C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Cardiff Third Sector Forum
2012-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff
What’s your patch?
Do you want to get your voice heard about issues that affect your organisation in your area of Cardiff?
Cardiff Council uses six Neighbourhood Management Teams to work effectively across the city, one for each area of Cardiff. They deal with local issues, local funding and local public services.
Do you want to understand how neighbourhood management works and meet other third sector organisations to share ideas? Then join the Cardiff Third Sector Forum.
During the day you will:
– Get to know other third sector groups in your area – Discover how to influence the Council’s policies and decision making – Find out how neighbourhood management works – Consider sharing venues and costs with other groups

Lunch will be provided.

Domestic Abuse Awareness
2012-01-11 09:30 - 12:30
The aim of this course is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and its incident rates in society, and to enable participants to feel comfortable when referring individuals to appropriate agencies who can provide help and support.
By the end of the training, participants should have an understanding of what domestic abuse is, how prevalent it is in society and how to confidently refer on to specialist domestic abuse service providers.

Course facilitator: Sandra Holliday, Cardiff Women’s Aid

Engendering Change: Gateway to opportunity
2012-01-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
For women who want to make a difference!
Adamsdown Communities First and “People can” have come together with Women Making a Difference and the Workers Education Association to offer a unique training programme which gives women – particularly those women who are under-represented because of race, disability or age – the opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence to take a more active role in their community as well as in public and political life, and have more influence on the decisions that impact on their lives.
The training is FREE and a crèche and lunch will be provided. The course is accredited by the National Open College Network and successful candidates will receive a NOCN Level 1 progression Award.
The course runs from Monday 16 January until Wednesday 14 March 2012. The course will be two days a week, every Monday and Wednesday 10am – 3pm for eight weeks.
You can attend a taster session on Monday 9 and Wednesday 11 January (ideally you need to attend both).

Substance Misuse Awareness Level Two
2012-01-12 - 2012-01-13 | Cardiff, Cardiff
– – A NewLink Wales training course: Substance Misuse Awareness Level Two –
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the effects and risks of commonly misused substances2. Analyse the risks surrounding the misuse of substances3. Identify the main methods of drug use and explore some harm reduction techniques4. Examine the injection process, analyse risks and explore harm minimisation methods5. Consider the ‘cycle of change’ process and identify appropriate interventions
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Find out more on NewLink Wales’s website.

Charity accounts for trustees
2012-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This WCVA course was originally held in November, but is being repeated due to popular demand.
In times such as these, with charities having to cope with serious financial pressures, it is vital that trustees have a reasonable understanding of charity accounts and the financial information that they need to exercise proper governance.
To help you with this, WCVA and Watts Gregory would like to invite you to a seminar titled Charity accounts for trustees. This seminar – aimed at trustees, not just accountants – will point you in the right direction and clarify any puzzles for you.

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South African Night
2012-01-14 | Rumney Chapel, Rumney Chapel
Come along and enjoy a South African-style dinner.
Tickets: only £10 per adult and £5 per child.
All of the money raise by this event will go towards the Rumney Youth Club Mission Trip to South Africa in April 2012.

Criminal Justice and Substance Use
2012-01-17 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people who are currently involved with the CJS, i.e. probation officers, youth offending teams, prison staff, court liaison workers, DIP staff as well as people who may be working within the CJS, with people who use substances and are looking to increase their knowledge around the dual area of substances and offending behaviour.
The content will include:
1. Information around the structure of the Criminal Justice System2. The signs and effects of the commonly used substances3. The impact that substance use has on the Criminal Justice System4. Assessment and questioning skills with substance users
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:1. Identify the different structures within the Criminal Justice System2. Describe the signs and effects of substance use3. Examine the impact of substance use in the Criminal Justice System4. Identify why people use substances5. Develop assessment and questioning skills with substance users6. Identify appropriate referral pathways

Find out more on the NewLink Wales website.

Understanding People with Learning Disabilities
2012-01-17 | Port Talbot, Port Talbot
Special offer from Learning Disability Wales:
Book one place and get the second booking for half price only on the special offer courses. Offer ends on 10 January 2012.

Find out more at on Learning Disability Wales’ website.

