C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network Meeting - Wednesday 18 October
2023-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, GB
The Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) is a Participation and Engagement initiative by Cardiff Third Sector Council as part of its commitment to the development and support of the volunteering infrastructure in Cardiff and its role within Third Sector Support Wales. Each quarterly meeting is packed with information, guidance, discussions and networking. It’s also a great way to raise the profile of volunteering in Cardiff.
If you are involved in managing or supporting volunteers? Perhaps you’re a paid worker or volunteer yourself! You are more than welcome to attend the meeting.
Date: Wednesday 18 October 2023
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30PM
Location: This will be a hybrid event from Butetown Community Centre or Microsoft Teams
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: In-person or Virtual. The joining link will be sent out 24 before the event for virtual attendees.
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10:00 – 10:20 Welcome and Introductions (bring your tea and coffee)
10:20 – 10:30 Cardiff Volunteer Centre @C3SC Update
10:30 – 10:50 TBD
10:50 – 11:20 Volunteers Coordinators updates. Open to all organisations to share updates and advertise their project/work.
11:20 – 11:30 AOB, thanks, networking and close.
Full agenda to follow.
For further enquiries, contact Kailee Carella on 07973 725 690 or kailee.c@c3sc.org.uk.
You can register to attend the meeting here.

DBS Disclosure Workshop
2023-10-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
The overall outcome of the session is to have a greater understanding of DBS, its products and how DBS can work with organisations at all levels to promote and encourage safer recruitment and safeguarding in its widest context.
Date: Monday 23 October 2023
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
The learning outcomes from this session are: –
• Introduction to DBS
• Understand the benefits of DBS and you (organisation) working together
• Understand the different levels of DBS checks
• Understand when an employee is eligible for a check
• Understand what Regulated Activity is
• Understand the DBS Update Service
• Have an understanding of what safe recruitment practices can be in place that DBS checks can form a part of
Carol – Regional Outreach Adviser – from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be delivering this online training session.
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
To sign up to the training, please go here.
For any further enquiries please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you.

DBS Barring and Referral Training Workshop
2023-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
The overall outcome of the session is to have a greater understanding of DBS, its products and how DBS can work with organisations at all levels to promote and encourage safer recruitment and safeguarding in its widest context.
Date: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Time: 14:00 pm – 16:00 pm
The learning outcomes from this session are: –
• Introduction to DBS
• Understand the benefits of DBS and you (organisation) working together
• Understand the different levels of DBS checks
• Understand when an employee is eligible for a check
• Understand what Regulated Activity is
• Understand the DBS Update Service
• Have an understanding of what safe recruitment practices can be in place that DBS checks can form a part of
Carol – Regional Outreach Adviser – from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be delivering this online training session.
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
To sign up to the training, go here.
For any further enquiries please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you.

Cultural Awareness Course
2023-10-31 09:30 - 12:30 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ
Come and join us in this interactive session to discuss and reflect upon different cultures from around the world. We provide a safe environment for open discussions, including a Q&A session.
By the end of this course, you will:

Learn about the different aspects of culture.
Explore cultural differences.
Gain knowledge of the minority ethnic population in Wales.
Have an understanding of the differences between religion, culture and identity.
Have an understanding of discrimination and inequality experienced by minority ethnic groups.

This course is being delivered by EYST Wales in-person at Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5UZ.
The course is open to all. Sign up to the course here.
For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 07973 725335 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.

Being a Trustee
2023-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
An online training session for new and existing Trustees in Cardiff to learn more about best practice in governance
This training course will help new and existing Trustees improve their understanding of best practice in governance.
The aims and objectives of the course are that attendees:

Understand the key principles of governance
Understand how trustees as a board are collectively responsible and accountable for ensuring that the organisation is well-run
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Board in good governance
Be aware of good practice guidance in relation to governance

