• The ManVan is turning One!

    Working Street, (opposite the entrance to the Queen's Arcade), Cardiff Working Street, (opposite the entrance to the Queen's Arcade), Cardiff

    Tenovus Cancer Care invites you to come and celebrate the 1st Birthday of our ManVan. They’ll be celebrating in true Tenovus Cancer Care style with singing and cake in Cardiff city centre. They’ll be on Working Street, (opposite the entrance to the Queen's Arcade) all day, but pop along between 12pm and 2pm and join in...

  • Exploring counselling skills

    NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE

    This NewLink Wales course has been written to meet the needs of practitioners who work with vulnerable people, people who are distressed or need to bring about change in their life. It is suitable for anyone with no or very little knowledge about counselling skills. Voluntary Sector WORKERS - £155.00Statutory Sector WORKERS - £165.00 This...

  • Discussion of Oxfam Cymru’s new report: The Welsh Doughnut: A framework for environmental sustainability and social justice

    South Riverside Community Development Centre: The Riverside Warehouse, Cardiff CF11 6EQ South Riverside Community Development Centre: The Riverside Warehouse, Cardiff CF11 6EQ

    Featuring: (tbc) Kate Raworth (author of the 2012 report 'A Safe and Just Operating Space for Humanity' and now Senior Visiting Research Associate, Environmental Change Institute, Oxford University) Dr Katherine Trebeck Global Research Policy Adviser (Oxfam)Dr Hayley Richards Policy & Advocacy Officer (Oxfam Cymru) It is a pleasure to invite you to the launch of...

  • Wales Charity Law and Governance Conference 2015

    Cardiff City Stadium Cardiff City Stadium

    ‘Equipped for change: facing the future’ is the title of this year’s Charity Law and Governance conference. Times have definitely changed for the third sector in recent years, so how can you equip your organisation to continue being successful when looking to the future? Strong governance and a clear understanding of how to achieve compliance...

  • Autism Awareness training

    Glamorgan Archives, Leckwith, Cardiff (map available on booking) Glamorgan Archives, Leckwith, Cardiff (map available on booking)

    This Cardiff Council course is targeted at anyone who support/come into contact with adults on the autism spectrum and help to develop understanding of the condition. This course is designed for practitioners new to the field of autism.  Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and theories relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The notion of...

  • C3SC Training: Introduction to Volunteering

    C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB

    We regret that this course has been cancelled. Understand the nature and scope of volunteering and how it differs from paid work Recognise how and why organisations involve volunteers in their work Appreciate the resource implications of involving volunteers

  • Introduction to data protection and confidentiality

    Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Baltic House, Cardiff Bay Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Baltic House, Cardiff Bay

    The aim of this WCVA morning course is to provide knowledge and understanding of data protection requirements, to ensure that organisations comply with the law and good practiceThe Data Protection Act 1998 sets out a number of requirements that most organisations have a legal duty to comply with, including those working in the third sector....

  • UK General Election 2015 Question Time

    Bethel Baptist Church, Whitchurch, Cardiff Bethel Baptist Church, Whitchurch, Cardiff

    As part of Contact a Family Cymru's Counting the Costs campaign, you're invited to go along to hear election candidates from all the main political parties in Wales answer questions on issues important to families of children with disabilities and additional needs.Afterwards, enjoy free buffet food and have a chance to speak directly to local...

  • Mental Health Workshop

    Butetown Community Centre, Unit 4, Second Floor, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5UZ Butetown Community Centre, Unit 4, Second Floor, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5UZ

    Organised by The Mentor Ring, with Dr Yusuf Rangoonwala. Reasons to be cheerful about stress! Lunch provided. Travel costs will be reimbursed.

  • Making Information Easy to Read and Understand – Level 1

    Swansea Swansea

    This one-day Learning Disability Wales course will help you make information easier to read and understand for people with a learning disabiliy. You will then be able to produce: leaflets letters minutes from meetings agendas reports posters Find out more and book your place via the Learning Disability Wales website.

  • Environment and sustainable development communication event

    Future Inn, Cardiff Future Inn, Cardiff

    WCVA is facilitating this event on behalf of Welsh Government, to enable the sector to hear about future grant funding support for environment and sustainable development work. Aim: Welsh Government will present the priorities of the Minister for Natural Resources and the future approach to grant funding within the context of the Well-being of Future...

  • Certificate in Fundraising

    Chapter Arts Centre, Canton Cardiff CF5 1QE Chapter Arts Centre, Canton Cardiff CF5 1QE

    Institute of Fundraising 2+2 full-day non-residential (6-7 May & 24-25 June 2015) This is a fantastic opportunity to consolidate your skills and develop as a fundraising professional. The Certificate in Fundraising gives a solid grounding in the theoretical concepts and principles behind fundraising. It examines the role of fundraising within the sector and the role it plays in society....