Mental Health First Aid
2012-01-19 - 2012-01-20 | South Wales, South Wales
This Cymorth Cymru course follows the internationally-recognised evidence based Mental Health First Aid Course as licensed by the Welsh Assembly Government. Participants will be issued with a comprehensive manual and on completing the 2 days will be issued with a certificate issued by WAG.

The principal aims of this course are to:
· Question and consider what is meant by mental health and illness.
· Consider some of the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders and psychosis.
· Raise awareness of some of the historical and psycho-social theories and debates surrounding mental health issues.
· Discuss a number of effective interventions and treatments that are currently available.
· Raise awareness about how individuals can access help and support.
· Encourage self-reflection and awareness for further lifelong learning needs.

Back from the Brink – Involving Trustees in the Fundraising Process
2012-01-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Swansea University, Swansea University
An Institute of Fundraising Cymru training event.
Michael Westerman will lead a discussion regarding the amazing turnaround of a substantial Charity that was in danger of closing and how by encouraging the SMT and Trustees to work closely together, the fundraising process revitalised the organisation. Michael has worked with a large number of charities, particularly with Trustees, in the UK and Internationally.
£15 Members £20 Non-Members

An Introduction to Tendering
2012-01-19 09:45 - 16:00 | C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
This is a one-day introductory course run by Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC), and is intended for people with no experience of tendering, particularly smaller organisations, who would like information to help them make an informed decision about whether to pursue contract opportunities.

Learning outcomes:
– To improve understanding of the differences between grants and contracts – To increase knowledge in the area of tendering – To better understand the process of tendering for a contract – To explore the potential of joint working

Basic Website Design and Using Social Media
2012-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff
Sport Cardiff has formed a partnership with Business in the Community to offer Cardiff clubs additional support via a number of workshops in order to improve the running and the ‘look’ of your sports club.
Free to attend, the first workshop is ‘Basic Website Design and Using Social Media’ (limited places available; first come first serve basis).
You’ll find further details and a booking form on the Sport Cardiff website (scroll down the page).
If you or a club member would like to attend, please complete the booking form by 9 January to the email address below.

The Third Sector Awards Cymru
2012-01-19 | Cardiff Park Plaza Hotel, Cardiff Park Plaza Hotel
The Third Sector Awards Cymru, supported by Class Telecommunications, recognise and celebrate the hard work and inspiration of the third sector in Wales.
The night will consist of pre-dinner drinks, a three-course meal and, of course, the ceremony itself, in which winners and runners-up in four categories – the Class Award for best communications, the Green Award, the Health, social care and wellbeing award and Most Admired Organisation – will receive their prizes.
Tickets cost £35 per person for voluntary groups. Please RSVP your places at the dinner by 9 January by emailing eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk. It promises to be a great night.

Llandaff Fields Community and Sports Centre Development Info Session
2012-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Penhill Bowls Club, Pencisely Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1DG, Penhill Bowls Club, Pencisely Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1DG
Are you part of a community or sports group? Would you like to find out more about the newly proposed Llandaff Fields Community and Sports Centre? Then come along to this Llandaff Fields Community and Sports Trust event to find out more. Say what you think and what you would need from a new Community and Sports Centre in the area.
Please let Martyn know if you have any access requirements to enable you to attend.

Programme
7.00-7.30pm: Arrival and refreshments7.30-8.00pm: Information on the proposed Sports and Community Centre8.00-8.30pm: Question and Answer Session

A C3SC Day for Third Sector Representatives
2012-01-23 | Unison House, Custom House Street, Cardiff, Unison House, Custom House Street, Cardiff
Are you a Third Sector Representative – or interested in undertaking this role? Then join Cardiff Third Sector Council for ‘A Day for Third Sector Representatives’.
An external facilitator will lead a session to build third sector voice and influence, and develop a stronger model for Third Sector Representation in the new structure of the Integrated Partnership and its workstreams. This session will be followed by the development of a Leadership Programme for the Third Sector in Cardiff.