The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through the day prior to the event.
Participants are invited to bring their organisation’s governing document to the session, if available.
For any further enquiry please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Food Safety Refresher - Level 2
2023-11-09 13:30 - 17:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
This Food Safety course is a refresher session for those who have already obtained their Food Safety Level 2 certification.
The session will benefit anyone working in a catering or food processing environment, from individuals to multiple staff members. It allows every catering business, regardless of size, to provide all of its staff with essential and compliant training at a fraction of the cost of a classroom-based course.
This course, delivered by a trainer from Food Allergy Friends, will take place in person at Butetown Community Centre:
Address: 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
Date: Thursday, 9 November
Time: 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Please register to attend this event using our Eventbrite page here.
Please note that tickets will be limited to two representatives per organisation. Volunteers are eligible to take the course.
For further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 / 07973 725335 or email enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2023 (Hybrid Event)
2023-11-15 16:00 - 19:00 | : Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, King Edward VII, Cardiff CF10 3AP, : Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, King Edward VII, Cardiff CF10 3AP
The Cardiff Volunteer Awards 2023 is our opportunity to say THANK YOU to volunteers who have made a significant contribution and gone above and beyond to support you, your community, voluntary services or activities in Cardiff.
This year’s Awards will be a HYBRID event – when booking, please choose the appropriate ticket – virtual or in-person.
When: The event takes place at 4:30pm on Wednesday,15 November 2023. Please join us from 4pm to meet the nominees, network and for light refreshments.
Where: Temple of Peace (Marble Hall) and Online via Zoom. If you’re joining the celebrations online, please note that a joining link will be sent to you via email closer to the event date.
In response to popular demand, the deadline for nominations has been extended for a FINAL time to Saturday, 7 October 2023! Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate here – and join us on November 15th as we say a huge THANK YOU to all nominees and announce the winners of the following categories:

Volunteer of the Year (Over 25 Years)
Young Volunteer of the Year (25 Years and Under)
Volunteer Group of the Year
Volunteer Coordinator of the Year
Trustee of the Year
Outstanding Community Volunteer
Inclusive Business of the Year (*NEW CATEGORY*)
Youth Led Grant Project of the Year
Volunteering-Wales Most Active Volunteer
Volunteering-Wales Most Active Provider

If you are interested in sponsoring the CVAs 2023, please view the Sponsorship Package Document here – with thanks.
If you need any assistance with the above or anything else, please speak to a member of the team.
Please feel free to contact us on 07973 725 335 or 02920 485 722 or email us at enquiries@c3sc.org.uk for further information.
#CVA2023 #InspiringCommunities #C3SCAGM2023

Introduction to Safeguarding Training
2023-11-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
Delivered online by WCVA in Partnership with Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC)
Thursday 23rd November 2023
9:30am – 12:30pm
The course aims to support Third Sector organisations to gain a basic awareness introduction to generic safeguarding; covering all age groups, and as broadly applicable to all settings as possible.
The main outcomes are to:
• Have increased understanding of what is meant by “safeguarding” and how it is related to different role
• Have increased awareness of expected safeguarding policy and practice
• Have increased awareness of the legislation that underpins safeguarding in Wales
• Know where to find a wider range of safeguarding resources
The event will be taking place on Zoom and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event taking place.
To sign up for the training, go here.
For any further enquiries please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you.

Writing Successful Funding Bids
2023-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
This training event, free to C3SC Members, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids.
The course objectives are for participants to have an improved knowledge of:-

The tools and techniques you need to plan, write and present winning bids
How to understand and meet the expectations of funders
Other fundraising options

The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event taking place.
Sign up here
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or email enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Meet the Funder Event: Sport Wales
2023-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
C3SC’s “Meet the Funder” Event will explore Sport Wales’ current funding opportunities.
“Meet the Funder Event” hosted by Cardiff Third Sector Council
Sport Wales is the National organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales. There will be a presentation about their funds and grants which are available for Community Organisations, Clubs, Volunteers, and Athletes.
The ‘Be Active Wales Fund’ will offer grants to help organisations grow participation from £300 to £50,000 for funding needs such as:-

Setting up a new team
Upgrading your facilities
Reducing inequalities

‘A Place for Sport in collaboration with Crowdfunder’
Offers help with any off-field projects to enhance the experience of sport, make your club more environmentally friendly or financially sustainable by raising money for good causes and ideas, while also helping your club or project to connect with your community.
The event will provide a great opportunity to hear from the funders about their grant eligibility criteria, tips on applying, the application process and timescale. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions afterwards.
The event will take place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours before the event takes place.
Sign up here
For any further enquiry please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or email enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you!

