C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Families First: Review of Information Needs event
2012-03-01 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Childcare Strategy Unit, The Monmouth Suite, The Conference Centre, Eastmoors, Cardiff CF24 5RR, Childcare Strategy Unit, The Monmouth Suite, The Conference Centre, Eastmoors, Cardiff CF24 5RR
The Families First Cardiff and Newport Cities Consortium Delivery Plan 2011-12 identifies an action to “Review information, language and communication needs of families”.
As part of this, Cardiff Family and Young People’s Information Services have been charged with providing an opportunity for current and prospective ‘customers’ (i.e. children and young people, parents/carers and professionals) of information services in Cardiff the opportunity to say:
– The type of information they are accessing/regularly seek out, and from where – Individuals information priorities – How satisfied they are with current information services – Identify what is not available – How they would like to access information and in what format –
In addition, this session will provide an excellent networking opportunity with colleagues who are engaging with the Families First Initiative in Cardiff / Wales.
Please note: you need to book for this event.

Inter-generational Learning and Skills Exchange
2012-02-29 15:00 - 20:00 | Pierhead Building, ﻿Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA, Pierhead Building, ﻿Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA
Learn with Grandma Cyf. invites you to an information seminar on the Learn with Grandma Concept of Inter-generational Learning and Skills Exchange, followed by an evening reception at the Pierhead Building.
Sponsored by Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM and Peter Black AM
The website www.learnwithgrandma.org and Granny SOS Card will be launched.

Cardiff West Third Sector Forum
2012-02-29 10:00 - 12:00 | To be confirmed., To be confirmed.
Join us for this Cardiff West Third Sector Forum meeting. It’s a great opportunity to meet with other third sector organisations in your area and to discuss your organisation’s needs with Leoni Philp, C3SC’s Third Sector Officer for Cardiff West.
So, if you’re based in Creigiau, Fairwater, Llandaff, Llandaff North, Pentyrch, Radyr & Morganstown, St Fagans, Tongwynlais or Whitchurch, please come along. It will be great to see you!

Tobacco Control Training
2012-02-29
This is an Ash Wales dynamic hands-on training course that empowers participants with effective ways of addressing tobacco use with young people.
Topics such as prevention, cessation and tobacco advocacy with young people will be covered.

Who should attend?
Youth workers, teachers, staff from pupil referral units, youth detention centre staff, school nurses and health visitors. If you want to address tobacco use with young people in your area, then this course is for you.

Why attend?
Smoking and tobacco use are rightly included as major contributors to poor health in Wales. More than any other issue, tobacco use is the greatest driver of health inequali-ties. The training covers topics such as :
1. Tobacco use prevention
2. Support for smoking cessation
3. Developing advocacy and participation skills with young people around to-bacco control and smoking awareness.

Shelter Cymru Training - Drugs Housing & Homelessness
2012-02-28 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Aims
To look at the relationship between drug use and housing need. The course highlights the linked problems of increased levels of drug use amongst people who are homeless, the increased risk that this drug use poses, and the barriers to services for people who are homeless and use drugs. Participants will gain an understanding of the links between homelessness and drug use and how to address key risk factors for homeless people who use drugs. By attending this course delegates will be able to identify barriers to services, and strategies to overcome these barriers. Delegates will gain an increased awareness of different services for homeless drug users, and will be able to develop strategies for addressing the short, medium and long-term needs of drug users who are homeless and vulnerably housed.Course includes
– links between homeless and drug use – trends relating to homelessness and drug use – what the research says – key risks relating to drug use while homeless – strategies for addressing the cycle: increasing access, reducing risk and supporting move-on. – Suitable for
Front line housing support workers and advisors whose clients include drug users, those developing strategy for homeless drug users, drugs agencies engaging with homeless users and DIP agencies.

No Excuses: Ensuring the Welfare and Well-being of Disabled Children and Young People
2012-02-28
A one-day course facilitated by Windfall Training
Research has reported that disabled children and young people are three times more likely to experience abuse and neglect than typically developing children, and that is just based on reported events. Clearly there are specific risks to disabled children and additional skills are required to ensure their welfare in the home, in care and residential placements. This course will offer the opportunity for discussion and debate in this most complex and challenging areas of safeguarding.