Cardiff City & South Third Sector Forum
2012-01-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Conference Room at C3SC, Ground Floor, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB, Conference Room at C3SC, Ground Floor, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB
Cardiff City & South Third Sector Forum is meeting to develop its Terms of Reference. Run by Cardiff Third Sector Council, the Forum is open to all third sector groups that identify with the geographical area of Butetown, Grangetown and the City Centre – though the boundaries of this area may change.
If your organisation is based in Cardiff City & South, please come along – it would be great to see you!
Please contact Katie Mallam, Third Sector Officer for this area of Cardiff, if you’d like to attend. Her contact details are below.

Introduction to Payroll Giving
2012-01-25 | WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff, WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff
This WCVA training course will give you an introduction to how payroll giving works and provide everything you need to get started with promoting payroll giving to your supporters.
Payroll giving has become increasingly popular in recent years, but there is still great potential for further growth. In 2009/10 £106 million was given to charity by payroll givers. Once donors engage with payroll giving they tend to remain committed so payroll giving can provide an important source of unrestricted, sustainable income.
This session will provide an introduction to promoting and implementing payroll giving. It will include case studies from organisations that have had success with payroll giving.

Fee: £25 for voluntary and community organisations operating in Wales

Volunteer Management in Substance Misuse
2012-01-25 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course aims to enable participants to recruit, retain and manage volunteers to improve the performance of their organisation.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Plan effective recruitment of volunteers from diverse backgrounds2. Develop policies and procedures for working with volunteers.3. Understand key management and resource issues in working with volunteers.4. Work within the law5. More effectively deal with difficult situations.6. Understand the importance of supervision for volunteers

Find out more on the NewLink Wales website.

From Food Security to Food Justice: The Global Food Challenge
2012-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Council Chamber, Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Council Chamber, Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Join the Welsh Centre for International Affairs to talk about Global Food Security!
Bekezela Nsingo, African Mothers Foundation International, will be talking about the group’s work on food projects in Zimbabwe alongside Julian Rosser, Oxfam Cymru, who will talk about Oxfam’s current ‘Grow’ campaign to ensure that everyone in the world always has enough to eat. They will be joined by Sophie Belle Durnan, a farmer from Cowbridge, who will talk about her recent trip to Zimbabwe looking at small scale farming and women’s empowerment.

Dealing with Bereavement and Loss
2012-01-26 | South Wales, South Wales
The course will explore some different ways of understanding loss and bereavement, looking at cultural and societal influences. It will identify a range of experiences of loss and bereavement that staff may encounter. It will identify ways that people can be supported in their loss and bereavement, and ways that staff can be supported themselves.

Managing Projects
2012-01-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Cowbridge, Cowbridge
Project Management is about managing and communicating the details, schedules, people, budgets, and performance for non-routine activities. This workshop is designed for delegates who want to know about the managerial processes and tools needed to succeed in delivering small projects. Healthcare Alliances is running this course in Cowbridge.
Price: £210Find out more here.

Personality Disorder and Addiction Training
2012-01-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Bristol Golf Club, Bristol Golf Club
OBTAC Training delivers regular training events for staff working in the criminal justice, substance misuse, mental health and voluntary support provider fields.
They are offering a day on Personality Disorder and Addiction. This is a complex client group that attracts many preconceptions. The day will look at the common causes of these behaviours. The aims of the day are to resolve some of the false preconceptions and for people to be able to transfer their new understanding to their working environment.
Participants will leave this day with principles of successful engagement.
The training is aimed at statutory, private sector and third sector organisations. A major benefit to this shared learning is the networking opportunities and enhanced knowledge of partner organisations.

Trainer: Cliff Hoyle BA (Hons), MSc – Specialist in Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
Price: £95 (includes lunch and refreshments)

Trowbridge Community Lantern Parade
2012-01-27 | Trowbridge, Trowbridge
All are welcome at the ‘Light up the Streets’ – the Trowbridge Community Lantern Parade.Come to watch the Lantern Parade in Camaes Cresent and Community Park, then the Samba and Lantern Parade finale in St John Lloyd School Hall. Hot drinks and refreshments will be available.This event is being organised by Friends of St John Lloyd in association with Cardiff Communities First, South Wales Intercultural Community Arts and the Welsh Government.

