:
Shaping future development:

Identify priorities emerging from frontline work and the small grants programme.

Explore solutions and new projects that could be developed or expanded.

Highlight the support organisations need to strengthen and sustain their work.

Joint advocacy and influencing services:

Develop shared positions on key issues affecting substance misuse support.

Provide coordinated input to commissioners and statutory partners.

Ensure lived experience and community insight inform strategic and operational decisions.

Building organisational capacity and collaboration:

Access training, guidance, and shared resources.

Take part in peer learning and collaborative opportunities.

Strengthen networks, knowledge sharing, and sector sustainability.

The Inaugural Meeting
The first meeting will focus on establishing how the Reference Group should operate and what it should prioritise. We want to hear your views on:

Structure and meeting frequency that would be most useful for your organisation.

Key priorities you have identified through frontline work.

Support you need from C3SC, including training, funding guidance, peer learning opportunities, or other resources.

New projects or volunteering opportunities that C3SC should consider developing.

Why Participate?
By joining the Substance Misuse Stakeholder Reference Group, you will have:

A platform to influence how services are commissioned and delivered in Cardiff.

Opportunities to collaborate with other organisations.

Access to peer learning, support, and shared resources.

A stronger collective voice to inform statutory decision-making.

We believe this group can make a real difference in ensuring substance misuse services in Cardiff respond to community needs and are informed by those who understand what works at the frontline.

Practical Information
Attendance is free, but places must be booked in advance.
Registered attendees will receive a documentation pack, including:

A summary of Community Pathways: Substance Misuse project findings.

Proposed aims and structure for the Reference Group.

A draft agenda for the inaugural meeting.

Free parking will be available at the venue, and refreshments will be provided.

Should you have any questions about this event, please contact: klavdija.e@c3sc.org.uk. We look forward to working with you to strengthen substance misuse support across Cardiff.

Inaugural Dementia Stakeholder Group and Forum
2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Splott Community Volunteers, Splott Road, Cardiff, CF24 2BZ, Cardiff, CF24 2BZ, GB
Join us for the first Dementia Stakeholder Reference Group and Forum on the Draft Dementia Strategy for Wales

We are inviting third sector organisations and community groups across Cardiff to join the inaugural Dementia Stakeholder Reference Group, alongside a forum to develop a collective third sector response to the Welsh Government’s draft Dementia Strategy for Wales 2026–2036.

Why a Dementia Stakeholder Reference Group?
During 2025, we supported seven organisations through our “Community Matters”: Living and Coping with Dementia programme. These organisations delivered impactful work in communities, developed innovative approaches, and reached people who might not otherwise access support.
Building on this success, we are committed to sustaining and strengthening partnerships across the third sector. We recognise the depth of expertise within Cardiff’s voluntary and community organisations and the vital role you play in supporting people with dementia. This reference group is intended to create a meaningful space where your expertise and the voices of people with lived experience can directly inform how dementia services are shaped, commissioned, and delivered.

What the Inaugural Session Will Cover
1. Establishing the Dementia Stakeholder Reference Group
We will work together to define how the group should operate and what it should prioritise. We are particularly keen to hear your views on:

Structure and meeting frequency that would be most useful for your organisation.
Key priorities you have identified through frontline work.
Support you need from C3SC, including training, funding guidance, peer learning opportunities, or other resources.
New projects or volunteering opportunities that C3SC should consider developing.

2. Responding to the Welsh Government’s Draft Dementia Strategy
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on a new Dementia Strategy for Wales 2026–2036. This presents a significant opportunity for the third sector to influence national policy. During the session, we will:

Review the draft strategy in the context of local community experience.
Identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement.
Consider how effectively the strategy reflects lived experience, service delivery realities, and long-term vision.
Develop a coordinated third sector response to the consultation.

Why Participate?
Joining the reference group gives you the opportunity to:

Influence the future design and commissioning of dementia services in Cardiff, ensuring people with lived experience remain at the heart of service design and delivery.
Access peer learning and collaboration opportunities with other organisations supporting people with dementia.
Amplify your collective voice to influence statutory decision-making.

We believe this group can make a real difference – both in shaping a strong response to the Welsh Government consultation and in building long-term influence over how dementia support develops in Cardiff.

