C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

National Intelligence event: 'Putting evidence at the heart of public service delivery'
2012-09-20 | Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Liberty Stadium, Swansea
The Data Unit, in collaboration with Welsh Government and LARIA, invites you and your colleagues to this event.
The FREE all-day event will aim to:
· Promote the importance of evidence in developing and delivering public services in Wales;
· Highlight the increased importance of the research and intelligence function during a period of austerity and cuts;
· Explore and promote opportunities for improved collaboration and partnership working across sectors and geographical boundaries
· Provide attendees with practical examples of good practice

Cardiff Safer and Cohesive Communities Network meeting
2012-09-20 | Conference Room, Cardiff Third Sector Council, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, Conference Room, Cardiff Third Sector Council, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff
Are you a member of a Neighbourhood Watch group, Residents’ Association or involved in community safety in Cardiff in any other way? Then the Cardiff Safer and Cohesive Communities Network is a great way to meet other organisations in the same field, to share ideas and to gain access to up-to-date, relevant information.
The new challenges facing this sector are connected with funding, as the previous relationships with Community Safety Partnerships and local police are replaced by engagement with Partnership Boards and the soon-to-be-elected Police and Crime Commissioners.
If you’re interested in joining this network and attending this meeting, please contact Katie Mallam (see below for details).

More than just a jobs fair
2012-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | City Hall, Cardiff, City Hall, Cardiff
For more information, visit www.cardiff.gov.uk/cardiffjobsfair

'Have Your Say' Plasnewydd event
2012-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Plasnewydd Community Hall, Shakespeare Street (Off City Rd), Cardiff CF24 3ES, Plasnewydd Community Hall, Shakespeare Street (Off City Rd), Cardiff CF24 3ES
Are you interested in having a say about your community? Would you like to be involved with the future of Communities First? Then come to help us find the best way forward. Everyone welcome.

Delivering Better Services for People with a Learning Disability
2012-09-21 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Course aims:
This Learning Disability Wales training course looks at how valuing people with a learning disability is key to delivering better services. It will look at how this can be achieved while achieving value for money, thereby resulting in positive outcomes for all. It will develop participants understanding of how people with a learning disability have been, and continue to be, devalued by society and the impact that this has. Devaluation leads to exclusion, segregation and a denial of basic human rights.
Designed for:
Anyone who has a role supporting or caring for someone with a learning disability. Individuals delivering services to people with a learning disability and individuals commissioning services for people with a learning disability.

Challenge Valley
2012-09-22 | Clyne Farm – Swansea, Clyne Farm - Swansea
In most sports, mud is a problem, but for a muddy obstacle course it’s essential. You have to climb over things, jump across things and… crawl through mud. It’s brilliant! You can do it in teams or individually. It doesn’t matter if you normally hate sports because this is different.
Choose your mates and take part in aid of Llamau£40 non-refundable deposit£40 sponsorship

Regression Techniques
2012-09-24
The aim of this Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning Open for Business course is to provide delegates with an understanding of the basic fundamentals of regression, including simple linear regression, multiple linear regression and non-linear regression.
Price: £295
Find out more on the Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning website.

Substance Misuse and Sexual Abuse, in partnership with New Pathways
2012-09-24 - 2012-09-25 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people wanting more knowledge about the links between sexual abuse and substance misuse.
Price – voluntary sector: £135

Cardiff Health and Social Care Network meeting
2012-09-24 13:30 - 16:00 | Cardiff Old Library, Cardiff Old Library
Join us for the Cardiff Health and Social Care Network – it’s a great opportunity to meet with other third sector organisations in a similar field, to share ideas and to gain access to up-to-date, relevant information.
We meet each quarter and this meeting will include an update from the University Health Board about working with the third sector, a C3SC update on the model of third sector representation going forward and an update on the carers measure … and more.

Volunteering in a digital age
2012-09-26 - 2012-09-27 | Richard Ley Centre, Swansea, Richard Ley Centre, Swansea
This conference is brought to you by WCVA and Communities 2.0.‘Social media, mobile technology, Skype, webinars, apps, the Cloud… What does all this mean? And what’s it got to do with volunteering?’
Digital technology is an increasingly emergent force in volunteering, but the rapid pace of this new way of doing things can be unnerving for even the most tech-savvy of organisations.
That’s why WCVA and Communities 2.0 have come together to stage a two-day conference, ‘Volunteering in a digital age’, which aims to clear up just what we mean by ‘digital technology’ and how it can benefit groups from across the third sector. It will provide guidance on social media, address the issue of digital inclusion and uncover how to harness this technology to create new ways of working and reach out to potential new volunteers.

