C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

C3SC Training: Recruiting and Developing Trustees
2013-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
We regret that this course has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
This course will enable you to understand the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee and what it means in practice.
By the end of the session you will:
– Be familiar with a range of recruitment methods to attract a diversity of trustees – Have considered policies and procedures for trustee recruitment – Have explored the need for trustee job descriptions – Be familiar with the merits of undertaking a skills audit – Understand the importance of trustee induction and opportunities for learning

Ideal for: Trustees, prospective trustees and staff working with them.

Registration: 9:45

FREE Stroke Prevention Workshop
2013-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Red Sea House, Maria Street, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HG, Red Sea House, Maria Street, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HG
This event takes place on World Stroke Day 2013
– Free blood pressure and pulse check – Short video on Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs) – Interactive session with Dr Hamsaraj Shetty, UHW

C3SC Training: Internet Fundraising
2013-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
We regret that this evening course has been cancelled. However, we are running a day course on Tuesday 3 December.
This course will introduce you to digital fundraising and the most common methods used to generate income in this way.
The internet, email and mobile technologies are now having a great impact on fundraising, creating strategic opportunities for the third sector. Digital media is becoming increasingly used to attract, engage and develop potential supporters.
Ideal for: those new to digital fundraising and those wanting to increase their understanding of the potential for fundraising through these media.
Registration: 4.45pm

Making Wales work better - Inspiring Black and Minority Ethnic communities to become involved in public life
2013-10-29 18:00 - 21:00 | County Hall, Cardiff, County Hall, Cardiff
Making Wales work better – Inspiring Black & Minority Ethnic communities to become involved in public lifePublic appointments : Voter registration : Democratic engagement : Civic engagement
Diverse Cymru in partnership with Operation Black Vote, the GMB Wales and South West region, and the BME Communities that it supports has 0recognised the low representation in Public Life of BME individuals. Although positive action has been used by the Welsh Government to encourage engagement, BME representation within Public appointments, Voter registration, Democratic engagement and Civic engagement remains disproportionately low.
Diverse Cymru would like to provide a platform to discuss the process, suggest improvements, and actively support and encourage more positive involvement and outcomes for the BME community that will ultimately lead to a fairer and inclusive working Wales.
This conference will bring together both BME professionals and novice individuals who jointly share the will to take part in how their Wales is run both locally and nationally.
You will also be joined by decision makers who will get the chance to hear about the barriers to involvement, but more importantly, hear the positive suggestions to reaching a common goal of a fairer and inclusive Wales.
Diverse Cymru is encouraging organisations representing BME communities and BME individuals who would like to get involved to come along and make a difference.
18.00 Drinks reception
18.30 Welcome by Cllr. Heather Joyce, Leader of Cardiff Council
18.35 The context by Dr. Charles Willie, Director, Diverse Cymru
18.50 “The state we are in” by Vaughan Gething AM
19.05 Audience contribution
19.15 Unions perspective by Cath Speight, GMB National Political Officer
19.30 Audience contribution
19.40 “Inspiring involvement” by Simon Woolley, Director, Operation Black Vote
20.00 Short refreshment break
20.10 Open discussion “Turning frustration into action”
20.40 Welsh Governments perspective by Carwyn Jones AM (TBC)
20.50 Opportunity to get involved

Alzheimer's Society - Social Club
2013-10-30 | Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA, Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA
Social Evening for those under 65 with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers.

Engaging with Legislation - free Public Bill seminar
2013-10-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Pierhead Main Hall, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA, Pierhead Main Hall, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA
Are you interested in finding out how you can have your say on a proposed law progressing through Parliament?
Parliament’s Outreach Service is holding a free Public Bill Seminar on Thursday 31 October 2013, from 1-3pm on how to engage with Parliament’s scrutiny of legislation.This event will demonstrate how you can best engage with MPs and Lords and improve your campaigning.What the Public Bill Seminar will look at
The seminar will cover:
– How a bill progresses through Parliament – What happens during a bill’s pre-legislative stages – Where to find authoritative information online – How you can engage with bills going through Parliament – The relationship between the UK Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales
Speakers at the event include Lord Aberdare, plus experts from the Houses of Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales.
Staff from the Houses of Parliament Outreach Service will also be on hand to answer any questions on the parliamentary scrutiny of a bill and gave advice on how to track the progress of bills.
Find out more here.

