C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Cardiff People First AGM and Conference
2016-10-21 10:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | : Wesley Church Community Hall, Nottingham Street, Canton, Cardiff, : Wesley Church Community Hall, Nottingham Street, Canton, Cardiff
Let’s Work Together!
“Hear what we do and meet some of our projects and the partner organisations we work with to make life accessible for people with a learning disability.
“People with a learning disability are encouraged to come and find out how they can have their voice heard. Learning disability and mainstream organisations are very welcome to come and learn from us.”
To book your place, email training.cpf@btconnect.com, or phone 029 2023 1555.

Launch of ‘Community Shares Wales’
2016-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | : Riverside Market Garden, Llantrithyd Road, St Hilary, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7DP, : Riverside Market Garden, Llantrithyd Road, St Hilary, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7DP
Investing in community shares is a simple, direct and engaging way for community groups to raise finance and involve local people. Join actor Michael Sheen at the launch of Community Shares Wales, a new project to support these innovative schemes across the country.
Delivered by the Wales Co-operative Centre and funded by the Big Lottery, the new project will raise awareness of community shares across Wales and support people through the process of share issue, enabling them to develop local services and facilities at the heart of their community. We will be working with DTA Wales, the Plunkett Foundation, WCVA as well as the Community Shares Unit in England and Community Shares Scotland.
The launch will take place at Riverside Market Garden*. Located on 5 acres at St Hilary, 10 miles west of Cardiff in the Vale of Glamorgan, RMG supplies beautiful organic vegetables from its award winning market garden to Cardiff’s farmers’ markets, local people (with a ‘veg box’ scheme), and restaurants. To date over 150 community shareholders have invested nearly £12,000 between them to help fund farming equipment and polytunnels.
During the launch, you’ll have an opportunity to hear first-hand from the directors, volunteers and shareholders at RMG how community shares have helped finance their business.
Michael Sheen will be coming to the launch. A keen supporter of co-operatives and community ventures in Wales, Michael is as well known for his interest in social justice and political affairs as his formidable acting career.
If you would like to attend the launch, please visit the Eventbrite page http://cswaleslaunch.eventbrite.co.uk
*Riverside Market Garden is an outdoor site which may not be fully accessible, particularly in poor weather. In the case of adverse weather conditions, one of the polytunnels will be used.

Substance Misuse Awareness (Accreditation available)
2016-10-24 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. It will cover the most commonly misused categories of substances, list the effects of alcohol and the risks associated with both. The course will also describe the different patterns of substance misuse and discuss the service provisions available.
Book your place by phoning (029) 2052 9002 or emailing info@newlinkwales.org.uk

Information event - Work and Health programme in Wales
2016-10-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff City Stadium
Come along to find out more about how the third sector can get involved in the delivery of the Work and Health programme in Wales. Full agenda to follow. To reserve a place please 3Set@wcva.org.uk

The Need to Flee from Oneself
2016-10-26 09:30 - 16:00 | : The Cothi Room, Halliwell Theatre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen, : The Cothi Room, Halliwell Theatre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen
Conference to discuss challenges facing the church when dealing with people’s needs to flee from themselves.
A ground-breaking conference aimed at clergy and members of all denominations in Wales will be held on 26th October (09.30 – 16.00) at the Cothi Room, Halliwell Theatre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Carmarthen. ‘The need to flee from oneself’ event is free to attend and has secured a varied and distinguished range of speakers from a cross section of Christian denominations in Wales, including Elfed Ap Nefydd Roberts; John Stevenson; Denzil I John; Aled Jones Williams; Karen Owen; Sean Loughlin, Catrin Williams, Aled Edwards and R Alun Evans.
Issues covered include…

THE UNBEARABLE BURDEN OF ALONENESS

A SENSE OF HOPELESNESS

LACK OF MEANING AND BEHAVIOURS such as racial prejudice, hatred and intolerance

To register, please email carol.hardy@cais.org.uk

i-Sight Conference Wales 2016
2016-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | : Memo Arts Centre, Gladstone Road, Barry CF62 8NA, : Memo Arts Centre, Gladstone Road, Barry CF62 8NA
Would you like to know what help and support is available to people with sight loss?
If so, join Sight Cymru for their conference to learn more.
•Expert speakers
•Interesting workshops
•Useful aids and equipment
Includes refreshments and FREE lunch!
The conference is aimed at people who are already affected with sight loss, their carers and/or families. You’ll hear from exciting and experienced speakers, covering a range of topics. This not-to-be-missed event is free to Sight Cymru’s service users but you do need to book!
Lunch/refreshments will be provided including a vegetarian option but please indicate if you have any special dietary requirements when booking.
There will be talks, advice, demonstrations of equipment and an opportunity to meet some of our team, who can help in a very practical way to overcome some of the difficulties experienced by sight loss.
For more information and to book your place, please call Emma on 01495 763650.

