C3SC Training - How to Develop Chairing Skills
2012-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
This course is for anyone in the voluntary sector who takes part in committee meetings. The course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be effective in chairing meetings.

This course will be held in the evening.
It will:
– Help you to develop the skills to chair meetings more confidently – Discuss how to handle difficult situations – Provide you with an opportunity to practise your skills

We’ve been listening to those of you who want to balance a full-time jobwith contributing to your community. To help you, in the April to Julyprogramme we are offering some courses in the evening.

Cardiff Partnership: Families First Network Event
2012-04-25 09:15 - 14:30 | The Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff, The Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff
Is your organisation planning to bid for Families First funding? Do you want to find out about prospective partnership consortium opportunities?
The purpose of this event is to help you to identify consortia partners so that you can deliver the outcomes set out for our Families First service packages. Come along to find out more.
If you want to attend please come prepared to give a 2 minutes overview of your business and of the services you can provide for any of the following service packages:
Early Years: To provide support for pregnant women and families with children aged under 8, to ensure that children have the best start in life.
Child and Youth Engagement: To work with children and young people aged from 8 to up to 25 and their families, where they need additional support to participate effectively in education and training and take advantage of opportunities for employment; It is also intended to ensure that they are active citizens, who participate effectively and responsibly in the life of their communities and take part in positive activities.
Sustainable Employment: To ensure that low income and economically inactive families with dependent children are supported to maximise their family incomes and to develop the necessary skills and confidence to access learning, employment or volunteering opportunities or to progress in employment.
Healthy Lifestyles: To provide targeted primary prevention to prevent illnesses and diseases from occurring and to reduce health inequalities for children, young people and their families through encouraging healthy lifestyles.
Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing: Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Disability Focus: To provide additional targeted support to disabled children and young people aged 0-25 and their families to ensure they are able to maximise their life chances.
More information about the service packages, and the outcomes that providers will be expected to contribute to, will be provided on the day.

C3SC Training - Techniques for Handling Conflicts
2012-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
· Recognise when and why conflict occurs
· Explore the dangers and opportunities in conflict situations and identify our personal responses to conflict
· Understand the importance of effective communication skills and techniques for behaving assertively
· Develop strategies for successful conflict resolution

This a full day course

Equality and Human Rights in the Community (The Equality Act 2010)
2012-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Race Equality First Offices, Race Equality First Offices
This FREE Race Equalities First training covers the rights of individuals relating to the Equality Act 2010 and is available to individuals, grassroots, community, charity and voluntary organisations.
Refreshments will be provided but no lunch will be available so please bring your own.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you have a large number of people interested in receiving the training, Race Equality First may be able to arrange a session just for your organisation.

Funding your future: new European programmes and loan finance
2012-04-26 09:00 - 15:30 | St. Margaret’s Park, Aberbargoed, St. Margaret’s Park, Aberbargoed
Almost £100m of European Structural Funds was accessed by the third sector during the current round of European funding. But what will the 2014-2020 programmes look like? How can we influence the design of the new programmes, and what funding opportunities are they likely to present?
This event will inform delegates about the developments that are taking place within the design of the new European programmes and will be of interest to any organisation planning their funding future. The event will also offer an opportunity to learn how loan finance, through WCVA’s Communities Investment Fund, can support third sector enterprise in Wales.
Price: £12 including buffet lunch.
Bookings need to be received by 5 April 2012. Find out more on the WCVA website.