Recruiting, Selecting and Inducting Volunteers
2023-12-06 14:30 - 17:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
This training will help you understand a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers and recognise selection as a two-way process.
The training will help you improve your knowledge on welcoming volunteers to your organisation. It would be suitable for volunteer managers, coordinators, supervisors, team leaders and individuals who have responsibility for recruiting, training and managing volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to apply and will be allocated a space, on a first come first served basis. By the end of the course, you will:

Be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers​
Recognise ‘selection’ as a two ways process and be familiar with a range of selection tools​
Understand the use of vetting procedures including DBS checks and recognise their limitations​
Making ‘the’ volunteer feel ‘welcomed’
Understand the purpose and nature of volunteer agreements and volunteer induction​
Recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more accessible to all

Date: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The training will be a hybrid event. In-person attendees will participate at Butetown Community Centre. Online participants will join the training via Microsoft Teams.
Sign up here
We will send the joining link through 24 hours before the course – please check your ‘Spam’ inbox if you do not see it.
For further enquiries, contact C3SC on 07973 725 335 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Meet the Funder Event: Lloyds Bank Foundation
2023-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
C3SC will be joined by Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Wales Grants Manager to explore the Specialist Programme funding scheme.
By attending this session you will have the opportunity to learn more about the Specialist Programme funding scheme, managed by the Lloyds Bank Foundation in Wales.
This programme is for small, local, specialist charities supporting people facing complex issues which make life much harder for people and prevent them from fulfilling their potential.
The Scheme is designed for Charities which provide support for one of these themes: homelessness, asylum seekers and refugees, domestic abuse, addiction, care leavers, sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery and offending.
Under this programme the Lloyds Bank Foundation will support charities to strengthen their capacity and capabilities and become more resilient through a range of tailored development support offers, alongside a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000.
Please visit Lloyds Bank Foundation website for more information:-
Apply for funding under our Specialist Programme (lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk)
By attending this Meet the Funder event we aim to give you the opportunity to:

Ask questions about the Specialist Programme, including the application process.
Hear about who the programme is focused on supporting.
Better understand what is currently being funded by the programme, and whether your project fits within this.
Gain an insight into the decision-making processes led by the funder.
Receive advice direct from Lloyds Bank Foundation

This Meet the Funder event is suitable for fundraisers based and working in Wales, for small local and specialist charities.
When: Thursday 7th December 2023 2-3pm
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event taking place.
Sign up here
For any further enquiry please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or email enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you!

C3SC Children, Young People and Families Network
2023-12-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
C3SC’s Children, Young People and Families Network: meeting 18th December
Cardiff Third Sector Council will reconvene their Children, Young People and Families Network meeting on Monday 18th December, with a two hour online session between 10am-12pm.
The session will feature a presentation from Wayne Carter from Cardiff and Vale College – who will discuss their Widening Participation programme aimed at helping to tackle social exclusion by breaking down barriers to participation in higher education and opportunities for Third Sector engagement in it.
The Forum gives an opportunity to Third Sector groups working with Children, Young People and Families to meet other groups, share ideas and learning, make alliances and receive up to date information from guest speakers and presenters. They will also help to co-produce the agenda going forward.
Alongside networking opportunities, the CYPF Network meetings are an opportunity for members of C3SC to come together with like-minded peers and connect with partners to provide insight, influence, and develop solutions to local challenges. If you have any suggestions of current or emerging items to discuss or explore at these meetings, please email Thomas Crockett at thomas.c@c3sc.org.uk.
For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 07973 725335 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you!

Food Safety for Catering
2024-01-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Glenwood Church, Circle Way West, Cardiff CF23 6UW, Glenwood Church, Circle Way West, Cardiff CF23 6UW
The course is perfect for anyone who prepares, serves, or sells food in any type of business.
The course covers the following subjects:

Taking responsibility for food safety
Food safety hazards
What the law says
Keeping yourself clean and hygienic
Keeping work areas clean and hygienic
Keeping food safe

At the end of the course you will be assessed on a 20 multiple-choice question exam.
The time allowed to complete the exam is 45 minutes
13 correct answers are required to pass.
The training will be delivered by ‘Food Allergy Friends’ and will take place in-person at Glenwood Church, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff CF23 6UW.
Sign up here
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or email enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Getting Fit for Fundraising
2024-01-23 12:30 - 14:30 | Online
This is an introductory course open to trustees, staff and volunteers. It is suitable for those who are new to fundraising and/or thinking about implementing fundraising in their organisation for the first time.
The course objectives are for participants to have an improved knowledge of the key issues to consider before beginning to fundraise:-

Understand what is meant by fundraising and the different sources of fundraised income
Understand the legal requirements and best practice in relation to fundraising
Decide whether your organisation is fit for purpose
Appreciate the skills and approaches required to fundraise
Understand the fundraising planning cycle

The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event taking place.
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Support Session - Understanding Funding Applications
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
This funding event aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to gain a better understanding of completing funding applications.
Aims of the Support Session: –