POVA - Protection of Vulnerable Adults - Level 4 training
2016-10-27 - 2016-10-28 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
This Cardiff Council training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy.
It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the POVA Decision Making and Information Sharing training (Level 3) prior to attending this course.
Aims:
To provide Designated Lead Managers and others (as noted above in target group) who may be tasked with managing the POVA process and practitioners who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Adult Protection Forum Policy with the skills required to gather and evaluate evidence, prepare reports and provide recommendations which inform the multi-agency POVA decision making processes.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

Scope and purpose of an a POVA non-criminal Investigation
How to plan AND conduct a POVA non-Criminal Investigation
The importance of gathering, preserving and not contaminating evidence
Appropriate interview and recording skills
How to evaluate evidence and prepare report on findings
The purpose of a final Strategy Meeting / Case Conference and what needs to be achieved

Facilitator: Kevin Jones, Independent Adult Protection Consultant and Trainer
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who attend the whole session. Refreshments will be provided on arrival but lunch will not be provided.
To book your place, email scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm (Registration from 9am)

Substance Misuse Awareness (Accreditation available)
2016-10-27 - 2016-10-28 | 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

Join The Mentor Ring on National Mentoring Day
2016-10-27 13:00 - 17:00

Family Evening with Multicultural Network and Syria SirGar
2016-10-28 18:00 - 20:30 | : Wesleyan Community Hall, Campbell Street, Llanelli SA15 2BW, : Wesleyan Community Hall, Campbell Street, Llanelli SA15 2BW
On Behalf of the Llanelli Multicultural Network and the Syria – Sir Gâr Group you are invited to a Family Social Evening.
The evening will be an opportunity for people from all the communities in Llanelli to

Come together and make new friends!
Enjoy a buffet of food from all around the World
And enjoy some fun and interactive entertainment

It’s a bring-and-share event, so if you would like to bring a dish to share it would be a great way of enjoying food from different countries (because of different dietary requirements, please could you list the ingredients of any food…thank you)
For more details, call 07956 592806.

Llanishen Gets Together
2016-10-29 00:30 - 17:00

Mephedrone Awareness and Harm Reduction
2016-10-31 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
FREE, FULLY FUNDED SPACES TO WORKERS IN CARDIFF & THE VALE. If working outside of this area, please contact NewLink Wales.
This course is suitable for professionals and volunteers in the sector who wish to gain an awareness and understanding on the subject area (Level 1).
The course content includes the following:
Mephedrone, M-Cat, Meow Meow or Plant: The problematic drug. The course will explore what Mephedrone does to the human body and the risks associated with its use. It will also explore harm reduction techniques in order to ensure risks are minimised.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

List the side effects of Mephedrone
Identify the risks surrounding Mephedrone
Examine methods of use, analyse risks and explore harm minimisation methods.

Lunch is provided.
For further information or to book a place: Call (029) 2052 9002 Email info@newlinkwales.org.uk

‘Heritage of Somalis Wales’ end of project celebration event
2016-10-31 14:00 - 17:00 | : First floor, Culture and Media Centre, @Loudoun, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW, : First floor, Culture and Media Centre, @Loudoun, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW
Horn Development Association (HDA) is organising a ‘Heritage of Somalis Wales’ end of project celebration event, which will include the viewing of recently made video ‘Heritage of Somalis’.
To find out more, call (029) 2043 7864 or email info@hdacardiff.org

Co-production in Practice
2016-11-01 | : Newport YMCA Conference Centre (NP20 2HF), : Newport YMCA Conference Centre (NP20 2HF)
The aim of this Participation Cymru training course is to introduce the concept of co-production and how it can be used in the design and delivery of public services.