Ethnic Minority Communities First Seminar
2012-04-26 09:30 - 13:00 | St. Peter’s Hall, St. Peter’s Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3BA, St. Peter's Hall, St. Peter's Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
Ethnic Minority Communities First Seminar
Cardiff Ethnic Minority Communities First would like to invite you to its seminar at St Peter’s Hall, on Thursday 26th April 2012. Registration is at 9:30am and we will finish with lunch at 1.pm.
The Ethnic Minority Communities Team works in partnership with community groups, voluntary agencies and the statutory & business sectors through its Local Partnership Group.They also work with external groups, organisations and agencies to help improve the lives of individuals and communities across the city. The main objective of the seminar is to highlight the impact of the EMC programme and implications for its continuation within a revised Communities 1st framework. The seminar promises to be a lively and varied one including some music and dance. There will be presentations from those who have been involved in the EMC programme. There will also be a panel session.
The aim of the day is to inspire partners and service providers to further engage with us in order to maximise the effectiveness of the EMC’s Programme in Cardiff and thereby encourage/ensure the continuation of key areas of the programmes activities.
Invitees include major service providers from the statutory, voluntary and private sectors as well as local residents. The Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for residents from Cardiff’s Communities First areas to ask questions.
There is no charge for the event. However, places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you are unable to attend please nominate a suitable colleague to attend on your behalf. Your contribution towards making this programme a success is essential. To register your place please contact Mary Sullivan on masullivan@cardiff.gov.uk or by post to Mary Sullivan, Ethnic Minority Communities First, 3rd Floor East, 113-116 Bute Street Cardiff CF10 5EQ.

Universal Credit Briefing
2012-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Esis Conference Centre, Nantgarw, Esis Conference Centre, Nantgarw
The Welfare Reform Act gained Royal Assent on the 8 March 2012. The Act provides for the introduction of a ‘Universal Credit’ a new working-age benefit to replace Housing Benefit, Income Support, income based JSA, income based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and the Social Fund rolled out between 2013 and 2017.
This Shelter Cymru briefing will supply you with essential information on the changes and help you to prepare for its impact on clients and housing management.
Coffee and breakfast will be served on arrival.
Price: £60
Concessionary: £40
You can book online here or see the contact details below.

Cardiff City & South Third Sector Forum
2012-04-26 | Atlantic House, Dumballs Road, Atlantic House, Dumballs Road
Cardiff City & South Third Sector Forum is open to all third sector groups that identify with the geographical area of Butetown, Grangetown and the City Centre – though the boundaries of this area may change.
If your organisation is based in Cardiff City & South, please come along – it would be great to see you!
Please contact Katie Mallam, Third Sector Officer for this area of Cardiff, if you’d like to attend. Her contact details are below.

POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults)
2012-04-27 | Norbury House, Fairwater, Norbury House, Fairwater
This Cymorth Cymru course aims to increase your understanding of the abuse of vulnerable adults and the action you should take to prevent abuse.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
· Recognise who is a vulnerable adult
· Identify the types and signs of adult abuse
· Explain how to respond to a disclosure of actual or alleged abuse
· Explain their role and responsibility in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Adult (POVA) policy.
Find out more on the Cymorth Cymru website.

Timeplace Community Training
2012-04-27 | North Ely Youth Centre, Pethybridge Rd Ely, Cardiff CF5 4DN, North Ely Youth Centre, Pethybridge Rd Ely, Cardiff CF5 4DN
Timeplace is the Ely/Caerau Time Credits Scheme.
Come to this fun, interactive event where you can discover new and better ways to link with the Ely/Caerau community.
– Discover new support available to help your group/organisation reach its aims and objectives – Learn how you can thank your volunteers with time credits and link with other organisations – Have the opportunity to join the Ely/Caerau time credits scheme
To reserve your FREE place, please visit http://timeplace-auto.eventbrite.com
Time: 10am – 12 noon OR 1-3pm