This course will explore:The particular vulnerabilities for disabled children and young peopleEarly risk assessment and possible responsesThe verbal and non-verbal skills which underpin effective communicationStrategies for good all-round communication based on the ethos of ‘Total Communication’Potential conflicts between safeguarding and ensuring the human rights of vulnerable individuals
Price: Members £115 Non-members £135

Planning Personal Futures Using Multimedia
2012-02-27 09:30 - 17:30 | Learning Disability Wales, 41 Lambourne Crescent, Learning Disability Wales, 41 Lambourne Crescent
Have you noticed that everywhere you look people are recording their lives with phones and cameras and sharing the videos and pictures instantly with those that they want to? If society is adopting these methods, why aren’t we?

Some organisations are starting to replace traditional paper based recordings with multimedia and have initial approval from the CSSIW to do so. This workshop is being delivered by one such organisation, Community Lives Consortium.
Course Content This half day workshop will demonstrate how using multimedia for the people we support makes an enormous difference – people take ownership of their information and want to show it off.
The session will– Show you how Multimedia can be used to support people to have a say, record their lives and express their dreams and aspirations in ways which they can take ownership of, rather than having their lives documented by professionals.– Showcase a range of real life recordings using a wide range of multimedia– give you the chance to get your hands on some equipment and have a go yourselves at recording using multimedia.– emphasise the difference it makes to lives rather than how the technology works.– allow opportunities for questions and comments.
Designed for:Anyone who is passionate about how we can encourage people to have their say more effectively and shift the power of recording to the people we support. This is a taster session so is designed for people who have the drive and resources to implement new ways of working into their organisation.

About the facilitators:This session will be facilitated by staff from Community Lives Consortium who have been providing a 3 day course on this subject, known as SPICT, to many of its staff and other agencies across Wales who have reaped the benefits by putting into practice what they have learnt

Booking & FeesMembers £15Non members £20Parents / Carers/ Person with learning disability £10
Booking forms can be located on Learning Disability Wales website: www.learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
Returned forms should be forwarded to :
Fax: 029 2075 2149Post: Learning Disability Wales, 41 Lambourne Crescent, Llanishen, Cardiff. CF14 5GG Email: training@learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
If you have any questions please contact Learning Disability Wales on 029 2068 1174

Developing Emotional Resilience: An Introduction to Mindfulness
2012-02-27 - 2012-02-28 | South Wales, South Wales
Many people find it hard to cope with the pressures of modern living. Every day, a quarter of a million people miss work because of stress, with 75 per cent of all illnesses thought to be stress-related. And when times are hard, It can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
This two-day Cymorth Cymru course will help you pay attention to the present moment, using interactive techniques. It helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that instead of being overwhelmed by them, we’re better able to manage them.
Practising mindfulness can give people more insight into their emotions, boost their attention and concentration and improve relationships. It’s proven to help with stress, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviours, and can even have a positive effect on physical problems like hypertension, heart disease and chronic pain.
Find out more on the Cymorth Cymru website.

World of Suugan
2012-02-25 10:30 - 13:00 | Cardiff Bay Creative Centre, Aberdare House, Mouth Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ, Cardiff Bay Creative Centre, Aberdare House, Mouth Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ
Somali Integration Society presents ‘World of Suugan’, in collaboration with Redsea Online Culture Foundation’.
Jama Musse Jama, famous Somali writer and Professor of Ethno-Mathematics (relation between culture and mathematics) at the University of Pisa, will speak about the role of literature in preserving history and culture.
Jama Musse, who leads the main publishing house in Somali, will also talk about the development of the Somali languages.