Co-production if done well can ensure that citizens have a meaningful voice and are at centre of the design and delivery of public services. This course will look at the current Welsh context for co-production and demystify the terminology around co-production. Factors that need to be in place for co-production to thrive, such as a cultural shift to enable shared power with citizens and an asset based approach will be considered as well as the benefits and challenges of working in a co-productive way. Case studies highlighting co-production in practice will be shared during the course and there will be the opportunity to practice a number of participative planning tools.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the session participants will have:

Contextualised co-production within Wales
Better understood what is meant by co-production
Discussed the culture context needed for co-production to thrive
Gained an appreciation of the benefits and challenges
Shared case studies of co-production in practice
Practised participative planning tools

Who this course is for
This course is aimed individuals, communities and organisations who want to further develop and increase their skills and knowledge of public engagement and work in a co-productive way.

Book online

Motor Neurone Disease Association 'Hello event'
2016-11-01 19:00 - 20:30 | : Park Inn Cardiff North, Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff CF23 9XF, : Park Inn Cardiff North, Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff CF23 9XF
Here’s what Motor Neurone Disease Association says:
We want to bring positive change to people with motor neurone disease (MND) and their carers in Wales.
But we know we’re stronger when we work together to raise awareness, campaign, fundraise and much more. If we all do a little, we can change a lot.
Could you help? To find out more, come along to an informal get-together and:

Join us for a cuppa and a chat
Hear how we campaign and raise awareness of MND
Find out how you can get involved
Explore other ways you can help
Take action on the night: ask your local council to champion the MND Charter!

Book your place here
Or if you have any questions please contact Tim on 01543 415121 / tim.atkinson@mndassociation.org or Jo on 0345 3751856 / jo.cunnah@mndassociation.org

Young People & Substance Misuse: Why the Drugs Don’t Work
2016-11-02 09:30 - 16:00
The Children in Wales training will explore substance misuse and young people. The course will outline drugs, alcohol, illegal and legal highs. The training will examine new substances and the behaviours stemming from their use. It will help participants create strategies for dealing with young people’s use and the difficult and dangerous behaviours they can produce. It will explore the relationship between substance misuse and Child Sexual Exploitation and how to safeguard young people. This will be conducted using a rights based approach.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:

Have an understanding substances and substance misuse
Gain ways of supporting substance misusing young people
How to identify young people at risk of Sexual Exploitation
Gain knowledge on safeguarding substance misusing young people
Gain practical skills for coping with substance misusing young people’s behaviour

Find out more and book via the Children in Wales website.

Introduction to Safeguarding Children - half-day training
2016-11-02 10:00 - 14:30 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
This Cardiff Council training course is for volunteers who work directly with children and young people and who make referral through third party, who are not likely to attend strategy meetings or child protection conferences.
AIMS

To provide an introduction to safeguarding children practice
To provide an opportunity to ask questions and raise issues

OBJECTIVES

be aware of the Local Authority duty to investigate and other agencies’ duty to assist
be able to define the 4 categories of child abuse, and will have explored signs and indicators across the categories of abuse
know how to respond when they think a child may be in need or suffering abuse, including differences relating to consent
be aware of the Local Safeguarding Children Board functions
be aware of the risk factors for children that may be associated with adult carers
have explored the need and reasons for information sharing
understand the importance of listening to children and how to deal with disclosures, including recognising the limits to confidentiality
understand their role in protecting children, and recognise their on-going responsibility
be aware of the child protection process, how to make a referral and where to find the relevant forms to use
know how to access advice if unsure of what steps to take

Facilitator: Michelle Godfrey, Lead Training and Development Officer A certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who attend the whole session.
To book your place and find out more, email scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk
Registration and refreshments from 9.30am

C3SC Training: Community Fundraising
2016-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
We regret that this course has been postponed. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. It is running on Tuesday 7 March 2016.
This course will explore how to maximise fundraising opportunities by working with local communities. It will enable you to raise funds from local communities through developing volunteer networks.
The course demonstrates the importance of taking a marketing approach to identify appropriate fundraising activities. It emphasises the importance of good practice in the management of volunteers, including planning fundraising activity, and recruiting, supporting and developing volunteers to achieve fundraising success. It also introduces the concept of leadership and the importance of communicating an appealing vision which is attractive to volunteers.
Attending this course will enable you to:

Create a plan for fundraising from your local community
Develop appropriate cases for support
Develop a network of local groups
Recruit, manage and support fundraising volunteers
Implement community fundraising activity
Ensure you comply with relevant legislation and best practice
Know where to go for further information, help and advice

