Influencing the agenda:Keeping the focus on children and young people through the changes in social services Children in Wales Annual Round Table ConferenceMonday, 26th March 2012City Hall, Cardiff Discussions will focus around the Social Services (Wales) Bill and the implications for children, young people and their families. This one day conference is aimed at policy makers...
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Social Enterprise UK and the Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition (SSEC) have joined forces to host what will be the world’s biggest social enterprise event. The Social Enterprise Exchange will take place on Tuesday 27 March 2012 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow. The Social Enterprise Exchange will host over 1000 delegates and 150...
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We are delighted to announce that the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB) in Wales is funding three small charity training days, delivered by the Institute of Fundraising (IoF), during March 2012. Aimed specifically at charities with voluntary incomes under £1 million, this series of courses is aimed at building the fundraising skills of smaller organisations. The two... |
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Are you involved in managing or supporting volunteers? Perhaps you’re a paid worker or volunteer yourself. If so, come along to this Network meeting - you'll have an opportunity to share ideas and gain more knowledge, and meet with others in a similar role to compare experiences and encourage one another.The Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators’ Network is... |
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A Carousel of excitement, fun and adventure!A Carnival Themed Event giving young people a voice and info about services foryoung people in Cardiff(Carnival Dress Optional)
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Women Connect First invites you to the Equality and Diversity Festival.There will be: - Guest speakers - Dances from different parts of the globe - Singing, and schools choir - Henna tattoo and face painting - International Fashion Show - Food tastingThis event is organised in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and Oxfam, and is...
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Beacon for Wales - Community University Partnership event will offer an opportunity to network withacademics, researchers and community organisations, to discuss partnerships in the area of interest and to learn more about what each of the parties can offer.It will be a perfect opportunity for professionals to share a couple of hours of creative thought... |
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The ride from Merthyr Tydfil to Pedal Power in Cardiff takes place on Saturday 31 March 2012 - leaving Cardiff by bus at 9.15am or Merthyr at 10.00am.Get yourself fit for Pedal Power’s Sponsored Bike Challenge by joining the Family Bike Ride, which is being held in conjunction with Marie Curie Cancer Care, or if...
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Women's Workshop is running a DIY workshop for women.Have fun learning in a friendly, informal environment how to do easy jobs around the home. There will be an introduction to wall fixings, including shelves and mirrors.Spaces are limited so call now. The price is £20, which includes all materials and use of equipment. |
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The Community Sports Network is run by Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) and aims to recognise the contribution grassroots and minority sports teams make to Cardiff. Find out more about the Network here.If you'd like to attend, please contact Katie (see details below). |
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A half-day workshop facilitated by Children in Wales This workshop is designed for anyone delivering services to children, young people and families, who wish to reach and serve Welsh language speakers.The workshop will bring participants up to date with current legislation and the new proposed Welsh Language Measure 2010, and will look at where language rights...
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This conference will see the launch of the Cardiff Food Charter and Action Plan for Cardiff as a Sustainable Food City, There will be several presentations from other UK Sustainable Food CitiesSustainable Food City: Plymouth - Traci Lewis, Food Plymouth Creating a Sustainable Food System in Brighton and Hove - Clare Devereux, Food Matters Sustainable...
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This half day course will help you:· Write effective, clear and concise minutes · Gain skills in note taking · Produce a clear and focussed agenda |
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This a new course to our training programme, final details are to be confirmed. It will be a half day course. We regret that this course has been postponed. The date will be updated shortly.
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With unprecendented pressure on resources in the UK, it is now more important than ever for those in the voluntary sector to have a good knowledge of public law.Public law describes the set of principles that govern the way public bodies make decisions. It covers areas as diverse as procurement, consultation processes, decisions as to whether...
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Join Ash Wales at the Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay On Wednesday 4th April to celebrate 5 years smoke free in Wales.Come down and meet the team and find out more about the tobacco industry and what harm smoking causes to your health. |
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Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) and BBC Cymru Wales invite you to a free, half-day workshop at Broadcasting House, Llandaff. Our morning session is fully booked and there are limited spaces on the afternoon session (2.00-5.30pm).Are you responsible for your group’s dealings with the media? Do you want to publicise your project, or improve the... We regret that this meeting has been postponed. A new date will be posted on our website.Join us for this Cardiff South 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 Peter Griffiths, C3SC's Third Sector Officer for... |
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After being awarded funding from the Cardiff Youth Service to provide a series of Train-the-Trainers activities towards combating extremism, BVSNW is now delivering the training to youth workers within both the public and voluntary sectors in Butetown, Riverside, Plasnewydd, Adamsdown, Splott and Grangetown. If you work with young people, or you are a local voluntary... |
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After being awarded funding from the Cardiff Youth Service to provide a series of Train-the-Trainers activities towards combating extremism, BVSNW is now delivering the training to youth workers within both the public and voluntary sectors in Butetown, Riverside, Plasnewydd, Adamsdown, Splott and Grangetown. If you work with young people, or you are a local voluntary... |
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After being awarded funding from the Cardiff Youth Service to provide a series of Train-the-Trainers activities towards combating extremism, BVSNW is now delivering the training to youth workers within both the public and voluntary sectors in Butetown, Riverside, Plasnewydd, Adamsdown, Splott and Grangetown. If you work with young people, or you are a local voluntary... |
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Meet in Channel View Centre at 1.15pm on Saturday 14th April for an hour-long boat trip round the Bay. We'll look at the lovely sights and discuss the Communities First programme. We’ll be asking for your input on how Communities First ‘Phase 3’ should progress.This event is FREE. However, you need to be a resident... |
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Barnardo's Neville Street is organising a workshop for professionals to provide them with the skills and knowledge required to work more effectively with interpreters. What will be covered: - How to brief an interpreter prior to an appointment - Expectations of an interpreter - Time allowance for interpretation - The Do’s and Don’ts when working... |
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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 Assessment and... Rebecca, famed for the first line 'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again', is a twentieth century classic which explores the life of a nameless narrator after her marriage to the mysterious Maxim de Winter. A whirlwind courtship in the French Riviera sweeps this unnamed narrator into the cobwebbed world of Manderly estate,...
