C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

C3SC Training: Grants - Fit for Funding
2014-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
Fully booked
With a greater emphasis on tenders and bids than ever before, this popular course starts with an introduction to bid writing, and develops into a comprehensive guide to maximising your chances in drafting Lottery, grant or competitive funding bids.
This course will help you to:
· Write concise and compelling applications
· Understand how good research, realistic outcomes and accurate budgeting can improve the chances of an application being accepted
· Build relationships with grant givers and meet their expectations
Ideal for: any organisation that wishes to maximise their bid writing skills.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board: Annual General Meeting
2014-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Committee Rooms 2 & 3, Cardiff County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, Committee Rooms 2 & 3, Cardiff County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff
Choices, Challenges and ChangeWelcome and introduction – Maria Battle, ChairOur year in review –Context: Adam Cairns, Chief ExecutiveCaring for People: Ruth Walker, Nurse DirectorKeeping People Well: Dr Sharon Hopkins, Director of Public Health Finance: Charlotte Moar, Executive Director of Finance Clinical Services: working with our communities to co-create the future of healthcare – Abigail Harris, Executive Director of Planning and Dr Graham Shortland, Medical Director
When the people speak: working with our patients to improve what we do – Simone Joslyn, Clinical Lead Adult Mental Health Development plus service user, and Dr Ian Ketchell, Cystic Fibrosis Unit plus service userThanks, closing remarks & introduction to interactive session – Maria BattleHelping us shape the future of healthcare – Interactive session, plus refreshments and networking
1.Welcome and Introduction (5mins) Maria BattleChair 2.Our year in Review (30mins)Context: Adam Cairns, Chief Executive Caring for People: Ruth Walker Nurse Director Keeping People Well: Dr Sharon Hopkins, Director of Public Health Finance: Charlotte Moar Executive Director of Finance 3.Clinical Services: working with our communities to co-create the future of healthcare (10mins) Abigail Harris, Executive Director of PlanningDr Graham Shortland, Medical Director4. When the people speak: working with our patients to improve what we do (20mins)1) Simone Joslyn, Clinical Lead Adult Mental Health Development plus service user 2) Dr Ian Ketchell, Cystic Fibrosis Unit plus service user6.Thanks, closing remarks & introduction to interactive sessionMaria Battle5.Helping us shape the future of healthcare (45mins)Interactive session, plus refreshments and networking 800×600 Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Recovery Cymru Celebration Evening
2014-09-24 18:30 - 21:00 | St John’s Church, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1NX, St John’s Church, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1NX
You are invited to this special celebratory event.

The evening will include:
– Recovery stories and short speeches – Special guest speaker – Mark Drakeford AM, Minister for Health – The launch of the RC new self-help recovery workbook – A first glimpse of the new programmes and weekly groups – An opportunity to network and meet new people – Great food, live music, fun and much more

Please let Recovery Cymru know if you would like to contribute food for the buffet.

Webinar: Tendering for trustees
2014-09-25
Delivered by Gareth Coles, Senior Policy Officer, WCVA
A lunchtime webinar providing introductory guidance into the key considerations of tendering for trustees of voluntary groups, exploring the differences between grants and contracts and an overview of the tendering process.
To register your interest in this event, please email

Creative Care Planning
2014-09-25 | Cardiff, Cardiff
NewLink Wales training course
Through Creative Care Planning we challenge the old way of doing things and incorporate various creative methods to inspire our service users through care planning.
By the end of the course participants will have developed skills and knowledge in what best practice guidelines say about care planning and how to apply it, what commissioners need from care planning and how to internally audit individual care plans. In addition they will gain skills in applying engaging methods in care planning and learn how to implement this into their own service.
Voluntary sector £125, Statutory Sector £135

To book onto the course or for further information – Telephone: 029 2052 9002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk

SROI Practitioner Training
2014-09-25 - 2014-09-26 | Bristol, Bristol
The SROI Network is a social enterprise based in Liverpool that offers training and support to people interested in Social Return on Investment, which is a methodology for helping people to measure social value.
Want to make your organisation’s activities more effective for your stakeholders? Interested in demonstrating your hard work to partners, funders and social investors?
As a social enterprise, a continual concern is how to improve the quality of service you provide for your stakeholders – which areas need attention, which are working well, etc. Combined with a pressure to spend money wisely, it can sometimes be difficult to see where to innovate in your organisation. Given the additional pressures of maintaining accountability and transparency to investors and board members, this can lead an organisation to rocky waters.
SROI, or Social Return on Investment, can provide a solution. It is a methodology for measuring social value which engages with stakeholders and analyses your activities by prioritising what matters to the people who use your service. This information can then guide the future direction of an organisation, inform difficult decisions about where to invest resources to maximise social value and even act as an evaluative tool to highlight areas for improvement.

Interested?
The 2-day practitioner training provides a thorough overview of SROI from two main angles. The first day gives a practical, interactive, step-by-step introduction to the process of SROI via a case study that participants can bring along. The second day covers the more theoretical basis that underpins SROI, together with an exploration of issues that practitioners will need to demonstrate an understanding of if they wish to become accredited. All training is delivered by SROI Network accredited practitioners and is suitable for any experience level.

How to book and more info
The cost for the 2-day training including 1-year membership of the network is £575 +VAT.
For enquiries about availability, bookings or cost please contact: Helen Campbell, 0151 703 9229, helen.campbell@thesroinetwork.org
www.thesroinetwork.org/training/practitioner

C3SC Training: Introduction to Sustainable Funding
2014-09-25 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
With more and more third sector funding sources being tendered for, this course aims to give your organisation an overview on how tendering works. It covers what tendering is and how your organisation can take part to maximise your chances.
By the end of the session, you will:
· Understand what a sustainable fundraising strategy is and why every organisation needs one
· Learn how to explore and extend your fundraising options
· Be able to construct a realistic and sustainable fundraising strategy
Ideal for: any organisation or individual looking to understand tendering.

Making Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Workers and Customers
2014-09-26 09:15 - 16:15 | Maldron Hotel, Cardiff, Maldron Hotel, Cardiff
Diverse Cymru course
The duty to make reasonable adjustments, under the Equality Act 2010, involves taking positive steps to ensure that disabled people can access and progress in employment and in accessing goods and services. This goes beyond avoiding treating disabled people unfavourably and requires employers and service providers to take additional measures that are not given to non-disabled workers job applicants and customers.
Cost: £100
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments/