“This was a brilliant session – I have learned so much. I am really positive about how and where to go now.”
Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Getting in on the Act: How to Set Up and Run Co-operative Care and Support Services
2016-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | : Castle Room, Newport Centre, Newport, : Castle Room, Newport Centre, Newport
This Wales Co-operative Centre free, practical workshop is designed for people planning to set-up co-operative care and well-being support services.
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act creates exciting opportunities for how care and well-being support services are delivered in Wales. It calls for more co-operatives, social enterprises, and user-led groups to be involved in providing personal care and well-being support services. This is because these organisations seek to place people at the heart of decisions about the type of support they access.
This innovative workshop is designed for people who are planning to set-up new care and well-being support services encouraged by the Act. It provides a comprehensive overview of how to develop a new service from an initial idea.
Through a combination of presentations, films and group activities, the workshop will guide you through the steps involved in finalising your business strategy, choosing your legal model and governance, and taking advantage of new opportunities to grow.
You will have the chance to apply your learning through an interactive case-study, where the decisions you make will determine the strategy and legal structure, of a potential service.
The aims of the workshop are:

To show how the principles of co-operation link to the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act.
To provide a practical step-by-step guide to forming a business strategy.
To introduce a range of legal models and show the differences between them.
To provide an overview of governance responsibilities and shared decision-making.
To give participants the chance to test and apply their learning.
To provide practical examples of opportunities to grow and develop services.

Lunch will be provided.
To book a place please click here.

Developing an online fundraising plan
2016-11-02 13:30 - 15:30
This Localgiving course will look at how to plan online fundraising appeals, creating a strategy and effectively communicating your cause.
The course is free to groups who are members of WCVA and for those interested in or signed up to Localgiving.
To find out more or to book your place, please contact Lauren Swain from Localgiving: email lauren@localgiving.org or phone 07808 889672 (Direct) / 0300 111 2340 (Help Desk).

Advanced Substance Misuse Awareness (Accreditation available)
2016-11-03 - 2016-11-04 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people who have completed NewLink Wales’ Substance Misuse Awareness course and may also be suitable for people who have some knowledge of substance misuse already.
The course will describe the effects of commonly used substances and discuss the risks surrounding the misuse of substances. It will identify the main methods of drug use and explore some harm reduction techniques. In addition it will examine the injection process, analyse risks and explore harm minimisation methods. Lastly it will explore the ‘recovery journey’ and identify appropriate interventions.
Cost: £140.00 for a 2-day course
Act now and book a place. Call NewLink Wales on (029) 2052 9002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk

Motivational Interviewing
2016-11-03 - 2016-11-04 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Two-day Children in Wales course
Motivational Interviewing is a refined guidance communication style originating in the counselling field. It aims to guide clients in the process of changing many types of unhealthy behaviours including drugs and alcohol use, health behaviours like smoking, eating, sexual behaviour, adherence to medication and offending behaviour. MI strategies avoid confrontational methods, because the aim is to get the client to be the one who presents the arguments for change.
Central to MI techniques are a number of person-centred counselling skills including, open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmations and summarising. However, while person-centred counselling is mostly non-directive, in MI these skills are used in a directive way aimed at encouraging clients to explore their ambivalence and consider change. These skills are used selectively to reinforce change talk and encourage clients to verbalise the advantages of change and then plan for it.
Find out more and book via the Children in Wales website.

Reducing Home Accidents in Early Years – Effective Interventions
2016-11-03 09:30 - 16:00 | Caerphilly, Caerphilly
A one-day Children in Wales course
Every year in Wales, around 28,000 children under the age of 5 attend Emergency Departments as the result of an accident at home. These accidents often result in serious and disabling injuries and importantly, the majority of them are preventable.
This one-day course draws on research and evidence-based interventions to help practitioners understand and address preventable home accidents. The course will focus on preventing fatal, serious and disabling injuries.
Find out more and book via the Children in Wales website.

