How to adopt a structured approach to fundraising. This course will help organisations understand the importance and benefits of adopting a structured approach to fundraising in order to develop a sustainable income base. It will also provide organisations with practical resources to explore the range of funding options available to them. By the end of...
A one day course Understanding cultural differences is an important component in effective working with families and children. Practitioners and managers can be reluctant to address child welfare concerns because they fear being accused of racism, intolerance or prejudice. Getting the balance right between cultural sensitivity and making Westernised judgements on child welfare is difficult....
Attracting volunteers can be a challenge. Attracting a broad diversity of volunteers can be an even greater challenge. The course will help you to plan recruitment and to think about materials and approaches that will reach the volunteers you want. It looks at different steps in the recruitment process, including ‘vetting’, interviewing, and matching volunteers...
SPACES ARE FREE AND FULLY FUNDED Summary: In this half day session we explore and develop an understanding of how you incorporate Time Credits in to your support planning and work in a more asset based way that creates co-produced, supportive environments for your client group. We will cover: Needs of clients and service mapping Asset...
Book your place now for Wales’ leading people and homes conference. It’s all change in Welsh housing… the Welsh Government’s efforts to improve people’s lives through private landlord licensing and homelessness legislation are starting to pay off. At the same time, new financial challenges and ambitious house building targets are sharpening everyone’s focus. This conference...
A one-day course A one day course aimed at anyone working directly or indirectly with children and young people in a wide range of workplace and community settings. The purpose of the training is to give participants confidence and essential knowledge on how to safeguard the children and young people in their environment. The training...
Lunch is provided SPACES ARE FREE AND FULLY FUNDED FOR CARDIFF AND VALE WORKERS Summary: This course specifically looks at the risks, harms and dangers associated with alcohol consumption for older people. The main aim of the course will be to allow participants to explore the holistic approach of harm reduction, and explore every aspect...
Is your website working for your organisation, or could your digital strategy use a re-think? Do you know what your site’s visitors are after – and how to provide it? Are your pages appearing high in Google search results, and are you using social media effectively to send traffic to your site? This one-day WCVA...
A two day course All children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child...
FREE for everyone In partnership with Cardiff Council. What is WRAP? WRAP are Workshops to Raise Awareness of 'Prevent'. Prevent is part of the UK Government's counter terrorism strategy, preventing people from becoming involved in terrorism. Training Objectives: To Understand Prevents Aim Think about who may be vulnerable to terrorism See why some people are...
Involvement Opportunity for Young People New Service coming up... First Episode Psychosis Service A new service is being developed in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, which will be managed by Cardiff & Vale UHB and Cwm Taf in partnership with Barnardo’s. It will be open to young people aged 14 - 25 and...
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...
