Funding Trends: Service User Involvement
2024-01-30 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This funding event aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to apply for grants as funders increasingly ask applicants to demonstrate how they involve service users in planning a funding project.
The session aims for voluntary organisations to know how to:

Involve beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries in planning (and sometimes delivering) the project for which funding is sought
Involve service-users at a decision-making level
Identify different levels of service users’ involvement in project planning

The event will take place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Making Alliances for Better Funding Bids
2024-01-31 09:30 - 16:00 | Grange Pavillion, Grange Gardens, CF11 7LJ, Grange Pavillion, Grange Gardens, CF11 7LJ
C3SC has a key role in sustaining the voluntary sector in a challenging funding environment, and this course will look at developing new models of partnership.
This brand new course will support Charities and not for profits in Cardiff to find alliances and work together on successful joint funding bids
Course objectives are supporting participants to :

Identify resource and skills gaps within their own organisation
Identify opportunities for collaboration within their own organisation
Find potential partner organisations
Have a better appreciation of how to negotiate partnerships
Identify and meet potential funders to discuss joint funding bids

Therefore the learning outcomes are that participants will

Be able to identify resource and skills gaps within their own organisation
Be able to identify opportunities for collaboration within their own organisation
Understand how C3SC can help to find potential partner organisations
Have a better appreciation of how to negotiate partnerships
Feel better able to identify potential funders for joint funding bids

For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
Sign up to the event here.

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network meeting Thursday 1st February 2024
2024-02-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
C3SC is pleased to invite you to our hybrid Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) meeting on Thursday 1 February 2024
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 1 February 2024
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Location: This will be a hybrid event from Butetown Community Centre or Microsoft Teams
Sign up here
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: In-person or Virtual. The joining link will be sent out 24 before the event for virtual attendees.
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10:00 – 10:20 Welcome and Introductions (bring your tea and coffee)
10:20 – 10:40 Cardiff Volunteer Centre @C3SC Update to include funding, events, training and sector news
10:40 – 11:00 Workshop: Diversifying Your Volunteers Toolkit with Julia Manser (Swansea County for Voluntary Services)
11:00 – 11:20 Volunteers Coordinators updates. Open to all organisations to share updates and advertise their project/work.
11:20 – 11:30 AOB, thanks, networking and close.
For further enquiries, contact Kailee Carella on 07973 725 690 or kailee.c@c3sc.org.uk

Writing Successful Funding Bids
2024-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Microsoft Teams, United Kingdom
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.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Being a Trustee
2024-02-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Microsoft Teams, United Kingdom
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 best practice in governance.
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.
Sign up here
For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

C3SC AGM and Members' Meeting 2023 (Hybrid Event)
2024-03-05 13:30 - 17:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
C3SC’s AGM is a chance for members to hear about what’s been happening at C3SC in the past year and help shape plans for the next 12 months.
About this event
C3SC AGM and Members’ Meeting 2023
“Inspiring Communities” – Tuesday 5th March 2024 from 1:30pm in person and on Zoom.
C3SC AGM and Networking Lunch from 1:30pm
This is an exciting opportunity for our members and supporters to participate in our Annual Members Meeting, meet with our staff and trustees and help shape our plans for the next 12 months. The event will be participative, and you will have the opportunity to hear from our key speaker, join our discussion workshops as we explore some of the things we have been working on in the last 12 months, and take a forward look at some of the challenges and opportunities facing our communities and community organisations at this challenging and important time.
More information will follow with regards to an agenda, resolutions and proxy forms.
The agenda, resolutions and proxy forms will be updated here, where proxy forms are to be returned by: 10:00am on Friday 1 March 2024.
The official AGM proceedings will be followed by complementary food, including vegan and halal options.
Hosted in hybrid format. In person at Butetown Community Centre. Online via Zoom.
Sign up here
Please note that a joining link will be sent to you prior to the event.
Follow us @C3SC and @CdfVolCentre on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn – we welcome your messages of support!
We hope you can join us.

