C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

Understanding and Responding to Bullying Behaviours
2018-01-17 | Cadiff, Cadiff
A One Day Course
In a recent survey by Ditch the Label 50% of young people stated they had been bullied at some point, with 11% stating they are bullied on a daily basis. Of those young people reporting being bullied 44% developed depression, 41% developed social anxiety and 33% had suicidal thoughts. The impact of bullying behaviours has a detrimental impact on social, emotional and academic development. The consequences of such behaviours extend beyond the target and effects those caught up within the bullying cycle. Understanding bullying and identifying what works in preventing such behaviours is key to establishing safe, caring and supportive environments where such behaviours are unacceptable and not tolerated.
This course will help you look at ways of supporting children and young people to develop the skills needed to develop healthy relationships.
Find out more and book a place online via the Children in Wales website

Youth Homelessness: All I want is a Roof Over my Head
2018-01-15 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A One Day Course
The training will explore youth homelessness. The course will outline reasons for youth homelessness, current trends and the impact of current Housing and Homelessness legislation in Wales. Ways of support young homeless people and the issues such as substance misuse, Child Sexual Exploitation and how to safeguard them. This will be conducted using a rights based approach.
Find out more and book a place online

Introduction to Mindfulness
2018-01-11 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A One Day Course
Stress is a leading cause of sickness absence across all workplaces in the UK. Against this background many organisations are seeking to introduce mindfulness programmes. There is a wealth of research evidence emerging to indicate that mindfulness can reduce stress and anxiety and can reduce the incidence of recurrent depression. In addition, mindfulness can improve attention and decision making. This course provides an introduction to mindfulness in the workplace. The aim is to explore the meaning and potential applications of mindfulness across a variety of roles and workplace settings and to provide participants with the opportunity to explore how it might enhance their lives, personally and professionally.
Find out more and book a place online via the Children in Wales website

Major Trauma Network - Consultation events
2018-01-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-01-09 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
As mentioned in the Cardiff Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network briefing in December 2017, there will be 2 public consultation events taking place in Cardiff and Barry. It is an opportunity for people to meet local clinicians to discuss proposals to develop a Major Trauma Network for the region, and will include asking people for their views on establishing a Major Trauma Centre at University Hospital of Wales.
Tuesday, 9 January 6.30-8pm at Castleland Community Centre, Belvedere Crescent, Barry CF63 4JZ.
Wednesday, 10 January 6.30-8pm at St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Pen-Y-Lan Road (corner of Wellfield Road), Roath, Cardiff CF24 3PB.
If you are unable to attend but want to have your say then you can respond on-line via the Public Health Wales website.

NEA Fuel Debt Training
2017-12-18
Do you support households struggling to pay their energy bills?The last fuel debt course of our 2017-18 Wales fuel debt and mentoring project is taking place on Monday 18th December in Cardiff, and NEA Cymru is pleased to be able to offer this as an open access course to stakeholders who are supporting low income and vulnerable households struggling with their energy bills.
Who is it for?NEA’s one-day Fuel Debt Advice in the Community training course, accredited by City & Guilds, is an ideal introduction for advice workers involved with clients who are in fuel debt or for the more experienced advisor as an update.It aims to give participants a clearer understanding of the pathways involved in resolving fuel debt and covers the main issues including:

causes of fuel debt
responsibilities (customer, fuel supplier, landlord)
payment options
meter and billing problems
complaints procedures
grants and assistance available

Duration: 1 dayPlease Note:

Places are strictly limited and open to frontline advice and community workers who work with low income and vulnerable clients either in, or at risk of, fuel poverty. (Participants will need to complete a short pre course questionnaire to evidence this).
Participants will also have the opportunity to undertake an open book exam to gain a City & Guilds accredited Level 2 Award in Fuel Debt in the Community 6281-16.
In order to evidence how delegates are using the training, we ask each participant to provide a brief case study following their attendance on the course (examples are provided to assist you).
Places will be allocated at NEA Cymru’s discretion.

If you would like to attend, please contact susan.glover@nea.org.uk, tel 029 2072 6580.

