C3SC Training - Trustee Roles & Responsibilities
2012-09-10 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff
This is a really important course for committee members (trustees) of voluntary organisations and employees who work for them.
By the end of the session, you will:·
– Have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities· – Be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect your organisation’s values or mission – Identify potential liabilities and how to guard against them· – The importance of strategic planning which would allow scope to discuss understanding of the external environment and devising appropriate responses, including formal and informal partnerships
“This is an excellent course that should be delivered before someone becomes a trustee”
“Really informative course that covered each of the roles and responsibilities well”
This course is run over 2 evenings; the second day is on 11th September (same time)

Project Management basics for EU funded projects
2012-09-11 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
This WCVA course aims to provide an introduction to the project management process and to examine how you can best ensure project success through each of the stages of the project.
This course will introduce you to the specific requirements of managing an EU funded project or contract, as distinct from projects funded through other sources, helping you to avoid common pitfalls. You will discover how to identify the critical success factors for EU funded projects, get to grips with the basics of apportionment, and understand how to successfully evaluate and close down a project.
If you are new to EU projects, have come to the middle of a project and want to make sure you are following best practice or you need to learn about where you may have made mistakes in the past, then this could be the course for you.
By attending this course you will be able to…
• Describe the project cycle • Understand some of the key concepts and common terminology of project management • Understand EU funding rules and regulations and how they apply to your project • Understand the role of monitoring and evaluation of your project • Understand what contributes towards project success
• Understand how to identify and manage risks
Who is this course for?
Individuals who are involved in managing or delivering EU funded contracts or projects, or who need to have a general understanding of the principles of running an EU funded project in order to support those directly involved in managing an EU funded project.
FREE for third sector EU funded projects (sponsors or contractors). However, if you are not involved in the development and/or delivery of European funded projects, please see price band below:

Fees: A £125 B £155 C £185

Price Band:
A – WCVA member
B – Voluntary and community organisations
C – Other

To book, please visit www.wcva.org.uk/training or download an application form and email to training@wcva.org.uk

Introduction to debt advice (two-day course)
2012-09-11 - 2012-09-12 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Course outline
This CAB two-day practical course will provide a detailed introduction to advising clients who have debt problems and is suitable for generalist advisers, those new to money advice and advisers with other subject specialisms.

Learning objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
· describe the main types of debt and identify what problem debt is, who is affects and its causes
· identify the aim of money advice and the adviser’s role
· recognise common situations that may affect a client’s liability for debt
· assist clients to collect information on their income and expenditure to maximise their income and draft a financial statement
· identify and describe to clients different strategies for dealing with multiple debt
Price for voluntary sector: £180 – get a 10% discount when you book at least 3 months in advance.
For more information and to book your place, please visit the CAB website.

Introductory Course in Data Management
2012-09-11 - 2012-09-13
The aim of this Cardiff Centre for Learning Open for Business course is to provide a thorough introduction into the basic core of a powerful data management system, and provide delegates with the skills of accessing, managing, studying and analysing data as well as producing reports by learning the basics of a widely used statistical package.The three-day course will be presented through the combined use of seminars and practical workshops. Numerous examples and demonstrations will be presented together with regular laboratory exercises.Price: £585Find out more on the Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning website.

Community Fundraising
2012-09-11 | Institute of Fundraising, 21 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HA, Institute of Fundraising, 21 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HA
Pam Dodd, The Institute of Fundraising Cymru’s Wales National Manager, will be providing a broad overview of fundraising covering the various aspects of this most important area of community fundraising.
Price: £15 Members / £20 Non-Members

C3SC Training
2012-09-11 18:00 - 20:30 | C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff CF 24 0EB, C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff CF 24 0EB
2nd evening of Trustee Roles & Responsibilities

Cardiff Third Sector Forum
2012-09-12 11:00 - 16:00 | The Culture & Media Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW, The Culture & Media Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW
· Are you a community group, voluntary organisation, charity or social enterprise working in Cardiff?
· Do you know what Cardiff Third Sector Council can do for you?
· Would you like to know more about working more closely with Cardiff Council services in your area?

On 12th September 2012 you can come along to the Third Sector Forum to find out more.