Pedal Power breakfast: From Adversity to Achievement
2012-04-27 07:30 - 09:00 | City Hall, Cardiff, City Hall, Cardiff
Join Pedal Power for breakfast at Cardiff City Hall with Para-cyclist Mark Colbourne, winner of Gold and Silver medals at the recent 2012 Para-cycling World Championships in Los Angeles.
Mark is Patron of Pedal Power, the Cardiff-based charity which provides cycling opportunities for disabled children, adults and their families.
For only £30 a head (10% discount available for business tables of 10 people) you’ll be able to enjoy a hearty and healthy breakfast before you start your working day.
Listen to Mark tell his truly inspiring story of how he overcame the adversity of his paralysis following a horrific paragliding accident to become a World Para-cycling Champion and prospective Paralympian at the 2012 London Paralympics.
For more information about booking your place or a table for your company please contact Sybil Williams, Director of Pedal Power, on 029 2039 0713 or email director@cardiffpedalpower.org
To find out more about Pedal Power visit www.cardiffpedalpower.org

Planning Your Exhibition
2012-04-27 09:30 - 15:00 | St David’s Hall, Cardiff CF10 1AH, St David’s Hall, Cardiff CF10 1AH
Thanks to a £20,000 training grant awarded by the Arts Council of Wales, the Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales (BVSNW) is pleased to announce a new programme of professional development opportunities for Black and Minority Ethnic artists and creatives in Wales.
‘Planning Your Exhibition’ training led by Melaneia Warwick
Course Outline:
So you have made or are planning to make a body of artworks. Perhaps you are struggling to get the work ‘out there’ so that it can be seen and even bought. This is not an uncommon problem for artists and makers and often work can end up sitting on our studio floors. The ways in which we can exhibit our artworks is growing and this offers a positive range of solutions. The focus of this one-day course will be on unravelling the mystery of exhibiting your work by looking at the evergrowing possibilities for doing so. You will develop insights and take away some tools for ways forward. Come prepared to join in on this fun, active and focussed workshop. If you have any images of your artworks, bring those along too.
Visit www.neatraining.co.uk to find out more.

Friendly AdvantAGE
2012-04-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Senedd, Cardiff Bay, Senedd, Cardiff Bay
This is an invitation to the VCVS and Partners Friendly AdvantAGE Befriending Project launch event. This is an exciting and innovative new project that has 4 year funding from the Big Lottery AdvantAGE Programme.We will be joined by Jane Hutt AM, who is kindly sponsoring the event.Please remember space is limited so RSVP by Monday 12th March 2012 to cath@valecvs.org.uk

Train the Trainer (Day 2 of 3)
2012-04-30 | Swansea 23,30 April & 1 May, Swansea 23,30 April & 1 May
This 3 day course delivered by Welsh Women’s Aid, is for staff or volunteers who would like to gain the skills and knowledge to plan, deliver and evaluate short structured courses to adults. The training will cover:

Planning and Designing Training
Learning Theory
Training methods and techniques
Learning Environment and Atmosphere
Managing Participants
Training Delivery
Assessment and Evaluation
This course is accredited by Agored Cymru. In order to gain the credit, participants must submit a workbook following the course. If you wish to gain accreditation a charge of £15 will be levied for accreditation fees.
Cost: WWA members £65 per day Non-members £100 per day10% discount if you book 3 or more places on any WWA courses!

Cardiff Inter Faith Network meeting
2012-04-30 11:00 - 12:30 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
The purpose of this meeting is to begin planning an event in Cardiff to mark Inter Faith Week 2012, which takes place from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 November. We will be meeting on a regular basis for six months leading up to the week itself. If your group or organisation would like to get involved, please contact Jeremy Rees at C3SC (see below for details).

Timeplace Community Training
2012-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | St Tim’s church, Caerau, St Tim's church, Caerau
Timeplace is the Ely/Caerau Time Credits Scheme.
Come to this fun, interactive event where you can discover new and better ways to link with the Ely/Caerau community.
– Discover new support available to help your group/organisation reach its aims and objectives – Learn how you can thank your volunteers with time credits and link with other organisations – Have the opportunity to join the Ely/Caerau time credits scheme – To reserve your FREE place, please visit http://timeplace-auto.eventbrite.com

Train the Trainer (Day 3 of 3)
2012-05-01 | Swansea 23,30 April & 1 May, Swansea 23,30 April & 1 May
This 3 day course delivered by Welsh Women’s Aid is for staff or volunteers who would like to gain the skills and knowledge to plan, deliver and evaluate short structured courses to adults. The training will cover:

Planning and Designing Training
Learning Theory
Training methods and techniques
Learning Environment and Atmosphere
Managing Participants
Training Delivery
Assessment and Evaluation
This course is accredited by Agored Cymru. In order to gain the credit, participants must submit a workbook following the course. If you wish to gain accreditation a charge of £15 will be levied for accreditation fees.

