• Free training: The Bigger Picture – Working with Children and Families in Wales

    Newport Newport

      This Children in Wales three-hour workshop is aimed at supporting a better informed and engaged multi-agency cross-sector workforce to deliver Welsh Government Policy. The session will support people from a wide range of organisations to understand the distinctive Welsh legislative and policy framework for children and families, that has developed as a result of...

  • Cardiff Safer and Cohesive Communities Network meeting

    C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB. C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.

      Here's the agenda for the meeting: Welcome and apologies Introductions and election of Network Chair Updated Terms of Reference(a) Link to South Wales Police Compact(b) Scope of the network with regards to policy and influence(c) Standard agenda items “Round Robin” Any Other Business Dates and venues for 2016 meetings To reserve your place or...

  • Strategic campaign communications

    WCVA office, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay WCVA office, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay

    Strategic communications are central to the success of modern charities, voluntary groups and campaigns. Delivering integrated and effective campaigns using social media, websites, email and print publications is now as essential as gaining traditional media coverage.This one-day WCVA course will guide you step-by-step through developing a communications strategy. Covering everything from setting goals to evaluation,...

  • Housing Law Surgery

    Cardiff Cardiff

    This Shelter Cymru half-day course will include an update of recent changes in housing legislation including: Equality Act 2010 – where are we now? Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 – what will it do, when and where? Legal Aid and sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Act 2012 – how is it going? Renting...

  • Communicating causes Strategic campaign communications

    Cardiff Cardiff

    Develop a communications strategy and deliver effective campaigns using social media, websites, email and print publications.This one-day WCVA course will guide you step-by-step through developing a communications strategy. Covering everything from setting goals to evaluation, and with many practical tips along the way, this strategic approach means your communications will have the impact they need....

  • Parkinson’s Explored – Train the Trainer

    Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Swansea Vale, Swansea SA7 9EG Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Swansea Vale, Swansea SA7 9EG

    Are you a care sector trainer? Do you run training sessions for your staff, volunteers and colleagues? Would you like to deliver education sessions on Parkinson's in your establishment? This train the trainer course will provide you with eveyrhing you need to start training your staff. The course consists of two components: an online self-directed...

  • Supervision & Appraisal Training

    Cardiff Cardiff

    This Cardiff Council training is for managers, supervisors and senior staff working in social care settings. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to: An understanding of management styles and the implications of effective supervision How to agree and monitor objectives When and how to delegate Understand key communication skills Understand the...

  • The latest research into fundraising trends in the UK and what they mean for Wales

    Seligman Room, Wales Millennium Centre Seligman Room, Wales Millennium Centre

    An Institute of Fundraising Cymru event These are challenging times for charity fundraising. This is an opportunity to hear the latest research from one of the experts in the field. nfpSynergy is a research consultancy which carries out extensive empirical research for a large number of UK Charities. Joe Saxton is driver of ideas at...

  • Inroads Volunteering Open Day

    Inroads Wellbeing Institute, 96-98 Neville Street, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6L Inroads Wellbeing Institute, 96-98 Neville Street, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6L

    Help Inroad - and enhance your CV Inroads is a small local charity supporting people whose lives have been affected by substance misuse or mental health to improve their health and wellbeing. Inroads wants people to be able to live healthier, happier lives. There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved, develop skills,...

  • Cardiff Health and Social Care Network meeting

    Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff

    The Cardiff Health and Social care Network meeting will include: Discussion on what you want from your network. Dementia Friendly Communities - what are they and what is being done in Cardiff and the Vale to develop them? Cardiff Citizen-Driven Health - an update on what has been achieved to date, what happens next and...

  • Cultural Awareness in Safeguarding Children

    Cardiff Cardiff

    A one-day Children in Wales course Understanding cultural differences is an important component in effective working with families and children. Practitioners and managers can be reluctant to address child welfare concerns because they fear being accused of racism, intolerance or prejudice. Getting the balance right between cultural sensitivity and making Westernised judgements on child welfare...

  • Youth International Development Summit

    Urdd Residential Centre, Cardiff Urdd Residential Centre, Cardiff

    Hub Cymru Africa and CEWC bring you the Youth International Development Summit at the Urdd Residential Centre, Cardiff.  Suitable for ages 16-24     Free event What’s on the agenda? How to get into the international development sector Volunteering in Wales and Africa How to influence your AM/MP How to deliver global youth work How...