Safeguarding Children Introductory (Level Two)
2014-09-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Cardiff Council course is for staff or volunteers from any agency from the statutory, voluntary or commercial sectors, working within Cardiff.
Introductory Training (Level Two)
Target Group B: (those who work directly with children and/or parents)
This is refresher training for those who have attended Safeguarding Children training previously.
Course Content:• The work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board• The four categories of abuse and neglect• Signs and indicators of abuse – examples would be given (including specific reference to child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, “honour”-based violence, etc)• Risk factors for children associated with adult carers – to include domestic abuse, substance / alcohol misuse, mental health, learning disability• s.47 Children Act 1989 – LA duty to investigate where there is “reasonable cause to suspect”, other agencies’ duty to assist (where relevant for a particular employee group)• The individual’s personal responsibility to ensure that a referral is made• The referral process and the response to be expected (acknowledgement and feedback) – the process only, not to include referral forms• The definition of significant harm• Exploration of s.17 and s.47 of the Children Act 1989• Advice on dealing with disclosures from children• An opportunity to explore some of the signs and indicators of abuse either through consideration of the four categories or scenarios• The impact of abuse across the four categories• Obtaining consent for referrals• The limits to confidentiality• The importance of information sharing• How to make a referral – including the forms.• The referral process and the response to be expected (acknowledgement and feedback).• An overview of the child protection process
Learning Outcomes:• Be aware of the functions of the Local Safeguarding Children Board;• Know the four categories of abuse and examples of indicators related to these categories;• Recognise the risk factors for children that may be associated with adult carers• Understand their role in protecting children, and recognise their responsibility in ensuring that a referral has been made; and• Be aware of the Local Authority duty to investigate and other agencies’ duty to assist• Be aware of the referral process and the response to be expected• 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;• 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 ongoing responsibility;• Have explored the need and reasons for information sharing;• Be aware of the child protection process, how to make a referral and the relevant forms to use; and• Know how to access advice if unsure of what steps to take.
Course facilitator: Dorian Davies, Lead Training and Development Trainer
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4Course Content: · The work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board· The four categories of abuse and neglect· Signs and indicators of abuse – examples would be given (including specific reference to child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, “honour”-based violence, etc)· Risk factors for children associated with adult carers – to include domestic abuse, substance / alcohol misuse, mental health, learning disability· s.47 Children Act 1989 – LA duty to investigate where there is “reasonable cause to suspect”, other agencies’ duty to assist (where relevant for a particular employee group)· The individual’s personal responsibility to ensure that a referral is made· The referral process and the response to be expected (acknowledgement and feedback) – the process only, not to include referral forms· The definition of significant harm· Exploration of s.17 and s.47 of the Children Act 1989· Advice on dealing with disclosures from children· An opportunity to explore some of the signs and indicators of abuse either through consideration of the four categories or scenarios· The impact of abuse across the four categories· Obtaining consent for referrals· The limits to confidentiality· The importance of information sharing· How to make a referral – including the forms.· The referral process and the response to be expected (acknowledgement and feedback).· An overview of the child protection process Learning Outcomes: · Be aware of the functions of the Local Safeguarding Children Board;· Know the four categories of abuse and examples of indicators related to these categories;· Recognise the risk factors for children that may be associated with adult carers· Understand their role in protecting children, and recognise their responsibility in ensuring that a referral has been made; and· Be aware of the Local Authority duty to investigate and other agencies’ duty to assist· Be aware of the referral process and the response to be expected· 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;· 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 ongoing responsibility;· Have explored the need and reasons for information sharing;· Be aware of the child protection process, how to make a referral and the relevant forms to use; and· Know how to access advice if unsure of what steps to take.

Working Together to Safeguard Children
2014-09-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Target Group
This is Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Local Safeguarding Children Board’s training aimed at those professionals who are likely to participate in Child Protection Conferences, Child Protection Core Groups or Strategy Meetings, or who support, advise or supervise staff who may become involved in the child protection process.
It is an expectation that participants will have undertaken introductory level safeguarding children training prior to coming on this course. The LSCB does not provide introductory level training. This should be provided by your organisation/agency.

Course Content
An update on relevant legislation, guidance, protocols and procedures; multi-agency working; appreciating own role and that of others; strategy meetings; child protection conferences and core groups; planning for children at risk of significant harm; the lessons from serious case reviews.
The course is not an introduction to safeguarding children and will not cover the legal framework for safeguarding children; the responsibilities of individuals and organisations; the signs of abuse; how to make a referral; or the response to referrals (all of which should have been covered on training undertaken prior to coming on this course).

Course Facilitator
Facilitators from the Local Safeguarding Children Boards agencies

To request a place please email csbooking@cardiff.gov.uk with your full name, job title, workplace address, telephone number email address and managers name.

Black History Month launch event
2014-09-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, Newport NP20 1HD, Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, Newport NP20 1HD
Find out more here.

First Ever Fertility Information Day in Wales
2014-09-27 | Cardiff Centre Novotel, Cardiff Centre Novotel
Around 1 in 6 couples in the UK today have difficulty conceiving, affecting over 3.5 million people. The prospect of facing any kind of infertility can be very distressing to live with and many people believe that no-one else really understands what it feels like to have to face this. Infertility Network UK provides information and help those affected by infertility; through investigations, treatment and beyond.
As a result of an Awards for All grant the charity is staging its first Wales Fertility Information Day in Cardiff. This follows success events in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The cost of the day is £10 and tickets can be purchased via http://bit.ly/1tkwTEf
On the day there will be a range of talks covering everything from what to expect at your first appointment to counselling and complementary therapies. Hear speakers from leading fertility clinics in Wales including Dr Hemlata Thackare and Louise Mitchell from London Women’s Clinic Wales and Paul Knaggs from Wales Fertility Institute – as well as Dimitrios Kafetzis from Newlife Clinic in Surrey. Specialist acupuncturist Jackie Brown who has a clinic at the Centre FOR Reproduction and Gynaecology in Wales’ fertility counsellor Wendy Martin and Ann Bell from Adoption UK. Finally, Infertility Network UK trustee and fertility author Jessica Hepburn will be there, talking about her personal experiences of infertility.

