C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

What WCVA's Affinity Schemes can do for you - insurance and telecommunications for third sector groups
2011-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Morfa Hall, Rhyl, Morfa Hall, Rhyl
What WCVA’s Affinity Schemes can do for you – insurance and telecommunications for third sector groups
(with Jonathan Levy, Chief Executive of Class Telecommunications, and Ken Pennykid, Managing Director of Keegan & Pennykid (Insurance Brokers) Ltd)
25 November, 10am-1pm, , FREE
WCVA’s Affinity Schemes offer our members a range of money-saving deals on a range of services. In this session two Affinity Scheme members, Jonathan Levy of Class Telecommunications and Ken Pennykid of Keegan & Pennykid, will host presentations on telecommunications and insurance.
First, Jonathan Levy will talk on telecommunications and the following issues:
• How to evaluate a potential supplier.
• What to look for in the contract/small print.
• Potential ways to get out of bad contracts.
• The best sources for advice.
• What are the current hot topics and trends and how these could be applied.
• How to benchmark your costs
• How you can make savings and get good value
Following this, Ken Pennykid will give a presentation on insurance requirements for the sector, covering:
• Liability – employer’s liability, public liability and trustee indemnity
• Property damage
• Business interruption
• Legal expenses, including employment law
• Vehicle insurance
• Legal requirements for equipment inspection
Breakfast will be provided for delegates from 9.30am.
Book your place on this seminar now.

Multicultural Fundraiser
2011-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Food and entertainment from around the world to celebrate our Step by Step programme. This event is organised by the volunteers themselves. Everyone is welcome!

Cultural Cool Training
2011-11-29 09:30 - 15:00 | Unison House, Unison House
Ramadan, Kosher, Halal, Eid, Guru Nanak, Lent, Navratri?
How can your organisation be more inclusive, promote diversity and have a better understanding of other cultures?
Confused? Anxious? You won’t be after this workshop, where you will be given the opportunity to explore and discuss some of the perceived and real barriers faced by minority groups. Participants will leave with a plan of action for their organisation, in improving participation and engagement of minority groups.
The workshop is delivered by C3SC Cardiff Third Sector Council in partnership with BVSNW.
Depending on your organisation’s income, a fee may be payable.

Diverse Cymru Launch
2011-12-02 09:30 - 11:30 | The Senedd, The Senedd
Diverse Cymru was conceived in recognition of the realities faced by people experiencing inequality in Wales and the inadequacy of the single equalities approach. Their aim is to promote equality for all.

Diverse Cymru promotes equality for all.
Diverse Cymru is an innovative new organisation in the Welsh Third Sector, conceived in recognition of the realities faced by people experiencing inequality in Wales.
Diverse Cymru believes that we can work together to challenge discrimination in all its forms and create an equitable future for the people of Wales.

'Keep Well This Winter' Event - Women 55+
2011-12-03 10:15 - 14:30 | The Women’s Woekshop, Butetown, The Women's Woekshop, Butetown
Women 55+
Free fun event & activities at ‘Keep Well This Winter’ Event!
– Arts & Crafts
– Aromatherapy Workshop
– Cookery Demonstrations & tasting
– Exercise Demonstrations
– Complementary Therapies
– Foot Care & Diebetes Advice
– Wii Fit
– Stalls
– Lunchtime entertainment

Free Entry – Free kunch & Refreshments
Friends & family welcome at this women – only day!

Pedal Power Vintage & Craft Christmas Fair
2011-12-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Pedal Power Cycling Centre & Bike Hire, Off Dogo Street, Pontcanna, Pedal Power Cycling Centre & Bike Hire, Off Dogo Street, Pontcanna
Christmas Vintage Fair & Santa’s Grotto

To book a stall contact vintagefairs@cardiffpedalpower.org

Putting Wales on the Map: A day celebrating the European Year of Volunteering 2011
2011-12-05 12:00 - 16:30 | Cardiff City Hall, Cardiff City Hall
There’s been some great work during the European Year of Volunteering 2011 – it’s time to celebrate it

The European Year of Volunteering 2011 is drawing to a close, so it’s time to take stock of all the fantastic achievements made in the last 12 months. That’s why Putting Wales on the Map: A Day Celebrating the European Year of Volunteering 2011 is such an important event for the sector.