Full details of the conference will be available soon but highlights will include:
– Jane Hutt AM, Minister for finance and the leader of the House, on digital inclusion – a vision for Wales – Sangheet Bhullar, Founder of WISEKIDS and Digital and People on the 21st century digital citizen – Workshops covering topics such as digital media and the Welsh language; developing a successful social media strategy; using new technology to inspire and engage volunteers, and encouraging the digital inclusion of older people. – Cathryn Marcus of Communities 2.0 on the Communities 2.0 Digital Champions Scheme. And there will be much more besides, including plenty of opportunity for networking.
You are welcome to book for one or both days.

Parents First Group Launch
2012-09-26 00:30 - 14:00 | Canton House, 435 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF5 1JH, Canton House, 435 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF5 1JH
Cardiff People First is launching its group for parents with a learning disability.
They would like to meet with people who want to support the group or become part of it.
During the launch there will be:
– Presentation by parents – Information on People First – Snacks and drinks provided

Introduction to Communication Skills for Advocacy
2012-09-26 09:30 - 15:30 | Butetown History & Arts Centre, 4 Docks Chambers, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5AG, Butetown History & Arts Centre, 4 Docks Chambers, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5AG
This course covers:
– Presenting an issue concisely and effectively. – Techniques to improve confidence and clarity of communication. (inc, breathing techniques, pacing speech, eye contact). – Using the voice to command authority and confidence. – Helping client / external party see the situation from different perspectives. – How to question external parties to help reach your client’s objective. – Practical ways to establish credibility / authority in external meeting situations. – How the choice of questions and words determine the quality of response.
This course is run by FreshTies, supported by Ethnic Minority Communities First – Cardiff.

C3SC training: Business and Strategic Planning
2012-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB, C3SC, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
This course will help you understand the importance and benefits of long-term planning, and provide you with practical resources to plan more effectively. The course is suitable whether you are new to business and strategic planning or wish to gain further insight into planning.
This course will help you to:• Understand the difference between business and strategic planning• Appreciate the purpose of business and strategic plans• Recognise the benefits of planning• Be able to develop comprehensive business and strategic plans

“Excellent; really helped me to focus on plans within my charity”
“It has helped me understand planning better, what is required and how to ensure the needs of the projects are understood by all.”

The Charity Commission's Annual Public Meeting
2012-09-26 | Church House, Westminster, Church House, Westminster
The Charity Commission is holding a panel debate under the heading ‘Do charities deserve the public trust they enjoy?’ as part of its Annual Public meeting.
The event will be based on the findings of the Commission’s recently published independent research entitled ‘Public trust and confidence in charities’.
The event, to be held at Church House, Westminster, is hosted by the Commission’s Chief Executive Sam Younger and interim Chair John Wood, and includes an overview of the Commission’s work.
The event is free to attend and includes refreshments.
Find out more on the Charity Commission’s website.

Cardiff Environment Network meeting
2012-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Plasnewydd Community Centre, Plasnewydd Community Centre
Come along to the re-launch of Cardiff’s Environment Network meeting. We’ll be meeting at Plasnewydd Community Gardens and moving on to Plasnewydd Community Centre. If you wish to get involved in this network that is aiming to address a variety of environmental issues, including community transport, community gardens, green spaces, carbon reduction, climate change and more, it would be great to see you.

Free Intermediary Training from Turn2Us
2012-09-27 09:30 - 13:00 | St Mellons Enterprise Centre, 31 Crickhowell Road, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0EX, St Mellons Enterprise Centre, 31 Crickhowell Road, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0EX
Fully booked – another date will be organised soon
Turn2us helps anyone in financial need to access the money available to them through welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help, using their website at www.turn2us.org.uk or their freephone telephone helpline.
For anyone offering advice and support in an Intermediary role, Turn2us also has additional services and tools and is currently providing free training on how to effectively use the one stop website to help their clients.
Over 3 hours, the training session on the live website will enable each Intermediary to;
• Undertake welfare benefits entitlement checks
• Identify appropriate charities to approach for grants for individuals
• Undertake on-line enquiries and applications
• Register their own Turn2us account to save, manage, analyse, and update searches
• Search the Turn2us money management resources for information to help develop client financial capacity
This training will benefit any workers or volunteers involved in supporting individuals in financial need who may not have the resources to use Turn2us themselves. The training is provided with the support of Elizabeth Finn Care.

