C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Children's Rights and Participation: What does it mean these days?
2016-06-15 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | : National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Carmarthen, : National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Carmarthen
This Children in Wales conference will cast a spotlight on our understanding of children’s rights and participation, what it means to children, young people, professionals and academics in Wales in 2016. The event will look at the challenges facing those who are developing participative practice, and showcase examples of innovative practice.
Find out more and book online via the Children in Wales website.

Cardiff Health and Social Care Network meeting
2016-06-15 13:00 - 23:59 | : Age Cymru’s offices, Ty John Pathy, 13/14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff CF24 5PJ, : Age Cymru's offices, Ty John Pathy, 13/14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff CF24 5PJ
On the agenda – Update on the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. – Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences Report and its possible implications. – Consultation on the Cardiff and Vale APB substance misuse and wellbeing commissioning strategy. – Policies and tendering. – Networking opportunities.
The CRT has been invited to present to either the June meeting or the September meeting; confirmation will be included on the Health and Social Care Network page.
The presentations and summary of the last meeting are available here.
To reserve your place, please email bookings@c3sc.org.uk

Introduction to Autism Spectrum conditions
2016-06-16 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one-day Learning Disability Wales training course to develop your understanding of autism spectrum conditions in adults.
This course is designed for those new to the field of autism. Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and theories relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The notion of autism as a spectrum disorder will be explored along with biological, psychological and behavioural aspects of the condition.
The workshop will introduce practical approaches alongside theoretical principles. This course is interactive with opportunities for discussion and questions.
Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.

The Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Fundraising
2016-06-16 10:00 - 13:00 | The Wallich, Cardiff, The Wallich, Cardiff
Getting Started in Corporate Fundraising
Building a ‘shopping list’ of opportunities to develop corporate support can sometimes be a challenge. This Institute of Fundraising session will focus on ‘products’ which can help to build stronger connections – and raise more funds – payroll giving; charity of the year adoption; volunteering opportunities…
Susan Robinson FInstF, has an in-depth knowledge of the fundraising sector, particularly around the work of grant making Trusts and Foundations. She was the youngest ever person to be appointed a Fellow of the Institute of Fundraising. Previous organisations that Susan has worked with include; Oxfam, British Red Cross, The National Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Price: £15 (Individual Members of Institute of Fundraising) / £20 (Non Members)
This course is also being run in Swansea on Wednesday 15 June.
Book online
Registration from 9.30am

C3SC Training: Internet Fundraising
2016-06-16 17:00 - 20:00 | : C3SC offices, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, : C3SC offices, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay
By attending this course you will be able to:

Create a plan for fundraising from digital media
Develop appropriate cases for support
Implement digital fundraising activity
Ensure you comply with relevant legislation and best practice
Know where to go for further information, help and advice

Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call (029) 2048 5722.

Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Level 1
2016-06-17 | Swansea, Swansea
Learning Disability Wales’s Making Information Easy to Read and Understand training course will help you make information easier to read and understand for people with a learning disability. You will then be able to produce leaflets, letters, minutes from meetings, agendas, reports and posters. During the course you will get the chance to try out ideas with the new skills and knowledge you learn on the day.
Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.
Accreditation (optional)This course is accredited by Agored Cymru and counts as one unit at level one on the Qualification and Credits Framework. You can have your work assessed by the tutor, successful learners will be awarded a Credit for their learning.

Bilingualism at work - free training
2016-06-21 | The Culture & Media Centre (CF10 5HW), The Culture & Media Centre (CF10 5HW)
Training for third sector organisations on developing bilingual services
A free training session discussing the role of the Welsh Language in the third sector with practical advice on developing your Welsh Language provision. This training is delivered bilingually.
Find out more and book via the WCVA website.

C3SC Training: Food Hygiene Level 2
2016-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 | : Tavs Community Centre, Tavistock Street (Just off City Road), Cardiff, : Tavs Community Centre, Tavistock Street (Just off City Road), Cardiff
This course covers:

Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene
Associated food hazards
Good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems
How to maintain good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food

Price: £60
Book online
Alternatively, please email training@c3sc.org.uk or call (029) 2048 5722.

