• Equality and Human Rights in the Community (The Equality Act 2010)

    Race Equality First Offices Race Equality First Offices

    This FREE Race Equalities First training covers the rights of individuals relating to the Equality Act 2010 and is available to individuals, grassroots, community, charity and voluntary organisations.Refreshments will be provided but no lunch will be available so please bring your own.Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis....

  • C3SC Training – Techniques for Handling Conflicts

    C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB C3SC Offices, Brunel House, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB

    By the end of this session, you will be able to:·         Recognise when and why conflict occurs·         Explore the dangers and opportunities in conflict situations and identify our personal responses to conflict·         Understand the importance of effective communication skills and techniques for behaving assertively·         Develop strategies for successful conflict resolution This a full day course

  • Funding your future: new European programmes and loan finance

    St. Margaret’s Park, Aberbargoed St. Margaret’s Park, Aberbargoed

    Almost £100m of European Structural Funds was accessed by the third sector during the current round of European funding. But  what will the 2014-2020 programmes look like? How can we influence the design of the new programmes, and what funding opportunities are they likely to present?This event will inform delegates about the developments that are...

  • Ethnic Minority Communities First Seminar

    St. Peter's Hall, St. Peter's Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3BA St. Peter's Hall, St. Peter's Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3BA

    Ethnic Minority Communities First SeminarCardiff Ethnic Minority Communities First would like to invite you to its seminar at St Peter's Hall, on Thursday 26th April 2012. Registration is at 9:30am and we will finish with lunch at 1.pm.The Ethnic Minority Communities Team works in partnership with community groups, voluntary agencies and the statutory & business...

  • Universal Credit Briefing

    Esis Conference Centre, Nantgarw Esis Conference Centre, Nantgarw

    The Welfare Reform Act gained Royal Assent on the 8 March 2012. The Act provides for the introduction of a 'Universal Credit' a new working-age benefit to replace Housing Benefit, Income Support, income based JSA, income based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and the Social Fund rolled out between...

  • Cardiff City & South Third Sector Forum

    Atlantic House, Dumballs Road Atlantic House, Dumballs Road

    Cardiff City & South Third Sector Forum is open to all third sector groups that identify with the geographical area of Butetown, Grangetown and the City Centre – though the boundaries of this area may change.If your organisation is based in Cardiff City & South, please come along - it would be great to see...

  • Timeplace Community Training

    North Ely Youth Centre, Pethybridge Rd Ely, Cardiff CF5 4DN North Ely Youth Centre, Pethybridge Rd Ely, Cardiff CF5 4DN

    Timeplace is the Ely/Caerau Time Credits Scheme.Come to this fun, interactive event where you can discover new and better ways to link with the Ely/Caerau community. - Discover new support available to help your group/organisation reach its aims and objectives - Learn how you can thank your volunteers with time credits and link with other...

  • POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults)

    Norbury House, Fairwater Norbury House, Fairwater

    This Cymorth Cymru course aims to increase your understanding of the abuse of vulnerable adults and the action you should take to prevent abuse.By the end of the course, participants will be able to:·         Recognise who is a vulnerable adult·         Identify the types and signs of adult abuse·         Explain how to respond to a disclosure...

  • Pedal Power breakfast: From Adversity to Achievement

    City Hall, Cardiff City Hall, Cardiff

    Join Pedal Power for breakfast at Cardiff City Hall with Para-cyclist Mark Colbourne, winner of Gold and Silver medals at the recent 2012 Para-cycling World Championships in Los Angeles.Mark is Patron of Pedal Power, the Cardiff-based charity which provides cycling opportunities for disabled children, adults and their families. For only £30 a head (10% discount available...

  • Planning Your Exhibition

    St David’s Hall, Cardiff CF10 1AH St David’s Hall, Cardiff CF10 1AH

    Thanks to a £20,000 training grant awarded by the Arts Council of Wales, the Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales (BVSNW) is pleased to announce a new programme of professional development opportunities for Black and Minority Ethnic artists and creatives in Wales. ‘Planning Your Exhibition’ training led by Melaneia WarwickCourse Outline:So you have made or are...

  • Friendly AdvantAGE

    Senedd, Cardiff Bay Senedd, Cardiff Bay

    This is an invitation to the VCVS and Partners Friendly AdvantAGE Befriending Project launch event. This is an exciting and innovative new project that has 4 year funding from the Big Lottery AdvantAGE Programme.We will be joined by Jane Hutt AM, who is kindly sponsoring the event.Please remember space is limited so RSVP by Monday...

  • Train the Trainer (Day 2 of 3)

    Swansea 23,30 April & 1 May Swansea 23,30 April & 1 May

     This 3 day course delivered by Welsh Women's Aid, is for staff or volunteers who would like to gain the skills and knowledge to plan, deliver and evaluate short structured courses to adults. The training will cover:       Planning and Designing Training      Learning Theory      Training methods and techniques      Learning Environment and Atmosphere      Managing Participants      Training Delivery     ...