Cost: WWA members £65 per day Non-members £100 per day10% discount if you book 3 or more places on any of our courses!

FREE Fuel Poverty Training
2012-05-02 09:15 - 16:00
For advisors, support workers and all those who work with vulnerable and low income clients.
The Speakeasy Advice Centre is hosting a day’s free training by National Energy Action.
This one-day course will enable you to better understand fuel poverty and its effects on your clients, including:
• What is fuel poverty?
• Causes of fuel debt
• Social tariffs
• Energy efficiency
Wednesday 2nd May at 9:15am – 4pm
To book your place, please call (029) 2045 311or email s.ac@speakeasyadvice.co.uk

South East Wales Participation Network
2012-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Wales Council for Deaf People, Pontypridd, Wales Council for Deaf People, Pontypridd
The free practitioner network is a lively, participatory workshop which provide an opportunity for peers to engage, share and support each other. The May event will feature sessions on the Wales Audit Office’s All Wales Study of Public Engagement in Local Government. There will also be opportunities for you to network and hear about each other’s projects, plus an icebreaker and an evaluation exercise.The network is suitable for anyone working in the field of participation and citizen engagement. Attendees come from a range of different organisations in the public and third sector that focus on a variety of issues. The event is suitable for anyone from any level within an organisation that has an interest in practical participatory work, including consultation officers, trustees, volunteers, development workers and managers.The network provides you with an invaluable opportunity to: – Meet other practitioners in your area – Share good practice – Share ideas – Problem solve – Develop participatory skills – Acquire new skills

Be a Man and Speak Up: engaging men to promote gender equality and challenge attitudes that perpetuate violence against women
2012-05-02 12:30 - 13:20 | Seminar Room, The Pierhead, Seminar Room, The Pierhead
Please make the time to support the estimated 200,000 women in Wales affected by domestic violence and abuse by attending: BE A MAN AND SPEAK UP: Hosted by Julie Morgan AM, with Jane Hutt Minister for Finance and Leader of the House and Adam Jones, Triple Grand Slam-winning star of the Welsh Rugby team 2005 – 2008 – 2012

The Women’s Rights Education and Advocacy Project is a flagship initiative by Cardiff Women’s Aid which builds the capacity of ordinary community members to speak up and take action against gender inequality and violence against women.
The Project is now launching its exciting second phase: engaging men and boys to volunteer as positive role models for gender equality.
Come to meet our passionate volunteer “Women’s Rights Champions”, and hear how this promising model can change the lives of women across Wales.

Agenda
12.30 Introduction to the event by Julie Morgan AM
12.35 Introduction to the Women’s Rights Project (Claudia Donati, Project Leader)
12.40 “Why should Men Care about Gender Equality?” (Adam Jones, Welsh International Rugby Union player)
12.45 Concluding comments by Jane Hutt AM
12.50 Opportunity to meet and talk to volunteer “Women’s Rights Champions”
1.20 Close

A light lunch will be available. Thanks to Julie Morgan AM for sponsoring this event.