Cardiff South East Third Sector Forum
2012-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Eastmoors Youth Centre, Sanquahar Street, Splott, Cardiff CF24 2AD, Eastmoors Youth Centre, Sanquahar Street, Splott, Cardiff CF24 2AD
The forum will meet monthly on the first Tuesday of each month, between 10.00am – 12.00noon.
The South East Third Sector Forum is an arena for you as a third sector organisation to voice and share your issues and feed them into your local Neighbourhood Management Team.
The forum will also bring together voluntary and community organisations working and based in the South East area of Cardiff, enabling partnership working, an opportunity to get to know other organisations in your location, and to contribute to the strategic knowledge and direction within your area.
If you’re based in Adamsdown, Cathays, Gabalfa, Plasnewydd, Splott or Roath, please come along.
Organisations are invited to host the following meetings. Please contact Thoria at her email address below if you can help.

Health, Social Care and Well-being Symposium
2012-01-31 13:30 - 17:00 | City Hall, Cardiff, City Hall, Cardiff
Is your third sector organisation involved in health or social care? Do you want to have your say in your area of work? Then come to this symposium at the City Hall.
Find out more here.

Moving Forward for Families
2012-02-01 09:30 - 12:30 | St Peter’s Church Hall, St Peter’s Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3BA, St Peter's Church Hall, St Peter's Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3BA
FULLY BOOKED
Do you want to find out more about the programmes to support families in Cardiff?
This event will look to join up the Families First, Communities First, Flying Start and Integrated Family Support agendas in Cardiff.
This event is open to all sectors and will provide a valuable opportunity for cross-sector learning around work with families, children and young people.
Due to limited capacity, priority will be given to current Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network members who are engaged with Communities First. The deadline for bookings is Friday 27 January.
Email bookings@c3sc.org.uk to book your place. Alternatively, you can download a booking form.

Against the Odds - Building Resilience in Young People
2012-02-02 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Why do some young people cope with difficulties more easily than others? What factors really make a difference to how we deal with adversity? What can practitioners do to make a difference? This Children in Wales one-day course explores how you can develop an approach that builds on strengths to help young people deal with adversity, cope with change, survive disappointment and manage crises. It will draw upon practice, research and theory. The course will include:
– Resilience, risk and coping – what do we mean – Key resilience qualities for individuals and families – Implications of the different coping styles of young men and women – Protective factors for individuals, families and communities – The significance of emotional intelligence, problem solving and optimism – Listening to young people and families and developing relationships of care – Supporting connectedness COST:Members £115Non-members £135 Find out more on the Children in Wales website.

Cardiff's Housing and Homeless Conference 2012
2012-02-02 09:00 - 16:30 | St David’s Hall, Cardiff, St David's Hall, Cardiff
FULLY BOOKED
Housing & Neighbourhood Renewal is hosting its second joint Housing & Homelessness Conference on 2 February 2012. This event will examine key challenges facing housing and homelessness services, and will give the opportunity for a variety of partners to share their views. As part of our workshop programme, we will be concentrating on key issues such as exploring housing options for 16-17 year olds, proposed changes to the homelessness legislation and the recently publicised issue of empty properties.
There is a nominal charge of £15 per delegate. The deadline for bookings is 20 January 2012. Unfortunately, due to limited spaces, bookings will be made on a first come, first serve basis.

Introduction to Housing Related Support
2012-02-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Norbury House, Fairwater, Norbury House, Fairwater
Training from Cymorth Cymru.

To provide an introduction to and clear understanding of the key elements of delivering housing related support, homelessness and supported living services.
To enable support staff to develop their knowledge, competence, confidence and good practice to deliver appropriate and effective HRS.

Costs (including all materials, refreshments and lunch): Cymorth Members: £85+VAT, Non-members: £120+VAT

Global Grangetown Community Fayre
2012-02-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Channel View Centre, Grangetown, Channel View Centre, Grangetown
Join us for this multicultural event in Grangetown. This special event, brought to you by Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) and Communities First, is guaranteed to be a fun-packed afternoon.

You will enjoy:
– Food tasters
– Music
– Dancing
– FREE tea and coffee
– Bouncy castle
… and lots more!

If you’d like to book a stall, please contact Katie (her details are below).
