C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Cardiff Workshop for the GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grant
2014-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Butetown Community Centre
VCS will be hosting the Cardiff Workshop for the GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grant on Monday 27th January.
The aim of the GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants Scheme is to support the delivery of a wide range of new volunteering opportunities in Wales and overseas that will support the step change in access to volunteering for young people aged 14-25 and especially for disadvantaged young people.
The GwirVol grant scheme offers three different strands of funding:-
1. Creating Opportunities
2. Millennium Volunteers
3. International
The GwirVol team from WCVA will be presenting the workshop, and there is more information on the grant process on the website at http://www.gwirvol.org/en/organisations/funding/
(Please note: GwirVol will only be holding one grant round in 2014-2015. There will be no second round September – November 2014).
Tea and coffee will be served from 1.30pm.

C3SC training: Introduction to Volunteering
2014-01-28 09:30 - 12:30 | C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff
This course gives an overview of recruiting, using and safely managing volunteers. It is designed to support organisations that are new to using volunteers. By the end of this course you will:
• Understand the nature and scope of volunteering and how it differs from paid work
• Recognise how and why organisations involve volunteers in their work
• Appreciate the resource implications of involving volunteers
Ideal for: any group that wants to start using volunteers or is already doing so but wants to know more about volunteer responsibilities and liabilities.

Awareness Session with Cardiff Advice Hub
2014-01-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Butetown Community Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5UZ, Butetown Community Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5UZ
Presentation from the Advice Team on welfare reform changes and what you need to know, followed by a one-to-one specialist benefit advice session.

Heritage Lottery Fund - Collecting Cultures Workshop
2014-01-28 10:30 - 13:00 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has opened the second Collecting Cultures initiative with a £5 million budget.
Collecting Cultures is an initiative which supports museums, libraries and archives to develop their collections through strategic acquisition projects. Grantees plan and deliver programmes of targeted purchase and engage a wider range of people with their collections. Collections management and development is core to museums, libraries and archives so through this initiative Heritage Lottery Fund wants to support the strategic acquisition of collections.
The initiative is intended to:
– support the development of collections and their use through strategic acquisition programmes, related research and public programmes; – enhance the professional knowledge and skills of staff working in museums, libraries and archives – use strategic collecting programmes to support the funded museums, libraries and archives to increase resilience as an organisation
You can apply for a grant from £50,000 to £500,000. Collecting Cultures is a one-off initiative, with one chance to apply before the deadline of 2 May 2014.
This event will outline the scope and aims of the programme, running through the outcomes HLF believes Collecting Cultures projects will achieve. HLF will explain the application process and present case studies of successful Collecting Cultures projects.
To book your place, please contact Sally Roberts by email

Heritage Lottery Fund - Collecting Cultures Workshop
2014-01-28 10:30 - 13:00 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has opened the second Collecting Cultures initiative with a £5 million budget.
Collecting Cultures is an initiative which supports museums, libraries and archives to develop their collections through strategic acquisition projects. Grantees plan and deliver programmes of targeted purchase and engage a wider range of people with their collections. Collections management and development is core to museums, libraries and archives so through this initiative Heritage Lottery Fund wants to support the strategic acquisition of collections.
The initiative is intended to:
– support the development of collections and their use through strategic acquisition programmes, related research and public programmes; – enhance the professional knowledge and skills of staff working in museums, libraries and archives – use strategic collecting programmes to support the funded museums, libraries and archives to increase resilience as an organisation
You can apply for a grant from £50,000 to £500,000. Collecting Cultures is a one-off initiative, with one chance to apply before the deadline of 2 May 2014.
This event will outline the scope and aims of the programme, running through the outcomes HLF believes Collecting Cultures projects will achieve. HLF will explain the application process and present case studies of successful Collecting Cultures projects.
To book your place, please contact Sally Roberts by email sallyr@hlf.org.uk or phone (029) 2034 3413 by Friday 24thJanuary.

Charity Commission public meeting
2014-01-28 10:30 - 15:00 | The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG, The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is inviting trustees, charities and charity advisors to attend its next public meeting in Bristol on 28 January 2014. Find out more on the Charity Commission website. Lunch will be provided.

