• Exploring New Ways of Financing Public Services

    Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Maldron Hotel, Cardiff

    Social Impact Bonds, Payment by Results, Social Investment, Invest to Save – all increasingly visible terms in the delivery of public services, but what are they and what do they mean for organisations delivering services in Wales?The coalition government has launched a number of contracts which have included new and different financial models but Wales...

  • Benefits overview

    Confused by the range of benefits available? Unsure about the planned changes to the benefits system? This Citizens Advice Bureau course gives a basic overview of the current system and the main changes from 2013, and is designed for those new to the subject or whose role requires them to signpost clients for more in-depth...

  • WCVA Wales Charity Law Conference 2013

    Cardiff City Stadium Cardiff City Stadium

    Which way now? Guiding you through a maze of regulatory challengesIt’s all too easy for voluntary organisations to get lost in a maze of legal requirements, and no map, compass or even sat-nav will help.But the Wales Charity Law Conference 2013 can help your organisation avoid getting lost among its legal obligations.The speakers, such as...

  • Independence through Personalised Technology: Learning Disability Wales Conference

    Nantgarw, South Wales Nantgarw, South Wales

    This one-day conference will examine how the person-centred use of Assistive Technology can support independence and safety for people with a learning disability and their families and carers. It will highlight the benefits and quality of life that can be achieved through Personalised Technology, and how this approach can be cost-effective for service providers. You...

  • Changing Lives: Tackling Poverty – The Impact of Adult Learning

    Holiday Inn, Cardiff City Centre Holiday Inn, Cardiff City Centre

    A Conference for Adult Learners' Week 2013     Adult Learners' Week is a celebration of the impact that adult learning makes in Wales and serves as a powerful reminder of the contribution it can make in developing confident, vibrant and successful communities. The campaign also provides an opportunity to ask questions about who is participating in learning,...

  • Early Attachment and the Importance of Language

    Future Inns, Cardiff Bay Future Inns, Cardiff Bay

    A Children in Wales eventResearch shows that the way infants and young children acquire languages is a complex sophisticated process that begins way before they can use verbal skills. The first year in the child's life is highly influential in terms of cognitive development, social development and mental well-being. The quality of early childhood experiences is dependent on the relationship between...

  • South East Wales Participation Network

    Pontypool Museum Pontypool Museum

    This Participation Cymru regional participation network is suitable for anyone working in the field of participation and citizen engagement. Attendees come from a range of different organisations in the public and third sector that focus on a variety of issues. The events are suitable for anyone from any level within an organisation that has an...

  • C3SC training: Planning Ahead

    C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff

    You will explore how to best plan for your new organisation, including setting and reviewing relevant targets for your organisation.Ideal for: New groups looking to understand the options on how to set themselves up.

  • FreshTies Open Day

    FreshTies, 1st Floor, 20 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PT FreshTies, 1st Floor, 20 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PT

    Introducing our new services and training on problem-solving and mediation- Free lunch- Meet the team- Find out what FreshTies does and about working together - Come and see their new office and training room for hire- Network with other guestsDon't worry; if you can't make today, FreshTies is repeating the Open Day on 21st May...

  • Launch of the new Butetown Community Centre

    Butetown Community Association invites you to this launch event.1-6pm - Displays, Members Drive3pm - Cutting the Ribbon, Free Buffet4pm - Burying the Time Capsule

  • DUET: Dementia awareness training

    Hospitality Suite, Llandaf Campus, Cardiff Metropolitan University Hospitality Suite, Llandaf Campus, Cardiff Metropolitan University

    You're invited to the DUET (Dignity Understanding Empathy Training) showcaseDementia is a critical problem that is costing our health and social services millions. With the DUET approach to care, people with Dementia should not be seen as a burden.• DUET has both quality of life and cost effectiveness at its heart • Fulfils RCN dementia...

  • Mental Health Today Wales

    Newport Centre Newport Centre

    Free to attend / £25 waged Exhibitors announced - Gwalia - Tracscare - Cardiff University National Centre for Mental Health - Cambian Group - Swansea University - Lighthouse - Gofal - Hafal - Public Health WalesKeynote speaker announced Professor Sir Mansel Aylward, Chair – Public Health Wales, Director – Centre for Psychosocial and Disability Research,...