The forum brings third sector groups together and assists with networking and partnership- working within local areas across Cardiff. On the day we will:
· update you on developments across the city
· seek your input into how Cardiff Third Sector Council can better support you
· discuss issues that could be affecting you (such as funding, commissioning and governance)
· give you opportunities to discuss issues affecting specific communities in Cardiff
· introduce the Council’s Neighbourhood management areas and the different area teams
· get your opinions on how the third sector can be involved with Cardiff Council to better deliver for its citizens

Scope Golf Day
2012-09-14 | Radyr Golf Club, Radyr Golf Club
Scope is pleased to announce our forthcoming golf day on Friday 14 September 2012 at Radyr Golf Club in support of Lewis Martin Court, the first-ever transition service for young disabled people in Wales.
Find out more on the Scope website.

The meaning of Due Regard under the Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure 2011 training workshop
2012-09-14 14:00 - 16:30 | Swansea University, Swansea University
This ‘Wales Observatory on Human Rights of Children and Young People’ training workshop will consider the meaning of ‘due regard’ and how Welsh Ministers should approach the discharge of their due regard duty under Section 1 of the Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure 2011. The workshop will also examine what might be the implications for law and policy making in Wales (including implications for the local government and NGO sectors) .
There are a few places left on this course. If you would like to book a place, please send an email to E.P.Rees@swansea.ac.uk with the words Due Regard Training in the subject line. They will send a booking form on a first come, first served basis. If you do not receive a form this is because all places have been allocated.
The cost is £20 per participant (maximum 25 participants).

Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
2012-09-14 | Copthorne Hotel, Cardiff, Copthorne Hotel, Cardiff
Supporting Tŷ Hafan
Climb Kilimanjaro 2012 presents an evening with ex-Wales and Neath captain and member of the 2010 Captains Climb, Paul Thorburn.
3-course meal: £40 per person for a table of 10.
With live music from ‘Sounds Familiar’.

Pedal Power's annual bike ride
2012-09-15
Pedal Power is now recruiting for the Annual Sponsored bike ride on Saturday 15 September 2012.
Please consider supporting the charity and making a difference to those who are unable to cycle a conventional bike.
Challenge yourself, gather a team together and help raise money for Pedal Power. This is a great opportunity to cycle the 50 miles Taff Trail. You can choose either the fully escorted cycle ride from Brecon to Cardiff, or join the sponsored ride to Tongwynlais to see Castell Coch (ideal for families), or simply join the ride around Bute park. Whichever ride you choose, be inspired by the Olympics and join in the celebration of tea and cakes at the end. There will be prizes for the person and team who raise the most money.
Your fundraising will help to support ALL people who want to cycle, especially those with learning and physical disabilities.

Memory Walk in aid of Alzheimer's Society
2012-09-16 | Bute Park, Cardiff, Bute Park, Cardiff
This year’s Memory Walk in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society takes place in Bute Park, Cardiff on Sunday 16 September (registration at 12 noon; walk begins at 1pm).
Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause by taking part in the walk. There’s a choice of two walks: 3.5km and 12k.
It will be a fun-filled family day out. There will be entertainment throughout the day including music, kids’ entertainment and fundraisers. Refreshments will be available after the walk.
The money you raise will help the Alzheimer’s Society to run services in your community. The more people who take part, and the more money you raise, the bigger difference will be made to people’s lives.
You’ll find out all you need to know about the Memory Walk on the Alzheimer’s Society website.

Frock swap in aid of the British Lung Foundation
2012-09-16 | Guy Christian’s Hair Salon, City Road, Cardiff, Guy Christian’s Hair Salon, City Road, Cardiff
Ladies – this is for you! Joining in a frock swap is a great way to refresh your wardrobe and browse for new clothes over a glass of wine and cake; and you get the warm fuzzy feeling of knowing you’re helping out a charity too. All proceeds go to the British Lung Foundation.

The science bit…
– You pay £6 and drop off 5 items of clothing (shoes, bags and jewellery count too). Turn up from 4pm on 16th September, and browse to pick your new 5 items while supping some wine.
There is a nice range of sizes and styles so there should be something for everyone there.
– Bring some money for raffle tickets too!

Benefits and Work for Disabled People
2012-09-17 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Course aims:
This Learning Disability Wales course aims to promote employment for disabled adults by providing an overview of how the benefit system affects disabled adults who are in or entering work. The course will identify how work and earned income affects the benefits that disabled adults claim. The course aims to help participants maximise the entitlement for those that they support who have, or are moving into, paid employment.
Designed for:Anyone working in a support, care or advice role for a disabled adult. It is an introductory level course, and is designed to raise awareness of benefits and would not include any benefit calculations.