Positive Ways of Changing Behaviour
2014-01-29 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one-day Learning Disability Wales course to help you understand the reasons for what is seen as difficult or challenging behaviours of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and how you can work in a positive way to help change these behaviours.

This course will help better understand ‘difficult’ or ‘challenging behaviour’ in people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and positive ways to help change these behaviours.

Please click on the links below for flier and booking form.

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Transgender Awareness
2014-01-29 09:30 - 12:30 | Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive off Corporation Road, Newport NP19 0RA, Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive off Corporation Road, Newport NP19 0RA
A Diverse Cymru half-day workshop
The aim of this workshop is to increase awareness of issues faced by Transgender people and reduce any fear or concerns when engaging with a person who is going through or has gone through transition to their correct gender.
Cost: £55 per person
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/transgender-awareness/

C3SC Training: Emergency First Aid at Work
2014-01-29 09:30 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
Fully booked
The course will cover:
– The role of the first aider – Communicating with a casualty – Contents of first aid kits (and avoid cross infection) – Recording of incidents and accidents – Assessing situations and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency – Administer first aid to a casualty who:
– is unconscious
– requires cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
– is choking
– is wounded or bleeding
– is in shock
– has head injuries
– has broken bones
– suffering with anaphylactic shock and use of epi-pen
– has minor conditions – to include: minor cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns & scalds, small splinters

This course is for candidates who require an Appointed Persons First Aid or an accredited Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate to comply with HSE requirements.
Qualification: EFAW/ APFA certificate, valid for 3 years along with course handouts on successful completion and assessment of the course.
Registration from 9.15am

Reducing Stress and Increasing Emotional Resilience
2014-01-29 09:30 - 16:15 | Glamorgan Archives, Clos Parc Morgannwg, Leckwith, Cardiff CF11 8AW, Glamorgan Archives, Clos Parc Morgannwg, Leckwith, Cardiff CF11 8AW
A Diverse Cymru one-day course
By the end the session participants will:
– Understand the basics of mindfulness – Experience a range of mindfulness practices – Understand the stress reaction cycle and its potential harmful effects – Identify common stress reaction patterns – Develop practical skills to cope more effectively with stressful situations
Cost: £85 per person
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/reducing-stress-increasing-emo/

International Treatment Effectiveness Project Training
2014-01-30 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
International Treatment Effectiveness Project (ITEP) is a mechanism by which quality of drug treatment can be developed and measured in order to improve delivery of treatment services. It uses mind maps as a visual cognitive tool to help clients organise their thoughts and goals easily, by focusing on images and association.
This NewLink Wales training course focuses on the two approaches that are designed to be delivered by key workers as part of their client work sessions. This model of psychosocial interventions provides evidence based and easily evaluated tools for use by key workers across the drug treatment system and throughout the health and social care sector.
Voluntary Sector Workers £125.00 Statutory Sector Workers – £135.00
This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch
By the end of the course you will have:
– Identify what International Treatment Effectiveness Project (ITEP) is and what it involves. – Explain the use of free mapping and structured mapping for personal use, service user work and supervision settings. – Examine the use of mind maps, ways of thinking and cycles in motivation, bringing about change and the development of care plans. – Select the appropriate maps to practice use to maximise confidence and adapt to current and future working roles.

Mental Health Awareness
2014-01-30 09:30 - 12:30 | Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive off Corporation Road, Newport NP19 0RA, Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive off Corporation Road, Newport NP19 0RA
A Diverse Cymru half-day course
Aims
– To provide a basic introduction to mental health and distress – To improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distress – To reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of: – The basics of mental distress, common signs and symptoms and causes – Good mental health and what supports mental health – The impact of stigma and diagnosis – What helps people with recovery (including treatments)
Cost: £55 per person
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-awareness/

Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network event
2014-01-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Oasis Cardiff, Splott Methodist Church, Splott, Cardiff CF24 2JX, Oasis Cardiff, Splott Methodist Church, Splott, Cardiff CF24 2JX
This Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators’ Network event will discuss Cardiff’s bid to become a City of Sanctuary. More information on the movement can be found at www.cityofsanctuary.org C3SC will also run a training session which discusses the recent changes to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The event starts at 10am and will conclude with a networking light lunch provided by the volunteers from Oasis Cardiff.
You can download the agenda here.

