• Jobs Growth Wales information event

    SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

    WCVA is a delivery partner of Jobs Growth Wales, a new Welsh Government initiative that will create 4,000 jobs annually for out-of-work 16-24 year olds.Funding for six months’ employment at national minimum wage is available to employers that are interested in creating opportunities for young people and up to 1,000 of the annual 4,000 jobs...

  • Commission on Devolution in Wales public event

    City Hall, Cardiff City Hall, Cardiff

    Have your say about taxes in Wales.The Commission on Devolution in Wales is looking at whether the Welsh Government should have tax varying and borrowing powers. The Commission is coming to Cardiff and wants to hear your views.Come to hear more about the work of the Commission, take part in a discussion and put forward...

  • Surviving Winter Campaign

    Age Cymru, Tŷ John Pathy, 13/14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff CF24 5PJ Age Cymru, Tŷ John Pathy, 13/14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff CF24 5PJ

    Helping Older People Stay Warm in Winter - Energy Awareness SessionAge Cymru is running an energy awareness session to community members in Cardiff who feel they could do with some extra information and support with managing their fuel bills to help them stay warmer through the winter.  The 2-hour session will contain practical information on...

  • Cardiff Third Sector Learning & Enterprise Network meeting: A Third Dimension to Adult Community Learning

    Unison House, Custom House Street, Cardiff CF10 1AP Unison House, Custom House Street, Cardiff CF10 1AP

    This Cardiff Third Sector Learning and Enterprise Network event will highlight the importance of the third sector as a partner in adult community learning, and takes place during Adult Learners' Week 2012.There will be taster sessions from third sector community learning providers.Here are the aims of this event: - To encourage participation in adult community...

  • Mental Health First Aid (Wales)

    Newport Newport

    This Diverse Cymru 12-hour MHFA (Wales) course is part of the national training programme for Wales and its partners include the Welsh Government, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru.Comparisons can be drawn between MHFA and emergency first aid. In both cases members of the public can offer immediate aid and support the person to get...

  • Unlocking the Secrets Behind Residencies & Grants

    National Waterfront Museum, Swansea SA1 3RD 2JA National Waterfront Museum, Swansea SA1 3RD 2JA

    Thanks to a £20,000 training grant awarded by the Arts Council of Wales, the Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales (BVSNW) is pleased to announce a new programme of professional development opportunities for Black and Minority Ethnic artists and creatives in Wales. ‘Unlocking the Secrets Behind Residencies & Grants’ led by Ivy Alvarez Course Outline:Residencies and...

  • Minority Ethnic Women’s Network Wales Open Day

    4th Floor East, Chamber of Commerce building, 113-116 Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5EQ 4th Floor East, Chamber of Commerce building, 113-116 Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5EQ

    MEWN provides a safe and secure woman only environment, run by women sensitive to their language, culture, social and religious needs.Join MEWN for their open day. There will be speakers, head massage, henna tattoo and entertainment.

  • C3SC Training – Trustee Roles & Responsibilites day1 of 2

    C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB

    This is a really important course for committee members (trustees) of voluntary organisations and employees who work for them. By the end of the session, you will:·         Have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities·         Be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect your organisation’s values or mission·         Identify potential liabilities and how to...

  • Making information easy to read and understand – level 1

    Cardiff Cardiff

    This one day course delivered by Learning Disability Wales will help delegates make information easier to read and understand for people with learning disabilities.  Delegates will then be able to produce written information that can be clearly understood.Accredited Training Course This training course meets the requirements of one or more “Units” on the Qualification and...

  • Spirit of Adventure Play

    Holiday Inn, Castle Street, Cardiff. Holiday Inn, Castle Street, Cardiff.

    Spirit is back after a year's break - following the successful triennial International Play Conference that Play Wales held last July.A lively mix of presentations and workshops covering both practical and theoretical aspects of playwork, it is the 'annual inspiration' for everyone from beginner playworkers to managers.This year we are pleased to welcome Roger Hart...

  • Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network meeting

    The Culture and Media Centre, Butetown The Culture and Media Centre, Butetown

    Are you working with children, young people and families in Cardiff? Then take advantage of the CCYPFN’s next networking meeting. Further details to follow in due course.

  • Charity Law Conference – Keeping Things Shipshape

    Liberty Stadium, Swansea Liberty Stadium, Swansea

    Titled Keeping things ship-shape, the WCVA 2012 Charity Law conference focuses on how groups like yours can put good governance into practice. Supported by Geldards law firm and taking place at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium on Wednesday, 16 May, the day will aim to help organisations run their affairs efficiently and avoid legal pitfalls.Speakers are set...