WRU Rugby Stars Camp for Disabled Children and Young People
2013-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Cardiff University Sports Village, Llys Tal-y-bont Sports Hall, Cardiff CF14 3AT, Cardiff University Sports Village, Llys Tal-y-bont Sports Hall, Cardiff CF14 3AT
For disabled children aged 7-19Please book as soon as possible as spaces are limited. One-to-one support cannot be provided but a parent or sibling can attend.
All participants will receive a WRU Rugby Stars Goody Bag including T-Shirt, water bottle, pen, sweat band. A member of the Wales National Squad will also be in attendance.
For more information or a booking form, please contact Simon Jones, Disability Sport Wales Development Officer on 01446 704728 or email sljones@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Riverside Festival
2013-11-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Riverside Warehouse, 56 Machen Place, and The Wyndham Street Centre, Riverside Warehouse, 56 Machen Place, and The Wyndham Street Centre
FREE event. All welcome.
There will be a carnival procession leaving from Riverside Play Centre at 11.45am to kick off the festivities. Arrive a 10.45am to get into costume and practise the carnival rhythms.
Enjoy:
– Healthy eating cookery demonstrations
– Local performers: song and dance
– Drum workshop
– Photo booth
– Arts and Crafts
– Face painting
– Food
– Stalls

New Psychoactive Substances
2013-11-04
By the end of the course participants should be able to:
– Describe what is meant by ‘new psychoactive substances’ and list the most commonly misused substances
– Identify the effects and risks of these substances
– Explore the role of the internet in this drugs market and how procurement is changing
– Recognise the legal position and identify possible future changes
– Consider harm reduction techniques and treatment options
Voluntary Sector WORKERS- £125.00Statutory Sector WORKERS – £135.00This includes: 1 day facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch

Welfare support day for veterans
2013-11-04 10:30 - 15:30 | Penarth Pier Pavilion, Penarth Pier Pavilion
Penarth Pier Pavilion welcomes our veterans to a welfare support day dedicated to them.
A number of veterans’ support organisations will be on hand to provide information and advice to veterans. If you or members of your family have served in the Armed Forces this is for you.
Doors will open at 10.00am for coffee and the meeting will commence at 11.00am. The speakers are:-
– David Melding AM – Colonel Tony Phillips, Reserve Forces Liaison Officer Combat Stress – John Skipper, author of a recent report on Welfare Services for the Armed Forces Community in Wales – Maureen Neave, Vale Council, who will speak on Welfare Benefits
Lunch will be provided and admission is free – please let Matthew know you’d like to attend by Monday 23rd October for catering purposes. The meeting will finish at about 3.30pm.

An Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
2013-11-05 | The Lysaght Institute, Newport, The Lysaght Institute, Newport
An introductory level half-day Diverse Cymru workshop that provides a basic introduction to mental health, mental distress, improves understanding and knowledge and shows you how to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Cost: £55 per person
Find out more at www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-awareness/

The inner and outer game
2013-11-05 | Cardiff, Cardiff
The success of your organisation is affected by the sphere and quality of influence you have, which is why this interactive WCVA workshop will look at models covering the ‘inner and outer game’ of influencing. It will help you spot opportunities for influencing stakeholders and funders by thinking differently and developing other perspectives of your work. You will also discover the impact of your values over your ability to influence.
This workshop will enable you to:
– Identify opportunities for influencing stakeholders and funders – Improve your skills in influencing stakeholders and funders – Understand the ‘inner and outer game’ of influence and the impact the inner game has on the outer game – Understand what you care about, what inspires you and what challenges you
Delivered by Learning to Inspire, this workshop will provide you with the skills, confidence and knowledge to understand how to lead and influence others.
Book via the WCVA website.

