Inaugural Dementia Stakeholder Group and Forum
2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Splott Community Volunteers, Splott Road, Cardiff, CF24 2BZ, Cardiff, CF24 2BZ, GB
Join us for the first Dementia Stakeholder Reference Group and Forum on the Draft Dementia Strategy for Wales

We are inviting third sector organisations and community groups across Cardiff to join the inaugural Dementia Stakeholder Reference Group, alongside a forum to develop a collective third sector response to the Welsh Government’s draft Dementia Strategy for Wales 2026–2036.

Why a Dementia Stakeholder Reference Group?
During 2025, we supported seven organisations through our “Community Matters”: Living and Coping with Dementia programme. These organisations delivered impactful work in communities, developed innovative approaches, and reached people who might not otherwise access support.
Building on this success, we are committed to sustaining and strengthening partnerships across the third sector. We recognise the depth of expertise within Cardiff’s voluntary and community organisations and the vital role you play in supporting people with dementia. This reference group is intended to create a meaningful space where your expertise and the voices of people with lived experience can directly inform how dementia services are shaped, commissioned, and delivered.

What the Inaugural Session Will Cover
1. Establishing the Dementia Stakeholder Reference Group
We will work together to define how the group should operate and what it should prioritise. We are particularly keen to hear your views on:

Structure and meeting frequency that would be most useful for your organisation.
Key priorities you have identified through frontline work.
Support you need from C3SC, including training, funding guidance, peer learning opportunities, or other resources.
New projects or volunteering opportunities that C3SC should consider developing.

2. Responding to the Welsh Government’s Draft Dementia Strategy
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on a new Dementia Strategy for Wales 2026–2036. This presents a significant opportunity for the third sector to influence national policy. During the session, we will:

Review the draft strategy in the context of local community experience.
Identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement.
Consider how effectively the strategy reflects lived experience, service delivery realities, and long-term vision.
Develop a coordinated third sector response to the consultation.

Why Participate?
Joining the reference group gives you the opportunity to:

Influence the future design and commissioning of dementia services in Cardiff, ensuring people with lived experience remain at the heart of service design and delivery.
Access peer learning and collaboration opportunities with other organisations supporting people with dementia.
Amplify your collective voice to influence statutory decision-making.

We believe this group can make a real difference – both in shaping a strong response to the Welsh Government consultation and in building long-term influence over how dementia support develops in Cardiff.

Practical Information
Attendance is free, but places must be booked in advance.
Registered attendees will receive a documentation pack including:

Agenda for the inaugural meeting.
Proposed aims and structure of the Reference Group.
Draft dementia strategy materials.

Free parking will be available at the venue, and refreshments will be provided.

For further information on the Welsh Government consultation, including easy read and British Sign Language versions, please visit: Draft dementia strategy for Wales 2026 to 2036.
Should you have any questions about this event, please contact:klavdija.e@c3sc.org.uk. We look forward to working with you to strengthen dementia support across Cardiff.

Writing Successful Funding Bids
2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
This training event, free to C3SC Members, aims to support Third Sector organisations in Cardiff to write better funding bids.

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.
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, well-resourced training, we have recently introduced a revised pricing structure for statutory and private sector attendees. This change enables us to sustain the standard of our programmes while continuing to offer free places to our members and to smaller third-sector organisations that depend on accessible learning opportunities.
Voluntary sector
• Members – Free
• Non-members – £45 half day / £85 full day
Public sector partners
• £75 half day / £145 full day
Public and private sector
• £95 half day / £175 full day
Please note: Cancellations must be made with notice of at least 2 working days to recieve a refund.

For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff South West local Community Groups Meet Up
2026-03-26 12:30 - 14:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Our Place : Dusty Forge (ACE – Action in Caerau & Ely), 460 Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5BZ, Cardiff, CF5 5BZ, GB
A space for local groups in South West Cardiff to meet, connect, collaborate, and influence change community health and wellbeing.