Fuel Debt Advice course
2012-05-03 09:30 - 16:00 | 71 Bridge Street, Cardiff CF10 2TS, 71 Bridge Street, Cardiff CF10 2TS
Riverside Advice, in collaboration with British Gas Energy Trust, is running a one day Fuel Debt Advice course.The course is aimed at individuals in charities, housing associations, health organisations and community groups who are not directly involved in an advisory role on the subject of energy efficiency. At the end of the session you will be able to:
– ·Understand what fuel poverty is and the causes of fuel debt. – ·Explain to your clients and service users, fuel supplier obligations and customer responsibilities, payment options, bills, billing errors. – ·How to make a complaint – ·How to access funding through trusts and grants There are 20 places available on the course. If you or someone from your organisation would like to attend, please contact Riverside advice. The price is £15 per person. Tea, coffee and buffet will be provided.

Adamsdown Social Media Surgery
2012-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | 10g Moira Terrace, Adamsdown, CF24 0EJ, 10g Moira Terrace, Adamsdown, CF24 0EJ
On May the 3rd web savvy residents of Adamsdown will be there from 10am-12pm and 4pm-5pm to offer help on all things web related. Among others there will be a Digital inclusion officer and a Digital designer on hand to offer advice and support for any 3rd sector, co-operative, charity or local business.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available as well as IT equipment. Entrance to the Community Resource centre is by buzzer so please ring the buzzer when arriving.
For more details please visit http://socialmediasurgery.com/surgeries/adamsdown
A social media surgery is a pretty informal gathering of people who want to learn how to use the web to communicate, campaign or collaborate. They are deliberately relaxed. You will get to sit alongside someone who understands good ways to use the internet and they’ll show you useful free tools.
If you like what you see they can also help you set up your blog, or Facebook page or Twitter account. Most social media surgeries have an event every few weeks, so you can keep coming back for help. You can find out more at socialmediasurgery.com

Increasing impact through social media: a guide for trustees
2012-05-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay
Social media can transform how groups communicate with their members. It can increase efficiency, effectiveness and audience reach, and it can do it all for free.
This session will give an overview of what social media is, how it works and why it is important for the Third Sector. Participants will learn about the benefits of different social media, understand which ones are most appropriate for their organisations, and be able to understand how to measure their impact.
All sessions take place between 5pm-8pm, at a fee of £15 per delegate for WCVA members or £20 per delegate for non-members.

Networking For Creatives
2012-05-04 09:30 - 15:00 | National Waterfront Museum, Swansea SA1 3RD, National Waterfront Museum, Swansea SA1 3RD
Thanks to a £20,000 training grant awarded by the Arts Council of Wales, the Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales (BVSNW) is pleased to announce a new programme of professional development opportunities for Black and Minority Ethnic artists and creatives in Wales.
‘Networking For Creatives’ led by Melaneia Warwick
Course Outline:
Networking is not just about giving out lots of business cards and attending lots of networking meetings. It’s much more interesting than that. The definition and application of networking has grown: face-to-face networking, online networking, unplanned networking (it’s what you do every day). In this one-day workshop you will explore what networking is and how you can use it to grow your business. The focus will be on fun and engaging exercises that make use of your creative skills. You will go away with some extra networking tools and an increase in your confidence to be able to use them.
Visit www.neatraining.co.uk to find out more.

Support Planning
2012-05-08 | Cadwyn, Newport Road, Cardiff, Cadwyn, Newport Road, Cardiff
Training from Cymorth Cymru.

Support Planning is one of the primary tools used in housing related support. Under Supporting People emphasis is placed on accurate needs assessments, the quality of support plans and the involvement of service users to ensure they receive a service that reflects their needs. The principal aim of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to carry out effective support planning with service users.

Costs: Cymorth members: £85 + VAT Non-members: £120 + VAT
(Including all materials, refreshments and lunch)

Guide Dogs Cymru information stand and drop-in session
2012-05-08 12:00 - 16:00 | C2C, Ground Floor, Cardiff Central Library, C2C, Ground Floor, Cardiff Central Library
Guide Dogs Cymru Engagement Officer Nathan Foy will be holding a quarterly afternoon information stand and drop-in session at the Connect to Cardiff (C2C) on the ground floor in Cardiff Central Library.
With an aim to be more accessible to people who would like some information about the Guide Dogs range of services, either for themselves or a family member or friend, this informal setting is ideal to ask any questions or simply take a few leaflets.
If there is somewhere central in your area where you think a similar information stand and drop-in session would be particularly beneficial, then please contact Guide Dogs Cymru.