Practical Information
Attendance is free, but places must be booked in advance.
Registered attendees will receive a documentation pack including:

Agenda for the inaugural meeting.
Proposed aims and structure of the Reference Group.
Draft dementia strategy materials.

Free parking will be available at the venue, and refreshments will be provided.

For further information on the Welsh Government consultation, including easy read and British Sign Language versions, please visit: Draft dementia strategy for Wales 2026 to 2036.
Should you have any questions about this event, please contact:klavdija.e@c3sc.org.uk. We look forward to working with you to strengthen dementia support across Cardiff.

Writing Successful Funding Bids
2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
This training event, free to C3SC Members, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids.

This training event, free to C3SC Members, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids.
The course objectives are for participants to have an improved knowledge of:-

The tools and techniques you need to plan, write and present winning bids
How to understand and meet the expectations of funders
Other fundraising options

The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event.
As 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.
Voluntary sector
• Members – Free
• Non-members – £45 half day / £85 full day
Public sector partners
• £75 half day / £145 full day
Public and private sector
• £95 half day / £175 full day
Please note: Cancellations must be made with notice of at least 2 working days to recieve a refund.

For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff South West local Community Groups Meet Up
2026-03-26 12:30 - 14:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Our Place : Dusty Forge (ACE – Action in Caerau & Ely), 460 Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5BZ, Cardiff, CF5 5BZ, GB
A space for local groups in South West Cardiff to meet, connect, collaborate, and influence change community health and wellbeing.

Are you involved in a local community group, grassroots organisation, or neighbourhood project making a difference in the South West of Cardiff?
We’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.
This 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.
What to expect:
🌟 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.
🌟 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.
This 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.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Getting the Best from Your Volunteers - 26 March 2026
2026-03-26 14:00 - 16:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, GB
The training will help you improve your knowledge on getting the best from your volunteers.

The 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:

Understand what motivates and de-motivates volunteers
Understand good practice in relation support and supervision
Recognise and be able to manage a variety of difficult situations
Know when and how to terminate a volunteering relationship
Be able to assess needs for training and development and recognise different ways of meeting these
Know how to give appropriate recognition to volunteers

Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The 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.
W e will send the joining link through 24 hours before the course – please check your ‘Spam’ inbox if you do not see it.
For further enquiries, contact C3SC on 07973 725 335 or volunteer@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff City of Languages Fair
2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | : Cardiff Central Library Hub, : Cardiff Central Library Hub
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.

📍 Cardiff Central Library
📅 Thursday, 26 March 2026
⏰ 4:00pm–6:00pm
This 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.
🌐 Languages represented will include:
Arabic, Chinese, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and more.
Organisations 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.
For further enquiries, contact C3SC on 07776844566 or volunteer@c3sc.org.uk

Inaugural Neurodivergence Action Group Meeting
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | 96-98 Neville St, 96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff, CF11 6LS, Cardiff, CF11 6LS, GB
Join Us for the Inaugural Neurodivergence Action Group Meeting and Help Shape Neurodivergent Support Services in Cardiff

This 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.
Third 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.

Why a Neurodivergence Action Group?
The Neurodivergence Action Group will bring organisations together to shape services, strengthen advocacy, and build capacity. The group will focus on three core areas:
Shaping future development
Using 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.
Joint advocacy and influencing services
Developing 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.
Building organisational capacity and collaboration
Supporting learning, collaboration, and sustainability through access to training, peer learning, shared resources, and funding guidance.

What the Inaugural Session Will Cover
The first meeting will focus on establishing how the Action Group should operate and what it should prioritise. We want to hear your views on:

Structure and meeting frequency that would be most useful for your organisation.
Key priorities you have identified through frontline work.
Support you need from C3SC, including training, funding guidance, peer learning opportunities, or other resources.
New projects or volunteering opportunities that C3SC should consider developing.

Why Participate?
By joining the Neurodivergence Action Group, you will have:

A platform to influence services and improve support for neurodivergent individuals and their families in Cardiff.
Opportunities to collaborate with other organisations.
Access to peer learning, support, and shared resources.
A stronger collective voice to influence statutory decision-making.

We 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.

