Equality Impact Assessments
2013-12-03 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
An introduction to the Equality Impact Assessment process. This Diverse Cymru course is for anyone with a management or non-management role, in the public sector, who has responsibility for developing a new policy or service or making changes to a current policy or service. It is helpful both for anyone who has carried out, or is carrying out EIAs, but has not had training in how to do so, and for those who have not yet carried one out.
Cost: £85 per person
Find out more at www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/equality-impact-assessments/

Person Centred Thinking Skills
2013-12-03 - 2013-12-04 | Swansea, Swansea
This two-day Learning Disability Wales course will give you a good foundation in the person centred thinking skills to work towards delivering personalised services by using a one page profile and a person centred essential lifestyle plan as the beginning and foundations of a support plan.
The course addresses each of the person centred thinking skills tools, with an opportunity to explore and practice them with other participants through group exercises and discussion.

C3SC Training: Internet Fundraising
2013-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
The internet, email and mobile technologies are now having a great impact on fundraising, creating strategic opportunities for the third sector. Digital media is becoming increasingly used to attract, engage and develop potential supporters.
Including:
– Building an online marketing strategy – knowing and engaging your audience – Building your brand – Using e-commerce as a fundraising tool – Developing partnerships – Where to go for further information, help and advice
Ideal for: those new to digital fundraising and those wanting to increase their understanding of the potential for fundraising through these media.

Registration from 9.45am

C3SC Training: Working Together for Better Service Delivery
2013-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
Third sector organisations are increasingly being encouraged to work more collaboratively and form consortia. But working across organisational boundaries can bring difficulties and risks. This training course explores the opportunities offered by working with partners. It also helps organisations understand some of the key principles and practical considerations, for example, choosing an appropriate structure and developing written agreements.
By the end of the course you will:
– Be equipped with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about whether and how to work with other third sector organisations to deliver services – Understand the benefits and obstacles of joint working – Identify some of the key practical considerations for joint working – Assess the merits of different consortium structures
Ideal for: staff and trustees of third sector organisations who are exploring whether to work with partner organisations.

Introduction to legacy fundraising
2013-12-04 | Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay
Legacies are a significant source of income for many third sector organisations, small and large, providing around £2 billion last year.

However, there is much potential for growth in legacy fundraising. Although 56 per cent of the public gave to charity in a typical month last year, only 7 per cent of those who die currently leave a legacy. This WCVA half-day course explores how to maximise legacy fundraising opportunities.

By attending this session you will understand how to:
– Create a plan for legacy fundraising – Understand what motivates people to leave a legacy – Develop appropriate cases for support – Implement legacy fundraising activity – Ensure your organisation complies with relevant legislation and best practice – Know where to go for further information, help and advice

Price: £10.
Book your place via the WCVA website.

Appealing the Bedroom Tax seminar
2013-12-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Village Hotel, Swansea, Village Hotel, Swansea
Run by Welsh Tenants/Tenantiaid Cymru
Guest presenter Joe Halewood
Joe founded HSM in 2000 as a supported housing consultancy and advised over 200 providers since. Over the past few years he has been outspoken on the welfare reforms through his Speye blog site and his HB expertise has seen HSM deliver more service to general needs housing providers.
Benefits of attending:
* Learn how to appeal housing benefit deductions due to the Bedroom Tax.
* Learn the impacts of the Bedroom Tax in Wales.
* Gain information about the Wales Against the Bedroom Tax Campaign.
* Learn what you can do to get involved.
* Understand the changes to the review and appeal procedures.
BOOK NOW! by calling 01685 723922 or emailing sharon@welshtenants.org.uk
FEES: Tenants £30, Voluntary Sector £40, Landlords/Professional Bodies £50 (all fees inclusive of coffee/teas and a light buffet).
Further information can be obtained from Welsh Tenants, Milbourne Chambers, Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AT or visit www.welshtenants.org.uk

C3SC Training: From Planning to Delivery
2013-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
Covering basic project management skills, this course explores how to set out a clear framework for establishing and delivering effective projects. You will gain an introductory understanding of how to plan and manage your project.
Ideal for: staff, volunteers and Board members involved in the planning of projects.

World Aids Day Conference
2013-12-04 12:00 - 18:00 | Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel/Spa, 24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0DD, Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel/Spa, 24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0DD
You’re invited to the World Aids Conference – with Daily Hope Foundation. There will be speakers from the field of HIV/AIDS.
There will be:
– Donations
– Raffle
– Silent auction
– Mini awards ceremony
This event is FREE.