Mental Health Today Wales
2012-05-09 | All Nations Centre, Cardiff, All Nations Centre, Cardiff
The Mental Health Today Wales conference and exhibition is taking place in Cardiff on 9 May. The event is £30 to attend, with free places available, and offers a comprehensive programme of seminars alongside the exhibition of Welsh mental health organisations and projects.
Speakers include:
– ·Dr Sarah Watkins, Senior Medical Officer, Welsh Assembly Government – ·Barbara Bowness, Primary Care Lead, Mental Health (Wales) Measure – ·Claire Reid, Senior Advocate, South Wales Mental Health Advocacy – ·Dave Smith, expert by experience and trainer, Hafal, and columnist for the Western Mail – ·Dr Ian John, Cardiff University and President Elect, Marce Society – ·Jan Batty , Development Worker, Mind Your Heart, Ceredigion Public Health Team – ·Ewan Hilton, Executive Director, Gofal – ·Dave Smith, expert by experience and trainer, Hafal, and columnist for the Western Mail – ·Louise Robinson, The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy – ·Dr Rhys Bevan Jones, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, University of Cardiff – ·Joy Jones, Clinical Lead Tier 3 Specialist Eating Disorders Service Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board

Seminars are CPD accredited and include:
– ·Keynote address: The landscape for mental health services in Wales – ·Putting into practice the new Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 – ·Taking the whole person approach to leading life – ·Therapeutic and holistic approaches to mental health recovery – ·Working with young people to develop awareness of mental health issues and the benefits of early intervention – ·Understanding the mental health concerns and issues facing the older population – ·Training and developing the workforce – ·Forensic mental health – ·Meeting the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities – ·Dual diagnosis – – Book online or use the email address below.

Another Jobs Fair
2012-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | City Hall, Cardiff, City Hall, Cardiff
Here’s just a taster of the employers and organisations represented at this jobs fair:
– Cardiff Bus – Dragon Taxis – Hafod Care Association (Hendre) – Recruit3 – Admiral – Careers Wales – Media Wales – Tesco House – WCVA – … and lots, lots more –

Jobs Growth Wales information event
2012-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
WCVA is a delivery partner of Jobs Growth Wales, a new Welsh Government initiative that will create 4,000 jobs annually for out-of-work 16-24 year olds.
Funding for six months’ employment at national minimum wage is available to employers that are interested in creating opportunities for young people and up to 1,000 of the annual 4,000 jobs will be funded through WCVA’s Jobs Growth Wales programme.
Through the programme, employers will have the opportunity to both directly create jobs that are funded for a six-month period, and also to create employment opportunities that involve elements of training and support similar to the Intermediate Labour Market (ILM) model.
WCVA is holding three information events next month to introduce Jobs Growth Wales, explain how organisations can take part in the programme and offer attendees the chance to ask questions directly to the staff members that will be managing and delivering our Jobs Growth Wales programme.
The event will end at 1.00pm when a buffet lunch will be served. If you would like to reserve places at the event, please email the names of the attendees you wish to book for, your organisation name, contact details and any dietary requirements to ilm@wcva.org.uk

Commission on Devolution in Wales public event
2012-05-09 18:30 - 20:00 | City Hall, Cardiff, City Hall, Cardiff
Have your say about taxes in Wales.
The Commission on Devolution in Wales is looking at whether the Welsh Government should have tax varying and borrowing powers. The Commission is coming to Cardiff and wants to hear your views.
Come to hear more about the work of the Commission, take part in a discussion and put forward your views.