Financial policies
2016-06-22 | WCVA, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH, WCVA, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH
What are the effects of recent legislation on your financial policies?
This WCVA course will give you the opportunity to review good practice in terms of financial policies, consider example formats and structures and discuss with others the pros and cons of existing practices.
How confident are you that your policies are thorough, robust and appropriate?

All charities require effective financial policies and procedures to enable staff and volunteers to work safely and effectively and reduce the risk of mismanagement or misuse of funds. This course will give you the opportunity to review good practice in terms of financial policies, consider example formats and structures and discuss with others the pros and cons of existing practices.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be able to:

Be aware of good practice in terms of financial policies
Review existing policies against an organisational policy framework
Understand legislative factors impacting on financial policies
Opportunity to share good practice examples

This course will be beneficial to any director, finance worker or treasurer who is involved in the writing and/or reviewing of policies.

Book online

This course is delivered through the medium of English.

Excessive Gambling Wales 16 Conference
2016-06-22 | Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay, Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay
Special announcement: Snooker legend Willie Thorne breaks his silence on his gambling addiction at Excessive Gambling Wales
Excessive Gambling in Wales is on the increase.
Gambling is not a new phenomenon, but excessive gambling in Wales is on the increase. Gambling can affect people from all walks of life. Figures for England and Wales show that almost 2% of the adult male population can now be classified as Pathological Gamblers. Gambling problems can lead to incredibly tough emotional, financial and psychological issues which are not easy to spot until it gets too much for the individual in question.
Our focus at this conference is on the many of us who deliver support services, education and prevention programmes to those in need. How can we make helping services for gambling more visible and responsive?
“This conference is intended to raise awareness of the need to tackle Wales’ serious gambling problem and find lasting solutions.” Wynford Ellis Owen, Chief Executive, Living Room Cardiff
Find out more and book your place.

Harmful Traditional Practices
2016-06-22 09:30 - 13:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A half-day Children in Wales course
Traditional cultural practices reflect the values and beliefs held by members of a community, some of which are harmful to specific groups, such as children and women and that come under the title of gender based violence. Some practices are endemic to a particular area of the world, while others are more widespread and rooted in cultural and religious norms. These are often undergirded by patriarchal interpretations of religious texts and male domination.
Wales has a large and varied BAME population and some traditional customs are still practiced by communities living in Wales.
This half day course will consider ‘honour’ based violence and other harmful traditional practices that affect children and young people, including female genital mutilation, forced/early marriage, ‘honour ‘ violence and abuse linked to the belief in witchcraft. The course will also touch on lesser known issues such as son preference, bride price, infanticide and traditional health practices that may be seen as harmful within a Western context.
Find out more and book via the Children in Wales website.

Genetics and Genomics for the 3rd Generation (3G) Conference
2016-06-22 10:00 - 14:30 | : Park Inn Cardiff City Centre CF10 2JH, : Park Inn Cardiff City Centre CF10 2JH
Register online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/genetics-and-genomics-for-the-3rd-generation-tickets-24871582573

C3SC Training: Creating a Sustainable Fundraising Strategy
2016-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 | : C3SC offices, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, : C3SC offices, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay
We regret that this course has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
By attending this course you will be able to:

Understand what a sustainable funding strategy is and why you need one
Learn how to explore and extend your fundraising options
Construct a realistic and sustainable fundraising strategy

Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call (029) 2048 5722.