Taking place on Monday, 5 December 2011, at Cardiff City Hall (12pm-4.30pm), the event will showcase the amazing work of Wales’ volunteers and voluntary organisations, while expert speakers, including Andy Klom of the European Commission in Wales, will offer their views on volunteering across Wales and Europe. There will also be a range of workshops in which delegates will be able to hear about the year from the perspectives of the volunteers themselves.

The full programme is available here – check it out for full details of this day of celebration. And then book your place by clicking here.

If you’re involved in volunteering in Wales, this is the perfect opportunity to look back on what’s been a great year – and to look forward to 2012. It’s not to be missed.

Late Night Christmas Shopping Evening
2011-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Fair Do’s, 10 Llandaff Road, Canton, CF11 9NJ, Fair Do's, 10 Llandaff Road, Canton, CF11 9NJ
This one-off event will take place at Fair Do’s.

Fairtrade refreshments provided and a warm Christmas atmosphere guranteed!

Safeguarding Children - Information Sharing and Consent
2011-12-07 | Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff, Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff
A half-day course facilitated by Children in Wales
This short course is aimed at all professionals who work with children and families and who share information with other professionals concerning children ‘in need’ and children who may be ‘in need of protection’.
The course will include:
•Sharing experiences and dilemmas•Clarifying issues about information and consent, including consent for medical examination and treatment •Examination of relevant case law•Working in groups to discuss scenarios and agree actions •Increasing awareness and confidence when sharing and seeking information aimed at safeguarding children and young peopleCOST:Members £80Non-members £100

Christmas Coffee Morning
2011-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | 38 Albany Road, Cardiff, 38 Albany Road, Cardiff
‘Journeys’ invites you to their Christmas Coffee Morning – with home-baked goodies, tea and coffee, and an opportunity to relax and chat.

Domestic Abuse Awareness
2011-12-08 09:30 - 12:30, 2012-01-11 09:30 - 12:30
The aim of this course is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and its incident rates in society, and to enable participants to feel comfortable when referring individuals to appropriate agencies who can provide help and support.

By the end of the training, participants should have an understanding of what domestic abuse is, how prevalent it is in society and how to confidently refer on to specialist domestic abuse service providers.

Course facilitator: Sandra Holliday, Cardiff Women’s Aid

Legacy Training ½ Day
2011-12-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Institute of Fundraising Cymru Office, 21 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Institute of Fundraising Cymru Office, 21 Cathedral Road, Cardiff
Institute of Fundraising Cymru
Be ahead of the rest and learn from expert Claire Routley who will share her expertise with you in both a practical and informative session including her recent academic research. Claire has a background in fundraising and understands the problems encountered in these challenging times.

Registrations: 9.30am
Start: 10.00am
Coffee Break: 11.00am
Finish: 12.30pm

£20 Members £25 Non-Members

WCVA - Facing up to Risk
2011-12-08 10:00 - 13:00 | WCVA Head Office, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, WCVA Head Office, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay
Facing up to risk
(with Watts Gregory)

8 December, 10am-1pm, WCVA Head Office – Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, £10
The risks facing charities seem to grow by the day. Financial risk is a very live issue but there are other important ones that you ignore at your peril. This seminar will help you:
– Understand what risks are faced – Identify and manage risk – Consider specific risk areas – financial, governance, management and others – Use a risk checklist
Lunch will be provided following the seminar.

Book your place on this seminar now.

Webinar: Train your staff the smart way!
2011-12-09 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how to save time and money on eLearning during this special webinar.
All charities and not-for-profits are invited to join this online presentation about the many benefits of joining the Charity Learning Consortium, which is followed by an email etiquette session from Emailogic designed to encourage smart communications within organisations.
You will discover how more than 100 members of the Consortium benefit from collaboration to make eLearning affordable, with shared resources, networking and support.
Emailogic will then present their award-winning “Email Etiquette Course” so you will learn how to: – spend on average 31 minutes less every day on your email – reduce your email traffic by up to 40% – boost productivity in your organisation

Find out more and book your place here.