Careers Workshop - Building Brighter Futures
2017-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Quaker Meeting House, Pagefield House, Page Street, Swansea, SA1 4EZ, Quaker Meeting House, Pagefield House, Page Street, Swansea, SA1 4EZ

Priorities for social services in Wales - integration, regional working and the National Dementia Strategy
2017-12-12 | Central Cardiff, Central Cardiff
This seminar will examine the priorities for social services in Wales. It comes as the Welsh Government prepares to introduce a Local Government Bill next year to improve the integration between local authorities and deliver social services at a regional level, following itsconsultationon the local government White Paper.
It will be an opportunity to consider the implementation of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act, including the effectiveness of regional partnership boards and the challenges involved with the introduction of pooled budgets for health and social care.
Delegates will also discuss the initial impacts of the first stage of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care Act which reformed workforce regulation and registration arrangements and established Social Care Wales. There will also be consideration of the implications of the second and third stages of the Act ahead of their implementation in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
Delegates will discuss the effectiveness of the £60m Integrated Care Fund and the challenges and opportunities surrounding delivering social services at a regional level; including establishing governance arrangements, improving financial and workforce resilience and integrating local authorities.
Find out more and book a place online

Substance Misuse Awareness
2017-12-11 09:15 - 16:00 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff,CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff,CF14 3BE
This course aims to bring a broad understanding about substance misuse and the impact that it has on individuals. It covers the most commonly misused categories of substances, the effects of alcohol and the risks associated with alcohol misuse, different patterns of substance misuse and different types of service provision.
Find out more and book a place online via the New Link Wales website

Working Positively with Autistic Children in the Early Years
2017-12-11
A one-day course
This course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in autism that can challenge professionals and families. This course is for all those working with autistic children and their families who wish to deepen their understanding and enlarge their skills base with this cohort of children.
Find out more and book a place online via the Children in Wales website

C3SC Training: An Introduction to Tendering
2017-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FH
Understanding the commissioning process is vitally important for third sector organisations who are interested in delivering public services. But the world of commissioning and procurement can at times seem daunting and complex.
This training course aims to explain and clarify the process of commissioning and to help you understand the implications of commissioning and tendering for your organisation.
Attending this course will enable you to:

Understand the commissioning process for social care services
Assess the areas where third sector providers can be involved
Understand tendering, and how it fits within the commissioning cycle

Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Community Conversations: Start a conversation – and make a difference
2017-12-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Butetown Community Centre
Communities across Wales face their own unique challenges. These are best addressed by employers and local partners working together to achieve a bigger, more sustainable impact.
Collaboration is key – but that starts with a relationship built on mutual understanding.
This is the idea at the centre of BITC’s series of Community Conversation events. These events will create an opportunity for responsible companies and community organisations to discuss both the challenges, opportunities and the ways everyone can work together. Sponsored by Wales & West Utilities, the Community Conversations will help to make connections and develop relationships between employers and community groups.
BITC are arranging two Conversation events in the coming months – so please book whichever is the most relevant to you. If you would like to attend both our events, please feel free!

Porth – on Friday 24 November at The Pop Factory (10:00 – 13:00) – book a place here!

Butetown – on Friday 8 December at Butetown Community Centre (10:00 – 13:00) – book a place here!

As a community organisation you understand the particular issues at hand in the local area. This is incredibly valuable to local employers looking to partner with community groups. Attending the Community Conversation is a great opportunity for you to develop new relationships with employers, unlock new ideas and potential support and share some of the positive actions already taking place. So please join us!
Please note that places at our Community Conversation event are limited to one representative per organisation. They are anticipating a high level of interest in these events, so please book now to avoid disappointment.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact the BITC Cymru team on 029 2078 0050.

