Confirmed speakers and organisations for this year's conference include:John Bird MBEIn September 1991 John Bird launched The Big Issue with Gordon Roddick and in November 1995 he launched The Big Issue Foundation to further aid the homeless. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the company and the Board of Trustees for the...
Content: Many funders now expect charities to report on the real differences they are making for the funding they receive. This course outcomes, what they are, how you can record them, and how to ensure your agency is making a real difference to them. Ideal for: Organisations of any size looking to increase their understanding...
A NewLink Wales training course accredited by Agored Cymru.Free training offered to practitioners working within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Aim - To develop an understanding of asylum and refugee issues; - To better enable providers to deliver services which meet the needs of refugees and asylum seekers Learning ObjectivesBy the end of the session you will be able to understand: - Understand what is meant by types of leave, that is, Humanitarian Protection, Discretionary Leave...
This year’s annual Co-operative Cymru/Wales Conference - in association with the Institute of Welsh Affairs - will explore the benefits that co-operative principles and practice can bring to the Welsh education system. Co-operative learning is a distinctive teaching strategy that is increasingly used in schools and colleges around the world. It is based on the...
This is a free training course from Connecting Learners. - 23% of adults in Wales experience problems with literacy - Dyslexia affects 1 in 10 people - 53% of adults in Wales experience problems in numeracyThis workshop will investigate how we can introduce simple processes in the workplace and also source funding to support this.For...
The network is facilitated by Cardiff Third Sector Council in order to provide a forum for third sector advice providers to work in partnership with Cardiff Council, one of the largest funders for advice work in Cardiff. If you're interested in joining the network or would like to attend the event, please contact Kevin (his...
Let’s talk about sex! A Mencap Cymru information and advice session about sex, sexuality and relationships for parent carers of young people with a learning disability. Welcome and tea/coffee, biscuits at 9am.With guest speaker Fiona Speirs - www.fionaspeirs.co.uk
Co-operative Social Care WorkshopAn ageing population and a squeeze on Local Authority budgets challenge us all to find new ways to provide care and support for older people.Private commercial provision is not the only alternative. Co-operatives have a long tradition in Wales and we can now develop a co-operative model for social care. Service users,...
Are you a third sector group looking for funding for your environmental projects? Do you want to meet other groups doing similar work in Wales? Do you want to know what type of projects funders can support? Do you have a project idea that you would like to discuss with a specific funder?National Resources Wales...
What makes a good question? This Participation Cymru half-day course will show you how to write effective questions which give you the information you want to know. You will learn about types of questions, types of answers and questionnaire design. You may also be interested in the 'Designing and running effective surveys' course which covers...
Courser Aims: A Learning Disability Wales workshop to help those that care for someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or learning disabilities use touch to help communication, relaxation and the relief of stress and anxiety. This session will provide tools that carers and parents can use in everyday situations.Designed for: Anyone in a support or...