Welsh Government consultation event
2012-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | All Nations Centre, Cardiff, All Nations Centre, Cardiff
The Welsh Government is consulting on proposals for reform of the legislative framework for special educational needs (SEN). The proposals are supported by both the Minister for Education and Skills and the Minister for Health and Social Services.The consultation was launched on 26/06/2012 and will close on 19/10/2012.
The current legislation is over 30 years old and there is evidence across Wales to prove the need for reform.
They are proposing to replace the statutory framework for the assessment and planning of provision for children and young people with SEN with a simpler more person centred and integrated system that will beneficial to all.Practitioners and professionals are invited to attend, specifically to explore the multi agency approach proposed and the actual tools/process being developed. Lunch will be provided.
You can access the consultation here.

Place2Be Taster Day: Counselling Children Workshop
2012-09-28 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This 1-day workshop provides you the opportunity to:• Experience the use of play, creative materials, and games to support counselling and communication.• Complete the first part of the assessment and interview process for those wishing to apply for the Level 3 in Counselling Skills for Working with Children (Foundation) Course.• Gain in depth knowledge about Place2Be and our training courses.

Cost: £75. Taster Day cost will be deducted from the Level 3 Certificate course fee for successfulapplicants.
Find out more here.

'Fight Depression - Stuff Stigma' mental health conference
2012-09-28 09:30 - 16:00 | Pontypridd YMCA, Pontypridd YMCA
Depression is one of the most common conditions in the UK, directly affecting at least 1 in 3 families. It can affect anyone at any time and at any age. Depression can be life threatening and must be taken seriously. By talking about depression, more people may access the help and support needed to begin recovery.

This conference is organised by Journeys. The programme includes:
– Talks by Dr Lynne Friedli and Dr Chris Jones – Workshops from Time to Change ‘Challenging the Stigma of Mental Health’ – Complementary Therapies – Information and advice – Networking opportunities

Women in Public Life
2012-09-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Dockside Room, National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3RD, Dockside Room, National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3RD
This is the fourth in a series of seminars the National Assembly for Wales is hosting in partnership with the Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Institute of Welsh Affairs.During the seminar, a panel of influential women will discuss practical solutions for enhancing the representation of women in public life.

Black History Month Wales launch event
2012-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Sherman Cymru, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff, Sherman Cymru, Senghennydd Road, Cardiff
You’re invited to the launch of Black History Month – with song, dance and spoken word by Yasus Afari and premier of ‘Interaction’ by Jessie Brett and Addisu Demissie.
Let Wales take you on a journey of its unique cultural diversity that is Cymru Ddu/Black Wales; a melting pot of nationalities coming and going, going and coming, and ultimately staying to grow and shape cosmopolitan Cymru.
Making History: Inspiring Generations, Wales’ theme inspired by London 2012 hopes to leave a legacy of understanding between communities and pride within our young people and an education that reflects every person in Wales and their contributions to our society.
Schools are very welcome.

Vintage and Craft Fair in aid of Pedal Power
2012-09-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Scout Base, off Fields Park Road, Pontcanna, Scout Base, off Fields Park Road, Pontcanna
You’re invited to a Vintage and Craft Fair. There will be a variety of products on offer, including jewellery and accessories, men and women’s fashion, and arts and crafts. Refreshments will also be available.
This is a great opportunity to support Pedal Power – and enjoy yourself at the same time!

Launch of Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Project
2012-10-01 | Fairwater Leisure Centre, Fairwater Leisure Centre
You are invited to the launch of the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Project. Fairwater Leisure Centre, in conjunction with Age Concern Cardiff and the Vale, and the neighbourhood management team for Cardiff West are bringing the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise project to Fairwater.
The Healthy Wealthy Wise project was first started 23 years ago in Ely and 10 years ago in Llanrumney and St Mellons and both of these sessions are very well attended. It is hoped to start the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise project in Fairwater by offering the 50+ a weekly session with speakers on a wide variety of topics. From this session they would like to expand to provide groups/ classes in a wide variety of activities.
Enjoy a free buffet, entertainment and raffle. Make new friends and have a chat and a drink.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2012-10-01 - 2012-10-02 | Jasmine Enterprise Centre, Cardiff, Jasmine Enterprise Centre, Cardiff
This course is run by Diverse Cymru and helps people who work with adolescents who may come into contact with young people at risk of experiencing mental distress.
Price: £110.
Find out more on the Diverse Cymru website.

