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... |
1 event,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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2 events,Training from Cymorth Cymru. Support Planning is one of the primary tools used in housing related support. Under Supporting People emphasis is placed on accurate needs assessments, the quality of support plans and the involvement of service users to ensure they receive a service that reflects their needs. The principal aim of this course is to...
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Guide Dogs Cymru Engagement Officer Nathan Foy will be holding a quarterly afternoon information stand and drop-in session at the Connect to Cardiff (C2C) on the ground floor in Cardiff Central Library.With an aim to be more accessible to people who would like some information about the Guide Dogs range of services, either for themselves... |
4 events,The Mental Health Today Wales conference and exhibition is taking place in Cardiff on 9 May. The event is £30 to attend, with free places available, and offers a comprehensive programme of seminars alongside the exhibition of Welsh mental health organisations and projects.Speakers include: - ·Dr Sarah Watkins, Senior Medical Officer, Welsh Assembly Government -...
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Here's just a taster of the employers and organisations represented at this jobs fair: - Cardiff Bus - Dragon Taxis - Hafod Care Association (Hendre) - Recruit3 - Admiral - Careers Wales - Media Wales - Tesco House - WCVA - ... and lots, lots more -
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WCVA is a delivery partner of Jobs Growth Wales, a new Welsh Government initiative that will create 4,000 jobs annually for out-of-work 16-24 year olds.Funding for six months’ employment at national minimum wage is available to employers that are interested in creating opportunities for young people and up to 1,000 of the annual 4,000 jobs...
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Have your say about taxes in Wales.The Commission on Devolution in Wales is looking at whether the Welsh Government should have tax varying and borrowing powers. The Commission is coming to Cardiff and wants to hear your views.Come to hear more about the work of the Commission, take part in a discussion and put forward... |
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Helping Older People Stay Warm in Winter - Energy Awareness SessionAge Cymru is running an energy awareness session to community members in Cardiff who feel they could do with some extra information and support with managing their fuel bills to help them stay warmer through the winter. The 2-hour session will contain practical information on... |
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This Cardiff Third Sector Learning and Enterprise Network event will highlight the importance of the third sector as a partner in adult community learning, and takes place during Adult Learners' Week 2012.There will be taster sessions from third sector community learning providers.Here are the aims of this event: - To encourage participation in adult community... |
4 events,This Diverse Cymru 12-hour MHFA (Wales) course is part of the national training programme for Wales and its partners include the Welsh Government, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru.Comparisons can be drawn between MHFA and emergency first aid. In both cases members of the public can offer immediate aid and support the person to get...
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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. ‘Unlocking the Secrets Behind Residencies & Grants’ led by Ivy Alvarez Course Outline:Residencies and...
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MEWN provides a safe and secure woman only environment, run by women sensitive to their language, culture, social and religious needs.Join MEWN for their open day. There will be speakers, head massage, henna tattoo and entertainment.
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This is a really important course for committee members (trustees) of voluntary organisations and employees who work for them. By the end of the session, you will:· Have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities· Be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect your organisation’s values or mission· Identify potential liabilities and how to... |
7 events,This one day course delivered by Learning Disability Wales will help delegates make information easier to read and understand for people with learning disabilities. Delegates will then be able to produce written information that can be clearly understood.Accredited Training Course This training course meets the requirements of one or more “Units” on the Qualification and... Spirit is back after a year's break - following the successful triennial International Play Conference that Play Wales held last July.A lively mix of presentations and workshops covering both practical and theoretical aspects of playwork, it is the 'annual inspiration' for everyone from beginner playworkers to managers.This year we are pleased to welcome Roger Hart... Exciting news! The Stroke Association is holding a ‘Step Out’ event at the Millennium Stadium - a fundraising walk around the pitch of the stadium.It's a great occasion - stroke survivors usually set themselves goals for walking around the stadium and it’s truly inspirational to see the courage and commitment of everyone and so rewarding...
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Are you working with children, young people and families in Cardiff? Then take advantage of the CCYPFN’s next networking meeting. Further details to follow in due course.
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Titled Keeping things ship-shape, the WCVA 2012 Charity Law conference focuses on how groups like yours can put good governance into practice. Supported by Geldards law firm and taking place at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium on Wednesday, 16 May, the day will aim to help organisations run their affairs efficiently and avoid legal pitfalls.Speakers are set...