Cardiff Safer Communities Network event
2013-12-04 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
Does your organisation work around improving safety within communities in Cardiff? Are you a volunteer or paid worker managing, supporting or providing activities based around community safety? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, then membership of the Cardiff Safer Communities Network is for you.
To find out more about the network or to register for this free event, please email Katie Mallam (see below).

Event Wales International Conference
2013-12-05 | Cardiff City Football Club, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff City Football Club, Cardiff City Stadium
The conference will examine and discuss the challenges and opportunities for the Wales, UK and international events industries. Building on the success of the inaugural conference in 2011, the morning sessions include a high-profile line-up of speakers discussing:
– Wales’ credentials as a world class event destination – The challenging economic climate and supporting growth – Bringing the World to Wales – Taking Wales to the World
In the afternoon, delegates can choose to attend a selection of expert-led, bite-size, 30 minute breakout sessions sharing information on:
– Associating with Wales’ brand vision – Successful bidding – Social Media and community marketing – The independent voice x-factor
Book your tickets online.

Reducing Stress and Increasing Emotional Resilience
2013-12-05 | The Lysaght Institute, Newport, The Lysaght Institute, Newport
This course is run by Diverse Cymru.
Apart from job stress there are also many events in life that can cause stress, such as relationships, finances and our attitudes and behaviours. This course introduces the basics of mindfulness theory and practice and explores how simple mindfulness practices can reduce stress and increase emotional resilience.
Cost: £85 per person
Find out more at www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/reducing-stress-increasing-emo/

Trust Fundraising - Intermediate
2013-12-05 | WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, WCVA, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay
This half-day WCVA course is designed to equip participants with new skills in the four key areas of research, grant-writing, relationship management and work plan organisation. Participants should come away with a clearer understanding of what funders are looking for. They will learn how to be more effective at evidencing the need for their projects, demonstrating impact and creating meaningful monitoring and evaluation.
The course will also help participants to gain a more strategic understanding of how to develop this vital income stream moving forward.
Find out more and book your place on the WCVA website.

Free class tasters at Cardiff and Vale College
2013-12-05 09:30 - 13:00 | Cardiff and Vale College, 27 The Parade, Cardiff, Cardiff and Vale College, 27 The Parade, Cardiff
A Cardiff and Vale Adult Learners’ Event
Enjoy:
– Clog dancing
– Help with career advice from Careers Wales
– Phone photography
– Nail art
– Indian Head Massage
– Crafty Christmas
– Free tea, coffee and Welsh cakes

Housing Bill Briefing
2013-12-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Cardiff Masonic Hall, Cardiff Masonic Hall
This November, the very first Housing Bill for Wales will be introduced to the Assembly. This Shelter Cymru course will explain what the Bill will mean for housing and homelessness services in Wales, the likely timescale for implementation and how you can keep track of its progress through the Assembly. On 5th December Jennie Bibbings, Shelter Cymru’s policy manager, will examine the policy developments underpinning the Bill, while solicitor Natasha Vidini will detail the legal implications. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and please let Shelter Cymru know in advance if there are any aspects in particular that you would like to see addressed.
For full details of all the courses available or to book online, please visit www.sheltercymru.org.uk

Appealing the Bedroom Tax seminar
2013-12-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Premier Inn North, Cardiff, Premier Inn North, Cardiff

C3SC Training: Supervision and Appraisal - Planning Staff Development
2013-12-05 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
Are you are responsible for planning staff learning in your organisation? Would you like to know how to do it systematically – both to help the organisation achieve its goals and to help individuals develop their skills and knowledge?
This course will provide you with a framework for planning staff development in an effective and efficient way.
By the end of this session you will:
– Be able to undertake a training needs analysis – Know how to develop a training plan – Understand the different approaches to address training and development – Recognise the importance of evaluating training
Ideal for: those working in voluntary organisations that have responsibility for line managing or supervising staff.
Registration from 9.45am

Getting to Grips with Child and Family Policy in Wales
2013-12-06 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one-day Children in Wales course
This course is designed for managers and practitioners who wish to gain a clearer understanding of how their organisation, and key areas of work, fit into the main policy areas concerning children, young people and families in Wales.
Participants will learn about distinct Welsh policies that influence both national and local planning and relevant funding streams. There will be opportunities to share practice and network with others.

The course will include:
– An overview of the political context and processes in Wales – Identification of key children and family policy in Wales – Clarification of the key differences between Welsh and English policies for children and families – An explanation of the local structures and priorities for planning children and family services – The implications of working in a bilingual country – An opportunity for participants to analyse the main threats and opportunities for their services
Price: Members £80 Non-members £100
Download a booking form from the Children in Wales website.

An Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
2013-12-09 | Chapter, Cardiff, Chapter, Cardiff
An introductory level half-day Diverse Cymru workshop that provides a basic introduction to mental health, mental distress, improves understanding and knowledge and shows you how to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Cost: £55 per person
Find out more at www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-awareness/

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
2013-12-10 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
CBT is a psychotherapeutic approach to problem solving and reaching goals is future focussed – although we seek to understand how past events led the person to where they are now, the approach is very much about moving on. CBT has a massive evidence base and it allows the practitioner to explore the links between thoughts (cognitions), feelings and behaviour – especially if any of these elements are identified as “dysfunctional”. CBT is used with a variety of different disorders ranging from mild anxiety and depression to more complex mental health problems such as eating disorders, complex trauma and psychosis. This NewLink Wales training course focuses on the key approaches that are designed to be delivered by key workers as part of their client work sessions. This model of psychotherapeutic 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 WORERS- £125.00 STATUTORY SECTOR WORKERS – £135.00 This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch.
By the end of the course participants will have developed skills and knowledge in:
– The relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour – CBT skills – Assessing the service user – CBT Skills – Thinking about thinking – CBT Skills – Replacement Thoughts & Thought Diaries – 5 point case formulation – The Therapeutic Alliance – Resistance and Ruptures in the Therapeutic Relationship – Safeguarding the practitioner

Investing in Volunteers - Making a difference for volunteering
2013-12-10 | Newport YMCA, Newport YMCA
Have you achieved the Investing in Volunteers award? Are you working towards the award?
Are you interested in promoting Investing in Volunteers in Wales?
If so, you are invited to this special WCVA event to celebrate what has been achieved through Investing in Volunteers (IiV) and to extend good practice in working with volunteers throughout Wales.
The day will be an opportunity to:
• share experiences of Investing in Volunteers
• hear the latest IiV developments in Wales
• explore ways of using IiV to promote good practice
• explore and maximise the impact of IiV on organisations
For more information and to book, download the programme.

Making Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Workers
2013-12-10 | The Lysaght Institute, Newport, The Lysaght Institute, Newport
The aim of this Diverse Cymru course is to assist you to be able to respond appropriately and confidently, when disabled workers require reasonable adjustments and to enable you to assess what adjustments may be appropriate.
Cost: £85 per person
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments/

Community Food and Nutrition Skills
2013-12-10 09:30 - 12:30 | NVQ Centre, Suffolk House, Romilly Road, Cardiff CF5 1FH, NVQ Centre, Suffolk House, Romilly Road, Cardiff CF5 1FH
Providing nutrition care for older people
This half-day course helps you to recognise how food and nutrition contribute to health and well being of older people. It is delivered by local public health dietitians.

The course is aimed at:
Anyone working with older people in residential, community or domiciliary settings.

Learning outcomes
· Describe how the “Eatwell Plate” applies to older people
· Explain the nutritional needs of older people
· Identify risk factors for malnutrition and ways to minimise risk
· Describe ways to promote good nutrition among older people

Research Seminar: Girls and Young Research Seminar: Women’s Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
2013-12-10 09:30 - 15:30 | Council Chambers, Singleton Abbey, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, Council Chambers, Singleton Abbey, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP
This research seminar will explore issues and evidence related to girls and young women’s participation in sport and physical activity. Discussions aim to explore the emerging evidence base, generate research ideas and develop collaborations to inform future research around addressing gaps in our knowledge.
Wales has a problem with levels of activity, fitness and obesity particularly among girls and young women. Recent research carried out by Sport Wales has highlighted that 62% of males compared to 51% of females are likely to participate in sport and this follows a similar pattern for teenage girls.
The objectives for the day include:
– To provide an overview of the current data and research available in Wales and the UK – To learn about the present and evolving evidence related to this topic – To identify priorities for both future research and future practice – To promote collaboration between researchers, policy-makers and practitioners – To inform and encourage potential research grant proposals.

Speakers include:
– ·Prof. Gareth Stratton – Swansea University – ·Rebecca Mattingley – Sport Wales – Dr Simon Sebire – University of Bristol

*The seminar is aimed at senior level researchers, statisticians, policy makers (National & Local ‘Creating an Active Wales’ planners), and strategic leads working in Leisure, Sport, Education, Play and Public Health.The event is free to attend and a buffet lunch will be provided.

C3SC Training: How to Incorporate
2013-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff
We regret that this course has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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 and staff of voluntary organisations in Wales who are considering setting themselves up as a formal organisation.