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This course, delivered and certificated by British Red Cross, is for anyone wanting a basic understanding of emergency care as well as a basic grasp of clinical theories. Participants are continually assessed throughout the day and will receive a credit card – sized certificate that is valid for three years. This course will help you to: ...
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Please note that this course runs over three evenings (6-9pm) - 23, 25 and 26 April.After being awarded funding from the Cardiff Youth Service to provide a series of Train-the-Trainers activities towards combating extremism, BVSNW is now delivering the training to youth workers within both the public and voluntary sectors in Butetown, Riverside, Plasnewydd, Adamsdown,... |
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Aims:This Shelter Cymru course aims to increase delegates knowledge in the key areas of housing law so they can improve their ability to offer support to those living in social housing.The course includes: - through information sessions and group work delegates will learn aboutdifferent types of occupancy agreement and where they can be found -...
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The aim of this Participation Cymru course is to acquire a toolbox of participative methods for involving young peopleContent:How can you involve young people in a meaningful way in your project?Is the thought of involving young people slightly daunting?This practical and participatory course will boost your confidence and skills when trying to engage with young...
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Are you a member of a Neighbourhood Watch group, Residents' Association or involved in community safety in Cardiff in any other way? Then the Cardiff Community Safety Network is a great way to meet other organisations in the same field, to share ideas and to gain access to up-to-date, relevant information.If you're interested in joining...
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This course is for anyone in the voluntary sector who takes part in committee meetings. The course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be effective in chairing meetings. This course will be held in the evening. It will: - Help you to develop the skills to chair meetings more confidently - Discuss how... |
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Is your organisation planning to bid for Families First funding? Do you want to find out about prospective partnership consortium opportunities?The purpose of this event is to help you to identify consortia partners so that you can deliver the outcomes set out for our Families First service packages. Come along to find out more.If you...
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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
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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.... |
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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... |
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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... 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...
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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...
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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...
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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... |
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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 ...
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The purpose of this meeting is to begin planning an event in Cardiff to mark Inter Faith Week 2012, which takes place from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 November. We will be meeting on a regular basis for six months leading up to the week itself. If your group or organisation would like to get...
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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... |
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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 Assessment... |
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For advisors, support workers and all those who work with vulnerable and low income clients.The Speakeasy Advice Centre is hosting a day’s free training by National Energy Action. This one-day course will enable you to better understand fuel poverty and its effects on your clients, including: • What is fuel poverty? • Causes of...
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The free practitioner network is a lively, participatory workshop which provide an opportunity for peers to engage, share and support each other. The May event will feature sessions on the Wales Audit Office’s All Wales Study of Public Engagement in Local Government. There will also be opportunities for you to network and hear about each...
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Please make the time to support the estimated 200,000 women in Wales affected by domestic violence and abuse by attending: BE A MAN AND SPEAK UP: Hosted by Julie Morgan AM, with Jane Hutt Minister for Finance and Leader of the House and Adam Jones, Triple Grand Slam-winning star of the Welsh Rugby team 2005 – 2008... |
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Riverside Advice, in collaboration with British Gas Energy Trust, is running a one day Fuel Debt Advice course.The course is aimed at individuals in charities, housing associations, health organisations and community groups who are not directly involved in an advisory role on the subject of energy efficiency. At the end of the session you will...
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On May the 3rd web savvy residents of Adamsdown will be there from 10am-12pm and 4pm-5pm to offer help on all things web related. Among others there will be a Digital inclusion officer and a Digital designer on hand to offer advice and support for any 3rd sector, co-operative, charity or local business.Tea, coffee and...
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Social media can transform how groups communicate with their members. It can increase efficiency, effectiveness and audience reach, and it can do it all for free.This session will give an overview of what social media is, how it works and why it is important for the Third Sector. Participants will learn about the benefits of... |
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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. ‘Networking For Creatives’ led by Melaneia WarwickCourse Outline:Networking is not just about giving out... |
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