ACT's Christmas Open Day
2011-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | ACT Bridgend Skills Centre, Nolton Street, Bridgend CF31 3BP, ACT Bridgend Skills Centre, Nolton Street, Bridgend CF31 3BP
The ACT Christmas Open Day is for 16- to 18-year-olds and is taking place in ACT’s refurbished skills centre.
It’s an opportunity to discover what ACT can offer:• Automotive Engineering• Business Administration• Customer Service• Children’s Care, Learning & Development• Health & Social Care• Retail• Hairdressing• IT

Webinar: How to set up a successful mobile campaign
2011-12-09 11:00 - 11:45
Join Michael Carlin MD of instaGiv for a a short web session on: ‘How to set up a successful mobile fundraising campaign’
Is your charity ready to leverage the power of 66 UK million mobile phones and 100% pay-outs on text donations?
Looking to take your mobile fundraising and engagement beyond a single text donation? Start using mobile for regular monthly giving, events, creating a mobile database and engaging with supporters via outbound messages.
To assist you in integrating mobile into your fundraising strategy, this webinar will cover:
– What is the role of mobile in fundraising? – How mobile fundraising works? The mechanics – Understand the regulatory / legal requirements – Financial viability of mobile – generate an ROI. – How to set up a successful mobile campaign and integrate it into your current fundraising activities – case studies. – How can you use mobile to communicate with and engage supporters

The webinar is free to charities or charity facing agencies. Follow this link to register.

Dementia Awareness
2011-12-12 | South Wales, South Wales
Special offer – book 3 or more places and save £25 per person!

By 2021 the numbers of people with dementia across Wales will have increased by 35%. Dementia will increasingly affect tenants and service users and could even impact on a personal level with family members diagnosed with dementia.
Delivered by an Alzheimer’s Society Approved Trainer, this interactive training course is flexible, enabling the delegate to attend the morning, afternoon or all day depending on the learning need.
The morning session is recommended for anyone requiring a basic level of dementia, understanding the different dementia types, how it affects the brain, different stages of dementia, etc. whilst the afternoon is more advanced covering, amongst other things, reminiscence, activities in dementia, identifying holistic and individual barriers and adopting a ‘working with’ rather than ‘doing to’ approach.

Introduction to Children's Rights and Participation
2011-12-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff, Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff
A one-day course facilitated by Children in Wales
This course is designed for practitioners and managers who may be new to social care, health, education and public protection services, or for those who wish to update their knowledge of the ‘Rights’ based agenda – which is constantly evolving and developing through legislation and policy in Wales.
The course will include:
– An overview of the development of children’s rights from a historical perspective to present day – An understanding of the role of ‘children’s rights’ and how it can be applied and incorporated by professionals in their day-to-day practice – An exploration of the way in which personal values and attitudes impact on our approach to children’s rights – A range of participatory techniques which can be adopted in engaging with children and young people – An understanding of the legislative and policy frameworks, including the Participation Standards which exist in Wales – An overview of ‘Getting it Right’ – the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Action Plan for Wales

Cardiff Live Music Club presents Chiho Sunamoto
2011-12-13 | At the concert hall adjoining Fairwater Conservative Club, Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2BY, At the concert hall adjoining Fairwater Conservative Club, Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2BY
Chiho hails from Japan, but lives on Tyneside. She not only provides a variety of keyboard musical treats, but also has a beautiful singing voice.
Tuesday 13th December at 7.30p.m.

Tickets: £5 members £6 visitors
Car parking, bar and a warm welcome

Santa's Bike Ride
2011-12-17
Santa’s Bike Ride with soup and mince pies.

£5 per person & booking required.

Cardiff East Christmas Fair
2011-12-19 | Community Church, Ball Road, Llanrumney, Community Church, Ball Road, Llanrumney
Llanrumney and St Mellons Communities First bring you… The Cardiff East Communities Christmas Fair.
Join in the fun, with:

– Home-made jam – Cakes – Books – Christmas music – Fruit smoothies – Free face painting – … and lots more!

Rumney Families First Christmas Coffee Morning
2011-12-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Rumney Chapel, Brachdy Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 3BJ, Rumney Chapel, Brachdy Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 3BJ
Are you part of the third (voluntary) sector and working with children or young people in Rumney?
Come along for an informal coffee morning to meet others working with children, young people and families in your area and share in festive treats!Get involved – form part of the new Rumney Families First Pilot Reference Group for the Third (Voluntary) Sector.