"Keeping Our Children Safe" Training for Designated Person for Child Protection
2013-11-05 - 2013-11-06 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A two-day Children in Wales course
All 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 Child states that all organisations concerned with children should work towards what’s best for each child. The Designated Person for Child Protection has a vital role within organisations helping to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place and that necessary action is taken when concerns about a child are raised.
This two-day training course will consider:
– The role of the Designated Person and how this can be incorporated into your organisation – Legislation and guidance on safeguarding children and young people, particularly within the Welsh context – Essential safeguarding measures that need to be in place – The ‘abuse of trust’ and how to remain alert to potential sexual offences within the organisation – Assessing concerns about a child and making a referral to social services if necessary – The statutory child protection system and what may be expected of you – Confidentiality and good record keeping – Diversity and the additional vulnerabilities for some children

Price:
Members £165
Non members £195
Book via the Children in Wales website.

C3SC Training: Working with the Chief Officer
2013-11-05 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
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 to appoint a lead officer, or who have recently done so, or Chief Officers themselves.
Registration: 9:45 am

Dementia Café
2013-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Whittaker Lounge, Beulah Lounge, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Whittaker Lounge, Beulah Lounge, Rhiwbina, Cardiff
The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café provides an opportunity for anyone affected by dementia to get together for mutual support and companionship.

Trustee Shared Learning Seminar
2013-11-06 | Wales Audit Office, 24 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, Wales Audit Office, 24 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LJ
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; – Not advocating a one size fits all approach; and – Adapting not adopting approaches to governance.

Walking away from this seminar, delegates will have shared and learnt different approaches to governance, financial literacy, effective decision making, the new grants culture in Wales and recruiting diverse trustees, thereby enabling them to achieve more with less.

Understanding Hate Crime workshop
2013-11-06 | The Lysaght Institute, Newport, The Lysaght Institute, Newport
‘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 homophobia; 21 by transphobia and 122 reports of attacks against disabled people.
The aim of this workshop is to: promote awareness of race, faith, homophobic, biphobic, transphobic and disability hate crime; identify strategies to raise awareness within your workplace and the community and know what to do if you suspect a hate crime has been committed.
The session is highly interactive and case study led. Various training methods will be used, including details of cases which some participants may find a little disturbing.

Feedback comments:
‘Eye-opening day. Incredibly helpful on both occupational and personal level’;
‘Achieved above and beyond. More than I could have wished for’;
‘I understand more about stress and different ways to cope’;
‘A really enjoyable experience’

The tutor is Mark Roberts, a Training Delivery Manager with Diverse Cymru. Until March 2013 Mark managed the Anti-Hate Crime project at Safer Wales Ltd, a Cardiff-based charity. Mark delivers Hate Crime awareness, anti-homophobia, transgender awareness and challenging extremism training courses. He currently chairs the Cardiff Community Cohesion Group and was a founding member of the Disability Hate Crime Action Group, Cymru.
Go to http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/understanding-hate-crime/ for more information and to book a place on this course. The deadline for booking a place is the 23rd August.

Tax Effective Giving
2013-11-06 | Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff, Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff
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 able to:
– Identify the four main tax-effective giving methods: Gift Aid; Payroll Giving; Gifts of Shares; Legacy Giving – Show the potential to increase your income tax-effectively – Create your own Tax Effective Giving plan
What will be covered
– Getting started: the law, best practice and ‘the rules’ – Gift Aid: registering, promoting, claiming and maximising your claims – Payroll Giving: how it works and will it work for your charity – Gifts of Shares: what you need to know! – Legacy Giving: facts and figures; benefits; and how to get started
£60 Individual Members of Institute of Fundraising / £70 Non-Members
To book, contact

Diverse Cymru Open Day and Launch of Business Plan
2013-11-06 12:30 - 16:00 | Diverse Cymru offices, Canton, Cardiff, Diverse Cymru offices, Canton, Cardiff
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 -16.00 Meet the staff and learn more about our projects and support services and discuss opportunities to work together in the near future.

Working together to challenge discrimination in all its forms and create an equitable future for all the people of Wales.