Domestic Abuse Awareness Training
2016-06-23 | : Derwen Room, Hafan Cymru Conference Suite, Stephens Way, Pensarn, Carmarthenshire SA31 2BG, : Derwen Room, Hafan Cymru Conference Suite, Stephens Way, Pensarn, Carmarthenshire SA31 2BG
This Hafan Cymru training is aimed at practitioners from the voluntary, statutory and private sectors working in a public facing role.
What’s involved?
The aim of the training is to raise understanding of abuse, enable individuals to recognise the signs of abuse and give practitioners the confidence to know where to signpost those affected for support.
It will focus on the following outcomes:

Understand what domestic abuse is
Recognise the signs of domestic abuse
Understand their role in tackling domestic abuse

How much? £40
When? It’s a half day course with morning & afternoon sessions available.
Morning Session: 9:00am – 12:30pmAfternoon Session: 1:00pm – 4:30pm

Workshops to Raise Awareness of ‘Prevent’ (WRAP) training
2016-06-23 | Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE, Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE
This training is for all staff.
What is WRAP?
WRAP are Workshops to Raise Awareness of ‘Prevent’. Prevent is part of the UK Government’s counter-terrorism strategy, preventing people from becoming involved in terrorism.
WRAP 3 Training Objectives:

To understand Prevents Aim

Think about who may be vulnerable to terrorism

See why some people are able to influence and manipulate others to commit crimes

Recognise when a vulnerable individual may be in need of your help

Be clear on what help and support looks like in this area, and who you should turn to if you have concerns

How does WRAP/Prevent link to safeguarding?
Individuals who are exposed to extremist views and can become radicalised are people who require support and intervention as vulnerable individuals.
To book, please email scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk
These are half-day sessions which run either between 9:30am – 11:30am (AM Session) or 1:30pm – 3:30pm (PM Session).

Participation Cymru workshop: Writing an engagement strategy
2016-06-23 | : Gorseinon Development Trust, Swansea SA4 4QN, : Gorseinon Development Trust, Swansea SA4 4QN
Do you have an engagement strategy for your organisation? If not, then this workshop will help you on your way.

This workshop 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.

It will give an opportunity for individuals to ensure that the strategy they develop is:

user friendly
outcome-based
in the best interests of citizens and communities

Who is this for?
Managers and frontline staff who want to write an effective engagement strategy for their organisation.

Book online

Half-day course

Getting to Grips with Children and Family Policy in Wales
2016-06-23 09:30 - 16:30
‘Getting to Grips’ is a one-day Children in Wales course, which develops the themes of our highly successful ‘Bigger Picture’ half day workshops we delivered across Wales in December and January, through funding from the Welsh Government. The course will support people from a wide range of organisations to understand the distinctive Welsh lesiglative and policy framework for children and families, that has developed as a result of increasing devolution from Westminster.
The training will consider current Welsh legislation around children and families, Welsh Government policy and strategies on issues including how children’s rights are being addressed through initiatives on child poverty, health, social care and education. The course will explore Welsh government programmes including Families First, Flying Start, Communities First and Integrated Family Support considering the roles and priorities of different sectors involved in delivering these, and the challenges faced by everyone.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:

Gain an overview of the political context and processes that shape policy in Wales
Learn about Welsh Government policies and strategies relevant to children and young people
Understand the national priorities for children and family services
Explore how your organisation and key areas of work fit with the main policy areas concerning children, young people and families.

Who should attend?
Practitioners, manager and policy makers from all sectors and all organisations, keen to explore how their area of work fits in with the bigger picture of child and family policy in Wales. It will help organisations to prepare for predicted changes and to operate effectively within a multi-agency context.
Book via the Children in Wales website.

Welsh Association of ME and CFS Support AGM and 'Shaping our future' event
2016-06-25 11:00 - 15:00 | : St Peter’s church hall, Mill Road, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan CF64 4BT, : St Peter’s church hall, Mill Road, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan CF64 4BT
WAMES would like to say a BIG thank you to all who have contributed to the work of WAMES over the years. The charity is run entirely by volunteers and without you, they would be unable to function.
There is a lot more work to do, so WAMES invites you to the AGM and Shaping our future event on Saturday 25th June in Dinas Powys to:
– Find out more about the work of WAMES
– Meet the WAMES team and other volunteers
– Give your input on what needs to be done in Wales and how WAMES can achieve it
– Find out about the myriad ways, small and not so small, that everyone can help WAMES and the ME cause in Wales
– Chat over a light lunch
There is a car park and access for wheelchairs.
Book your place: Please let Kishli know if you wish, or hope, to attend, so WAMES can plan numbers for lunch. They understand that the fluctuating nature of ME may mean you have to cancel or are unable to stay for the whole session, but please let WAMES know your plans as soon as you know.
Email secretary@wames.org.uk or call (029) 2221 3311 (leave a message on the answer machine and Kishli will call you back).