Gov Camp Cymru
2014-09-27 09:30 - 16:30
Gov Camp Cymru is the first unconference for people working in or with public services in Wales, and will take place in The Parade hall, Cardiff on Saturday 27th september 2014.Gov Camp Cymru is an unconference and will bring together around 100 delegates to discuss, create and innovate around public service development and delivery in Wales.Book online

Pop-up Museum Cardiff
2014-09-27 11:00 - 13:00
Have a story or an object which you think says something about Cardiff? Your help is needed to create a pop-up museum that reflects you and your experiences of Cardiff. Workshops to be held at the Cardiff Story Museum.
Contact Arran Rees on cardiffstory@cardiff.gov.uk or on 029 2078 8334 for more details. Visit www.museumwales.ac.uk/blog

An Introduction to Equality & Diversity
2014-09-29 | Glamorgan Archives, Glamorgan Archives
This is a very interactive workshop which enables participants to discuss issues concerning Equality and Diversity, and learn from each other as well as from the workshop facilitator.
Why attend?
Despite many steps forward in the field of discrimination over the last 50 years, we still have a long way to go to create a fair society. As far as organisations are concerned there is a lot that can be done to improve diversity practice. As individuals too, however aware we are, we sometimes make mistakes.
Who should attend?
All those who wish to raise their awareness of equality and diversity issues in the workplace and consider how they can take action to improve diversity practice.

Find out more on the Diverse Cymru website.

Getting it right: a better private rented sector for everyone
2014-09-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Liberty Stadium, Swansea
Private renters have nowhere near the same access to support as social tenants. With more and more people looking to the PRS for long-term housing, action must be taken to ensure that vulnerable private tenants don’t suffer alone and that landlords are supported to increase their understanding of the different needs of vulnerable tenants. This seminar includes the best examples of innovative working from within Wales and beyond to assist younger and older people, homeless applicants, prison leavers, disabled people and others to live a quality life in private rented housing. The new Housing (Wales) Act includes new powers for local authorities to house homeless households in the PRS – we will be looking at how local authorities are gearing up for the change. The seminar will also look at the implications of the Renting Homes Bill for tenants and landlords, and the Welsh Government’s model contract to ask how well it meets the needs of people with different communication needs. To book a place or if you would like more information, please contact Mel Evans at mele@sheltercymru.org.uk or 01792 483072 Supported by British Gas
Cost: £75

C3SC Training: Developing Trading Opportunities
2014-09-29 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
Maximise your financial position by discovering how trading can benefit your organisation. This course covers trading in a variety of forms, including running shops, cafés and training provision. It also includes essential legal and governance issues.
Ideal for: any organisation looking to develop trading or retail services.

Engaging with seldom heard individuals and communities
2014-09-30 | Gorseinon Development Trust (SA4 4QN), Gorseinon Development Trust (SA4 4QN)
This Participation Cymru course will help participants identify the various barriers to involvement, and learn about, explore and share strategies to minimise or overcome these barriers.
Find out more on the Participation Cymru website.
WCVA Members £125 Voluntary Organisations £155 Others £185

CV workshop at Llanrumney Hub
2014-09-30 00:30 - 16:00 | Llanrumney Hub, Llanrumney Hub
Staff from ECLP Communities First and Cardiff Council will be at hand to support job seekers to craft the best CV possible. They will help people recognise the skills they have and how they can best show these to employers. For those who turn up early, there will be a free buffet lunch from 12-12.30pm.

