Tax Effective Giving
2014-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Cardiff, Cardiff
Everything every charity needs to know to get started in raising funds from individuals tax-effectively.
This course is run by the Institute of Fundraising.
Book online.

C3SC Training: Being a Trustee
2014-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
FULLY BOOKED
This course will enable you to understand the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee and what it means in practice. You will be taken through the legal responsibilities you have when you are a trustee, and also your role and responsibilities towards your organisation.
By the end of the session you will:

Understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have;
Appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know how to limit potential risks;
Understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific officers, and the difference between a trustee board and its subcommittees;
Have an overview of what is needed for effective trustee recruitment and induction.

Ideal for: individuals who are new to the role of trustee, or who are considering taking up this role within a charity.

Positive Ways of Changing Behaviour
2014-11-20 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Learning Disability Wales course will help better understand ‘difficult’ or ‘challenging behaviour’ in people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and positive ways to help change these behaviours.
Find out more online.

Transgender Awareness
2014-11-20 | Chapter, Cardiff – and also running today in the Lysaght Institute, Newport, Chapter, Cardiff - and also running today in the Lysaght Institute, Newport
Half-day training with Diverse Cymru
The aim of this workshop is to increase awareness of issues faced by Transgender people and reduce any fear or concerns when engaging with a person who is going through or has gone through transition to their correct gender.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

Understand the difference between Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Biological Gender and Sexual Orientation
Understand why it is important to use appropriate and non offensive terminology
Assess the impact of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
Challenge common myths and misconceptions about Transgender people
Recognise the legal rights of Transgender people in employment and as customers.
Reduce and eliminate fear of employing Transgender People.
Understand the ‘Transition Pathway’, the importance of integration and employment, and how the well-being and health of a Transgender person may be affected.

This ½ day course costs £70 per attendee and includes refreshments, all course materials and a certificate of attendance.
Find out more on the Diverse Cymru website.

Working with Fathers
2014-11-20 | Newport, Newport
A one-day Children in Wales course
This 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 on the data analysis.
This course will also:

Use research evidence to highlight the benefits for children of services working to engage fathers and other significant males;
Will discuss and explore the barriers identified by both males and by services, and suggest approaches which may reduce or remove these barriers.

Find out more and book online via the Children in Wales website.

Writing your safeguarding policy
2014-11-20 | GAVO Newport (NP19 7EJ), GAVO Newport (NP19 7EJ)
The aims of this WCVA course are to:
To provide a practical guide to developing and implementing a safeguarding policy for working with any vulnerable group – children, young people and adults
To consider how a safeguarding policy can complement and fit within an overarching organisational policy framework

Content

This course will help you draft an outline safeguarding policy specific to your own organisation. If you already have a safeguarding policy, this is an opportunity to review, update and share good practice.
Although a standalone course, it will make reference to parts of the safeguarding self assessment tool which is covered in full in Assessing Safeguarding within your organisation.
You will look at what your organisation should do to support safeguarding when working with any vulnerable group: children, young people or adults. By the end of the course you will have a plan to take back to your organisation to form the basis of safeguarding as part of good governance.
Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

Health and safety foundation – Level 2 (accredited)
2014-11-20 09:00 - 17:00 | V2C Customer Service Centre, Nolton Court, Bridgend CF31 1BX, V2C Customer Service Centre, Nolton Court, Bridgend CF31 1BX
This Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations course will teach you to understand the many and various elements that make up health and safety guidance. You will also learn how to develop the systems and practical knowledge to apply the theory into practice back at your workplace/venue.By the end of the course you will understand the issues regarding;Accidents and ill health; Slips, trips and falls; Health and safety law; Risk assessment; Hazardous substances; Personal protective equipment; Workplace health, safety and welfare; Fire prevention; First aid; Work equipment and electricity; Occupational health and noise; Ergonomics and workstation design; Manual handling. Please note: you will be asked to bring identification with you to obtain the certificate. Preferably this will be photographic (e.g. passport, driving license). If you cannot provide this, we will accept a bank card (credit or debit) showing your signature.Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every three years.
This course will teach you to understand the many and various elements that make up health and safety guidance. You will also learn how to develop the systems and practical knowledge to apply the theory into practice back at your workplace/venue.
By the end of the course you will understand the issues regarding;
Accidents and ill health; Slips, trips and falls; Health and safety law; Risk assessment; Hazardous substances; Personal protective equipment; Workplace health, safety and welfare; Fire prevention; First aid; Work equipment and electricity; Occupational health and noise; Ergonomics and workstation design; Manual handling.
Please note: You will be asked to bring identification with you to obtain the certificate. Preferably this will be photographic (e.g. passport, driving license). If you cannot provide this, we will accept a bank card (credit or debit) showing your signature.
Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every three years.
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Victorian Christmas Market and Family Fun Day - run by Scope
2014-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Scope, Hayes Road, Sully, Scope, Hayes Road, Sully
Amazing Christmas gifts, Face Painting, Christmas Novelties, Sweets, Bric a Brac, Tombola, Toys, Refreshments – Hot Dogs – Pies, Raffle, Home-Made Produce, Children’s Activity Table,Mince Pies and Mulled Wine, Santa’s Grotto and lots more.