Are you involved in a local community group, grassroots organisation, or neighbourhood project making a difference in the South West of Cardiff?
We’d love you to join us and help us develop the Cardiff South West local Community Groups Forum – a new space for local groups to meet, connect, collaborate, and influence real changes in community health and wellbeing.
This pilot session, delivered in partnership by ACE and C3SC, brings together local groups to add their voices to help shape the future of health and wellbeing planning in South West Cardiff.
What to expect:
🌟 Meet other local groups and find out more about the amazing work happening in our communities.🌟 Find out about the support available from C3SC – we can help with funding, training, volunteering and community development opportunities.🌟 Hear about local health challenges and priorities in the South West cluster.
🌟 Provide your insights from the community and help influence local health & wellbeing plans.🌟 Have your say on the top priorities for local health and wellbeing and future local Community Group Meet‑up sessions.
This is your opportunity to make sure grassroots community experience and knowledge help guide local decisions—because no one understands community needs better than the people living and working directly in them.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Getting the Best from Your Volunteers - 26 March 2026
2026-03-26 14:00 - 16:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | 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.

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: Thursday 26th March 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The training will be a hybrid event. In person attendees are invited to join us 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

Cardiff City of Languages Fair
2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | : Cardiff Central Library Hub, : Cardiff Central Library Hub
The Cardiff City of Languages Fair is a celebration of the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Cardiff. Organised by C3SC in partnership with Cardiff Central Library Hub, the fair will bring together community schools, and organisations supporting minority communities in Cardiff to showcase languages and cultures, strengthen connections between communities, and highlight the important role that multilingualism plays in the life of Cardiff.

📍 Cardiff Central Library
📅 Thursday, 26 March 2026
⏰ 4:00pm–6:00pm
This free event will showcase members of C3SC – the community schools that run on Saturdays or Sundays in Cardiff. These schools support children and young people in learning to read and write in their heritage languages while also exploring their native history and culture.
🌐 Languages represented will include:
Arabic, Chinese, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and more.
Organisations that support minority communities will also be present, and Menter Caerdydd will provide information about Welsh-language activities available in Cardiff. Schools are planning to organise arts and crafts activities, and there will also be cultural performances for attendees to enjoy.
For further enquiries, contact C3SC on 07776844566 or volunteer@c3sc.org.uk

Inaugural Neurodivergence Action Group Meeting
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | 96-98 Neville St, 96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff, CF11 6LS, Cardiff, CF11 6LS, GB
Join Us for the Inaugural Neurodivergence Action Group Meeting and Help Shape Neurodivergent Support Services in Cardiff

This initiative aligns with our commitment to developing a neurodivergent-friendly Cardiff and builds on learning from C3SC’s “Community Matters”: Supporting Neurodivergent Children and Families programme, alongside a third sector forum on the draft Neurodivergent Cardiff strategy held in September 2025.
Third sector organisations play a vital role in supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. We want to strengthen the sector’s collective voice and create a space where lived experiences and your insights can meaningfully shape service development.

Why a Neurodivergence Action Group?
The Neurodivergence Action Group will bring organisations together to shape services, strengthen advocacy, and build capacity. The group will focus on three core areas:
Shaping future development
Using findings from the “Community Matters” project and your frontline experience to identify priorities, explore solutions, and inform future projects and volunteering opportunities. The group will also help identify what support organisations need from C3SC.
Joint advocacy and influencing services
Developing shared positions and providing coordinated third sector input when statutory partners are developing services or policies, ensuring lived experience has genuine influence on strategic decisions.
Building organisational capacity and collaboration
Supporting learning, collaboration, and sustainability through access to training, peer learning, shared resources, and funding guidance.

What the Inaugural Session Will Cover
The first meeting will focus on establishing how the Action Group should operate and what it should prioritise. We want to hear your views on:

Structure and meeting frequency that would be most useful for your organisation.
Key priorities you have identified through frontline work.
Support you need from C3SC, including training, funding guidance, peer learning opportunities, or other resources.
New projects or volunteering opportunities that C3SC should consider developing.