Human Rights Tour 2014
2014-09-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Main Hall, Cardiff CF10 5UZ, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Main Hall, Cardiff CF10 5UZ
What is the Human Rights Tour?
2014 marks the fourth year of the British Institute of Human Rights’s Human Rights Tour. The idea is a simple one – go across the UK holding free to attend pop-up events in local communities, raising awareness about human rights, how they are relevant in everyday life, and having a space for debate and discussion.

Who is the Human Rights Tour for?
It’s for you! Whether you are an individual, a voluntary sector worker or a public servant come along and join the conversation.

What happens at the events?
The model for each pop-up uses a mix of presentations, discussions and interactive sessions, with some creative elements too! We will be taking this Tour all around the UK, but BIHR makes sure that every event is rooted in your local concerns.

How much does it cost?
The Tour events are free to attend. As the events are so popular (and we often have waiting lists), we will charge you a £30 no-show fee if you sign up and don’t attend, without cancelling your place at least 7 days before. We hope you appreciate that this is so that we can accomodate as many people as possible, and avoid no-shows.

Register online here.

Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training
2014-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Glamorgan Archives building in Leckwith, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives building in Leckwith, Cardiff
During this Cardiff Council training session, you will hear from Elizabeth Morgan, a Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

Please arrive at 12.45pm

How Wales works - devolution in practice
2014-10-01 | Wales Council for Voluntary Action – Cardiff, Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Cardiff
The aim of this half-day WCVA training course is to cast light on devolution and to introduce you to the world of the devolved Government in Wales to understand how decisions are made for Wales and in Wales.
Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

Wales Third Sector Funding Conference 2014
2014-10-02 | Venue Cymru, Llandudno (LL30 1BB), Venue Cymru, Llandudno (LL30 1BB)
Each year at the Funding Conference delegates from across Wales gather to examine the myriad of funding strategies available to the sector, from grants and trusts to online trading and community fundraising.

The third sector is continually asked to do more and more, but we’re asked to do this with less and less funding – and there’s a lot of competition for the money that is available. That’s where the Wales third sector funding conference comes in. We’ll be looking at how we can help your group make a better ask for funding, whether you’re raising funds from trusts, businesses, Big Lottery Fund, Europe or are simply trying to find a way to increase donations from your supporters. We’ll be hearing from Michael Norton OBE, a ‘serial social entrepreneur’ on innovations in fundraising, Paul Streets of the Lloyds Bank Foundation will examine the challenges faced by the groups they fund and Simi Epstein of Hope House Children’s Hospice will show how they refocused their fundraising efforts to ‘make a better’ ask. And there’s a selection of 22 workshops covering:
– Digital fundraising – Making a better ask to Big Lottery Fund – Crowdfunding – Asking businesses for support – Joint working – Measuring and communicating impact
And much more besides. If you’re not confident when approaching potential funders, this is where you can learn to make your ask stand out. Read the full programme and book here.

Challenging Extremism Awareness
2014-10-02 09:30 - 16:30 | Lysaght Institute, Newport, Lysaght Institute, Newport
Aim
The aim of this Diverse Cymru course is to increase your knowledge and understanding of issues relating to extremism and violent extremism.Learning Outcomes
You will understand:
– Why people become extremists and undertake extremist acts – How factors in society can affect the onset of extremism – How prejudice, discrimination and hatred affects groups within society – How to promote tolerance and respect for all

This 1-day course costs £100 per attendee and includes lunch and refreshments, all course materials and a certificate of attendance.

Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/challenging-extremism-awarenes/

E-Safety With the Under 8s
2014-10-02 13:15 - 16:30 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A half-day Children in Wales course
Children are increasingly becoming regular users of internet connected devices from a very young age. A study ‘Children and parents: Media use and attitudes in the nations’, published by Ofcom in 2012 reported that in each of the four nations over 80% of children aged 5-15 use the internet at home. Parents of children aged 5 -15 in Wales are more likely than the UK average to have concerns about content on the internet (25% vs. 17%) and smartphone ownership among 5 -15s has increased in all four nations since 2011. Adults who care for and support young children, and their parents often express a lack of confidence in using and managing access to the technology that the children take for granted.
This course is aimed at anyone working with children under 8 years old and who wants to ensure that any access to new technology (computers, tablets, games consoles, smart phones etc) is both safe and appropriate. It is particularly suitable for adults who are not IT specialists.