Mental Health Awareness
2014-11-24 09:30 - 12:30 | Lysaght Institute, Newport, Lysaght Institute, Newport
A Diverse Cymru half-day course
Aims

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 symptoms and causes
Good mental health and what supports mental health
The impact of stigma and diagnosis
What helps people with recovery (including treatments)

Book online at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-awareness/

Big 3 Fundraising Conference
2014-11-25 | Llety Cynin, Llangynin Rd, Carmarthen SA33 4JR, Llety Cynin, Llangynin Rd, Carmarthen SA33 4JR
Be part of this exciting and informative fundraising day, which covers three areas of fundraising: – Legacy Fundraising
– Community Fundraising
– Digital Media Fundraising

This day will offer delegates a holistic insight into fundraising exploring the issues associated with Corporate Fundraising, Fundraising via Social Media, and Legacy Fundraising and offering ways in which you can add to your portfolio of fundraising expertise. Speakers:

Matt Howarth, Reason Digital – Fundraising via Social Media
Dr Claire Routley – Legacy Fundraising
Rachal Minchinton, Llamau – Corporate Fundraising
Arfon Haines-Davies – Action Learning Set

PRICE INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS AND LUNCH NB session begin at 10.30am promptly – tea and coffee will be available from 10am – Session finishes at 3pm. CLICK HERE TO BOOK £60 Individual Members of Institute of Fundraising / £70 Non-Members

Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference: Shine! How everyone can have the chance to succeed
2014-11-25 - 2014-11-26 | Newport, South Wales, Newport, South Wales
Learning Disability Wales is delighted to announce that their Annual Conference this year will be focusing on reaching our potential and celebrating achievement and success in the lives of people with a learning disability.
There will be a lively mix of interactive and informative workshops, speakers and drama looking at topics such as:

ways children, young people and adults can reach their potential
what services can do to help everyone reach their potential
how people can achieve in employment and learning
how families and communities can support children, young people and adults to reach their potential
how inclusion empowers people to reach their potential.

For further information please visit the Learning Disability Wales website.
Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities are also available.
The event’s main sponsor Pro-Copy Ltd will be exhibiting on the day and providing prizes of tickets to top sporting events.

Cultural Awareness in Safeguarding Children
2014-11-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A half-day Children in Wales course The aim of this course is to raise awareness of cultural, ethnic and religious identities when considering child protection issues within asylum seeking, refugee and migrant families. It will also increase the understanding of particular safeguarding risks within families and communities and increase confidence in addressing safeguarding issues with families.
The course is aimed at anyone working with asylum seeking, refugee or migrant families. This includes Flying Start, Families First, anyone working in statutory, social care, health or education, community groups and refugee community organisations.
This course will include:

Child protection through a cultural lens
Cultural perspectives on parenting in immigrant families arriving in Wales
Female Genital Mutilation, ‘Honour’ Violence, Forced Marriage, Abuse Linked to a Belief in Witchcraft
Promoting positive parenting in immigrant families

Find out more and book your place via the Children in Wales website.