C3SC training: Running a Community Building
2014-01-30 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
This course looks at the essentials of running a community building. Exploring the responsibilities and legal requirements needed for the safe and profitable use of the building, it also considers how best to bring in your local community to make the optimum use of the building.
By the end of the session you will:
• Have an understanding of the key tasks involved in running a successful community building
• Know the legal responsibilities of running a building, including insurance, and health and safety
• Understand the essential costs involved in running a building and how they might be met
• Gain an understanding of how to manage tenants and users, and avoid conflict
Ideal for: those agencies who run or are considering running a community building.
Registration: 9.45am

C3SC Annual General Meeting
2014-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Committee Room 3, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4UW, Committee Room 3, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4UW
The C3SC Annual General meeting for 2013-14 is taking place on Friday 31st January.
During the event you will hear about the work of C3SC and the programme of work we will be undertaking in 2014 to support the third sector here in the capital.
The week after the AGM will feature engagement events, training sessions and workshops to support our members and celebrate the work of the third sector.
We do hope you’ll join us.

Children’s Rights for Professionals
2014-02-04 | Tros Gynnal Plant, 12 North Road, Cardiff CF10 3DY, Tros Gynnal Plant, 12 North Road, Cardiff CF10 3DY
Tros Gynnal Plant half-day course
Develop an understanding of:
– what human rights are and how they work
– why children and young people need a separate Convention to protect their human rights
– the UNCRC and how it relates to their specific sector
– the policy and legal framework in regards to children’s rights in Wales and how this impacts on their role.
– their role in supporting children and young people to exercise their human rights

Training Suitable for
Anyone working with or hoping to work with children and young people. Particularly suitable for learners who would like to develop an understanding of the current climate in relation to children’s rights in Wales.
£45 per delegate

Equality Impact Assessment
2014-02-04 09:30 - 16:15 | Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive off Corporation Road, Newport NP19 0RA, Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive off Corporation Road, Newport NP19 0RA
A Diverse Cymru course
Aims – To provide an understanding of your organisational and individual roles and responsibilities in conducting Equality Impact Assessments. – To recognise the importance of conducting EIAs and how they can help you ensure your services are accessible to as many service users as possible. – To enable you to go away feeling confident to start conducting EIAs. – Learning outcomes
You will be able to:
– Understand who is protected under the Equality Act 2010 (Protected Characteristic Groups) – Recognise what an EIA template looks like – Recognise the potential risks of failure to conduct an EIA or of unfair decisions made based on an EIA – Identify the type of data and information you will need to conduct an EIA – Identify when an EIA should be conducted – Learn how to conduct an EIA and the issues that need to be taken into account – Recognise the importance of involvement and consultation in this process
Cost: £85 per person
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/equality-impact-assessments/

C3SC Training: Being a Trustee
2014-02-04 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
This course will enable you to understand the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee and what it means in practice. You will be taken through the legal responsibilities you have when you are a trustee, and also your role and responsibilities towards your organisation.
By the end of the session you will:
• Understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have • Appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know how to limit potential risks • Understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific officers, and the difference between a trustee board and its subcommittees • Have an overview of what is needed for effective trustee recruitment and induction
Ideal for: individuals who are new to the role of trustee, or who are considering taking up this role within a charity.
Registration: 9.45am

Deaf Equality in the Arts
2014-02-05 | Sbectrwm, Fairwater, Cardiff, Sbectrwm, Fairwater, Cardiff
Over 500,000 people in Wales are Deaf or hard-of-hearing; can they access your arts organisation? This Disability Arts Cymru course will help you make your organisation deaf-friendly.

Preparing for International Volunteering
2014-02-05 09:30 - 17:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This course offers the opportunity to discuss, think through and plan for voluntary project work in Africa, highlight potentially challenging issues both in Africa and Wales that links commonly have to deal with, and useful strategies for problem solving with community link partners.
It is ideal for the new project or newer volunteers, and for more experienced volunteers who are leading a team and training/briefing people who are new to development.
Download the booking form now > > >
Find out more here.