Third Sector Support Wales Engagement Event- Good Governance
2017-12-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Crundale Community Hall, Pembrokeshire, Crundale Community Hall, Pembrokeshire
Good governance is crucial to the running of any third sector organisation, but in a fast-changing environment which places increasing pressures on organisations, trustees need accessible guidance to support them in setting and maintaining high standards of governance.
We will be holding an event on the 8 December 2017 in Crundale Community Hall, Pembrokeshire (9.30am-12.30pm) which will look at the latest regional and national developments in relation to governance and feature talks on the new Charity Governance Code and PQASSO, the quality mark for the third sector.
To book your place please complete a booking form and e-mail to eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk

Boundaries and Confidentiality
2017-12-08 09:15 - 16:00 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff,CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff,CF14 3BE
This course sets out to assist with maintaining professional boundaries within the working environment. It has been developed for staff that work closely with individuals within their organisations. It shows the importance of developing an appropriate relationship that does not run the risk of exploiting power, or yielding inappropriate power to an individual.
Find out more and book a place online via the NewLink Wales website

Skills for Life - training for Women - December session - visiting the National Assembly
2017-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | National Assembly Wales, Cardiff, CF99 1NA, National Assembly Wales, Cardiff, CF99 1NA
Skills for Life offers a person centred package of support with the option of practical work experience, professional coaching, and peer to peer networking and monthly group training, supporting women to recognise and utilise their skills and abilities. Women are eligible if they are 25 years+, economically inactive or long-term unemployed, living in a Communities First area in Cardiff.
Meet on the steps of the National Assembly
Learn about:

The role of the Assembly
How to get involved and have your say
The Assembly and gender equality
Meet the Assembly’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Meet some of Wales politicians

And a tour of the National Assembly building
For more information contact Anna McVicker Tel: 07969 066 251 Email: AnnaMcVicker@srcdc.org.uk
Lunch and childcare provided!

Embolden: Spirit of D/deaf & Disabled Women
2017-12-06 10:00 - 16:30 | The Sbectrwm Centre, Fairwater, Cardiff, The Sbectrwm Centre, Fairwater, Cardiff
Disability Wales are inviting disabled and non-disabled women in Wales to attend their upcoming workshops. They will be a chance to discuss how you feel you are represented within society, create campaigns ideas and key messages aimed to challenge stereotypes and improve the aspirations and confidence of disabled women.
Spaces are limited, reserve your place online at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/disability-wales-14041738910
The workshops will start at 10:00 am and finish at 4:30 pm Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
For more information and to book your place contact:
Disability Wales on 029 20887325 or email info@disabilitywales.org

Children in Wales Early Years Conference 2017
2017-12-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Angel Hotel, Cardiff, Angel Hotel, Cardiff
Children in Wales’ Early Years conference 2017 will focus on research, policy and interventions around children’s creativity, resilience and wellbeing. We aim to contribute to current debates on how to mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences. We have an exciting line up of speakers and workshop facilitators which will offer delegates the opportunity to hear about and debate on a range of views about how early years services should be responding to meeting children’s needs.
Delegates will have the opportunity to hear about and debate on a range of views about how early years services should be responding to meeting children’s needs. We will also be offering workshops focusing on interventions that can support creativity, resilience and wellbeing.
Aim of the conference
The event will increase delegates’ understanding and give them the opportunity to consider their own policy and practice as well as sharing experiences and best ideas with other professionals.
Who should attend?
Professionals providing early support and those with a policy lead or interest in children’s creativity, resilience and wellbeing.
CLICK HERE to book your place

Early Years Conference 2017 - Children in Wales
2017-12-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Angel Hotel, Cardiff, Angel Hotel, Cardiff
Creativity, Resilience and Wellbeing in the Early Years
Children in Wales’ Early Years conference 2017 will focus on research, policy and interventions around children’s creativity, resilience and wellbeing. They aim to contribute to current debates on how to mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences, by exploring the needs of specific groups of children and their families, including care experienced children, children experiencing trauma and attachment issues, disabled, refugees, migrants and those living in poverty. Their Keynote presentation will be given by Professor Gordon Harold, University of Sussex.
Delegates will have the opportunity to hear about and debate on a range of views about how early years services should be responding to meeting children’s needs. They will also be offering workshops focusing on interventions that can support creativity, resilience and wellbeing.
Aim of the conference
The event will increase delegates’ understanding and give them the opportunity to consider their own policy and practice as well as sharing experiences and best ideas with other professionals.
Who should attend?
Professionals providing early support and those with a policy lead or interest in children’s creativity, resilience and wellbeing.
Speakers and workshops will be announced in October
COST: Members: £105 Non-members: £135
Early bird rate: Book by 20 October 2017 to receive a 10% discount
Book here: Early Years Conference 2017

