"Incidents targeting people because of who they are (e.g. hate crimes) are under-reported, meaning many victims are unable to access the support they need, or to secure justice"In 2012/13, there were 1810 hate incidents and crimes reported to the police in Wales, of which 1398 were racially motivated, 219 were motivated by homophobia; 39 were...
Shaping the volunteering landscapeVolunteers make a difference people’s lives every day. But how can you best make a difference for your volunteers? That’s what will be asked at this year’s Wales Volunteering Conference, which is organised by WCVA. Titled Shaping the volunteering landscape, we’ll look at how to make a positive difference to help volunteers...
Launch of Co-operatives UK research report:-Social Co-operatives: a Democratic Co-production Agenda for Care Services in the UKWelcome and opening remarksMick Antoniw AM Chair of the Cross Party Group on Co-operatives & Mutuals Launch and overview of report Ed Mayo Secretary General, Co-operatives UKWales – an opportunity to take the leadPat Conaty Research Associate, Co-operatives UKFollowed...
This Learning Disability Wales course will help you understand the changes in the Welfare Benefit system, their likely impacts and to help you work within a changing welfare benefit system.Make sure that you are up to date with the facts and figures and understand how these changes will affect you and the people you support...
This course offers a formal explanation of constituting and explores the legal choices organisations can take, and the benefits and drawbacks of each model. You will discover the different types of incorporated structures available for a voluntary organisation and gain an understanding of the work involved in becoming incorporated.Ideal for: trustees, Board members, committee members...
Seminar and networking event to explore how creative and arts based interventions can create opportunities for young people and contribute to the vitality of the High Street. Focusing on the Have HeART Empty Shop project we will explore how we can build the confidence, skills and employment prospects of young people through positive engagement with...
Further to the AGM held on 31 January 2014, C3SC members are cordially invited to attend a meeting on 2nd July 2014 at 5pm. The meeting will consider two items of business that remain outstanding following the January meeting:- Motion: Minutes of the last AGM – a true record of the meeting- Motion: Acceptance of...
A one-day Children in Wales course 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 one-day course explores how you can develop an approach that builds on strengths to help young people...
A day full of engaging activities for those thinking of volunteering with Life for African Mothers. Those already involved in the organisation's work will share experiences and to help to plan the training programme for the future. Please contact Life for African Mothers if you would like to attend.
A one-day Learning Disability Wales course to help you develop your understanding of the basic concepts and theories relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders in adults.Find out more and book your place via the Learning Disability Wales website.
Wales Council for Voluntary Action, in partnership with CyMAL and The Funding Centre, would like to invite you to attend one of four introductory roadshow events launching an exciting new project: Catalyst Cymru – Heritage Fundraising, funded by Heritage Lottery Fund. Come along to find out about what it has to offer you to help...
WebinarThe Big Lottery Fund in Wales needs your views on its future funding strategy. Outside Welsh Government, the Big Lottery Fund in Wales is the sector's biggest funder. Until the end of July, the Fund is seeking input from the sector about its funding strategy between 2015 and 2021. So WCVA is hosting a lunchtime...
