C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

NEA Cymru National Fuel Poverty Conference
2012-02-23 10:00 - 16:15 (Europe/London) | Cardiff Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Millennium Stadium
The National Energy Action Cymru National Fuel Poverty Conference is taking place on the 23 February 2012 and is kindly supported by British Gas.
Against an uncertain economic backdrop, many households are worried about their ability to pay their fuel bills this year. The economic downturn, rising unemployment and cuts in social welfare payments have been compounded by increases in energy prices. The number of Welsh households experiencing fuel poverty are predicted to reach unprecedented levels: over 390,000 households.
The conference will bring together a range of stakeholders from different sectors to discuss how they can together ensure fuel poverty practice and policy delivers for low income households experiencing the misery of fuel poverty in Wales.
The conference will comprise two plenary sessions and a programme of four seminar workshops. Workshops will offer an opportunity for more in-depth discussion on a number of topics that reflect the diverse interests of the conference delegates.
Find out more and download a booking form on the NEA website.

An Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act
2012-02-24 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Diverse Cymru course will assist all staff and volunteers involved in the provision of support, advice and advocacy services. It focuses upon what you need to know when supporting people to make decisions especially in the areas of treatment, accommodation and money. It includes case studies, the 5 principles of the Act and understanding what is meant by ‘capacity’.

Price: £50 (half-day)

Dealing with Debt
2012-02-24 | Norbury House, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3AS, Norbury House, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3AS
There are currently large numbers of people facing unemployment, benefit and income cuts. With the cost of living rising, many are struggling with their household finances. This course aims to provide an overview of money guidance – how to deal with bills, the different types of credit available and how to make effective choices when choosing credit. This course delivered by Cymorth Cymru is intended to benefit:
· Those working with low or middle income groups
· Anyone working in advice settings where debt or money issues are encountered
· Those dealing with personal finances on behalf of service users
The principal aim of this course is to enable participants to understand how to manage bills, debt and be able to guide others in personal money matters.
By the end of the course, participants should:
· Be able to identify the different types of bills and the consequences of non-payment of each
· Be able to understand the action to take when presented with everyday bills
· To understand the different types of debt/credit and the pros and cons of each
· Be able to understand and make informed & effective choices to plan finances better
· To understand the different rates of payment including APRs and the hidden costs of credit
· To understand effective savings including access to basic bank accounts and credit unions
· To be able to apply the principles to daily living and recognising when intervention may be required
The course will include refreshments and lunch. Places will be offered on a first come basis.

Costs: Cymorth members: £85 + VAT Non-members: £120 + VAT(Including all materials, refreshments and lunch)

World of Suugan
2012-02-25 10:30 - 13:00 | Cardiff Bay Creative Centre, Aberdare House, Mouth Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ, Cardiff Bay Creative Centre, Aberdare House, Mouth Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ
Somali Integration Society presents ‘World of Suugan’, in collaboration with Redsea Online Culture Foundation’.
Jama Musse Jama, famous Somali writer and Professor of Ethno-Mathematics (relation between culture and mathematics) at the University of Pisa, will speak about the role of literature in preserving history and culture.
Jama Musse, who leads the main publishing house in Somali, will also talk about the development of the Somali languages.

Developing Emotional Resilience: An Introduction to Mindfulness
2012-02-27 - 2012-02-28 | South Wales, South Wales
Many people find it hard to cope with the pressures of modern living. Every day, a quarter of a million people miss work because of stress, with 75 per cent of all illnesses thought to be stress-related. And when times are hard, It can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
This two-day Cymorth Cymru course will help you pay attention to the present moment, using interactive techniques. It helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that instead of being overwhelmed by them, we’re better able to manage them.
Practising mindfulness can give people more insight into their emotions, boost their attention and concentration and improve relationships. It’s proven to help with stress, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviours, and can even have a positive effect on physical problems like hypertension, heart disease and chronic pain.
Find out more on the Cymorth Cymru website.

Planning Personal Futures Using Multimedia
2012-02-27 09:30 - 17:30 | Learning Disability Wales, 41 Lambourne Crescent, Learning Disability Wales, 41 Lambourne Crescent
Have you noticed that everywhere you look people are recording their lives with phones and cameras and sharing the videos and pictures instantly with those that they want to? If society is adopting these methods, why aren’t we?