Community Action for Nature in Cardiff
2024-03-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
The Cardiff Local Nature Partnership (LNP) and C3SC would like to invite you to join us for a forum on Action for Nature in Cardiff.
Are you a Cardiff community-based group or a third sector organisation with an interest in taking action on nature, climate change or tackling biodiversity loss?
Join us in a conversation on what we can do in partnership and as a collective to improve nature across the City and engage with the Cardiff Nature Recovery Action Plan. The event will provide an opportunity to find out more about:

Cardiff’s Nature Recovery plan and related partnership opportunities.
Engaging and managing volunteers.
Accessing funding and resources.
Raising awareness and accessing training.

Date: Thursday 14th March 2024
Time: 12:30 to 14:30
Location: This will be a hybrid event at Butetown Community Centre and on Microsoft Teams
Sign up here
Light lunch and refreshments will be available for those attending in-person.
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: in-person or virtual. The joining link will be sent out to you 24 hours before the event if you will be joining us virtually.
Please contact Anna at C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk if you have any questions or for further information. We hope you can join us.

Getting the Best from Your Volunteers
2024-03-20 13:30 - 16:00 | 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. 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: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
The training will be a hybrid event. In-person attendees will participate 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
You can book your space here.

Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network Event
2024-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
An opportunity for voluntary and community groups to share good practice and provide support around health and wellbeing.
This event will provide an opportunity for third sector organisations with an interest in improving the health and wellbeing of community members to share information , as well as highlight and discuss current issues.
During the first half of the meeting we will focus on developing a third sector response to the current Welsh Government consultation on mandating the use of health impact assessments in Wales. An overview will be provided on the consultation documents and following on from this participants will be invited to contribute their observations. A summary of the discussion will then be written up and submitted to the Welsh Government (submissions need to be sent by March 27th).
The link to these consultation documents can be found here
During the second half of the meeting we will share a range of updates from the third sector, and participants will have an opportunity to share information about initiatives that they are involved in. As part of this discussion we will be focussing on how we can make best use of the network, and these network meetings, over the next 12 months.
The event will be taking place online and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
Sign up here
For any further enquiry, contact duncan.i@c3sc.org.uk or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

C3SC Children, Young People and Families Network: March 2024
2024-03-27 14:00 - 16:00
C3SC’s Children, Young People and Families Network: meeting 27th March
Cardiff Third Sector Council will reconvene their Children, Young People and Families Network meeting on Wednesday 27th March, with a two hour online session between 2-4pm.
The session will feature a presentation from Cheryl Pinheiro, Funding Officer at the National Lottery Community Fund, who will be discussing their new Sustainable Steps Green Careers programme. The session will look at ways in which community groups can get involved in the scheme, which aims to help young people (aged between 16 and 30) in Wales into green careers, with a focus on young people with disabilities and/or young people from ethnically minoritised communities.
The Forum gives an opportunity to Third Sector groups working with Children, Young People and Families to meet other groups, share ideas and learning, make alliances and receive up to date information from guest speakers and presenters. They will also help to co-produce the agenda going forward.
Alongside networking opportunities, the CYPF Network meetings are an opportunity for members of C3SC to come together with like-minded peers and connect with partners to provide insight, influence, and develop solutions to local challenges. If you have any suggestions of current or emerging items to discuss or explore at these meetings, please email Thomas Crockett at thomas.c@c3sc.org.uk.
Sign up here
For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 07973 725335 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you!

Healthy Lives Ramadan - Women and Children only
2024-03-27 16:30 - 20:00 | : Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff CF11 8AZ, : Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff CF11 8AZ
This event is in collaboration with Public Health Wales to promote health and wellness during Ramadan.
We cordially invite women and children to join us for an exclusive Iftar event in collaboration with Public Health Wales. This event aims to promote discussions and provide valuable insights into immunisations and vaccinations, facilitated by GPs, consultants, and specialists. Parents can sign up their children when signing up to this event. Each entry corresponds to one child.
Please ensure that you provide accurate information for registration purposes. This event offers a platform for open conversations and engaging activities for both children and adults, promoting health and wellness during Ramadan.
Book your place here
We look forward to welcoming you to an enriching and insightful evening at the Ramadan Wellness event for Women and Children.
For any enquiries or additional information, please contact Olivia.Headley-grant@wales.nhs.uk or Jalal.g@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network meeting
2024-04-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
C3SC is pleased to invite you to our hybrid Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) meeting on Tuesday 23 April 2024.
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: Tuesday 23 April 2024
Time: 3:30PM – 5:00PM
Location: This will be a hybrid event from Butetown Community Centre or Microsoft Teams
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: In-person or Virtual. The joining link will be sent out 24 before the event for virtual attendees.
Sign up here
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3:30 – 3:50 Welcome and Introductions
3:50 – 4:10 Cardiff Volunteer Centre @C3SC Update
4:10 – 4:30 Workshop: Making Volunteer Roles More Accessible – please bring a volunteer role description with you!
4:30 – 4:50 Volunteers Coordinators updates. Open to all organisations to share updates and advertise their project/work.
4:50 – 5:00 AOB, thanks, networking and close.
For further enquiries, contact Kailee Carella on 07973 725 690 or kailee.c@c3sc.org.uk

