• Working with Groups

    Carmarthen Carmarthen

    A two-day Children in wales course Delegates will explore the role of the group facilitator, and be able to use facilitation skills to engage constructively with group participants from a variety of groups running in different settings. The course will enable delegates to base their work on the principles of equal opportunities. The course will develop delegates'...

  • Mental Health Awareness

    Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE

    A Diverse Cymru half-day courseAims - To provide a basic introduction to mental health and distress - To improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distress - To reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of: - The basics of mental distress, common signs and...

  • Applied Positive Psychology

    Newport YMCA Newport YMCA

    This half-day WCVA session explores the application of Positive Psychology at work. In the practical and interactive session you will learn to use the evidence based tools of Positive Psychology in the workplace.The idea that success flows from happiness is one of the core principles of Positive Psychology, this session explores how we can create...

  • “Keeping the UK competitive: the threats and opportunities for the future”

    School of Law, Accounting and Finance University of South Wales, Treforest CF37 1DL School of Law, Accounting and Finance University of South Wales, Treforest CF37 1DL

    You are cordially invited to attend a lecture by Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, The City UK - Visiting Professor, University of South Wales.Light refreshments will be provided from 5.00pm.

  • ‘Working with Fathers’ training course

    Cardiff Cardiff

    A one-day Children in Wales courseThis course, aimed at both front line practitioners and their managers, will look at a number of self-assessment tools which can aid an organisation in identifying strengths and weaknesses in their current approach to working with males, and can therefore help to focus on possible areas for service re-design, based...

  • Lean

    Newport YMCA Newport YMCA

    This is a half-day WCVA workshop focused on continuous improvement (CI). We will explain the efficiencies improvements and innovation you can enable by applying CI methodologies as part of a ‘whole system’ approach.Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

  • Healthy Working Wales Employer Support Event on Alcohol and Substance Misuse

    Liberty Stadium, Swansea Liberty Stadium, Swansea

    The Welsh Government and Public Health Wales invite you to attend a free employer support event on managing alcohol and substance misuse in the workplace. The event will include advice on supporting staff with alcohol and substance misuse issues to remain in work, and provide information on wider support for health and well-being in the...

  • How to win tenders: a mini-conference for the third sector

    Cardiff City Stadium Cardiff City Stadium

    Get tips on tendering and points of view on procurement at our essential mini-conference this spring. WCVA and Wales Co-operative Centre are bringing a mini-conference to Cardiff on tendering for third sector organisations. Entitled 'How to win tenders', you’ll learn what procurement officers look for, share tendering experiences, and have the chance to attend some...

  • Welsh Language Commissioner’s training: Developing bilingual services

    Chapter, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff, Wales UK CF5 1QET Chapter, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff, Wales UK CF5 1QET

    This training will offer practical solutions and advice to enable organizations to plan, develop and deliver bilingual services to the public in Wales.  The training will cover:- Setting the context: Welsh language awareness training- Assessing current bilingual provision- Specific advice regarding Welsh language considerations relating to recruitment, translation, technology and design- Preparing an action plan for...

  • C3SC training: Confidence building and assertiveness in those you work with and yourself

    C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff

    Fully bookedThis course is ideal for anyone who would like to help build the confidence of the people they work with and build confidence in themselves. Everyone experiences situations when they feel less confident than they usually do. This course is aimed at those individuals who wish to boost their own confidence and/or at individuals...

  • South Wales Skills Day

    Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff

    An excellent opportunity to attend a day full of fundraising information from charity experts to help fundraisers broaden their skills base, build their knowledge and network with other fundraisers. Topics for the day will be: Key Skills for Fundraisers; Working with Trustees; How to present your project to funders; Preparing a Fundraising Strategy; Action Learning...

  • Joint event: Cardiff Health & Social Care Network, and Cardiff Children, Young People & Families Network

    Butetown Community Centre, Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ Butetown Community Centre, Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ

    Cardiff Third Sector Council invites you to the Health & Social Care Network, and Children, Young People & Families Network joint meeting. The morning features the Health and Social Care Network event, including presentations and workshops on how to engage with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, current funding changes, with discussion on the move...