Some organisations are starting to replace traditional paper based recordings with multimedia and have initial approval from the CSSIW to do so. This workshop is being delivered by one such organisation, Community Lives Consortium.
Course Content This half day workshop will demonstrate how using multimedia for the people we support makes an enormous difference – people take ownership of their information and want to show it off.
The session will– Show you how Multimedia can be used to support people to have a say, record their lives and express their dreams and aspirations in ways which they can take ownership of, rather than having their lives documented by professionals.– Showcase a range of real life recordings using a wide range of multimedia– give you the chance to get your hands on some equipment and have a go yourselves at recording using multimedia.– emphasise the difference it makes to lives rather than how the technology works.– allow opportunities for questions and comments.
Designed for:Anyone who is passionate about how we can encourage people to have their say more effectively and shift the power of recording to the people we support. This is a taster session so is designed for people who have the drive and resources to implement new ways of working into their organisation.

About the facilitators:This session will be facilitated by staff from Community Lives Consortium who have been providing a 3 day course on this subject, known as SPICT, to many of its staff and other agencies across Wales who have reaped the benefits by putting into practice what they have learnt

Booking & FeesMembers £15Non members £20Parents / Carers/ Person with learning disability £10
Booking forms can be located on Learning Disability Wales website: www.learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
Returned forms should be forwarded to :
Fax: 029 2075 2149Post: Learning Disability Wales, 41 Lambourne Crescent, Llanishen, Cardiff. CF14 5GG Email: training@learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
If you have any questions please contact Learning Disability Wales on 029 2068 1174

No Excuses: Ensuring the Welfare and Well-being of Disabled Children and Young People
2012-02-28
A one-day course facilitated by Windfall Training
Research has reported that disabled children and young people are three times more likely to experience abuse and neglect than typically developing children, and that is just based on reported events. Clearly there are specific risks to disabled children and additional skills are required to ensure their welfare in the home, in care and residential placements. This course will offer the opportunity for discussion and debate in this most complex and challenging areas of safeguarding.

This course will explore:The particular vulnerabilities for disabled children and young peopleEarly risk assessment and possible responsesThe verbal and non-verbal skills which underpin effective communicationStrategies for good all-round communication based on the ethos of ‘Total Communication’Potential conflicts between safeguarding and ensuring the human rights of vulnerable individuals
Price: Members £115 Non-members £135

Shelter Cymru Training - Drugs Housing & Homelessness
2012-02-28 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Aims
To look at the relationship between drug use and housing need. The course highlights the linked problems of increased levels of drug use amongst people who are homeless, the increased risk that this drug use poses, and the barriers to services for people who are homeless and use drugs. Participants will gain an understanding of the links between homelessness and drug use and how to address key risk factors for homeless people who use drugs. By attending this course delegates will be able to identify barriers to services, and strategies to overcome these barriers. Delegates will gain an increased awareness of different services for homeless drug users, and will be able to develop strategies for addressing the short, medium and long-term needs of drug users who are homeless and vulnerably housed.Course includes
– links between homeless and drug use – trends relating to homelessness and drug use – what the research says – key risks relating to drug use while homeless – strategies for addressing the cycle: increasing access, reducing risk and supporting move-on. – Suitable for
Front line housing support workers and advisors whose clients include drug users, those developing strategy for homeless drug users, drugs agencies engaging with homeless users and DIP agencies.

Tobacco Control Training
2012-02-29
This is an Ash Wales dynamic hands-on training course that empowers participants with effective ways of addressing tobacco use with young people.
Topics such as prevention, cessation and tobacco advocacy with young people will be covered.

Who should attend?
Youth workers, teachers, staff from pupil referral units, youth detention centre staff, school nurses and health visitors. If you want to address tobacco use with young people in your area, then this course is for you.

Why attend?
Smoking and tobacco use are rightly included as major contributors to poor health in Wales. More than any other issue, tobacco use is the greatest driver of health inequali-ties. The training covers topics such as :
1. Tobacco use prevention
2. Support for smoking cessation
3. Developing advocacy and participation skills with young people around to-bacco control and smoking awareness.

Cardiff West Third Sector Forum
2012-02-29 10:00 - 12:00 | To be confirmed., To be confirmed.
Join us for this Cardiff West Third Sector Forum meeting. It’s a great opportunity to meet with other third sector organisations in your area and to discuss your organisation’s needs with Leoni Philp, C3SC’s Third Sector Officer for Cardiff West.
So, if you’re based in Creigiau, Fairwater, Llandaff, Llandaff North, Pentyrch, Radyr & Morganstown, St Fagans, Tongwynlais or Whitchurch, please come along. It will be great to see you!