Practical Information
Attendance is free, but places must be booked in advance.
Registered attendees will receive a documentation pack including:

Agenda for the inaugural meeting.
Proposed aims and structure for the Action Group.

Refreshments will be provided.

Should you have any questions about this event, please contact: klavdija.e@c3sc.org.uk.
We look forward to working with you to strengthen support for neurodivergent children, adults, and their families across Cardiff.

Grant Management in the Voluntary Sector
2026-04-16 09:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | The Hive, Harrison Drive, Saint Mellons, CF3 0PJ, Saint Mellons, CF3 0PJ, GB
A free training session looking at good Grant Management, co delivered by C3SC and The National Lottery.

C3SC 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.
The 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.
The session will cover
-Understanding Terms and Conditions
-Record keeping
-GDPR
-Budgeting
-Outcomes and Outputs
-Consultation and Evaluation
-Report Writing
-Sharing Learning
-Sustainability
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.

DTA Wales Egin Programme: Meet the Funder Event
2026-04-22 13:30 - 14:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
C3SC hosts a new Meet the Funder event for 2026, as DTA Wales feature in a session introducing their Egin Grant Scheme

C3SC is delighted to host a new Meet the Funder event for 2026!
Egin is unlocking the collective power of communities in Wales to tackle climate change.
Through 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.
Louisa Addiscott from DTA Wales will present a Meet the Funder session aimed at grassroot groups and organisations interested in Climate Change activities/ projects.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting
2026-04-25 14:30 - 16:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Llanishen Baptist Church, Fidlas, Cardiff, CF14 5LZ, Cardiff, CF14 5LZ, GB
A space for community schools in Cardiff to meet, share their experiences, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges.

Join 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 25th April 2:30pm-4:30pm at Llanishen Baptist Church, Fidlas Road, Cardiff CF14 5LZ.
This session will provide updates from C3SC and local community schools, highlight available support, and create space for collaboration, shared learning, and collective planning.
Through presentations, small-group discussions, and open dialogue, we will continue exploring common challenges, strategic priorities, and opportunities to work together across community schools.

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network Meeting
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Trinity Centre, Four Elms Road Piercefield Place, Cardiff, CF24 1LE, Cardiff, CF24 1LE, GB
C3SC is pleased to invite you to our Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) meeting on Wednesday 13th May 2026.

The 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.
If 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.
Date: Wedensday, 13th May 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: This will be an in-person at Trinity Centre, Four Elms Road, Piercefield Place, Cardiff, CF24 1LE
Full agenda to follow soon.
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For further enquiries, contact volunteer@c3sc.org.uk.

Introduction to Volunteering
2026-06-04 10:00 - 12:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | To be confirmed, Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff, CF10 5JA, Cardiff, CF10 5JA, GB
Come along to this introductory course to find out what volunteering is, how it can benefit both individuals and organisations, and more!

This Volunteers’ Week 2026, we are excited to help raise awareness of volunteering and its myriad benefits for both organisations and individuals.
This free training will help you improve your knowledge on welcoming volunteers to your organisation. 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.
Not sure what volunteering is, or how it could benefit your organisation? This course is a perfect introduction! By the end of the course, you will:

Understand the nature and scope of volunteering and how it differs from paid work​
Recognise how and why organisations involve volunteers in their work
Appreciate the resource implications of involving volunteers

Date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: TBC – The training will be hybrid, taking place on Microsoft Teams and in person. Please select the appropriate ticket type for your participation. The online joining link will be sent through within 24 hours of the training taking place.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
As 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.
Voluntary sector
• Members – Free
• Non-members – £45 half day / £85 full day
Public sector partners
• £75 half day / £145 full day
Public and private sector
• £95 half day / £175 full day
Please note: Cancellations must be made with notice of at least 2 working days to recieve a refund.

For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Being a Trustee
2026-06-11 16:30 - 18:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
An online training session for new and existing Trustees in Cardiff to learn more about best practice in governance.

An online training session for new and existing Trustees in Cardiff to learn more about best practice in governance.
This training course will help new and existing Trustees improve their understanding of how best to run their groups and organisations.

