• VCS Cardiff’s Annual General Meeting

    Cardiff University Cardiff University

    VCS will be holding its 50th AGM September 28th. This AGM will mark one of the biggest changes in VCS's history as they hand over the running of the Volunteer Centre for Cardiff to C3SC. VCS will be discussing their future development as a supported volunteering specialist. The AGM meeting will last approximately 45 minutes....

  • Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators’ Network event

    Council Chambers, main building, Cardiff University, Park Place Council Chambers, main building, Cardiff University, Park Place

    The next Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network (CVCN) follows VCS's AGM. The CVCN is a joint network run by VCS Cardiff and C3SC. The Agenda is as follows: 2pm     Involving Students in Real World Research - What We Can Do for the voluntary sector in Cardiff              Graham Getheridge,...

  • Staff supervision, support & development

    Three-day WCVA training course - delivered through the medium of Welsh Aims: This ILM endorsed course provides opportunities for you to develop your supervisory skills and to enhance your confidence and ability to fulfil your line management responsibilities.Content:This three-day course will focus on good practice in induction, supervision, appraisal, managing performance, staff support and team...

  • Preventing homelessness: a seminar of best practice supported by the Oak Foundation

    The Orbit Centre, Merthyr Tydfil The Orbit Centre, Merthyr Tydfil

    A seminar of best practice Preventing homelessness has rarely been more challenging for all agencies working to keep people in their homes. Yet there are some brilliant services achieving amazing results in these austerity-driven times.   Supported by the Oak Foundation, Shelter Cymru's event, Preventing homelessness: a seminar of good practice is bringing together some...

  • Working Positively with Autistic Children in the Early Years

    Cardiff Cardiff

    A one-day Children in Wales course This course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in...

  • C3SC training: Working with the Media

    C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB

    Understand what interests journalists and how to get them telling your story Understand how to communicate your key messages through the media Be able to adapt your style to suit different media Be able to write a press release Trainer: Ash Poddar, FreshTies In the meantime, read 6 Top Tips to Tackle the Media. Price:...

  • Ty Seren WMC app launch

    Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL

    Alcohol related violence and the sexual exploitation of young women enjoying a night out is a rising problem. It has no place in our city. The young women of the Ty Seren hostel have had enough. Working with Alcohol Concern and the ‘It’s the Drink Talking’ campaign, they have created an innovative campaign ‘app’ for...

  • Sport Wales Funding Workshop

    C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB. C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.

    Sport Wales is a national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activities. Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) is hosting a (rescheduled) funding workshop and would like to invite you to attend. Sport Wales Technical Investment Officers, Ceri Richards and Chris Coles, will be facilitating the workshop on the National Lottery Fund's two...

  • Understanding and preparing accounts under the new SORP

    WCVA, Cardiff WCVA, Cardiff

    Delivered by Watts Gregory LLP and Whittingham Riddell Chartered Accounts. Summer 2014 saw the release of the new charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice). With the exception of charities who prepare their accounts on a receipts and payments basis, this was the first change in charity financial reporting for over a decade. This interactive half-day...

  • Protecting your charity from risk and fraud

    WCVA, Cardiff WCVA, Cardiff

    Delivered by Watts Gregory LLP and Whittingham Riddell Chartered Accounts. The vast majority of people working in the voluntary sector are honest and committed. However, charities are not exempt from fraudulent activity - as is evident from recent press reports. It is therefore vital that organisations know what the dangers are and put in place...

  • Youth Entrepreneurship in Wales: Real Conversation Event

    Liberty Stadium, Swansea Liberty Stadium, Swansea

    The Welsh Government event will bring together young people, business leaders and other stakeholders to discuss specific issues. The aim is to get a better understanding of each other’s views and opinions on various policy issues. The event is highly interactive and engaging with questions alongside facilitated table discussions. If you are interested in, or...