Inter-generational Learning and Skills Exchange
2012-02-29 15:00 - 20:00 | Pierhead Building, ﻿Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA, Pierhead Building, ﻿Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA
Learn with Grandma Cyf. invites you to an information seminar on the Learn with Grandma Concept of Inter-generational Learning and Skills Exchange, followed by an evening reception at the Pierhead Building.
Sponsored by Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM and Peter Black AM
The website www.learnwithgrandma.org and Granny SOS Card will be launched.

Families First: Review of Information Needs event
2012-03-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Childcare Strategy Unit, The Monmouth Suite, The Conference Centre, Eastmoors, Cardiff CF24 5RR, Childcare Strategy Unit, The Monmouth Suite, The Conference Centre, Eastmoors, Cardiff CF24 5RR
The Families First Cardiff and Newport Cities Consortium Delivery Plan 2011-12 identifies an action to “Review information, language and communication needs of families”.
As part of this, Cardiff Family and Young People’s Information Services have been charged with providing an opportunity for current and prospective ‘customers’ (i.e. children and young people, parents/carers and professionals) of information services in Cardiff the opportunity to say:
– The type of information they are accessing/regularly seek out, and from where – Individuals information priorities – How satisfied they are with current information services – Identify what is not available – How they would like to access information and in what format –
In addition, this session will provide an excellent networking opportunity with colleagues who are engaging with the Families First Initiative in Cardiff / Wales.
Please note: you need to book for this event.

Create mural designs with a community artist from People Around Here
2012-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Plasnewydd Community Centre, Plasnewydd Community Centre
If you are a young person and interested in taking part in the Youth Mural Project, please come along to this FREE workshop.

'Sleep Easy' - Cardiff YMCA event
2012-03-02 19:00 - 2012-03-03 07:00
Cardiff YMCA Housing Association is working in partnership with Land Securities Group Plc, (owners of St Davids 2) to host their very first Sleep Easy event on Level 6 of the St Davids 2 Shopping Centre Carpark.
The aim is simple: they are looking for volunteers to spend a night under the stars to highlight the issue of homelessness and raise vital funds to support their work. Sleep Easy is a national YMCA fundraising event, where people sleep rough so others don’t have to. Participants are asked to brave the cold, sleep in a cardboard box for one night and get sponsored for their efforts – so please, dust off those sleeping bags and join in. It should be a challenging and eye opening experience.
Find out more here.

Nearly New Sale in aid of The National Childbirth Trust
2012-03-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Cowbridge Leisure Centre,The Broadshoard, Cowbridge, CF71 7DA, Cowbridge Leisure Centre,The Broadshoard, Cowbridge, CF71 7DA
11am-12.30pm (Doors open 10.45am for NCT members with membership card). Entrance / suggested donation £1/family.
Nearly new stalls, raffles, cakes and tea & coffee. Buy some amazing bargains and take a break for tea and cakes?
NCT are raising funds to train three breastfeeding counsellors and two antenatal teachers. NCT offer information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. NCT aim to give every parent the chance to make informed choices. NC

Lord Mayor’s event in support of Cancer Research Wales
2012-03-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Seaview Building, Lewis Road, Cardiff, CF24 5EL, Seaview Building, Lewis Road, Cardiff, CF24 5EL
Cancer Research Wales needs your support.Please donate generously for this worthy cause. Please bring items to sell: Veg Food, Clean/unwanted clothes.Books in good condition.Toys & Games– complete/unbroken.CDs, DVDs, Bric-a-Brac.Items for RaffleAnd join us to a delicious Dinner and Dance Tickets £5 if booked in advance by 2nd March. £6 on the day.(Children under 8 free)

State of the City Stakeholder Summit
2012-03-05 09:00 - 13:00 | City Hall, Cardiff, City Hall, Cardiff
This is an ideal opportunity to express the needs of your organisation and your concerns about the future of the third sector in Cardiff.
Find out more here.

FREE taster session for women
2012-03-05 09:30 - 23:30 | School Community Room, Greenway Primary School, Llanstephan Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 3JG, School Community Room, Greenway Primary School, Llanstephan Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 3JG
Spend a morning looking at some practical ways of building your confidence, making a big difference to how YOU feel about YOU!
This confidence-building workshop is organised in partnership with the Women’s Workshop. It is also being run on 12 March.