Older People's Project Open Day
2012-10-01 10:30 - 15:00 | Butetown Community Centre, Loudon Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ, Butetown Community Centre, Loudon Square, Cardiff CF10 5UZ
Join BAWSO to celebrate International Older People’s Day.
The day will include:
– Presentation – Discussion group – Share and learn about the contribution older people make in our communities – Information stalls and workshops
Lunch will be provided. Crèche available on request.
The project is being funded by Welsh Government.

Training Skills
2012-10-02 | St John Cymru, Cardiff, St John Cymru, Cardiff
This is a 3-day course. Here are the dates: Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 October and Thursday 18 October.

Aims:
To provide learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan, prepare and deliver training sessinons.

Content: This three-day course will give you an overview of learning theory, improve your knowledge of planning tools for delivering and evaluating training, and help you develop your confidence in designing and delivering training sessions.
To gain the accreditation you will need to commit some time to complete the written assessment and to prepare a training session, a section of which you will deliver in front of other course participants on the third day.
This is a popular course, which has been reviewed and updated this year. It is delivered by in-house trainers who will provide support for you during the assessment process – book early to secure your place.

Learning outcomes:
By attending this course and completing the assessment work, you will
• Understand how to relate training to the needs of learners
• Be able to identify aims, objectives and learning outcomes in relation to agreed goals
• Be able to plan, design and deliver a training session using appropriate training methods
• Understand how to engage with learners
• Understand how to effectively manage a learning environment
• Be able to monitor learners progression and evaluate training
• Be able to reflect on your own training practice

Who is this course for?
This course is for those who are new to training and/or may have taken on the role of trainer in their organisation for the first time.

You will need to commit to:
• the full 3-day course
• completing the written assessments
• applying your new skills to a real training project at work

Fees: A £375 B £435 C £495 Fees include the costs of Agored Cymru registration and assessment fees To book online, please click on the course title or complete a booking form returning to

South East Wales Participation Network
2012-10-02 10:00 - 13:00 | The Wallich, Cardiff, The Wallich, Cardiff
This lively, participatory workshop provides an opportunity for peers to engage, share and support each other.
Attendees come from a range of different organisations in the public and third sector that focus on a variety of issues. The network is suitable for anyone from any level within an organisation that has an interest in practical participatory work, including consultation officers, trustees, volunteers, development workers and managers.

The network provides an invaluable opportunity to:

· Meet other practitioners in your area
· Share good practice
· Exchange ideas
· Problem solve
· Develop participatory skills
· Acquire new skills

October’s network event will look at developing a case study from a participatory project and a session from a network member on their engagement work.

There will also be opportunities for you to network and hear about each other’s projects, plus an icebreaker and an evaluation exercise.

For further information or to book a place, please email participationcymru@wcva.org.uk or call 029 2043 1757.

Launch of European Funding Scheme
2012-10-02 10:00 - 13:30 | Orbit Business Centre, Rhydycar Business Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Orbit Business Centre, Rhydycar Business Park, Merthyr Tydfil
This WCVA free event will launch a European funding scheme for the Convergence areas of Wales. The event will inform organisations about the Engagement Gateway project, what it can invest in and will include a Q&A session.
The Engagement Gateway project will invest in organisations that are working with the economically inactive and the hardest to reach. The project will focus on creating clear routes for progression for individuals to build their knowledge, skills and confidence through a structured, developmental approach to enable individuals to engage with mainstream employment activity.
The launch event is free to attend and designed to inform organisations about the scheme, what it can invest in, and how organisations can be involved.
To reserve a place, contact WCVA on 0800 2888 329. Places are limited so please book soon to avoid disappointment.
Engagement Gateway grants will be available to any organisation; however activities must be delivered to participants in the Convergence areas of Wales: Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Torfaen.
Engagement Gateway is funded by the Wales Assembly Government and European Structural Funds (European Social Fund).

Introduction to Trainer Skills, accredited by City and Guilds
2012-10-04 - 2012-10-05 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people new to delivering training or group work. The course aims to give learners an introduction into the skills and practices as a trainer.
Voluntary sector price: £155

The Basics of the Equality Act (2010)
2012-10-04 09:00 - 16:15 | Jasmine Enterprise Centre, Cardiff, Jasmine Enterprise Centre, Cardiff
A Diverse Cymru training course
An introduction to ensure understanding of the main obligations of employers and service providers.
Price: £70
Find out more on the Diverse Cymru website.