WOW Women's Film Club
2014-02-05 | Chapter Arts, Canton, Cardiff, Chapter Arts, Canton, Cardiff
MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM
£3.50: tickets include free lunch and creche.
Free tickets for asylum seeking or refugee women.
Based on his autobiography, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, this film is the inspiring account of Nelson Mandela’s life, from his early radicalization as a lawyer defending the rights of black South Africans, to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. The film powerfully explores his principles, his leadership, and the personal sacrifices he made to ultimately overturn apartheid in South Africa.

C3SC Training - An Introduction to Results Based Accountability (RBA)
2014-02-05 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
Fully booked! The course is also being run on 5 March.
This course provides you with a summary of the increasingly used reporting methods that look at the impact your organisation is having. Covering the basics of RBA, and how you can start using it to measure your organisation’s performance, this course is perfect to meet the increasing demands from funders for RBA’s use. Essential if your organisation is considering applying for lottery or other funding.
Ideal for: any organisation that receives grant funding, or aspires to do so and wishes to learn about RBA.
“Excellent; could do again”
“It’s quite a complicated topic but I now have a better understanding as a result”
“Well presented, difficult topic”
“It was informative”
Registration from 9.45am.

Citizen Directed Support
2014-02-06 | Swansea, Swansea
This Learning Disability Wales course will help you work in a way which supports the development of Citizen Directed Support (CDS) in your own particular work environment.
Course includes
– how CDS can benefit all citizens – the emerging Welsh perspective and the different route to ‘personalisation’ that is developing in Wales. Also includes recent policy developments and guidance – how person centred approaches support CDS – how CDS affects the balance of power between individuals and those providing support services, including examples of individual contracting – overcoming the barriers to making CDS work – examining methods to enable people to be in control of their own support packages (the key differences between CDS and Direct Payments).
Find out more and book your place via the Learning Disability Wales website.

C3SC Training: IT Skills - Excel and Social Media
2014-02-06 - 2014-02-07 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
Day 1: Excel – Foundation Level
The first day will cover:
– Entering data – Using the Name box – Sorting data – Formatting data – Basic formula creation – Autosum – Absolute cell referencing – Inserting, moving and deleting columns and rows – Printing and Page Setup – Copying and pasting data – Saving information – Inserting, renaming, moving and copying worksheets – Changing tab colours – Grouping worksheets – Using the Format Painter – Templates – Creating and formatting basic charts
Day 2: Social Media
Aims of the course:
– To provide learners with an understanding of terms and phrases associated with social media. – To encourage good practice in using social media in the workplace / for publicity. –
By the end of the course you should be able to:
– List 3 social networks – Identify the audience / demographic of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn – State the ‘golden rules’ of social media for publicity and work – Post a tweet – Post a tweet from a separate website / device – Develop a glossary of terms – Create a private event on Facebook – Keep information secure on social media websites
Delegates are asked to commit to both days. Please be aware that there will be a written assessment during the course; accreditation will lead to City & Guilds qualification – ICT Level 1.

Time for both days: 10am to 4pm

Together we can end FGM in Wales
2014-02-06 09:30 - 16:00 | SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Walk, Cardiff CF11 9SZ, SWALEC Stadium, Sophia Walk, Cardiff CF11 9SZ
The Welsh Government in partnership with the Wales FGM Forum invites you to an event on FGM Zero Tolerance Day:Together we can end FGM in Wales
The conference is the first of its kind in Wales, providing the opportunity to discuss and share ideas on how to best address the fight against Female Genital Mutilation in Wales. It will raise awareness of FGM and share approaches to prevention, protection, prosecution and provision of services.
Speakers include:Lesley Griffiths AM – Minister for Local Government and Government BusinessDr Ash Chand – NSPCCDr Mwenya Chimba – BAWSODr Heather Payne – Welsh GovernmentDr Abdullah YasseenFrontline health professionals including health visitors and midwives, education professionals, social workers, safeguarding leads and criminal justice professionals are invited to attend.Please register your attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-we-can-end-fgm-in-wales-gydan-gilydd-gallwn-roi-terfyn-ar-enwaedu-benywod-yng-nghymru-tickets-9629469001