DBS Disclosure Workshop
2024-04-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
C3SC in partnership with the Disclosure and Barring Service brings you this DBS Disclosure Workshop.
The overall outcome of the session is to have a greater understanding of DBS, its products and how DBS can work with organisations at all levels to promote and encourage safer recruitment and safeguarding in its widest context.
Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The learning outcomes from this session are: –
• Introduction to DBS
• Understand the benefits of DBS and you (organisation) working together
• Understand the different levels of DBS checks
• Understand when an employee is eligible for a check
• Understand what Regulated Activity is
• Understand the DBS Update Service
• Have an understanding of what safe recruitment practices can be in place that DBS checks can form a part of
Carol – Regional Outreach Adviser – from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be delivering this online training session.
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
For any further enquiries please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you.

Meet the Funder Event: Lloyds Bank Foundation - Racial Equity Funding
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
By attending this session you will have the opportunity to learn more about the Racial Equity funding managed by the Lloyds Bank Foundation.
This unrestricted grant funding from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is supporting small charities and CICs led by and working with people who face inequity because of their race or ethnicity. Around 40 grants will be awarded to focus on immediate and long-term support to help people break free from poverty. The deadline for applications is 31st May 2024.
Please visit Lloyds Bank Foundation website for more information: –
Apply for funding under the Racial Equity Fund (lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk)
By attending this Meet the Funder event we aim to give you the opportunity to:

Ask questions about the Specialist Programme, including the application process.

Hear about who the programme is focused on supporting.

Better understand what is currently being funded by the programme, and whether your project fits within this.

Gain an insight into the decision-making processes led by the funder.

Receive advice direct from Lloyds Bank Foundation

When: Thursday 2nd May 2024 between 10:00 – 11:00am
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent 24 hours prior to the event taking place.
For any further enquiry please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or email enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are looking forward to seeing you!

Writing Successful Funding Bids
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
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

Sign up here
The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Accounting Basic Training Course
2024-05-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
An online introductory training for trustees/staff of organisations to learn more about setting simple financial systems delivered by C3SC.
An introductory online training session delivered by C3SC for those who wish to learn about setting up simple financial systems within new and existing third sector organisations in Cardiff.
This is an interactive course which will give the participant the opportunity to work through practical examples and ask questions relating to implementation within their own organisation.
The aims and objectives of the course are that attendees will be able to:
i) Understand basic accounting terms and concepts
ii) Set up and maintain a simple bookkeeping system
iii) Establish a petty cash system
iv) Use the system to produce basic financial reports
v) Understand the legal requirements for reporting in relation to their organisation.
Sign up here
The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event taking place.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Community Platform - Member Forum
2024-05-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ
As a part of the Promo Cymru Digital Service Design course, C3SC is undertaking user research with our member organisations.
C3SC has been selected by PromoCymru to participate in a 6-month Digital Service Design course, providing an opportunity for the team at C3SC to develop the Cardiff Community Platform into a digital tool that works for our members.
Following a period of consultation with members, C3SC developed a strategy to help create a strong, independent, voluntary sector. We are now progressing to a stage of investigation on how this strategy can be turned into action and embedded into how we as a CVC work with you as charities and third sector groups in Cardiff to realise this vision.
We are pleased to invite member organisations to take part in a one-hour workshop that will investigate how you access information and support from C3SC, connect with peers, and develop partnerships. Participants will be asked to complete a user journey, outlining their path to funding, volunteers, networking and guidance.
Sign up here
The workshop will be followed by a free lunch for participants, including vegetarian and halal options.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 / 07973 725690 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Taking Minutes Training Course
2024-05-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
An online training session for trustees/staff of organisations to learn more about taking minutes during meetings, delivered by C3SC.
Do you need guidance on how best to take minutes and record meetings? This training course delivered by C3SC is for Trustees and staff of organisations looking to improve their understanding of minute-taking and best practice.
The learning outcomes from this session are: –

Understand why meetings are needed, what makes a good meeting, the need for minutes and accuracy of reporting.

Understand the planning of an agenda and the preparation required

Explore practical tips and useful words for producing good minutes

Consider the blocks to participation

Sign up here
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

DBS Barring and Referral Workshop
2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
C3SC in partnership with the Disclosure and Barring Service brings you this DBS Barring and Referral Training Workshop.
The overall outcome of the session is to have a greater understanding of DBS, its products and how DBS can work with organisations at all levels to promote and encourage safer recruitment and safeguarding in its widest context.
Date: Friday 31st May 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The learning outcomes from this session are: –

Understand the benefits of DBS and you (employer) working together
Understand the three different referral routes
Understand when a DBS Barring referral should be made, including when the legal duty is met
Understand Regulated Activity / Relevant Conduct and Harm Test
Understand how to make a good quality referral
Have a clear understanding of the consequences of not making appropriate barring referrals and the consequences of being included in one or both Barred Lists
Myth Busting Quiz

Carol – Regional Outreach Adviser – from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be delivering this online training session.
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
For any further enquiries please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you.

C3SC Shared Prosperity Small Grant Fund: Information session
2024-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
The Cardiff Shared Prosperity Fund Small Grants Scheme for 2024-25 is now live.

C3SC will host an online information session on their 2024/25 Shared Prosperity Small Grant scheme.

This fund is in partnership with Cardiff Council to explore how the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) – an initiative by the UK Government as a central pillar of the Levelling Up agenda and successor to the European Social Fund – can provide support to communities and places in Cardiff.

The C3SC Small Grants Scheme will provide grants of up to £5,000 for third-sector organisations to deliver projects which work with the aims and objectives of the Shared Prosperity Fund. This grant scheme will focus on addressing the issues detailed under the Community & Place priority, as follows:

W1: Funding for improvements to town centres and high streets, including better accessibility for disabled people, including capital spend and running costs.

W2: Funding for new, or improvements to existing, community and neighbourhood infrastructure projects including those that increase communities’ resilience to natural hazards, such as flooding, and investment in locally owned renewable energy generation and waste management to improve the transition to low carbon living This could cover capital spend and running costs.
W3: Creation of and improvements to local green spaces, community gardens, watercourses and embankments, along with incorporating natural features and biodiversity improvements into wider public space.
W4: Enhanced support for existing cultural, historic and heritage institutions that make up the local cultural and heritage offer, including improvements to access to sites to counter the effects of isolation, particularly for older people and disabled people.
W5: Design and management of the built and landscaped environment to ‘design out crime’.
W6: Support for local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities.
W7: Support for active travel enhancement and other small-scale green transport infrastructure projects, having regard to the Wales Transport Strategy.
W8: Funding for the development and promotion of wider campaigns and year-round experiences which encourage people to visit and explore the local area.
W9: Funding for impactful volunteering and/or social action projects to develop social and human capital in local places.
W10: Funding for local sports facilities, tournaments, teams and leagues; to bring people together.
W11: Investment in capacity building and infrastructure support for local civil society and community groups.
W12: Investment in community engagement schemes to support community involvement in decision making in local regeneration.
W13: Community measures to reduce the cost of living, including through measures to improve energy efficiency, and combat fuel poverty and climate change.
W14: Funding to support relevant feasibility studies.
W15: Investment and support for digital infrastructure for local community facilities.

Initial closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 21st June.

Proposed projects can start from August 2024 and may be funded up to the end of February 2025.

Click here to sign up to the information session
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Being a Trustee Training
2024-06-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Online
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

Sign up here
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.
For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Introduction to Volunteering
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, GB
The 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. 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: Wednesday 19th June 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
The training will be hybrid, taking place on Microsoft Teams and In person at Butetown Communitty Centre. The link will be sent through within 24 hours of the training taking place.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

C3SC's Starting Well Network meeting: June 2024
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Cardiff Third Sector Council will reconvene their Starting Well Network meeting on Wednesday 26th June, with a two hour online session between 10am-12pm.
Many families in Cardiff benefit from community schools that bring people with a shared identity together for learning opportunities that increase confidence and enhance community cohesion. The purpose of the session is to develop and strengthen links with and between community schools in Cardiff, leading to future partnerships. The session will feature a presentation from Magda Thomas, C3SC Volunteer Centre Support Officer and Trustee of Janusz Korczak’s Polish Saturday School, who will be talking about her experience of running a charity which provides language and culture education for Polish children in Cardiff, and we will share information on best practice in running community schools, governance – including different options for setting up a school – volunteer recruitment, funding opportunities and explore options for navigating the current challenging funding environment through partnerships, alliances and joint funding.
Alongside opportunities for networking, connection, and learning from peers, the Forum gives an opportunity for Third Sector groups working with children, young people and families to meet up and receive up to date information from guest speakers and presenters, provide insight and influence, develop solutions to local challenges, and make alliances.
Network members are always welcome to share your ideas and co-produce the meetings agenda. Please email Thomas Crockett at thomas.c@c3sc.org.uk with your suggestions of current or emerging items to discuss or explore at these meetings.
For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 07973 725335 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you!

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network Meeting - July 11
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, GB
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.
We will be joined by Innovate Trust for this session who will be talking about accessibility in volunteering and running a demo on the new volunteering section of the Insight App.
Date: Thursday 11 July 2024
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Location: This will be a hybrid event from Butetown Community Centre or Microsoft Teams
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: In-person or Virtual. The joining link will be sent out 24 before the event for virtual attendees.

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training for third sector organisations
2024-07-17 09:30 - 12:30 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ
Three hour MECC session tailored specifically to third sector organisations.
C3SC has partnered with the local Public Health Team to deliver Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training to third sector organisations in Cardiff that have an interest in helping people improve their health and wellbeing.
Many staff and volunteers in community groups and third sector organisations have regular interactions with the public. The training will provide tools that will help participants use those interactions as an opportunity to help people make healthy lifestyle choices.
What will be covered at the training?
The training will provide up to date evidence-based information and resources on the subjects of smoking, physical activity, healthy eating, alcohol, mental wellbeing and immunisations. Participants will also be introduced to the ‘healthy chat’ model of behaviour change, based around the three principles of ask, advise and act.
By the end of the training participants will:

Understand the basics of healthy behaviour change.
Have up to date knowledge on health topics such as healthy eating, alcohol, mental wellbeing, physical activity, smoking and immunisations.
Have increased confidence in initiating and having informal discussions related to healthy lifestyle choices.
Have been provided with the resources and practical materials to help undertake healthy lifestyle conversations.

The training will take place face to face at Butetown Community Centre
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Meet the Funder Event - Lloyds Bank Foundation Fund
2024-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Lloyds Bank Foundation currently have 2 programmes open, one is a Cash Grant and the other is a Development Support offer.

C3SC in partnership with Lloyds Bank Foundation is hosting this online “Meet the Funder” event on Tuesday 23rd July between 13:00 -14:00 to further explore the following Lloyds Bank Foundation funding opportunities:-
Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPO) (3 years)
This programme is aimed at registered charities and CICs with income between £25K and £500K which are led by and working for Deaf and Disabled people including Mental Health charities based on the social model of disability.
The organisation will work directly with Deaf, Disabled and people with Mental Health conditions over the long term to support them to have more choice and control over their lives, access their rights and entitlements and challenge the barriers they face.
Successful applicants will receive unrestricted grant of £75,000, over three years (£25,000 per year).
Closing date is 28th August. Lloyds Bank Foundation is looking to fund 42 organisations in England and Wales.
Organisational Development Support Programme (2 years)
This is a two-year development support programme, for charities only (not CIC) that help asylum seekers and refugees and have an income between £25k – £500k. This is not a funding programme and there is no cash grant linked to it.
Lloyds Bank Foundation want to share organisational development support offers with charities that they’re not able to fund and to helping small and local charities build on their strengths and grow more resilient so they can thrive over the long term.
Closing date for applications is 1st August 5pm. Lloyds Bank Foundation is looking to support 60 charities in England and Wales with this programme. More information on website here

The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
For any further enquiry, please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2024 Information Session
2024-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join our online information session to learn the who, where, when and why of nominating a volunteer for the Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2024!
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 2023 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 2024 nomination process, where we will explain who is eligible to be nominated, how category winners are selected by a panel of judges, and why you should be planning your nomination before the form goes live on 19th August 2024!
There will be time at the end of the session for questions from all attendees.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 029 2048 5722 or 07973 725 569, alternatively you can email us on volunteer@c3sc.org.uk.

DBS Disclosure Workshop
2024-08-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
C3SC in partnership with the Disclosure and Barring Service brings you this DBS Disclosure Workshop.
The overall outcome of the session is to have a greater understanding of DBS, its products and how DBS can work with organisations at all levels to promote and encourage safer recruitment and safeguarding in its widest context.
Date: Tuesday 13th August 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
The learning outcomes from this session are: –
• Introduction to DBS
• Understand the benefits of DBS and you (organisation) working together
• Understand the different levels of DBS checks
• Understand when an employee is eligible for a check
• Understand what Regulated Activity is
• Understand the DBS Update Service
• Have an understanding of what safe recruitment practices can be in place that DBS checks can form a part of
Carol – Regional Outreach Adviser – from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be delivering this online training session.
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
For any further enquiries please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you.

Move More Eat Well Small Grant Funding and Advice Session
2024-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join us online to find out more about the Move More Eat Well Small Grant Scheme and who can apply!
Move More Eat Well Small Grant Funding and Advice Session
Welcome to our online event where you can learn about the Move More Eat Well small grant scheme and get valuable advice on how the funding will support activities relating to physical activity and healthy eating which help improve health across the population.
We welcome proposals from all third sector organisations, however proposals that focus on engaging groups with specific needs or those traditionally facing barriers are particularly encouraged, including projects that deliver in areas of the city facing multiple deprivation. Don’t miss out on this chance to gain insights that will support your application. Register now!
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
For any further enquiry, please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you.

C3SC Trustees Network - August 2024
2024-08-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
An online event for new and existing trustees in Cardiff to share and learn more about trusteeship, delivered by C3SC.
We know that Management Committee Members and Trustees deliver vital leadership roles in charities and not-for-profit groups across Cardiff. We also know that many Management Committee Members and trustees value opportunities to build and share their skills and experience with peer Networks.
Safeguarding – is everybody’s business – should be a priority for all the Management Committee Members and Trustees of charities and not-for-profit groups, especially those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Good and appropriate safeguarding provides public reassurance about your charity / community group and contributes to the positive reputation of the charitable sector in general.
C3SC Trustees Network will meet on Tuesday 20th August 2024 with a one hour and a half online session between 14:00pm-15:30pm.
Join us at this session which will feature a presentation from Carol Eland, Regional Outreach Adviser (Wales) at UK government Disclosure and Barring Services who will run an “Advice Cafe” on safeguarding, safer recruitment, levels of certificates, regulated activity and legal duty to refer. Management Committee Members and Trustees will have an overview of their responsibilities on safeguarding.
The Forum gives an opportunity for people who have safeguarding responsibilities in charities, voluntary organisations and community groups (including staff who hold the portfolio for safeguarding) to come together, share learning and good practice, make alliances and receive up to date information from the guest speaker and presenter. They will also help to co-produce the agenda going forward.
Alongside networking opportunities, the Trustees network meetings are an opportunity for members of C3SC to come together with like-minded peers and connect with partners to provide insight, influence, and develop solutions to local challenges.
We are inviting your views to find out how the C3SC Trustee’s network can help Management Committee Members and Trustees to be more confident and connected in your role. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions: Cardiff Trustee’s Network-Survey
If you have any suggestions of current or emerging items to discuss or explore at these meetings, please email Thoria Mohamed at thoria.m@c3sc.org.uk.
The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event taking place.
For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 02920 485 722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you!