C3SC Training: How to Organise and Run your AGM
2017-12-06 09:30 - 13:30 | C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FH, C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FH
The aim of this course is toenable participants to understand the purpose, rules and requirements of holding an effective Annual General Meeting. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a formal meeting held once a year and is a legal requirement for those voluntary organisations that have company status. This meeting is also a great opportunity for you to communicate with volunteers, members, staff, funders and other key stakeholders about your key successes. This course will provide you with the formal information relating to how to structure your AGM so that you can get the most out of this annual opportunity to showcase your organisation’s achievements.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will:

understand the annual cycle of governance
understand the requirements for financial accounting and audit
understand how to organise and run an AGM

Ideal for:trustees, board members, committee members and staff of voluntary organisations in Wales.
Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

MS Awareness
2017-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Sbectrwm, Cardiff, Sbectrwm, Cardiff
This Cardiff Council training is for staff and managers working in the social care workforce who are caring for or would like information about Multiple Sclerosis.
Do you help care for clients with Multiple Sclerosis? A two-hour study session has been arranged for carers who are involved in the care of people with Multiple Sclerosis. The session will look at common symptoms and their management.
Facilitator: Rhiannon Jones MS Clinical Nurse Specialist, MS Team, UHW.
Teas and coffees provided. Certificates will only be issued to participants who attend the full session.
To book your place, please email scwdp@cardiff.gov.uk

An Introduction to Self-harm and Suicide
2017-12-05 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one day course
The training will explore young people, self-harm and suicide. It will outline young people’s mental health, the issues that young people experience and the reasons why young people self-harm, the difference between self-harm and suicide and ways to support young people who do so. Coping mechanisms for young people and staff will be explored.
Find out more and book a place online via the Children in Wales website.

Free Workshop, Tramshed Tech - Wales Cooperative Centre
2017-12-05
Did you know that many funders are actively looking to support charities and social enterprises to develop digital services?
CAST (the Centre for Acceleration of Social Technology) wants to make sure that third sector organisations are ready to take advantage of these opportunities. Come along to our free event and learn how to submit a great proposal to a relevant funder which could help bring your digital ambitions to life. This three hour session will mix creative exploration of digital development opportunities with a focus on submitting funding proposals. CAST can also use their expertise to identify areas of interest or potential and make introductions to great digital partners for those charities and social enterprises who need it.
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET

Brexit and the Welsh Economy
2017-12-05 | Jurys Inn Cardiff, 1 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3DN, Jurys Inn Cardiff, 1 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3DN
THIS EVENT IS CPD CERTIFIED
Delegates at this seminar will discuss the challenges and opportunities for the Welsh Economy as the United Kingdom prepares to withdraw from the European Union.
It follows the Welsh Government’s white paper on Brexit which sets out its priorities ahead of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, including retaining full access to the Single Market, guaranteeing the rights of EU migrants living in Wales, the replacement of current EU funding and the establishment of a transitional phrase after Brexit.
Planned sessions will examine what Brexit will mean for different sectors of the Welsh Economy, with uncertainty over the terms of transferring EU legislation to UK law, and the challenges for adapting to new trading arrangements.
Delegates will also consider the wider implications of Brexit on devolution – following the Welsh Government’s policy document – with questions surrounding the future framework of inter-governmental relations regarding the forthcoming repatriation of powers from the EU.
Find out more about the event and how to book a place

An Introduction to Self-harm and Suicide
2017-12-05 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one day course
The training will explore young people, self-harm and suicide. It will outline young people’s mental health, the issues that young people experience and the reasons why young people self-harm, the difference between self-harm and suicide and ways to support young people who do so. Coping mechanisms for young people and staff will be explored.
Find out more a book a place online via the Children in Wales website

Cooperative Womens Voice's Wales
2017-12-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Tramshed Tech, D, Pendyris St, Cardiff CF11 6BH, Tramshed Tech, D, Pendyris St, Cardiff CF11 6BH
The Wales Cooperatvie Centre would like you to join them for this free event on Monday 4th December 2017 (5.30 – 8.00pm) at the Tramshed Tech in Cardiff City Centre. http://bit.ly/CoWomWal
What’s happening?
There will be speakers to inspire us, drinks and nibbles, informal networking and the question: What makes co-operatives different for women?
Keynote speakers:
• Karen Wilkie, Deputy General Secretary, Co-op Party • Allison Soroko, Head of Engagement and Ownership, Merthyr Valleys Homes
Chair: Dr Amanda Benson, Co-operative College and Co-op Women’s Challenge Steering Committee member
This launch event has been organised by the Wales Co-operative Centre and Co-operative College and is supported by Co-ops UK and Co-operative News.