If you’re interested in attending, please call (029) 2036 8888 or RSVP at michael@diversecymru.org.uk

Canton Social Media Surgery
2013-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Chapter Arts Centre (in The Cwtch) Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE, Chapter Arts Centre (in The Cwtch) Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE
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 or your group reach a wider audience via the Internet.
Have you heard of Social Media but are unsure how it all works? Or how it can benefit you or your group? You can see Social Media Surgeons at the social media surgery and receive help for you or your community group to get started.
Relaxed, informal, free and as non-technical as you need!
Also, if you or your community group are already blogging, tweeting and sharing online but want to gain more confidence, come along and the Social Media Surgeons can help you to be more effective.
Register online at http://www.socialmediasurgery.com/surgeries/canton

Presentation by Alcoholics Anonymous
2013-11-06 18:00 - 19:45 | The Oriel Suite, National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA, The Oriel Suite, National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA
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 AA is in any way a ‘secret society’. While members are anonymous, the organisation is most definitely not.

Included in the agenda:
– Testimony of two professionals who have a wealth of experience dealing with suffering alcoholics, and the effect that their work with Alcoholics Anonymous has had ‘Real life’ experiences from a recovering alcoholic – Questions and answers session – Buffet refreshments

Alcoholics Anonymous is free and it does work. They are not allied with any religious or other body. AA exists to help suffering alcoholics recover from the illness of alcoholism.
Register online at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/Professionals/Public-Information/Welsh-Assembly-Presentation
Due to the size of the venue, numbers are limited, so to be sure of receiving an acceptance you earliest attention is appreciated. Should you have any query, please email at angelavarley@btconnect.com

National Intelligence Event 2013 - free
2013-11-07 | Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Liberty Stadium, Swansea
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 our communities, their needs, and improved ways in which we can engage with citizens. It is also equally important that we are able to effectively evaluate whether the interventions and initiatives we are delivering are providing positive outcomes.
This one-day event will bring together national partners to:
· Explore the issues around obtaining meaningful evidence and insight.
· Address the challenges of obtaining data at a community level in Wales.
· Consider how commercial data can help fill the gaps in our knowledge.
· Understand the role effective evaluation plays in knowing if we’ve made a difference.
The event will include workshop sessions focussed on Welfare Reform, Census information, evaluation techniques and citizen engagement.

This event will be of interest to you if you:
· Play a leadership role in your Local Service Board.
· Are involved in developing policies or plans, such as the ‘Single Integrated Plan’ for your area.
· Plan or monitor the delivery of plans or services.
· Support the development and delivery of local plans and services through research or consultation within local authorities, health, police and other partner organisations.
· Are engaged in obtaining the views of citizens.

This is a FREE event.

Too Young to Fail
2013-11-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Novotel, Schooner Way, Cardiff CF10 4RT, Novotel, Schooner Way, Cardiff CF10 4RT
Save the Children invites you to attend: TOO YOUNG TO FAIL – Giving all children a fair chance in life
Attendance 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 200,000 children are living in poverty. Like you, Save the Children believes that where a child is born should not dictate their destiny.
Save the Children is working in Wales to deliver innovative, evidence-based, sustainable programmes that enable children to achieve their potential in school. These programmes involve parents, families, schools and community partners.
You are invited to attend a free event with lunch and refreshments (kindly sponsored by Novotel). However, there is limited availability, so you must RSVP as attendance will be on a first come, first served basis.

Speakers include:
– Minister of Education and Skills, Huw Lewis – Professor Lynn McDonald, Middlesex University, founder of FAST (Families and Schools Together)

By attending the conference, you will learn about opportunities to engage with our programmes including training, collaborative working and funding support. You will also be able to hear the experiences of parents, community partners and head teachers who have worked with Save the Children to date.
Please register for the event at http://tooyoungtofail.eventbrite.co.uk/ by 12pm Friday October 18th 2013.

C3SC Training: Recruitment and Selection
2013-11-07 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
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: 9:45am

Mike's One Man Show
2013-11-07 | South Wales Baptist College, Richmond Road, Cardiff, South Wales Baptist College, Richmond Road, Cardiff
A Living Room Cardiff event – meet for food at The Living Room at 6pm
FREE EVENT
Come along to see Mike Hayward’s one man show – humour, tragedy, and thought provoking insights into life. Mike is 25 years in recovery.
Living Roomers have previously seen this show in Swansea – it is very good and highly recommended.
There is also a question and answer session at the end where Mike speaks directly to the audience and people can reflect on the underlying subjects and topics portrayed in the show.
Spaces are limited and on a first come, first served basis so please contact Living Room to reserve your place.