International Treatment Effectiveness Programme (ITEP)
2012-03-06 - 2012-03-07 | Cardiff, Cardiff
International Treatment Effectiveness Programme (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. ITEP offers clients a visual way to communicate their current behaviour patterns and help them express what they cannot do through words alone. It can be used in care planning and motivational work from the early stages of treatment until the exit stage.

Find out more on the NewLink Wales website.By the end of this NewLink Wales course participants will have:
1. An understanding of the use of free mapping and structured mapping in personal, client work and supervision settings.2. An understanding of the use of mind maps, ways of thinking and cycles, in motivation, bringing about change and the development of care plans.3. An overview of how ITEP fits into the overall Recovery, Engagement and Life Skills (RELS) programme.

Structured Approach to Autism
2012-03-06 - 2012-03-07 | Newport, Newport
Oncourse Training Team Ltd is offering a 2-day Structured Approach to Autism, Interaction and Communication course (incorporating TEACCH).
This eclectic approach will instruct delegates to respond to the needs of individuals on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD) with a much clearer understanding of the complexities of the condition, thus enabling their clients through a person centred, holistic approach to have more autonomy where possible. This workshop: – introduces the audience to Autism and Asperger Syndrome – identifies the complexities of the disorder – introduces the theory of mind and executive functioning – identifies sensory sensitivities – identifies metabolic factors and diet – explores through practical demonstrations the relevance of body language – identifies a wide range of communication modes – develops an understanding of behaviours that ‘challenge us’ – introduces Functional Communication Training (encourages attendees to read behaviours and replace with positive communication aids) – Introduces Structured Teaching Principles and the TEACCH concept. – enables more positive interactions with individualswith ASD – assists in developing communication styles tailored to individual needs – gives insight into the world view/perspective of ASD – Considers sensory and environmental issues (in-depth explanations and practical demonstrations give detailed reasoning as to why the ‘right’ environment is important to individuals with autism. Demonstrations and scenarios will highlight that sensory issues need to be addressed at all times.
Each workshop is interactive and evolves according to the attendees and there valued input. The Autistic Spectrum is in itself complex; the condition is complicated and unique to every individual. Those attending these open workshops are generally from a variety of agency backgrounds and have differing knowledge bases which always adds an extra dimension to the course.
Please note: if you have large groups of staff requiring this type of specialised training or other specialised training workshops, there are many reductions at the moment in order to help fit in with your training budgets.
Price: £150 (delegates need to bring their own lunch)

Helping Out, Staying Out - C3SC's and VCVS's Health & Social Care Network event
2012-03-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Park Inn Hotel, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, Park Inn Hotel, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff
This event will focus on how the third sector helps to prevent unnecessary and inappropriate hospital admissions and alleviates delayed transfers of care. Speakers include key stakeholders from the third and statutory sectors.This event is free and lunch is provided.Find out more about the event here.

Partnering Probation: Forging Ahead
2012-03-06 11:00 - 15:00 | The SWALEC stadium in Cardiff, The SWALEC stadium in Cardiff
– Find out how your social enterprise could work with Wales Probation
The UK Coalition Government are proposing radical changes to the way adult offender management services will be commissioned and delivered in the future. These changes will create exciting opportunities for social enterprises to become involved as partners and providers of future adult offender management services.
Wales Probation is holding a one day workshop for representatives of Welsh social enterprises who are interested in exploring these partnership and commercial opportunities.
The workshop is being held at the SWALEC stadium in Cardiff. It will be attended by Wales Probation staff as well as representatives from other Probation and Criminal Justice organisations, such as the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), Welsh Prisons and the Probation Association.
Who should attend?
– Social enterprises or firms who are involved in volunteering, supported employment, training or educational provision; – Social enterprises or firms who are interested in getting involved with, or expanding their work with offender rehabilitation; – Organisations who are keen to work with, and potentially supply, Wales Probation
Delegate places are limited and Wales Probation ask that individuals register their interest in attending by providing their contact details using their on-line registration form .
After registering, Wales Probation will then contact you directly with further information about the workshop.
Why should I attend?Delegates will be given the opportunity to: Learn about proposed UK Coalition Government changes to the way adult offender management services will be commissioned and delivered; Discuss potential Wales Probati

Racism in Football - how far have we really come?
2012-03-06 18:00 - 19:00 | National Assembly for Wales, Senedd, Cardiff Bay, National Assembly for Wales, Senedd, Cardiff Bay
Show Racism the Red Card cordially invites you to an event with guest speaker Hugh Lewis AM, Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage. FAW Chief Executive Jonathan Ford and a guest from Cardiff Grange Harlequins FC will also be present.
Please RSVP by 24 February.