The aims and objectives of the course are that attendees:

Understand the key principles of governance
Understand how trustees as a board are collectively responsible and accountable for ensuring that the organisation is well-run
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Board in good governance
Be aware of good practice guidance in relation to governance

The event will take place on Teams and the link will be sent through the day prior to the event.
Participants are invited to bring their organisation’s governing document to the session, if available.
As 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.
Voluntary sector
• Members – Free
• Non-members – £45 half day / £85 full day
Public sector partners
• £75 half day / £145 full day
Public and private sector
• £95 half day / £175 full day
Please note: Cancellations must be made with notice of at least 2 working days to recieve a refund.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2026 Information Session
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online Event
Join our online information session to learn the who, where, when and why of nominating a volunteer for the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2026!

The Cardiff Volunteer Awards organised by Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) is an annual celebration of volunteering and community action. Following the success of the 2025 awards ceremony, the team at C3SC are eager to ensure that all volunteers in Cardiff have the opportunity to be recognised for the unwavering and vital support they provide to communities across the city!
Are you a volunteer? Do you manage volunteers? Do you know a volunteer? Would you like to show them how valued and appreciated they are?
Join us for a one-hour online session to learn more about the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2026 nomination process, where we will explain who is eligible to be nominated and how category winners are selected by a panel of judges.
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Place: Online, Microsoft Teams

Get an early start to ensure you submit a powerful nomination! Nominations close on Sunday 4 October 2026.
There will be time at the end of the session for questions from all attendees.
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the joining link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 029 2048 5722 or 07973 725 569, alternatively you can email us on volunteer@c3sc.org.uk.

Cardiff Youth Led Grant 2026-27 Information Session
2026-06-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Online Event
Cardiff Third Sector Council is excited to launch the Cardiff Youth Led Grant 2026-27.

Cardiff Third Sector Council is excited to launch this year’s Cardiff Youth Led Grant 2026-27.
Cardiff Youth Led Grants are small grants offered by young people to other young people to support community action projects that encourage youth volunteering.
If you are a young person aged 14-25 and involved in a social action or volunteering project or have a great idea for a project but need funds to make it a reality, Cardiff Youth Led Grants could be the solution for you!
Up to £1,000 is available for each successful project in this round.
Applicants must –

Be aged 14 to 25 years; if you are applying and are under 18 years of age, your application will need to be supported by an individual over the age of 18 who is linked to the group.
Apply for the funds on behalf of a voluntary or community group you are a part of or are setting up.
Be based, working and/or studying in Cardiff.

We invite projects apply by Monday 6th July at 5pm. For more information, please visit: https://c3sc.org.uk/ylg
If you have any questions, please contact our team at the Cardiff Volunteer Centre at volunteer@c3sc.org.uk or 07973 725569 – we will be happy to help.

C3SC's Cardiff Community Gathering
2026-07-02 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Hive, Harrison Drive, Saint Mellons, CF3 0PJ, Saint Mellons, CF3 0PJ, GB
Join us for an afternoon of third sector networking and workshops.

Join us for our inaugural Cardiff Community Gathering, this summer 2026!

We are pleased to announce that a C3SC Community Gathering will be taking place to mark the end of the Month of Community at a local venue in the city – The Hive St. Mellons. This is an exciting new event offering a dedicated space for our members to come together through a programme of activities and workshops for meaningful connections, and engagement in conversations that matter.

In response to listening to our members about their priorities, the new event aims to support continuous dialogue and offer more opportunities for us to work with our members in a way that supports the Cardiff Third Sector to grow and thrive.

Agenda shared below. Book now – spaces are limited!

Following booking, please access the booking form for the workshops here

For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting
2026-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Ukrainian Hub Cymru Wales, 24 Saint Andrew's Crescent #Lower Ground Floor, Cardiff, CF10 3DD, Cardiff, CF10 3DD, GB
A space for community schools in Cardiff to meet, share their experiences, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges.

Join us for our next Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting, hosted by C3SC at the location of one of our members – Ukrainian Hub Cymru Wales on Saturday 11th July 3pm-5pm. Address: Lower Ground Floor, 24 St Andrew’s Cres, Cardiff CF10 3DD.
This session will provide updates from C3SC and local community schools, highlight available support, and create space for collaboration, shared learning, and collective planning.
Through presentations, small-group discussions, and open dialogue, we will continue exploring common challenges, strategic priorities, and opportunities to work together across community schools.