Social Services and Well-being Act ( Wales ) 2014 – Managing relationships with individuals
2016-11-03 09:30 - 16:30 | : Chapter Arts Centre, Market Rd, Canton, Cardiff, : Chapter Arts Centre, Market Rd, Canton, Cardiff
This Cardiff Council training is for staff to whom the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Workers applies and who are expected to initiate and maintain relationships that promote well-being and support outcome focussed and strengths based practice.
The course will use case examples and experiential learning to explore the following aspects of practice:

Managing individuals expectations of working relationships.
Using strengths based approach to working with individuals.
Practising reciprocal care to promote well-being in relationships.
Helping the individual to express their ‘voice’.
Co-producing Care and Support plans.
Using creativity to address personal outcomes.

To book, please email scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk

C3SC Training: Substance Misuse Awareness
2016-11-03 10:00 - 15:00 | : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
Delivered in partnership with Nu-Hi Ltd
This course is delivered by people with personal experience of addiction, treatment and recovery. It is intended to benefit any staff or volunteers who may come into contact with individuals who have the potential to misuse substances, are misusing substances or have misused substances.
Attending this course will enable you to:

Explain what is meant by the term ‘substance misuse’
List the reasons why people misuse drugs
Identify patterns of behaviour, signs and symptoms of use
Name the different categories and effects of drug use (including Lethal Highs)
Identity the risks associated with substance misuse
List the different referral pathways and support options

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

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Cardiff Workshop
2016-11-04 10:00 - 13:00 | : Chapter Arts Centre, 40 Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE, : Chapter Arts Centre, 40 Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE
This workshop is aimed at both new and existing organisers of Holocaust Memorial Day activities.
You will have an opportunity to meet the staff team and your National Support Worker, and will hear about importance of Holocaust Memorial Day in Wales. You will have the chance to network with other local activity organisers, and will hear about the support and resources available to you.
If you have any questions or you would like any further information, please contact Rhys Prosser at enquiries@hmd.org.uk

Person Centred Planning training
2016-11-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE, Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE
This Cardiff Council training course is for managers and senior staff working in social care. Participants should be in work roles providing the opportunity to deliver person-centred care and support.
The course is designed to provide an understanding of Person-Centred Care in the context of social care for domiciliary and residential staff. The day will cover person centred care planning, creativity and communication in addition to issues around rights and capacity. The overall focus is on well-being for all involved in the care process.
Taught over 1 day using tutor facilitated learning, mini lectures, group work and audiovisual presentations, this is a highly interactive and emotionally engaging experience.
Participants will gain an attendance certificate mapped to the relevant QCF units:
– Understand person-centred approaches for care and support (Unit 4222-207 LO1)
– Understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking, planning and reviews (Unit 4222-246 LO1)
– Understand the context within which person-centred thinking and planning takes place (Unit 4222-246 LO2)
– Understand own role in person-centred planning, thinking and reviews (Unit 4222-246 LO3)
– Understand the use of person-centred planning tools
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who attend the whole session. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
To book your place, email scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk

Benefit Cap event
2016-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | : Cardiff City Hall, Gorsedd Gardens Road, Cardiff CF10 3ND, : Cardiff City Hall, Gorsedd Gardens Road, Cardiff CF10 3ND
This free event is organised by City of Cardiff Council.
With the new changes to the Benefit Cap over a thousand households in Cardiff are expected to see their income capped, many will see their income reduced dramatically. This event aims to give more information on the Benefit Cap changes, who it will affect and the help and advice that is available throughout Cardiff to support these families.
Breakfast will be provided. Numbers are strictly limited.
Register online

Putting Participation into Practice for Children
2016-11-08 09:30 - 12:30
The workshop will explore children’s participation and its relation to the UNCRC and Welsh legislation such as the Child Rights Measure, Children and Families Measure, Social Services and Wellbeing Act and Future Generations Act. The session will explore practical ways of introducing participation and the skills needed to meaningfully engage children
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:

Understanding Participation and how it enables Children’s Rights
Explore Participation and its Legal Framework
Gain practical skills on involving children in your work

Find out more and book via the Children in Wales website.

C3SC Training: Governing Your Organisation
2016-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH, : C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH
We regret that this event has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Attending this course will enable you to:

Explore the concept and principles of governance
Understand the purpose and uses of your ‘governing instrument’ (your constitution or rules)
Understand the difference between governance and management
Consider the trustees’ relationship with paid staff, including the Chief Officer
Explore the importance of Nolan principles and trustee codes of conduct
Understand the roles of sub-committees and executive committees
Understand the role of AGMs and other membership meetings
Have an overview of good practice in trustee recruitment

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