Advanced Substance Misuse Awareness
2017-12-04 09:15 - 16:00
This course is aimed at people who have completed NewLink Wales’ Substance Misuse Awareness course, and may also be suitable for others who already have some knowledge of substance misuse. The course will include information on the most commonly misused drugs and their effects, practical activities for methods of drug use, how to minimise the harm to those using substances, and the recovery concept and how to put it into practice.
Find out more and book a place online

Diploma in Fundraising
2017-12-04 - 2017-12-07 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Institute of Fundraising 4-day training course
This qualification contains significant elements of management and strategy and is designed for those whose roles are concerned with these areas. As a guide you should have a minimum of three years fundraising experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity and have management experience.
What are the benefits to you and your organisation?
You will become a more successful, confident and strategic fundraising manager and leader. In addition to consolidating your existing fundraising knowledge you will learn and understand how to apply proven techniques to enhance your own and your team’s performance and development. These skills will enable you to manage the sustainable development and growth of your organisation’s fundraising income streams.
What will you learn?

The Direct Response Fundraising unit examines the definition, evolution and role of direct response, individual giving behaviour, direct response planning, testing, fundraising media, e-fundraising, the online communications mix, best practice and cost structures and the characteristics of effective fundraising websites
The Major Gift Fundraising and Legacy Giving unit looks at forms of major gifts, the principles of prospect research, the institutional readiness, systems and processes to support major gift fundraising. In addition to this the categories and characteristics of capital campaigns will also be studied. This will include use and content of feasibility studies and monitoring and evaluation as well as the current trends of legacy giving, legacy solicitation methods, joint promotions and the role of third party partners
The Corporate and Grant Fundraising unit explores the forms and motives of support, CSR, organisational giving behaviour and relationship development. It will look at the management of payroll giving in the overall fundraising mix, identification of needs appropriate for grant support and the difference between restricted and unrestricted funds. It will also examine reporting requirements and organisational behaviour
The Fundraising Management unit analyses motivation at work, leadership and performance appraisal. It will look at reasons, methods and characteristics of a legally defensible appraisal system and volunteer recruitment and retention. It will also examine volunteer induction and training, key volunteer legislation, reasons for volunteer attrition and strategies to prevent this

Find out more and book via the Institute of Fundraising website.

C3SC Training: Planning and Writing Successful Funding Bids
2017-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FH, C3SC Offices, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FH
The aim of this course is to provide participants with an opportunity to master new techniques to develop and write successful funding bids.The funding environment is becoming more and more competitive with most funders receiving thousands of requests for support each year. It is therefore vital that your funding bids stand out from the crowd! This training course will help you learn how to improve your funding bids by adopting a structured approach to the planning and writing of your future applications.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

understand the current funding climate in Wales and its impact on funders
review their current approach of developing a bid
apply new tools and techniques to give their bids a winning ‘edge’
understand and meet the expectations of funders

Ideal for:This course is intended for experienced bid writers wanting to further develop their knowledge and skills to produce compelling funding bids. It is NOT suitable for those with little or no previous experience of grant funding.
Book online
Alternatively, email training@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722.

Cannabis Harm Reduction
2017-11-30 09:15 - 16:00 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff,CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff,CF14 3BE
This course aims to raise awareness around the effects of using Cannabis. The course will outline the methods of use and risks associated for users and the wider community. It will identify the different forms of cannabis and the strength of THC within these forms. It will also discuss harm reduction techniques and apply them in brief interventions.
Find out more and book a place online via the NewLink Wales website

Light a Candle Event International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day)
2017-11-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff Cathedral