Supporting parents to talk to their children about growing up, relationships and sex
2014-02-06 09:30 - 16:30 | Western Leisure Centre, Caerau Lane, Cardiff CF5 5HJ, Western Leisure Centre, Caerau Lane, Cardiff CF5 5HJ
This FREE one-day course aims to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in supporting parents and carers to communicate with their children about sex and relationships. It will be useful for anyone who works with parents, including: parent group facilitators, Early Years workers, health visitors, parenting workers, teachers and volunteers supporting parents.
For more information or to book a place, please contact: Laura Wilson, Health Promotion Practitioner, Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team at Laura.Wilson3@wales.nhs.uk or call her on 029 20336229.

Launch of Diverse Cymru's Co-Creating Healthy Change project
2014-02-06 11:30 - 15:00 | Call Roz or Shelagh on 029 2036 8888 or emailing roz.warden@diversecymru.org.uk or shelagh.maher@diversecymru.org.uk, Call Roz or Shelagh on 029 2036 8888 or emailing roz.warden@diversecymru.org.uk or shelagh.maher@diversecymru.org.uk
The Diverse Cymru project works with people in Cardiff and the Vale to encourage them to speak out about health, social care and wellbeing services.
In particular it works with:• Black and minority ethnic people• Carers• Disabled people• Lesbian, gay and bisexual people• Older people• Transgender people
Attendance is free, including lunch. There will be free taster training sessions.
The Cardiff launch event takes place in The Cardiff Story Museum, The Hayes, Cardiff on Thursday 16 January (11.30am to 3pm).

E-Safety With the Under 8s
2014-02-07 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A half-day Children in Wales course
Aims
For adults who work directly with younger children or with their parents to better understand the implications of internet use in this age group. To explore concerns, and to develop some practical methods to support safe use of a range of devises that are increasing becoming an integral part of the daily lives of young children.

Learning outcomes
Participants will:
– Understand the ways in which children are able to access the internet – Consider both the risks and benefits of younger children using internet connected devices – Understand the benefits and shortcomings of using parental controls on a variety of devices – Devised a set of ground rules for safe use of the internet and computers – Be able to support children to better protect themselves online – Identify warning signs to be aware of and how to report concerns
Costs: Members £60 Non-Members £80

Increasing the number of underrepresented groups in public appointments
2014-02-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Cardiff (Loudoun Square), Cardiff (Loudoun Square)
Pilot Training and Support Programme
• Have you ever thought about serving on the Board of a public body?• Have you applied for a public appointment but were unsuccessful?• Are you unsure of the commitment, role and responsibility expected of a Board member?• Would you be interested in participating in a pilot training and support programme aimed at increasing diversity on Public Sector Boards?
Find out more about the programme at an interest session run by the Welsh Government.

The session will:• explain what a public appointment is and what is expected of public appointees;• provide an overview of the pilot training and support programme and what will be expected of participants;• give you an opportunity to ask questions to decide if a public appointment is for you
For further information, please contact: Kay Evans, Fairer Futures Division, Welsh GovernmentTel: 029 2082 6630

Mental Health First Aid (Wales)
2014-02-11 - 2014-02-12 | Sbectrwm, Fairwater, Cardiff, Sbectrwm, Fairwater, Cardiff
Is there anyone in your organisation who knows what to do in a mental health crisis?
Take the course and you will know what to do and be confident about putting that knowledge into action.
Five good reasons to attend MHFA (Wales):1. Most people don’t know what to do in a mental health crisis. Take the course and you will be one of the few who knows what to do and is confident about putting that knowledge into action.2. You will learn how to recognise when a person might need help and the best way to approach them.3. You could save a life by learning basic suicide intervention skills.4. You will learn what protects your own and other people’s mental health.5. You will learn new skills that are useful in every part of your life.
MHFA (Wales) aims to help participants:
– Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others – Provide help to prevent a mental health problem developing into a more serious state – Promote recovery of good mental health – Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem
