A two-day Children in Wales courseAll children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The UN Convention on the Rights of the...
We regret that this course has been postponed. Apologies for any inconvenience.This course is invaluable for those Boards who have employed a Chief Officer, or who are thinking of doing so. It sets out how to manage the relationship between the Board and officer, including work setting, reporting and legal responsibilities. Ideal for: organisations wishing...
The Alzheimer's Society Dementia Café provides an opportunity for anyone affected by dementia to get together for mutual support and companionship.
‘Incidents targeting people because of who they are (e.g. hate crimes) are under-reported, meaning many victims are unable to access the support they need, or to secure justice’. In 2011/12, there were 1809 hate incidents and crimes reported to the police in Wales, of which 1368 were racially and religiously motivated, 244 were motivated by...
Good governance enables organisations to make the best use of their resources. This is advanced notice of a free interactive seminar for Trustees by the Wales Audit Office, the Charity Commission and Good Practice Wales. This seminar will bring together the most up-to-date practices from across Wales and beyond.Including: - Not reinventing the wheel; -...
Everything every small charity needs to know to get started in raising funds from individuals tax-effectively. Who should attend this Institute of Fundraising session? Fundraisers from small charities who are looking to raise funds from individuals and maximise their charity’s tax reliefs from HMRC. Learning Outcomes By the end of the session fundraisers will be...
An invitation to Diverse Cymru friends and associates to view the successes that they have achieved in the last 12 months, the launch of our business plan and an opportunity to chat to project staff and discuss the organisation's current and future projects and partnership work. 12.30 Lunch 13.30 Business Plan launch 13.45...
Do you have a story to tell about your community? Or a local concern you want to voice? Perhaps you belong to a community group wanting to promote activities and events online, share photos, videos and information?Welcome to Social Media!Free websites (often called Social Media) like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and blogs can help you...
An invitation to Assembly Members and Professionals ... Mark Drakeford AM - Minister for Health and Social Services is to host a Presentation by Alcoholics Anonymous 'Recovery for Life' The aim is to help professionals and Assembly Members get a better understanding of Alcoholics Anonymous. One of our Key objectives is to dispel the myth that...
In the know? Do we understand our communities’ needs, and how well we are meeting them?In the current financial situation, the need to be ‘in the know’ has never been so important. Our ability to target resources and to prioritise public services and ensure value for money is essential.It is therefore vital that we understand...
Save the Children invites you to attend: TOO YOUNG TO FAIL - Giving all children a fair chance in lifeAttendance is free and is on a first come, first served basis.It is widely acknowledged that living on or below the poverty line often traps children into a cycle of low educational attainment. Today in Wales...
This course develops sound practice in how to recruit staff. The content of this course is aimed at smaller to medium organisations. It covers advertising, selection from application forms to interviews, and a summary of the legal processes required.Ideal for: organisations who intend to start employing staff, or who aspire to recruit for new positions. Registration:...