Dealing with Debt
2012-02-24 | Norbury House, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3AS, Norbury House, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3AS
There are currently large numbers of people facing unemployment, benefit and income cuts. With the cost of living rising, many are struggling with their household finances. This course aims to provide an overview of money guidance – how to deal with bills, the different types of credit available and how to make effective choices when choosing credit. This course delivered by Cymorth Cymru is intended to benefit:
· Those working with low or middle income groups
· Anyone working in advice settings where debt or money issues are encountered
· Those dealing with personal finances on behalf of service users
The principal aim of this course is to enable participants to understand how to manage bills, debt and be able to guide others in personal money matters.
By the end of the course, participants should:
· Be able to identify the different types of bills and the consequences of non-payment of each
· Be able to understand the action to take when presented with everyday bills
· To understand the different types of debt/credit and the pros and cons of each
· Be able to understand and make informed & effective choices to plan finances better
· To understand the different rates of payment including APRs and the hidden costs of credit
· To understand effective savings including access to basic bank accounts and credit unions
· To be able to apply the principles to daily living and recognising when intervention may be required
The course will include refreshments and lunch. Places will be offered on a first come basis.

Costs: Cymorth members: £85 + VAT Non-members: £120 + VAT(Including all materials, refreshments and lunch)

An Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act
2012-02-24 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Diverse Cymru course will assist all staff and volunteers involved in the provision of support, advice and advocacy services. It focuses upon what you need to know when supporting people to make decisions especially in the areas of treatment, accommodation and money. It includes case studies, the 5 principles of the Act and understanding what is meant by ‘capacity’.

Price: £50 (half-day)

NEA Cymru National Fuel Poverty Conference
2012-02-23 10:00 - 16:15 | Cardiff Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Millennium Stadium
The National Energy Action Cymru National Fuel Poverty Conference is taking place on the 23 February 2012 and is kindly supported by British Gas.
Against an uncertain economic backdrop, many households are worried about their ability to pay their fuel bills this year. The economic downturn, rising unemployment and cuts in social welfare payments have been compounded by increases in energy prices. The number of Welsh households experiencing fuel poverty are predicted to reach unprecedented levels: over 390,000 households.
The conference will bring together a range of stakeholders from different sectors to discuss how they can together ensure fuel poverty practice and policy delivers for low income households experiencing the misery of fuel poverty in Wales.
The conference will comprise two plenary sessions and a programme of four seminar workshops. Workshops will offer an opportunity for more in-depth discussion on a number of topics that reflect the diverse interests of the conference delegates.
Find out more and download a booking form on the NEA website.

Introducing Quality Assured Lifelong Learning (QALL) – the benefits for third sector organisations
2012-02-22 10:00 - 15:30 | SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff
· Does your organisation deliver training courses within the field of social care?
· Do you have service users who have identified training needs for professionals and want to develop a course?
· Would you like to work in partnership to develop some specialist, accredited learning?
· Would you like to find out how to develop quality assured, accredited units endorsed by the Care Council for Wales (CCW) and CQFW (Credit and Qualifications Framework Wales)
The new QALL programme presents a very exciting opportunity for third sector organisations across Wales to support the development, and/or delivery of specialist and unique learning that can be quality assured, accredited and then promoted as part of a national learning framework. The QALL sits within the Credit and Qualifications Framework Wales, and is being fully supported by the Care Council. If you would like to find out more, please come along to a CCW/WCVA-led event:

Programme features:
1. Setting the context – from the Welsh Government on CQFW
2. Introduction of QALL and practical demonstration of QALL tools by CCW
3. Learning from others session – featuring third sector organisations who have already started using QALL
4. Group activities – to explore opportunities, challenges and joint working
5. Personal action planning session – to identify next steps

Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network (CCYPFN) Focus on Youth Related Services
2012-02-22 09:30 - 12:30 | The Gate, Keppoch Street, Roath, The Gate, Keppoch Street, Roath
Are you working with young people (aged 11 – 25) in Cardiff? Do you want to enable young people you are working with to have a say and have their voices heard to influence services design and delivery?Come and find out about the iSay agenda for young people in Cardiff, presented by Cardiff Youth Council.
You can download a booking form here or contact Leoni (see details below).