St Fagans Museum Making History project - consultati​on with disabled people
2013-12-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Clore Learning Centre, National Museum of Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 1AF, Clore Learning Centre, National Museum of Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 1AF
Visionsense is an organisation of disabled people seeking the views of disabled people, disabled people’s groups, carers, family and associated groups and visitors on access and the future of Wales’s most popular heritage attraction, the excellent St Fagans: National History Museum.
so you can tell them what they think of their plans for new galleries and exhibitions
To register your place, if you have any questions or for assistance to complete a booking form, contact Tom on 0845 463 7738 or email tom@visionsense.co.uk

Cardiff Dialogue Day for SE Wales Africa Links
2013-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Chapter Arts, Canton, Cardiff, Chapter Arts, Canton, Cardiff
This event is being held in partnership with the Welsh Centre for International Affairs and SSAAP.
Agenda Framework
The dialogue days will have agendas tailored around the interests of each regional network, however the common themes will be:
Updates (30-40 minutes)
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Impact – Wales Africa Community Links will launch their Impact Report celebrating achievements and learning across the network; and discuss how groups can use the report and resources to promote their own work, and to deepen the impact of their own projects.
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Inclusion: the SSAAP will summate the findings of their recent diaspora mapping exercise so that groups around Wales can identify and engage with diaspora communities with country knowledge / skills / contacts relevant to their project work.
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Inspiration: the Wales International Development Hub will outline proposals and ideas so far for the March 2014 Wales International Development Summit in Cardiff, and open a discussion around what participants would like to see, what would inspire them to attend / promote to others, and any key issues / topics that should be covered.
Interaction (1 hour):
– Round table discussions around any topics that attendees want to talk about among each other, teasing out key issues / challenges / opportunities for organisations locally. These could include for example impact monitoring and evaluation; diaspora inclusion; visa problems fro African visits; recruiting volunteers; fundraising and grants; organising joint local events; raising local / regional profile of Africa network; etc.
‘Into Action’ (10-15 minutes)
– Draw together key points emerging from each discussion, identify any issues that can be fed into planning for Summit; any other follow-up / action points; and ensure any ‘parked issues’ get heard / captured.
Networking – 30-45 mins will be reserved for groups to continue networking, socialise and to share some mince pies, coffee or mulled wine.

Alzheimer's Society Carers' Group
2013-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA, Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road, Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA
This is specifically for all those in a caring role. Support for the cared for can be arranged at the day centre and transport provided.

Person Centred Planning in Transition
2013-12-11 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A Learning Disability Wales course to help you work with young people in transition to plan for change and their futures.Find out more in the online flyer.

Tree of Hope
2013-12-11 | Living Room Cardiff, 58 Richmond Road, Cardiff, Living Room Cardiff, 58 Richmond Road, Cardiff
The idea for the Tree of Hope came from Living Room Cardiff CEO’s visit to a ground-breaking Philadelphia Treatment Centre as part of his Churchill Fellowship in America. The concept of the tree is to demonstrate recovery from addiction is a reality and does happen.Wynford Ellis Owen was struck at the simplicity of the Tree of Hope concept and thought it a great idea to bring to Wales to mark our first Christmas at Living Room Cardiff. It has since evolved into a regular event which is celebrated by everyone who inhabit the Baptist College site and by other treatment providers and service users in Cardiff and throughout South Wales.Everyone is welcome to join us for our celebrations at 5.30pm on 11th December 2013, where they can collect their individual stars to place on the Tree of Hope. Visitors are also free to tour the centre, speak to people who work here and enjoy mince pies and sing Christmas carols. Living Room Cardiff would also like to thank Pugh’s garden centre for their generosity in supplying the beautiful Christmas tree every year. The event culminates with an authentic curry which is the talk of the town.To have a special message inscribed on an individual star of hope, please call Living Room Cardiff on 029 2049 3895 or email LivingRoom-cardiff@cais.org.uk by 9th December 2013.

C3SC Training: Introduction to Sustainable Funding
2013-12-12 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff, C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff
This course is intended to equip staff and board members of frontline voluntary and community organisations with the knowledge and techniques to move towards achieving a ‘mixed economy’ funding package for their organisations.
It will also help you understand the importance and benefits of long-term planning for financial sustainability and provide them with practical resources to plan more effectively for the future.
By the end of the training session, you will:
· understand the concept of sustainable funding;
· appreciate the skills and approaches required to adopt an entrepreneurial culture;
· understand the importance of having a mix of income streams;
· learn how to explore and extend their funding and financing options.
Registration from 9.45am.