To know how to prepare for writing a funding application
To be familiar with the components of a funding application
To feel confident in writing a simple funding application

The event will take place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Accounting Basic Training Course
2024-01-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
An introductory online training session delivered by C3SC for those who wish to learn about setting up simple financial systems within new and existing third sector organisations in Cardiff.
About this event
This is an interactive course which will give the participant the opportunity to work through practical examples and ask questions relating to implementation within their own organisation.
The aims and objectives of the course are that attendees will be able to:
i) Understand basic accounting terms and concepts
ii) Set up and maintain a simple bookkeeping system
iii) Establish a petty cash system
iv) Use the system to produce basic financial reports
v) Understand the legal requirements for reporting in relation to their organisation.
The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event taking place.
For further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 07973 725335 or email enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Funding Trends: Service User Involvement
2024-01-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
This funding event aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to apply for grants as funders increasingly ask applicants to demonstrate how they involve service users in planning a funding project.
The session aims for voluntary organisations to know how to:

Involve beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries in planning (and sometimes delivering) the project for which funding is sought
Involve service-users at a decision-making level
Identify different levels of service users’ involvement in project planning

The event will take place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Making Alliances for Better Funding Bids
2024-01-31 09:30 - 16:00 | Grange Pavillion, Grange Gardens, CF11 7LJ, Grange Pavillion, Grange Gardens, CF11 7LJ
C3SC has a key role in sustaining the voluntary sector in a challenging funding environment, and this course will look at developing new models of partnership.
This brand new course will support Charities and not for profits in Cardiff to find alliances and work together on successful joint funding bids
Course objectives are supporting participants to :

Identify resource and skills gaps within their own organisation
Identify opportunities for collaboration within their own organisation
Find potential partner organisations
Have a better appreciation of how to negotiate partnerships
Identify and meet potential funders to discuss joint funding bids

Therefore the learning outcomes are that participants will

Be able to identify resource and skills gaps within their own organisation
Be able to identify opportunities for collaboration within their own organisation
Understand how C3SC can help to find potential partner organisations
Have a better appreciation of how to negotiate partnerships
Feel better able to identify potential funders for joint funding bids

For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
Sign up to the event here.

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network meeting Thursday 1st February 2024
2024-02-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
C3SC is pleased to invite you to our hybrid Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) meeting on Thursday 1 February 2024
The Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) is a Participation and Engagement initiative by Cardiff Third Sector Council as part of its commitment to the development and support of the volunteering infrastructure in Cardiff and its role within Third Sector Support Wales. Each quarterly meeting is packed with information, guidance, discussions and networking. It’s also a great way to raise the profile of volunteering in Cardiff.
If you are involved in managing or supporting volunteers? Perhaps you’re a paid worker or volunteer yourself! You are more than welcome to attend the meeting.
Date: Thursday 1 February 2024
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Location: This will be a hybrid event from Butetown Community Centre or Microsoft Teams
Sign up here
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: In-person or Virtual. The joining link will be sent out 24 before the event for virtual attendees.
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10:00 – 10:20 Welcome and Introductions (bring your tea and coffee)
10:20 – 10:40 Cardiff Volunteer Centre @C3SC Update to include funding, events, training and sector news
10:40 – 11:00 Workshop: Diversifying Your Volunteers Toolkit with Julia Manser (Swansea County for Voluntary Services)
11:00 – 11:20 Volunteers Coordinators updates. Open to all organisations to share updates and advertise their project/work.
11:20 – 11:30 AOB, thanks, networking and close.
For further enquiries, contact Kailee Carella on 07973 725 690 or kailee.c@c3sc.org.uk

Writing Successful Funding Bids
2024-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Microsoft Teams, United Kingdom
This training event, free to C3SC Members, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids.
The course objectives are for participants to have an improved knowledge of:-

The tools and techniques you need to plan, write and present winning bids
How to understand and meet the expectations of funders
Other fundraising options

The event will be taking place on Teams and the link will be sent through 24 hours prior to the event.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Being a Trustee
2024-02-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Microsoft Teams, United Kingdom
An online training session for new and existing Trustees in Cardiff to learn more about best practice in governance.
This training course will help new and existing Trustees improve their understanding of best practice in governance.
The aims and objectives of the course are that attendees:

Understand the key principles of governance
Understand how trustees as a board are collectively responsible and accountable for ensuring that the organisation is well-run
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Board in good governance
Be aware of good practice guidance in relation to governance