Cardiff North Third Sector Forum
2012-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
Join us for this Cardiff North Third Sector Forum meeting. It’s a great opportunity to meet with other third sector organisations in your area and to discuss your organisation’s needs with Kevin Rahman-Daultrey, C3SC’s Third Sector Officer for Cardiff North.
So, if you’re based in Cyncoed, Heath, Lisvane, Llanishen, Old St Mellons, Penylan, Pentwyn, Pontprennau or Rhiwbina, please come along. It will be great to see you!

Community Safety Symposium
2012-02-20 09:00 - 13:00 | City Hall, Cardiff, City Hall, Cardiff
Is your third sector organisation involved in community safety? Do you want to have your say in your area of work? Then come to the symposium at City Hall.
Find out more here.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2012-02-17 09:45 - 16:00 | TBA, TBA
Two-day C3SC course (Day 1 is on 16 February)

You will learn:
· The signs and symptoms of mental health problems
· Where and how to get help
· What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective
Course aims:
· Preserve life where a young person may be a danger to themselves or others
· Provide help to prevent a mental health problem developing into a more serious state
· Promote recovery of good mental health
· Provide comfort to a young person experiencing mental distress
The 12-hour course covers
· Mental health first aid
· Common mental health problems in young people
· Depression
· Anxiety disorders
· Psychosis in young people
· Substance use disorders
· Eating disorders
· Non-fatal deliberate self-harm

Please note: there is a £10 charge for the course manual (plus course fees, where applicable).
This course has been postponed from 30 and 31 January.

Cardiff Community Street Soccer Tournament
2012-02-16 | Wales Millennium Centre, Roald Dahl Plaza, Cardiff Bay, Wales Millennium Centre, Roald Dahl Plaza, Cardiff Bay
The Cardiff Community Street Soccer Tournament is for groups in Butetown and Grangetown.
The age groups for the 3 v 3 tournament (to be played on inflatable pitches) are:
– Under 13 – Year 7 and 8 – Under 15 – Year 9 and 10 – Under 17 – Year 11 and 12
There will be trophies and medals for winners and runners-up. You’ll also see freestyler Ash Randell attempt a freestyle world record.
There will also be music, special sports guests and much more – so come along and join in the fun! And entry is FREE!

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2012-02-16 09:45 - 16:00 | TBA, TBA
Two-day C3SC course (Day 2 is tomorrow)

You will learn:
· The signs and symptoms of mental health problems
· Where and how to get help
· What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective

Course aims:
· Preserve life where a young person may be a danger to themselves or others
· Provide help to prevent a mental health problem developing into a more serious state
· Promote recovery of good mental health
· Provide comfort to a young person experiencing mental distress

The 12-hour course covers
· Mental health first aid
· Common mental health problems in young people
· Depression
· Anxiety disorders
· Psychosis in young people
· Substance use disorders
· Eating disorders
· Non-fatal deliberate self-harm

Please note: there is a £10 charge for the course manual (plus course fees, where applicable).
This course has been postponed from 30 and 31 January.

Mental Health First Aid Level 2/3
2012-02-16 - 2012-02-17 | Email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or call (029) 2052 9002., Email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or call (029) 2052 9002.
A NewLink Wales course which is aimed at professionals and individuals who would benefit from an enhanced understanding of mental health issues and how they affect the individual, their families, friends and/or work colleagues.
Find out more on the NewLink Wales website.

Riverside Advice Fuel Poverty Project Launch
2012-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | At Room 2, Cardiff Central Library, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1FL, At Room 2, Cardiff Central Library, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1FL
Riverside Advice invites you to the launch of a new project funded by British Gas Energy Trust to help combat fuel poverty in Cardiff and South Wales. Tea, coffee and buffet will be provided.
If you or someone from your organisation is attending please RSVP by 6 February 2012 to:
Riverside Advice, 41a Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 6LW

Writing a volunteer agreement
2012-02-15 09:45 - 12:30 | C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
On completion of this Cardiff Third Sector Council course, you should be able to:
– Explain the purpose of using a volunteer agreement. – Plan the content and put together a volunteer agreement appropriate for your organisation’s needs. – Create a volunteer agreement which will safeguard volunteers and the organisation.

