By attending this course you will be able to: Understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one, and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have Appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know how to limit potential risks Understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific officers, and...
The Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 is due to be implemented from April 2016. The Welsh Government has now finalised the Guidance to accompany the Act linked to local provision of services. This event will give you the opportunity to find out how the Act will impact you as a third sector organisation. The...
By attending this course you will be able to: Review your current approach of developing a bid Apply new techniques to give bids a winning ‘edge’ Understand and meet the expectations of funders The course uses real-life case studies to help you understand what you need to consider to plan and write a successful bid, with...
Voluntary Sector £155.00, Statutory Sector £165.00 This course is aimed at people who have completed NewLink Wales' Substance Misuse Awareness course and may be suitable for people who have some knowledge of substance misuse already. The course will describe the commonly used substances and analyse the risks surrounding the misuse of substances. It will identify the...
‘Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody’s business’ - a morning of innovative delivery of safeguarding training. This is a Cardiff Council training course. The protection of vulnerable adults against psychological, sexual, emotional, physical and financial abuse is powerfully explored in this unique interactive workshop. Sessions are designed around carefully researched case studies exploring situations which have led...
Invitation to Participate in Focus Groups – Informing the Measures The Executive Committee of the Wales Neurological Alliance (WNA, the Alliance of over twenty voluntary organisations working with people affected by neurological conditions) is working with the Welsh Government Neurological Conditions and Stroke Implementation Groups. Wales Neurological Alliance is running a number of focus groups...
An insight into Gypsy, Roma, Traveller communities in your area The Romani Cultural & Arts Company is pleased to welcome delegates to a stimulating training session focused on ‘working with the Gypsy, Roma & Traveller community’. The Romani Cultural & Arts Company is unique - a Gypsy, Roma & Traveller-led organisation that develops the community...
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. It will describe the most commonly misused categories of substances and list the effects of alcohol and the risks. It will also describe the different patterns of substance misuse and discuss the service provisions available. Voluntary Sector £140.00, Statutory...
Imagine... what could your business look like if you were marketing efficiently on-line? What difference could it make if you knew how to focus social media to get you noticed? Your income would increase, your client reach maximised to grow your business and your professional profile. NewLink Wales has an all- new course to...
Through this course WCVA aims to provide participants with an opportunity to master new techniques to develop and write successful funding bids. The funding environment is becoming more and more competitive with most funders receiving thousands of requests for support each year. It is therefore vital that your funding bids stand out from the crowd!...
Sponsored by Aled Roberts AM, the conference will be looking ahead to both the elections to the National Assembly for Wales in May and the implementation of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act. Both these events offer important opportunities to improve the support available for carers across Wales, and we will be discussing what...
Working together to overcome the challenge...Attention Deficiency Hyperactive Disorder affects between 2 to 5% of children in the UK. Common symptoms of ADHD include:- a short attention span or being easily distracted- restlessness, constant fidgeting or overactivity- being impulsive Unless it is recognised and treated a child’s life can be blighted. Cardiff & the Vale...