The event will take place on Teams and the link will be sent through the day prior to the event.
Participants are invited to bring their organisation’s governing document to the session, if available.
Sign up here
For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

C3SC AGM and Members' Meeting 2023 (Hybrid Event)
2024-03-05 13:30 - 17:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
C3SC’s AGM is a chance for members to hear about what’s been happening at C3SC in the past year and help shape plans for the next 12 months.
About this event
C3SC AGM and Members’ Meeting 2023
“Inspiring Communities” – Tuesday 5th March 2024 from 1:30pm in person and on Zoom.
C3SC AGM and Networking Lunch from 1:30pm
This is an exciting opportunity for our members and supporters to participate in our Annual Members Meeting, meet with our staff and trustees and help shape our plans for the next 12 months. The event will be participative, and you will have the opportunity to hear from our key speaker, join our discussion workshops as we explore some of the things we have been working on in the last 12 months, and take a forward look at some of the challenges and opportunities facing our communities and community organisations at this challenging and important time.
More information will follow with regards to an agenda, resolutions and proxy forms.
The agenda, resolutions and proxy forms will be updated here, where proxy forms are to be returned by: 10:00am on Friday 1 March 2024.
The official AGM proceedings will be followed by complementary food, including vegan and halal options.
Hosted in hybrid format. In person at Butetown Community Centre. Online via Zoom.
Sign up here
Please note that a joining link will be sent to you prior to the event.
Follow us @C3SC and @CdfVolCentre on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn – we welcome your messages of support!
We hope you can join us.

Community Action for Nature in Cardiff
2024-03-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
The Cardiff Local Nature Partnership (LNP) and C3SC would like to invite you to join us for a forum on Action for Nature in Cardiff.
Are you a Cardiff community-based group or a third sector organisation with an interest in taking action on nature, climate change or tackling biodiversity loss?
Join us in a conversation on what we can do in partnership and as a collective to improve nature across the City and engage with the Cardiff Nature Recovery Action Plan. The event will provide an opportunity to find out more about:

Cardiff’s Nature Recovery plan and related partnership opportunities.
Engaging and managing volunteers.
Accessing funding and resources.
Raising awareness and accessing training.

Date: Thursday 14th March 2024
Time: 12:30 to 14:30
Location: This will be a hybrid event at Butetown Community Centre and on Microsoft Teams
Sign up here
Light lunch and refreshments will be available for those attending in-person.
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: in-person or virtual. The joining link will be sent out to you 24 hours before the event if you will be joining us virtually.
Please contact Anna at C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk if you have any questions or for further information. We hope you can join us.

Getting the Best from Your Volunteers
2024-03-20 13:30 - 16:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, Cardiff, CF10 5UZ, GB
The training will help you improve your knowledge on Getting the Best from your Volunteers. It would be suitable for volunteer managers, coordinators, supervisors, team leaders and individuals who have responsibility for recruiting, training and managing volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to apply and will be allocated a space, on a first come first served basis. By the end of the course, you will:

Understand what motivates and de-motivates volunteers
Understand good practice in relation support and supervision
Recognise and be able to manage a variety of difficult situations
Know when and how to terminate a volunteering relationship
Be able to assess needs for training and development and recognise different ways of meeting these
Know how to give appropriate recognition to volunteers

Date: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
The training will be a hybrid event. In-person attendees will participate at Butetown Community Centre. Online participants will join the training via Microsoft Teams.
W e will send the joining link through 24 hours before the course – please check your ‘Spam’ inbox if you do not see it.
For further enquiries, contact C3SC on 07973 725 335 or volunteer@c3sc.org.uk
You can book your space here.

Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network Event
2024-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
An opportunity for voluntary and community groups to share good practice and provide support around health and wellbeing.
This event will provide an opportunity for third sector organisations with an interest in improving the health and wellbeing of community members to share information , as well as highlight and discuss current issues.
During the first half of the meeting we will focus on developing a third sector response to the current Welsh Government consultation on mandating the use of health impact assessments in Wales. An overview will be provided on the consultation documents and following on from this participants will be invited to contribute their observations. A summary of the discussion will then be written up and submitted to the Welsh Government (submissions need to be sent by March 27th).
The link to these consultation documents can be found here
During the second half of the meeting we will share a range of updates from the third sector, and participants will have an opportunity to share information about initiatives that they are involved in. As part of this discussion we will be focussing on how we can make best use of the network, and these network meetings, over the next 12 months.
The event will be taking place online and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
Sign up here
For any further enquiry, contact duncan.i@c3sc.org.uk or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