Funding surgeries
2012-09-17
BVSNW is hosting the first of the Arts Council of Wales funding surgeries. The surgeries will take place on Monday 17th September at The Loudoun Square Media Centre, Tiger Bay Suite, Plas Iona, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW. To book a 20-minute slot from 1:30pm, please call 0845 8734 900.

Human Rights Tour
2012-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Cardiff County Hall, Committee Room 3, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 4UW, Cardiff County Hall, Committee Room 3, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 4UW
The British Institute of Human Rights’ annual Human Rights Touris coming to Cardiff on 17 September. They are keen to have as many voluntary organisations involved in the Tour as possible. Their aim is to raise awareness of human rights in the local community.
The event is FREE and will consist of 4 sessions broken up by coffee breaks and a lunch break:Session 1: The origins of Human Rights – An introduction to the overall concepts and ideals at the heart of human rights – A look at the international legislation – A historical perspectiveSession 2: Protecting Human Rights – How practical are human rights? – How useful are the international mechanisms? – How does the Human Rights Act differ?Session 3: The Human Rights Act – Which rights are covered by the Act? – How it works and where the value lies – Examples of the Human Rights Act at workSession 4: The struggle today – The threat to human rights: the political climate and the current discourse – The Commission on a Bill of Rights – What you can do to get your voice heard

The events will adopt a workshop format: the sessions will be interactive and facilitated towards giving participants the chance to air their views and debate the issues. Additional input will be provided by BIHR and other speakers.
Find out more and book your place on the BIHR website.

Cardiff Inter Faith Network meeting
2012-09-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Atlantic House, Dumballs Road, Atlantic House, Dumballs Road
We regret that this meeting has been postponed. New date to follow shortly.
The purpose of this meeting is to continue planning an event in Cardiff to mark Inter Faith Week 2012, which takes place from Sunday 18 to Tuesday 27 November. If your group or organisation would like to get involved, please contact Katie Mallam at C3SC (see below for details).

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
2012-09-18 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no experience with CBT. Over this course, learners will develop a basic knowledge and understanding around CBT and have the opportunity for practising skills in preparation for working with and supporting others.
Price – Voluntary Sector: £125.00

Introduction to R: The Open Source Statistical Package
2012-09-18
This is a valuable course for any participant who may find themselves needing to deal with data manipulation and simple statistical analysis.
The Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning course is aimed at those with very basic programming experience. No knowledge of R is required; however participants should be comfortable with Microsoft Windows XP. This course will provide a thorough introduction into the basic core of the R system and upon completion will allow participants to perform data manipulation and simple statistical analyses. This course will provide a basis for more advanced courses.
Price: £295
Find out more on the Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning Open for Business website.

What’s the deal with CRBs and ISA? - Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network meeting
2012-09-18 09:30 - 12:00 | The Cardiff Story Museum, The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1BH, The Cardiff Story Museum, The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1BH
– Are you using CRB checks or do you want to find out more about using them? – If you’re not using CRB checks, should you be? – Are you about to put through new CRB checks for your staff or volunteers? – Do you know what ISA is?

C3SC’s CCYPFN is holding a Vetting and Barring Briefing session to be delivered by WCVA’s Criminal Records Unit, which is open to all third sector organisations and groups.

This session is your opportunity to:
– Find out about updates to the Vetting and Barring Scheme from this month.
– Clarify your responsibilities in relation to the scheme from this month.

Come along to find out more to inform your work and how to safeguard your organisation or group, your staff and those people you are working with.

Booking is essential but there are still spaces available.

Communicating Through Touch
2012-09-19 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Learning Disability Wales one-day workshop will help those that care for someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder use touch to help communication, relaxation and the relief of stress and anxiety. The techniques you learn during this workshop will help you and the person you care for engage and communicate together, relieve stress and feel more positive.
The techniques explored on this course centre on touch, communication and relaxation and will be useful tools that carers and parents can use in everyday situations.

Competitive tender presentations
2012-09-19 | Newport, Newport
This WCVA afternoon masterclass will explore:
– Understanding the competitive presentation/interview stage of the tender process – Tools and techniques to prepare and present a strong, effective presentation – Creating impact which sells your organisation (and your team)
Find out more on the WCVA website.

Structuring and writing competitive tenders
2012-09-19 | Newport, Newport
This morning masterclass will explore:
– Tools and techniques to structure and write an effective tender – Ways to effectively utilise key tender documents – Techniques to increase the readability and impact of written submissions – Successfully working with evaluation criteria

Find out more on the WCVA website.