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

Mental Health First Aid (Wales)
2014-10-03 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
Two-day Diverse Cymru course (the second day is 6th October)
MHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic ‘first aid’ for those exhibiting signs of mental distress, just as they are commonly taught first aid for physical problems. MHFA improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises, engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.
Cost: £140 per person
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-first-aid/

Recovery Sunday service
2014-10-05
Dependence on alcohol and other drugs kills. It commits families to poverty. It causes untold levels of crime.
The churches of Wales seek to discover how we can help them. But how?
Sunday October 5th will be Wales’ third Recovery Sunday when Living Room Cardiff invites the Christians of Wales to unite in prayer for those held captive to dependence; to ask God to help us help them. Even in church life people and families are fighting addiction. Recovery Sunday 2014 is another opportunity to open our minds to their crisis.
The service for Recovery Sunday 2014 – ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ will be available in PowerPoint form and for downloading off our website from mid-September onwards – www.livingroom-cardiff.com

Welsh Government grants to the third sector – meeting
2014-10-06 | Cardiff (venue to be confirmed), Cardiff (venue to be confirmed)
WCVA would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss your organisation’s experiences of grant funding from Welsh Government.
A number of WCVA’s members have raised concerns about their experiences of grant funding, for example, programmes changing from supporting core funding to becoming project funding. They are keen to hear your experiences of applying for grant funding, the monitoring requirements, and recent changes to any grants schemes.
The meeting will take place in Cardiff on the afternoon of Monday 6 October 2014. The meeting will be chaired by Phil Jarrold, Acting Chief Executive of WCVA, and Welsh Government officials from the Third Sector Unit and the Grants Centre of Excellence will be present.
WCVA will be giving evidence to the Finance Committee on 16 October 2014 about the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2015-16, and would like to ensure that they can reflect the third sector’s recent funding experience as accurately as possible.
To reserve a place, please email Nicola Bethell on nbethell@wcva.org.uk, indicating your name, organisation and which Welsh Government grants programmes you currently access. Please also include any access requirements.

Please note: this meeting is for organisations that receive direct Welsh Government grant funding. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to provide C3SC with examples of your views and concerns regarding your experience of grant funding and monitoring from Welsh Government as we are keen to share the third sector’s thoughts and experiences. Email enquiries@c3sc.org.uk putting ‘Welsh Government grant funding’ in the subject line.

Introduction to data protection and confidentiality
2014-10-07 | Wales Council for Voluntary Action – Baltic House, Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Baltic House
The aim of this WCVA half-day course is to provide knowledge and understanding of data protection requirements, to ensure that organisations comply with the law and good practice.
The Data Protection Act 1998 sets out a number of requirements that most organisations have a legal duty to comply with, including those working in the third sector. It is important that those working in your organisation are aware of what needs to be done to act lawfully in this area, avoiding potentially large fines for data breaches and ensuring that you protect your reputation.

By the end of the course, learners should:

Be familiar with the 8 data protection principles set out in the Data Protection Act
Be able to identify what information is classed as ‘personal data’ and apply that to their work setting
Understand how to perform their role in a way that is compliant with data protection requirements
Understand the legal obligations of a data controller
Know how and when to report a data breach, if necessary
Understand the relationship between data protection and confidentiality

Who this course is for: This course is suitable for those who handle personal information within their role, and those who are responsible for their organisation’s data protection compliance.

Book via the WCVA website.

Participation Cymru South East Wales Participation Network
2014-10-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Glyncoch, Glyncoch
The South East Wales regional participation network is suitable for anyone working in the field of participation and citizen engagement.
The theme of the event will be participative tools and techniques. The event will offer the opportunity to learn and practise a number of participative techniques that can be used in face-to-face engagement activity. Participants are invited to suggest icebreakers, participative techniques and evaluation exercises and try them out in a safe environment.
Book now