Managing Projects - ILM endorsed training
2016-06-28 - 2016-06-29 | : WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
Run by the WCVA, this Institute of Leadership and Management endorsed course provides learners with project management practical skills and knowledge so that they can plan, deliver and demonstrate successful project outcomes.

Content

This course will take you through the range of project management principles and practical tools, and focus on techniques to develop your skills for setting up, running and managing a project.
Participants will need to have a current or potential project idea to bring to the course, on which their assessed work will be based

Learning outcomes
By attending this course, you will be able to

Understand the different types of projects
Understand the project planning cycle and the stages in its development
Identify the key factors in project success
Plan a system for monitoring and evaluating project success
Identify and address areas of potential risk
Understand the routes to project closure

Who this course is for
This course is for anybody who has responsibility for developing and running projects as part of their everyday work.

Find out more and book via the WCVA website.

Substance Misuse Awareness (Accreditation available)
2016-06-28 - 2016-06-29 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. It will describe the most commonly misused categories of substances and list the effects of alcohol and the risks. It will also describe the different patterns of substance misuse and discuss the service provisions available. Price: £120
Book a place by phoning 029 2052 9002 or emailing info@newlinkwales.org.uk

Working positively with autistic children in the early years
2016-06-28 09:30 - 16:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one-day Children in Wales course
This course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in autism that can challenge professionals and families. This course is for all those working with autistic children and their families who wish to deepen their understanding and enlarge their skills base with this cohort of children.
The course will cover:

Current views on the nature and features of Autism
Evidence-based approaches in play, social development, family well-being and behaviour
Strategies to support communication and shared attention

Book via the Children in Wales website.

C3SC Fundraising Workshop - in partnership with Virgin Money Giving
2016-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
This fundraising workshop is aimed at Registered Charities only.
Summary of the session:

Help your fundraising go further by using online toolkits to set up appeals and event pages
Plan and promote your fundraising events
Help you to collect Gift Aid
Keep up to date with your fundraising page and enable supporters and friends to donate at any time from anywhere

To book your place for this free event, please email thoria.m@c3sc.org.uk or call (029) 2048 5722.
C3SC does not endorse specific fundraising platforms; others are available.

Heritage Lottery Fund First World War workshop
2016-06-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
Are you interested in doing something to commemorate the centenary of the First World War in Wales?
Have you thought of applying to the HLF’s First World War Then and Now grant programme? Do you want to find out more about unfamiliar parts of the war, and how you can get help from researchers to investigate the aspects of the conflict that interest you? Have you got an idea, but want to know more about how to make a grant application? If so this information event and grants workshop is for you.
HLF Wales Team will be holding a First World War information session on 28th June at the Glamorgan Archives in Cardiff 10.00am – 3.00pm for participants wishing to apply for funding to run a First World War Centenary project. The aim is to try to encourage more applications to the programme and to provide an overview about the HLF funding available for the Centenary and support with the application process.
Find out more and register your free place here.