Care and Repair Cymru Annual Conference - 'All Our Tomorrows'
2012-09-19 - 2012-09-20 | The Copthorne Hotel, Cardiff, The Copthorne Hotel, Cardiff
Care and Repair Cymru’s hope over the two days is that they can highlight what the future holds for people growing old in Wales, the range of policy challenges faced, the work they are doing and what more they need to do to make Wales a better place to grow old in the future.
There’s a great line-up of speakers:
· Huw Lewis AM, Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage
· Sarah Rochira, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
· Robin Staines, Director of Housing Services, Carmarthenshire County Council
· Manna Santokhee, Action on Elder Abuse
· Andrea Nicholas Jones , Welsh Government
· Nick Bennett, Group Director, Community Housing Cymru
· with more to be confirmed
Find out more and how you can book your here.

Substance Misuse Awareness, accredited through UWN
2012-09-19 - 2012-09-20 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. It aims to bring a broad understanding about substance misuse and the impact that it has on individuals.
Price – Voluntary Sector: £140

ISSA Wales 3rd annual conference
2012-09-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Future Inn, Cardiff, Future Inn, Cardiff
‘Bridging the Gap: Social & Cultural Issues in the Muslim Community’
The conference is a one-day event exploring some of the many social issues facing the Muslim community, and the role of culture in such issues.
The day is designed to be interactive, with breakout workshops and interactive discussions.
ISSA hopes this day will be insightful and an opportunity for services to reflect on the current gaps and together identify ways of bridging the gap and being more inclusive to people from Muslim and Black Asian and Ethnic Minority communities.
Cost: £30 per person (includes lunch, refreshments and delegate pack)

Plasnewydd learning event
2012-09-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Cardiff YMCA, The Walk, Roath Cardiff CF24 3AG, Cardiff YMCA, The Walk, Roath Cardiff CF24 3AG
For people interested in finding out about learning opportunities in the area.
Information stalls from local learning, training and advice providers.Refreshments provided.
This is a C3SC and Communities First event.

Community Networking Event
2012-09-19 | St Peter’s Community Hall and Garden, St Fagans Road, Fairwater, St Peter's Community Hall and Garden, St Fagans Road, Fairwater
You are invited to a Community Networking Event in St Peter’s Community Hall and Garden, Fairwater, Cardiff.
Churches Together in Fairwater and Pentrebane will be hosting a Community Forum for all who live, work learn and play in the communities of Fairwater and Pentrebane.
· Keynote speaker John Hallett, Communities First, Cardiff West Lead: John will update on proposed plans for a new Communities First Cluster covering areas in Fairwater, Pentrebane, Ely and Caerau. There will be an opportunity for you to comment on proposed plans/ideas and help develop a way forward.
· There will also be table displays from community organisations and short presentations from Christchurch and its new Coffee Shop and Toddlers Group, The Fairwater Food Co-op and Two ways to enjoy a Community Garden & Nature Reserve.
· The event will be an opportunity for people to meet likeminded people, network and share ideas.
Please feel free to the pass this invitation on as everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available.
You can contact Father Colin by email: frcolinstpeters@btinternet.com to confirm attendance or if you would like further information on this event.

National Intelligence event: 'Putting evidence at the heart of public service delivery'
2012-09-20 | Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Liberty Stadium, Swansea
The Data Unit, in collaboration with Welsh Government and LARIA, invites you and your colleagues to this event.
The FREE all-day event will aim to:
· Promote the importance of evidence in developing and delivering public services in Wales;
· Highlight the increased importance of the research and intelligence function during a period of austerity and cuts;
· Explore and promote opportunities for improved collaboration and partnership working across sectors and geographical boundaries
· Provide attendees with practical examples of good practice

Cardiff Safer and Cohesive Communities Network meeting
2012-09-20 | Conference Room, Cardiff Third Sector Council, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, Conference Room, Cardiff Third Sector Council, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff
Are you a member of a Neighbourhood Watch group, Residents’ Association or involved in community safety in Cardiff in any other way? Then the Cardiff Safer and Cohesive Communities Network is a great way to meet other organisations in the same field, to share ideas and to gain access to up-to-date, relevant information.
The new challenges facing this sector are connected with funding, as the previous relationships with Community Safety Partnerships and local police are replaced by engagement with Partnership Boards and the soon-to-be-elected Police and Crime Commissioners.
If you’re interested in joining this network and attending this meeting, please contact Katie Mallam (see below for details).