CHASE 2012
2012-02-15 09:30 - 2012-02-16 16:00 | Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1, Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1
In today’s turbulent world running a charity or association is a complex business. Economic challenges, fast-moving funding trends and increasingly stringent regulations are just some of the issues facing CEOs, trustees and managers.
Now in its 20th year, this exhibition brings together experts, advisers and suppliers in the not-for-profit sector. Registration is open now and is completely free for all delegates.
Find out more here.

Have your say on the issues that affect your social enterprise
2012-02-15 08:00 - 09:30 | The WSEC Offices, 9 Drake Walk, Brigantine Place, Cardiff, The WSEC Offices, 9 Drake Walk, Brigantine Place, Cardiff
The Welsh Social Enterprise Coalition (WSEC) is holding a series of focus groups across Wales to listen to the views of social enterprise leaders on the issues that affect them, and to discuss how we can best represent the views of the sector to policy makers
Help make WSEC work for you as an effective representative voice for social enterprises in Wales. Whether you run a social enterprise or are interested in setting one up, come along for an honest and open discussion on a wide range of issues including:
– What are the main barriers to the growth of your social enterprise?– How can the awarding of contracts be made simpler and more accessible to social enterprise?– What has been your experience of business support? What works well, what doesn’t and how can it be better tailored to the needs of social enterprises?
– Would you benefit from a business mentor who has been there and done it?

Light refreshments will be provided. To find out more please visit www.welshsec.org

Cardiff Live Music Club
2012-02-14 | Fairwater Conseravtive Club, Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2BY, Fairwater Conseravtive Club, Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2BY
Cardiff Live Music Club presents Brian Hazelby.
Brian has many years experience from playing in clubs, to a residency with the Geraldo London Orchestra and the John Barry Seven. He now plays Tyros 4 with pedals Bose speaker system.
Tickets: £5 members £6 Visitors
During the evening there will be a collection for Cancer Research Wales.

Mental Health First Aid
2012-02-14 - 2012-02-15 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Diverse Cymru course follows the internationally-recognised evidence based Mental Health First Aid Course as licensed by the Welsh Assembly Government. Participants will be issued with a comprehensive manual and on completing the 2 days will be issued with a certificate, endorsed by the Welsh Assembly, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru.
Price: £110 (2 days)

Alcohol and Older People
2012-02-14 | C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
This is a half-day course that will enable you to gain an understanding of issues around alcohol faced by older people and increase your knowledge of services available to support older people who need help to manage alcohol.

Supporting People using a Counselling Toolkit
2012-02-10 | Norbury House, Fairwater, Norbury House, Fairwater
TARGET GROUP:
This Cymorth Cymru course is intended to benefit:
· Managers and frontline staff developing and delivering housing related support and supported living services
COURSE AIMS:
Drawing on a range of therapeutic models, this course will re-visit the nature of the relationship between support staff and the people to whom they provide a service. It will identify implications for practice and provide participants with skills in the use of listening and counselling skills.

Find out more on the Cymorth Cymru website.

East Cardiff Network (ECN)
2012-02-09 15:00 - 16:00 | The Community Room, Greenway Primary School, Llanstephan Road, Rumney, Cardiff, The Community Room, Greenway Primary School, Llanstephan Road, Rumney, Cardiff
Join us for this East Cardiff Network (ECN) meeting. It’s a great opportunity to meet with other third sector organisations in your area and to discuss your organisation’s needs with Caroline Harding, C3SC’s Third Sector Officer for Cardiff East.
So, if you’re based in Llanrumney, Trowbridge, St Mellons or Rumney, please come along. It will be great to see you!

Empower Sustainability Conference
2012-02-09 | Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Liberty Stadium, Swansea
Are you serious about achieving sustainability for your organisation or community? Sustainability is a top priority for organisations and communities. With threats to funding and a squeeze on the availability of income that can be generated through trading, this conference is a MUST for those working to the sustainability agenda.
Whether it’s developing sustainable communities or trying to ensure the long-term future for your business or charity, the experts speaking at this conference will inform, invigorate and inspire you.
Find out more and download a booking form here.