From Evidence to Action: the housing research conference for Wales
2013-11-08 | Glamorgan Building, Cardiff University, Glamorgan Building, Cardiff University
Co-hosted by Cardiff University and Shelter Cymru
Policy makers, practitioners and advocacy organisations rely on sound, credible research to inform and push for changes. As the first ever Welsh Housing Bill enters scrutiny stage this autumn, Cardiff University and Shelter Cymru are co-hosting a conference that will be a platform for current housing research, policy and practice and provide inspiration for further development in this important field. Plenary speakers confirmed so far: Professor Isobel Anderson, University of Stirling Sandy Mewies AM, Chair of the National Assembly Cross Party Housing Group Tamsin Stirling, Independent Housing Consultant Professor David Mullins, University of Birmingham Breakout sessions Robert Joyce, Institute for Fiscal Studies Dr Jacqueline Campbell, Shelter Cymru Sarah Hillcoat-Nalletamby, Swansea University James Ogg, DSPR France Catherine Boswell, Cardiff Metropolitan University Paul Ciniglio, Sustainability Strategist Manager, First Wessex Simon Inkson, Independent Consultant Helen Taylor, Cardiff University Dr Simon Hoffman, Swansea University Horiatu-Cristian Cojanm, Cardiff Metropolitan University Dr Pauline Card, Cardiff University Dr Bob Smith, Cardiff University Victoria Hiscocks, Cardiff Metropolitan University The deadline for submitting research posters has been extended to 11 October. Please contact Dr Peter Mackie for information on submitting posters at MackieP@cardiff.ac.uk. Decisions will be made promptly. Further details, including the provisional conference programme, are available at www.sheltercymru.org.uk. £75.

Suicide Alertness for Everyone (SafeTALK): training for trainers
2013-11-11 - 2013-11-12 | Holiday Inn, Cardiff, Holiday Inn, Cardiff
Do you have group facilitation or training skills and want to make a difference? Mind Cymru would like to offer you the opportunity to become a trainer delivering an internationally-recognised programme. SafeTALK is a suicide alertness programme that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to recognise people who are having thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first-aid resources. There are only a limited number of places available to become a SafeTALK trainer, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Price: £600
If you have any questions, email trainingwales@mind.org.uk

Cardiff Third Sector Learning and Enterprise Network event
2013-11-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Butetown History and Arts Centre, 5 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5AG, Butetown History and Arts Centre, 5 Dock Chambers, Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5AG
Get together with others in the field of learning. This FREE event highlights the third sector’s contribution in widening access and partnership working
During the event you will:
· Hear insights and ideas from other third sector organisations
· Enjoy the opportunity for speed networking – please bring along your business cards
Download the programme and booking form here.

Here’s a map to find the venue:

Sports Club consultation evening
2013-11-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Cardiff International Sports Stadium, Leckwith, Cardiff International Sports Stadium, Leckwith
Are you a sports club based in the South West of the city? If so, come along to this Sport Cardiff sports club consultation evening.

Challenging Extremism Instructor Training
2013-11-12 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Diverse Cymru is pleased to announce the start of delivery of their Agored accredited training to help combat extremism in Wales.
This is a 30-hour training unit, accredited (Level 3), which includes three 1-day engagement workshops and home study.
The workshops will be held in Cardiff on: 12th, 19th and 26th November.
Becoming an ‘approved’ Challenging Extremism instructor will allow you to professionally deliver:

1. The Challenging Extremism Youth Programme – a 10-lesson educational programme for young people, and/or
2. The One day Challenging Extremism Awareness Programme workshops for adults who work with young people.
The cost is £500 which includes accreditation, the delivery resource pack for the above and accompanying DVDs.
If you would like to find out more about the course, please email training@diversecymru.org.uk