Understanding How to Safeguard the Welfare of Children and Young People
2014-11-26 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A two-day Children in Wales course (the second day is 3 December) – Accredited Training Level 3 through Agored Cymru
This course is aimed at people who want to gain accreditation, whilst learning about the current challenges in child protection and how practitioners can work with others to increase the protective factors for children that they work with. The course is appropriate for people working in a range of organisations including youth settings, schools, children’s daycare and residential settings, also services providing support to children and families in the voluntary and private sector. This two-day training will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss issues from practice, exploring the complex and sensitive nature of keeping children safe in a variety of settings.
Participants will explore the roles of relevant partners, the importance of accurate record keeping and appropriate information sharing, taking on board when consent is required. Attendees will have the opportunity to consider what helps to make an effective referral when an organisation has concerns about the welfare of a child and what might be expected of them during the statutory child protection process, including core group meetings and case conferences. The course will focus on a child-centred approach to safeguarding, and will offer participants the opportunity to analyse essential work place practices and policies in relation to keeping everyone safe. The issues of e-safety and bullying will also be addressed as these have a direct link to the safety and well-being of children and young people.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the main legislation , guidelines policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people

Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people

Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting

Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed

Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied

Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and well being

Understand the importance of e-safety for children and young people

Book your place via the Children in Wales website.

Leadership skills for fundraisers
2014-11-26 | Wales Council for Voluntary Action – Cardiff, Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Cardiff
Aims

Understand what makes a good leader and how we can develop strong leadership skills.
Explore ways that we can develop respect and how to motivate and inspire a workforce through a shared vision. Develop key skills to enable strong leadership. Examples include communication styles, influencing models, giving and receiving feedback, speedy problem solving and conflict resolution and negotiation

Content
Fundraisers need leadership skills in order to be successful. Whether leading staff or volunteers, or simply championing a function internally – respect, leadership and credibility are vital skills for fundraisers to master. In this interactive, informal and relaxed workshop, we will explore and develop key leadership skills enabling participants to garner respect and inspire and motivate others to achieve a common vision

Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

Challenging homeless decisions
2014-11-26 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Shelter Cymru course aims to equip delegates with the knowledge to identify and understand defective decisions made under Pt VII Housing Act 1996 and the tools to bring an effective challenge.
Full day course – £145 per delegate
For full details or to book online please visit our website www.sheltercymru.org.uk
If you have any queries please phone 01792 483020 or email training@sheltercymru.org.uk

Introduction to Trainer Skills
2014-11-26 - 2014-11-27 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink course is a City & Guilds accredited course for those individuals who are new to teaching and group facilitation. This course aims to give learners an Introduction into the skills and practices needed as a trainer. The activities that are completed throughout the 2 days are part of the assessment and there is no work to be completed outside of the course.
At the end of the training, participants will be able to identify the systematic approach to learning, write aims and objectives and design and deliver a training session. Furthermore they will be able to outline techniques for working with difficult group members and describe some techniques for assessing learning.
Voluntary Sector £165.00, Statutory Sector £175.00

To book onto the course or for further information, contact NewLink Wales on Telephone: 029 2052 9002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk

WCVA Annual Conference
2014-11-27 | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff City Stadium
Featuring:

Leighton Andrews AM, Minister for Public Services
Peter Davies, Sustainable Futures Commissioner
Steve Thomas CBE, WLGA
Tracey Cooper, Public Health Wales

The first 80 members to book will pay 80 per cent of the fee – and a further eight will get their place for free!
Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

Wales Forum on Europe / Europe working for Wales
2014-11-27 09:30 - 16:00 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Successful approaches to promote Youth Employment
This Forum is being organised because youth employment has become one of the central concerns and priorities of the European Union in recent years.
If you would like to attend this free event, please contact correspondence.european@wales.gsi.gov.uk after Monday 17 November 2014. Please confirm which panel group you wish to attend in the morning session and whether you will be attending the afternoon workshop. Please also say if you have any dietary, access or other requirements.

Cynefin Cardiff Re-Visioning Event
2014-11-27 18:00 - 20:00
The Cynefin programme is at the half way stage and we feel it is a good time to:

Celebrate and reflect on all the good work that has happened so far
Discuss ideas/visions for the remaining 18 months

Throughout 2014 Cynefin has been involved in a number of successful projects including:

Student street cleanliness surveys
Community waymarking scheme
Shelley Gardens Food Festival
Wall 101 – Cranbrook St mural
Albany Road community herb garden
Exchange in Roath (giant swap shop)
Project bike stand (increasing cycle stand provision)

All these ideas came from the first Cynefin Visioning Event that took place in the summer of 2013. None of the projects would have happened if it wasn’t for the support, desire and hard work from all the groups, organisations and residents that have been involved.
Now we know what can be achieved in our community through collective action, it is time to plan for the next phase of the programme.
Food will be provided by Mezzo Luna and will be vegetarian. Please only register if you are very likely to come as places are limited and we need to order enough food. If you have any dietary requirements please inform us well in advance.
Please register in advance here: www.tinyurl.com/cynefinevent

Carers Rights Day
2014-11-28 | Llandough Hospital and Barry Hospital, Llandough Hospital and Barry Hospital
Carers support staff from Health and Social Care will be available during these drop-in sessions.
There is no need to book, just come along to find out how you can be supported as a carer.
Information and Support Centre, Llandough Hospital (Situated just off the main corridor, near to the dining room): 10am – 3pm
Main Reception, Barry Hospital: 10am – 3pm

'Love and Forgiveness' Retreat - organised by Living Room Cardiff
2014-11-28 - 2014-11-30 | Coleg Trefeca, set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, Coleg Trefeca, set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park
Theme – “Being Fully Human” (how to develop and express yourself to the full)
This will be a weekend retreat of 20+ people with an emphasis on living the authentic life, accepting ourselves warts and all and being fully human. It is an opportunity to get away from the business of life and spend some time on yourself and your life. One of the biggest challenges we face is to live in the “now”. Too often guilt and shame from the past and anxiety for the future can leave us stuck in the present – physically, spiritually and emotionally – and unable to be spontaneous and true to nature. This retreat is about learning acceptance and ways of living in forgiveness and harmony with ourselves and others, putting the past behind you and living in the present. Our prayer is that this weekend is another landmark and stepping stone in your life’s journey. It will be inspirational, challenging and the utmost in fine fellowship.

“This retreat gave me hope and courage to face myself – in getting away from the busy life I lead, to deal with the truth of my past, being in a safe place with like minded people has set me free from the confusion and helped me to forgive”
“My world is not such a dark place as I know I am no longer alone – I now understand the recovery programme for myself and able to experience the freedom it promises”

The objectives are as follows:

To create an environment to promote recovery and healing from alcoholism and other addictive illnesses and harmful behaviours for the sufferer, their families and friends;
To help identify the issues that prevent people from living life to the fullest;
To create positive lifestyles through personal responsibility and the release of emotional baggage.

The retreat will involve the following:

Inspirational speakers to motivate and inspire;

Study of recovery principles using the 12 step programme of recovery with reflections on other spiritual and recovery resources;

Workshops / group work / one-to-one on the theme of the weekend;

Time for personal reflection, Guided meditation, relaxing and rest times.

Cost for the weekend:
Cost £175 – This includes accommodation, all meals, tea and coffee throughout the weekend and study resource material. Book your place by contacting Living Room Cardiff, 58 Richmond Road, Cardiff CF24 3AT; T. 02920 493 895; E. livingroom-cardiff@cais.org.uk; Web. www.livingroom-cardiff.com. Cheques should be made payable to: Living Room Cardiff

How to find Trefeca.Coleg Trefeca is in Trefeca village on the B4560 between Talgarth and Llangors. Abergavenny is the nearest railway station (18 miles). Post Code: LD3 0PP. Web site www.trefeca.org.uk Street map: www.streetmaps.co.uk

Protection of Vulnerable Adults - Conducting Non-Criminal Investigations (POVA Level 4)
2014-12-01 09:15 - 16:30, 2014-12-02 09:15 - 16:30 | Howardian Centre, Howardian Centre
This training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy. It is also open to Managers of day centres from Cardiff County Council and Social Work practitioners who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Adult Protection Forum Policy.
It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the POVA Decision Making and Information Sharing training (Level 3) prior to attending this course.

Writing an engagement strategy
2014-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Environment Centre, Swansea, Environment Centre, Swansea
Do you have an engagement strategy for your organisation? If not, then this seminar will help you on your way.
This Participation Cymru seminar will give practical advice and help to organisations who want to develop their own engagement strategies. Participants will be encouraged to draw on examples from other organisations and share learning amongst the group.
Find out more and book your place via the Participation Cymru website.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Keeping in Touch with the Third Sector event
2014-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Boardroom at University Hospital Llandough, Boardroom at University Hospital Llandough
This yearly event is an opportunity to build on links between the Health Board and the third sector, hear an update on actions in the Strategic Framework for Working with the Third Sector, and talk about the challenges and choices facing the UHB and our sector. This year, third sector organisations are invited to have a stand at the event in University Hospital Llandough so you can promote their services, make links with Health Board staff and find out more about developments at Llandough. Maria Battle, Chair of Cardiff and Vale UHB, will open the event and Health Board staff and the public will be invited to drop in during the day. If you are interested in having a stand at this event, please contact Ceri Venners at VCVS ceri@valecvs.org.uk As space is limited in the Board Room. Organisations providing similar services may be required to share a space/stand.

Free Income Maximisation Training from Turn2us
2014-12-03 | Women’s Workshop Project, Cardiff, Women's Workshop Project, Cardiff
Fully booked – the course is running again on Wednesday 28 January 2015
Morning – 9.30am to 12.30pm or Afternoon – 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Turn2us helps anyone in financial need to access the money available to them through welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help, using their website at www.turn2us.org.uk or their freephone telephone helpline.For anyone offering advice and support in an intermediary role, Turn2us also has additional services and tools, and provides free training on how to effectively use the one-stop website to help their clients maximise income and understand the impact of the welfare reform changes on incomes.

Over 3 hours, the training session on the live website will enable each Intermediary to:• Undertake welfare benefits entitlement checks, including identifying the impacts of welfare reforms on individuals benefits• Identify appropriate charities to approach for grants for individuals and undertake online grant enquiries and applications• Register their own Turn2us account to save, manage, analyse, and update benefit calculations and grant searches• Use the Turn2us information and resources features for knowledge and updates on income maximisationThis training will benefit any workers or volunteers involved in supporting individuals in financial need who may not have the resources to use Turn2us themselves and is provided with the support of Elizabeth Finn Care.Please note, bookings are limited to 2 per organisation. In house training workshops can also be arranged for organisations requiring more than 12 places.

For more information or bookings, please contact Pat Cripps, National Officer Wales: email pat.cripps@elizabethfinn.org.uk or phone 01676 541654.
There are two sessions to choose from: Morning – 9.30am to 12.30pm or afternoon – 1-4pm.

The New Charities SORPs - getting ready
2014-12-03 | Future Inns, Cardiff (CF10 4JY), Future Inns, Cardiff (CF10 4JY)
The Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) have published two new Charities SORPs (Statements of Recommended Practice), known as FRS 102 SORP and FRSSE SORP. They will apply to all charities that prepare their accounts on an accruals basis, and will be applicable to financial years beginning on or after January 2015.
Book your place via the WCVA website.

C3SC Training: Emergency First Aid at Work
2014-12-03 09:30 - 16:00 | Ajuda Training, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5DP, Ajuda Training, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5DP
Fully booked
C3SC has partnered with Ulearn to provide this much requested course for staff, volunteers and trustees alike. The course covers first response for the most likely accidents and incidents.
The course will cover:

The role of the first aider
Communicating with a casualty
Contents of first aid kits (and avoid cross infection)
Recording of incidents and accidents
Assessing situations and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
Administer first aid to a casualty who:

– is unconscious
– requires cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
– is choking
– is wounded or bleeding
– is in shock
– has head injuries
– has broken bones
– suffering with anaphylactic shock and use of epi-pen
– has minor conditions – to include: minor cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns & scalds, small splinters
This is an accredited course, and participants wishing to claim accreditation are asked to bring photo ID with them, such as driving licence / passport. This is a requirement from the Awarding Body.
Please ensure you have a pen and writing paper for any notes you may wish to take. However a course manual will be provided. We recommend that you wear suitable, comfortable clothing as the course contains a practical element.

Wales Tobacco or Health Network - Engaging the third sector in smoking cessation
2014-12-03 09:30 - 16:00 | Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff, Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff
The focus of the next Wales Tobacco or Health Network meeting will be engaging the third sector in smoking cessation and you will hear from best practice examples.
Ash Wales would like to have as many third sector and community organisations from across Wales involved in the day as possible.

C3SC Training: Staff Recruitment, Selection and Induction
2014-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
We apologise that this course has been cancelled.
This course provides an overview of how to employ staff within your organisation. Covering the legal processes of contracting staff, and beginning and ending employment, this day is essential to develop an understanding of employment.
Ideal for: any organisation looking to employ new staff or wishing to know more about employment.