Welsh fun with Martyn Geraint in Miri Meithrin
2011-12-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Western Leisure Centre, Ely, Cardiff, Western Leisure Centre, Ely, Cardiff
There will be a great chance for families to come and sing, dance and play in Menter Caerdydd’s Miri Meithrin.
The popular play session, which is held during the holidays, is coming to Ely for the first time. Miri Meithrin is for babies and children up to 4 years old and is a great chance to come and play in a friendly, fun, and Welsh atmosphere.
The S4C entertainer, Martyn Geraint, will be performing and there’s a chance to meet Fireman Sam and Hanna’s Helpline. On top of all the entertainment, there will be an arts and crafts corner, face painting, soft play and a cuppa for Mum and Dad!
The Miri Meithrin sessions are organised as part of Menter Caerdydd’s families provision.
Price: £3 per baby/child (Parents are free)

Engendering Change: Gateway to opportunity
2012-01-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
For women who want to make a difference!Adamsdown Communities First and “People can” have come together with Women Making a Difference and the Workers Education Association to offer a unique training programme which gives women – particularly those women who are under-represented because of race, disability or age – the opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence to take a more active role in their community as well as in public and political life, and have more influence on the decisions that impact on their lives.The training is FREE and a crèche and lunch will be provided. The course is accredited by the National Open College Network and successful candidates will receive a NOCN Level 1 progression Award.
The course runs from Monday 16 January until Wednesday 14 March 2012. The course will be two days a week, every Monday and Wednesday 10am – 3pm for eight weeks.
You can attend a taster session on Monday 9 and Wednesday 11 January (ideally you need to attend both dates).

Cardiff Third Sector Forum
2012-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff
What’s your patch?
Do you want to get your voice heard about issues that affect your organisation in your area of Cardiff?
Cardiff Council uses six Neighbourhood Management Teams to work effectively across the city, one for each area of Cardiff. They deal with local issues, local funding and local public services.
Do you want to understand how neighbourhood management works and meet other third sector organisations to share ideas? Then join the Cardiff Third Sector Forum.
During the day you will:
– Get to know other third sector groups in your area – Discover how to influence the Council’s policies and decision making – Find out how neighbourhood management works – Consider sharing venues and costs with other groups

Lunch will be provided.

Engendering Change: Gateway to opportunity
2012-01-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
For women who want to make a difference!
Adamsdown Communities First and “People can” have come together with Women Making a Difference and the Workers Education Association to offer a unique training programme which gives women – particularly those women who are under-represented because of race, disability or age – the opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence to take a more active role in their community as well as in public and political life, and have more influence on the decisions that impact on their lives.
The training is FREE and a crèche and lunch will be provided. The course is accredited by the National Open College Network and successful candidates will receive a NOCN Level 1 progression Award.
The course runs from Monday 16 January until Wednesday 14 March 2012. The course will be two days a week, every Monday and Wednesday 10am – 3pm for eight weeks.
You can attend a taster session on Monday 9 and Wednesday 11 January (ideally you need to attend both).

Substance Misuse Awareness Level Two
2012-01-12 - 2012-01-13 | Cardiff, Cardiff
– – A NewLink Wales training course: Substance Misuse Awareness Level Two –
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the effects and risks of commonly misused substances2. Analyse the risks surrounding the misuse of substances3. Identify the main methods of drug use and explore some harm reduction techniques4. Examine the injection process, analyse risks and explore harm minimisation methods5. Consider the ‘cycle of change’ process and identify appropriate interventions
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Find out more on NewLink Wales’s website.

Charity accounts for trustees
2012-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This WCVA course was originally held in November, but is being repeated due to popular demand.
In times such as these, with charities having to cope with serious financial pressures, it is vital that trustees have a reasonable understanding of charity accounts and the financial information that they need to exercise proper governance.
To help you with this, WCVA and Watts Gregory would like to invite you to a seminar titled Charity accounts for trustees. This seminar – aimed at trustees, not just accountants – will point you in the right direction and clarify any puzzles for you.

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South African Night
2012-01-14 | Rumney Chapel, Rumney Chapel
Come along and enjoy a South African-style dinner.
Tickets: only £10 per adult and £5 per child.
All of the money raise by this event will go towards the Rumney Youth Club Mission Trip to South Africa in April 2012.