Effective Partnership Working
2012-03-07 | Forge Fach, Swansea, Forge Fach, Swansea
Partnership working is a common feature, which done well can have huge benefits for all parties involved. This Participation Cymru course looks at how to make partnership working successful, with participants covering a range of aspects, including: looking at individuals’ roles within partnerships, being personally more effective and how to develop relationships within partnerships. Participations will also look at the types and functions of partnerships, techniques for reviewing the purpose and processes of partnerships, ensuring that the partnership is structured in the most effective way and has appropriate objectives.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
– Review and revise the individual’s role in partnerships so that they can decide to carry on, change what they are doing, or withdraw from a partnership – Be personally more effective, working to strengths and developing weaknesses – Ensure that the partnership is structured in the most effective way and has appropriate objectives – Better able to change or refocus the partnership when necessary
Who is this course for?This course is aimed at staff who are involved in partnerships and want to make the relationship more effective.

Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens South East Wales Regional Gathering
2012-03-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Llanhilleth Miners Institute
This free event is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills, hear inspiring talks from other projects, attend workshops, and meet and share experiences with others involved in community growing projects from all over the region.
The programme includes presentations on recent research into community growing as well as inspiring talks from a local, established project “Routes 2 Life” and well as an opportunity to find out more about the exciting “Valleys Veg” plan.
There will also be workshops on Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers, Working with Willow and a chance to feed into the Valleys Veg concept.
Discover more about this event on their website – and scroll down the page for a location map.
Please book by Thursday 1 March.

Fundraising for International Projects
2012-03-08 09:30 - 17:00 | Tapestri Cafe, Swansea, Tapestri Cafe, Swansea
This Wales Africa Community Links course is suitable for any community link or small development organisation that would like to gain a greater understanding and practical skills in increasing the levels of funds for their organisation through either fundraising or grants. What this course will offer?
How many ways are there to raise funds for your organisation? This course will examine all apsects of preparing a funding application and will provide a practical insight into identifying the most appropriate sources of funding for your organisation. The course will also provide an overview of the current funding climate for international projects and assist you in understanding what influences funders. This course will help you to:Understand funding and how to work towards sustainable fundingGet an overview of funding for international projects in WalesUnderstand different approaches to funding – grants, foundations, community fundraising, online donations, local businessUnderstand how to plan a funding proposal Learn how to write concise and compelling applicationsUnderstand grant funders and build relationships with themCommunicate your work to funders and donors

International Women's Day event
2012-03-08 10:00 - 15:15 | The Pierhead, Cardiff Bay, The Pierhead, Cardiff Bay
Celebrate International Women’s Day – hear from inspirational speakers on the 2012 IWD theme, ‘Women and men united to end violence and domestic abuse against women’.
Discuss how we can challenge the inequalities and attitudes that cause violence against women.
Rosemary Butler AM, Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales, will also be hosting a lecture in partnership with the British Council. This will be followed by lunch at 13.00.
This event is organised by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes-Wales in partnership with Disability Wales, Hafan Cymru, BAWSO, Age Cymru and National Assembly for Wales.
To reserve a place, please contact Ethne Biggs at the NFWI-Wales Office at the details below.

LLanrumney Jobs and Training Fair
2012-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Eastern Leisure Centre, Llanrumney Avenue, Cardiff CF3 4DN, Eastern Leisure Centre, Llanrumney Avenue, Cardiff CF3 4DN
More than 10 employers will have stands at the Llanrumney Jobs and Training Fair, including Cardiff Council Fostering Service, Cardiff Works, care agencies, the Army, Royal Navy and RAF and Randstad agency.
Find out more about this event here.

Cardiff Sustainable Communities Network meeting
2012-03-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Bute Park Education Centre, Bute Park Education Centre
Do you have a passion for volunteering, the environment or transport? If so, and you’re a non-profit-making group, Cardiff Sustainable Communities Network is for you.
Come along to meet with other organisations with similar interests, and to share ideas and experiences.

Domestic Abuse Awareness
2012-03-09 09:30 - 12:30
The aim of this course is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and its incident rates in society, and to enable participants to feel comfortable when referring individuals to appropriate agencies who can provide help and support.
By the end of the training, participants should have an understanding of what domestic abuse is, how prevalent it is in society and how to confidently refer on to specialist domestic abuse service providers.
Course facilitator: Sandra Holliday, Cardiff Women’s Aid.