Why Participate?
By joining the Neurodivergence Action Group, you will have:

A platform to influence services and improve support for neurodivergent individuals and their families in Cardiff.
Opportunities to collaborate with other organisations.
Access to peer learning, support, and shared resources.
A stronger collective voice to influence statutory decision-making.

We believe this group can make a real difference in ensuring neurodivergent support services in Cardiff respond to community needs and are informed by those who understand what works at the frontline.

Practical Information
Attendance is free, but places must be booked in advance.
Registered attendees will receive a documentation pack including:

Agenda for the inaugural meeting.
Proposed aims and structure for the Action Group.

Refreshments will be provided.

Should you have any questions about this event, please contact: klavdija.e@c3sc.org.uk.
We look forward to working with you to strengthen support for neurodivergent children, adults, and their families across Cardiff.

Grant Management in the Voluntary Sector
2026-04-16 09:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | The Hive, Harrison Drive, Saint Mellons, CF3 0PJ, Saint Mellons, CF3 0PJ, GB
A free training session looking at good Grant Management, co delivered by C3SC and The National Lottery.

C3SC will be co delivering a free training session with the National Lottery Community Fund on Grant Management in the Voluntary Sector on Thursday16th April at Hope St Mellons.
The Course aims to support community groups based in Cardiff to improve their grant monitoring and reporting skills, which will help those groups become more sustainable in the longer term.
The session will cover
-Understanding Terms and Conditions
-Record keeping
-GDPR
-Budgeting
-Outcomes and Outputs
-Consultation and Evaluation
-Report Writing
-Sharing Learning
-Sustainability
For any further enquiry contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk.

DTA Wales Egin Programme: Meet the Funder Event
2026-04-22 13:30 - 14:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
C3SC hosts a new Meet the Funder event for 2026, as DTA Wales feature in a session introducing their Egin Grant Scheme

C3SC is delighted to host a new Meet the Funder event for 2026!
Egin is unlocking the collective power of communities in Wales to tackle climate change.
Through Egin, community groups can access Peer Mentor support to take their first steps towards taking action on climate change and living more sustainably. Our main focus is on helping those who will be the most impacted by climate change, yet may often feel they are not part of conversations around climate.
Louisa Addiscott from DTA Wales will present a Meet the Funder session aimed at grassroot groups and organisations interested in Climate Change activities/ projects.
For any further enquiries contact C3SC on 02920 485722 or enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting
2026-04-25 14:30 - 16:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Llanishen Baptist Church, Fidlas, Cardiff, CF14 5LZ, Cardiff, CF14 5LZ, GB
A space for community schools in Cardiff to meet, share their experiences, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges.

Join us for our next Cardiff Community Schools Networking Meeting, hosted by C3SC at the location of one of our members – ROUCA Romanian School on Saturday 25th April 2:30pm-4:30pm at Llanishen Baptist Church, Fidlas Road, Cardiff CF14 5LZ.
This session will provide updates from C3SC and local community schools, highlight available support, and create space for collaboration, shared learning, and collective planning.
Through presentations, small-group discussions, and open dialogue, we will continue exploring common challenges, strategic priorities, and opportunities to work together across community schools.

Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators' Network Meeting
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Trinity Centre, Four Elms Road Piercefield Place, Cardiff, CF24 1LE, Cardiff, CF24 1LE, GB
C3SC is pleased to invite you to our Cardiff Volunteer Coordinators’ Network (CVCN) meeting on Wednesday 13th May 2026.

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: Wedensday, 13th May 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: This will be an in-person at Trinity Centre, Four Elms Road, Piercefield Place, Cardiff, CF24 1LE
Full agenda to follow soon.
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For further enquiries, contact volunteer@c3sc.org.uk.