C3SC Children, Young People and Families Network: March 2024
2024-03-27 14:00 - 16:00
C3SC’s Children, Young People and Families Network: meeting 27th March
Cardiff Third Sector Council will reconvene their Children, Young People and Families Network meeting on Wednesday 27th March, with a two hour online session between 2-4pm.
The session will feature a presentation from Cheryl Pinheiro, Funding Officer at the National Lottery Community Fund, who will be discussing their new Sustainable Steps Green Careers programme. The session will look at ways in which community groups can get involved in the scheme, which aims to help young people (aged between 16 and 30) in Wales into green careers, with a focus on young people with disabilities and/or young people from ethnically minoritised communities.
The Forum gives an opportunity to Third Sector groups working with Children, Young People and Families to meet other groups, share ideas and learning, make alliances and receive up to date information from guest speakers and presenters. They will also help to co-produce the agenda going forward.
Alongside networking opportunities, the CYPF Network meetings are an opportunity for members of C3SC to come together with like-minded peers and connect with partners to provide insight, influence, and develop solutions to local challenges. If you have any suggestions of current or emerging items to discuss or explore at these meetings, please email Thomas Crockett at thomas.c@c3sc.org.uk.
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For any further enquiries, please contact C3SC on 07973 725335 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you!

Healthy Lives Ramadan - Women and Children only
2024-03-27 16:30 - 20:00 | : Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff CF11 8AZ, : Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff CF11 8AZ
This event is in collaboration with Public Health Wales to promote health and wellness during Ramadan.
We cordially invite women and children to join us for an exclusive Iftar event in collaboration with Public Health Wales. This event aims to promote discussions and provide valuable insights into immunisations and vaccinations, facilitated by GPs, consultants, and specialists. Parents can sign up their children when signing up to this event. Each entry corresponds to one child.
Please ensure that you provide accurate information for registration purposes. This event offers a platform for open conversations and engaging activities for both children and adults, promoting health and wellness during Ramadan.
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We look forward to welcoming you to an enriching and insightful evening at the Ramadan Wellness event for Women and Children.
For any enquiries or additional information, please contact Olivia.Headley-grant@wales.nhs.uk or Jalal.g@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network meeting
2024-04-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
C3SC is pleased to invite you to our hybrid Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) meeting on Tuesday 23 April 2024.
The Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) is a Participation and Engagement initiative by Cardiff Third Sector Council as part of its commitment to the development and support of the volunteering infrastructure in Cardiff and its role within Third Sector Support Wales. Each quarterly meeting is packed with information, guidance, discussions and networking. It’s also a great way to raise the profile of volunteering in Cardiff.
If you are involved in managing or supporting volunteers? Perhaps you’re a paid worker or volunteer yourself! You are more than welcome to attend the meeting.
Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024
Time: 3:30PM – 5:00PM
Location: This will be a hybrid event from Butetown Community Centre or Microsoft Teams
Please ensure you book the correct ticket for your intended joining method: In-person or Virtual. The joining link will be sent out 24 before the event for virtual attendees.
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3:30 – 3:50 Welcome and Introductions
3:50 – 4:10 Cardiff Volunteer Centre @C3SC Update
4:10 – 4:30 Workshop: Making Volunteer Roles More Accessible – please bring a volunteer role description with you!
4:30 – 4:50 Volunteers Coordinators updates. Open to all organisations to share updates and advertise their project/work.
4:50 – 5:00 AOB, thanks, networking and close.
For further enquiries, contact Kailee Carella on 07973 725 690 or kailee.c@c3sc.org.uk

DBS Disclosure Workshop
2024-04-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
C3SC in partnership with the Disclosure and Barring Service brings you this DBS Disclosure Workshop.
The overall outcome of the session is to have a greater understanding of DBS, its products and how DBS can work with organisations at all levels to promote and encourage safer recruitment and safeguarding in its widest context.
Date: Thursday 25 April 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The learning outcomes from this session are: –
• Introduction to DBS
• Understand the benefits of DBS and you (organisation) working together
• Understand the different levels of DBS checks
• Understand when an employee is eligible for a check
• Understand what Regulated Activity is
• Understand the DBS Update Service
• Have an understanding of what safe recruitment practices can be in place that DBS checks can form a part of
Carol – Regional Outreach Adviser – from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be delivering this online training session.
The event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent through within 24 hours of the event taking place.
For any further enquiries please contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk
We are look forward to seeing you.