Engage to Change Project Information Event
2016-06-29 09:30 - 13:30 | : The Village hotel, Swansea, : The Village hotel, Swansea
Welsh Government through the Big Lottery has announced a £10m grant to boost the employment prospects of young people in Wales with a learning disability and / or learning difficulty, including autism. The five-year Engage to Change project will work with 800 employers across Wales to help 1,000 young people with learning disability and/or autism to develop their employment skills through paid work placements lasting between 6-12 months.
Learning Disability Wales is leading a consortium of organisations to deliver Engage to Change project. These include supported employment agencies ELITE and Agoriad, the international internship programme Project SEARCH, self advocacy organisation All Wales People First, and Cardiff University.
The project is being funded by The Big Lottery Fund’s Getting Ahead 2 grant – the largest ever awarded by the organisation in Wales. The grant was developed in partnership with Welsh Government to meet priorities for supporting children and young people. It will be funded by money that has been dormant in bank and building society accounts across the UK for 15 years or more.
Engage to Change is hosting 2 events in order to introduce the project and provide more information to all stakeholders, one in North Wales and one in South Wales.
The event will focus on introducing the project and its partners, and will provide information for a range of stakeholders including, policy makers, young people, parents, employers, educational professionals, providers and third sector supporters.
Spaces are limited so please book early – BOOK HERE

Major Donors
2016-06-29 10:00 - 13:00 | : The Arches, West Street, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5AB, : The Arches, West Street, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5AB
We often think about how good it would be to find that one major donor, but in reality we do little to find them. This Insititue of Fundraising Cymru course will help you plan and manage your donor engagement starting with how to find your donors, research them and make an approach.
Benefits: At the end of the session participants will have the confidence to begin engaging with major donors. They will know where to begin looking for them, how to find out what they are interested in and the best ways to engage with them
This session is part of a 4-part series and a discount can be made when booking all four.
Book online

Managers' Forum Meeting
2016-06-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Western Leisure Centre, Caerau Lane, Cardiff CF5 5HJ, Western Leisure Centre, Caerau Lane, Cardiff CF5 5HJ
This forum is a chance for managers in Cardiff’s social care sector to engage with the Cardiff Social Care Workforce Development Partnership to discuss the direction of the training and support on offer, to forge links with colleagues and to further your professional development.
Individual meetings will often examine specific topics (as well as regular items & suggestions from participants).
To book, please email SCWDP@Cardiff.gov.uk

Chronic Blood Cancer Support Group
2016-06-29 15:30 - 17:00

Steroid and Image Enhancing Drugs (SIEDs)
2016-06-30 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Free of charge / Fully funded course by NewLink Wales
(Includes course material & lunch) This course aims to bring an understanding about steroid and image enhancing drugs use and the impact that these can have on individuals.
The course will:

Define what SIEDs are and the prevalence and trends in use.
Explain how SIEDs work.
Explore the motivations for using SIEDs.
Analyse the different sources of SIEDs.
Examine how SIEDs are used.
Investigate the appropriate information, advice and intervention that can be used for safer use of SIEDs.

To book a place, click the link ‘Book a course’ or contact NewLink Wales on 029 2052 9002 / info@newlinkwales.org.uk

Doing Business in Wales
2016-06-30 08:45 - 14:00 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay
The Institute of Welsh Affairs, in partnership with Capital Law, is holding a half-day conference entitled “Doing business in Wales: The changing landscape”.
The event will consider the implications of the 5th Assembly for business and aim to discuss and explore the perceived obstacles to doing business in Wales.
Opening with Sion Barry in conversation with a Welsh Government representative as keynote speaker, the event will also feature breakout sessions on the impact of tax raising powers, city regions, the Planning Act and Environment Bill, and Welsh language standards.
Through open discussion with key industry professionals, this event will get to the heart of the perceived barriers to investment and explore opportunities for growth in Wales.
Read more and book your place.

Engaging with Families
2016-06-30 09:30 - 12:30 | : St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School, Llanedeyrn Road, Pen-y-lan, Cardiff CF23 9DT, : St Teilo's Church in Wales High School, Llanedeyrn Road, Pen-y-lan, Cardiff CF23 9DT
This short restorative engagement workshop, facilitated by Anthony Houlston Clark, is aimed at the third and public sectors.
Attendance will help you to understand how a restorative approach to working with families can really help engagement, providing you with some very practical tools.
Book online