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This is a really important course for committee members (trustees) of voluntary organisations and employees who work for them. By the end of the session, you will:· Have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities· Be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect your organisation’s values or mission· Identify potential liabilities and how to... |
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This FREE half-day Generate Wales Network event, will give you the unique chance get right up-to-speed with the recent policy changes, and the implications of the EPC requirement for PV installation. Equip yourself with the necessary information to make your renewable business a success in 2012 and beyond. The timing of the event couldn’t be... |
3 events,On the 1 October 2010 all existing anti-discrimination legislation was replaced by the Equality Act 2010. The Act has removed inconsistencies, making legislation simpler to understand and comply with. It also strengthens the law, making it easier to tackle disadvantage and inequality.This Diverse Cymru course is particularly relevant for employers and service providers from the... 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 Cardiff South West.So, if you're based in Caerau, Canton, Ely, Riverside or Pontcanna, please come along.During... The Cardiff Story Museum has teamed up with two of Cardiff’s top music institutions, Clwb Ifor Bach and Spillers Records, to curate The Cardiff Sessions, a night of free live music in the museum’s galleries.On May 18, five Cardiff acts - The Gentle Good, Spencer McGarry, Evening Chorus, Miss Maud’s Folly and Little Arrow -... |
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1 event,ISSA Wales is inviting you to come to their ISSA Wales Garden BBQ and see the progress on their community garden, share ideas and raise funds for the garden. They hope the garden will be a valuable resource that can be enjoyed by the whole community and would love for you to see it, give... |
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Celebrating 3 years of protecting childrenStop it Now! Wales is the campaign to prevent the sexual abuse of children in Wales is celebrating its third anniversary. To mark the occasion, Gwenda Thomas AM, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, is kindly sponsoring the anniversary event.The 'All Wales Review on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention' will... |
4 events,If you work within housing and wish to consolidate and build upon your existing knowledge and experience, then book your place on this Shelter Cymru course. It is also well suited to those wishing to get an update on how the law stands today. This course aims to increase delegates' knowledge in the key areas of...
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The FREE training event covers the following topics: - Defining 'participation' and the different models - Benefits and barriers to active participation - National and Local context of participation - The National Participation Standards and how to start the self-assessment process within your service - - This training is being facilitated by Cardiff Youth Service...
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FULLY BOOKEDThe course is suitable for those new to fundraising or those wishing to gain further insight into fundraising processes. You will examine all aspects of preparing a funding application and gain practical insight into identifying the most appropriate sources of funding for your organisation. The course will also provide an overview of the current...
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Small Charities Coalition is running this skills workshop in partnership with IBM.This workshop will be split over two evenings, between 18:00 - 21:00 on Tuesday 22 May and Tuesday 29 May 2012. Delegates must attend both sessions.Price: only £10 per person per workshop.Find out more and book your place here. |
2 events,Cardiff Transition City and the Sustainable Cardiff mapping project - building sustainable partnerships across the city.Cardiff Transition is an initiative for and by the people of Cardiff. Its aim is to support the creation of a positive future in the face of environmental challenges and climate change, resulting in a city which is low carbon,...
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During the meeting we will continue 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 involved, please... |
4 events,Hosted by Barnados, the aim of this day is to launch the Pathfinder Team Around the Family model, outlining its main principles and function in order that key professionals are enabled to understand and support the approach and disseminate relevant information to local services regarding its practical application.
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ASH Wales is pleased to announce a one day training session in The Scouts Hub Cardiff on the 24th May 2012. About the Training A dynamic hands-on training course that empowers participants with effective ways of addressing tobacco use with young people, ways to tackle smoking with young people and understanding where it fits in...
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FULLY BOOKED By the end of the session, you will be able to: - Understand the benefits of supervision and appraisal of staff for the organisation - Recognise the difference between supervision and appraisal - Develop and implement appropriate systems for supervision and appraisalThis is a full day course
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Join other members of local voluntary organisations and contribute towards a consultation response to the Social Services Bill from voluntary organisations in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan What’s it all about?The proposed Social Services Bill will provide a legislative framework for social services in Wales and covers the following areas:· maintaining and enhancing the wellbeing... |
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The Cardiff Story Museum is hosting a unique event called ‘The Human Library’. Organised by Cardiff University’s Cardiff School of European Languages, Translation and Politics, this event is part of the Transeuropa Festival. ... |
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4 events,You are cordially invited to a gourmet charity dinner in aid of Llamau.The event is being hosted by the Award Winning restaurant PURPLE Poppadom – it will be a fantastic night! Raffle prizes include a Masterchef experience with Anand George for two people.
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Has your organisation decided to bid for Families First funding? Do you want advice on how to complete the tender documents? Then come along to the Families First Supplier Day.The purpose of this event is to provide organisations with practical guidance on how to bid to deliver Families First services.
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This Children in Wales workshop will be facilitated by Dr Mwenya Chimba (BAWSO) and Dr Teresa de Villiers (Cardiff University) and considers a recent study that has been undertaken jointly by the organisation, Black Association of Women Step Out (BAWSO) and Cardiff University. The overall focus of the study was to look back at the...
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Following the recent Local Government elections, WCVA and Positif Politics are pleased to invite you to this event which will explore recent changes and developments in Local Government in Wales, and consider the implications for third sector organisations. At a time of increasing demand for services and decreasing budgets, we all have a shared interest... |
2 events,This Learning Disability Wales course will include a recap on the principles of making information easy to read and understand and then take delegates on to look at how they can develop and improve their skills. The course will help delegates work with longer and more complex documents and will focus on:§ Developing your use of...
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Small Charities Coalition is running this skills workshop in partnership with IBM.This workshop will be split over two evenings, between 18:00 - 21:00 on Tuesday 22 May and Tuesday 29 May 2012. Delegates must attend both sessions.Price: only £10 per person per workshop.Find out more and book your place here. |
3 events,In light of the recent Meeting the Housing Challenge: Building a consensus for action detailing the overarching principles of the forthcoming Welsh Housing Bill and the current consultation on the Social Services Bill Wales, Cymorth Cymru has been working with Welsh Government officials to provide organisations working with vulnerable people the opportunity to consider both... Times are tough, and getting tougher – what can be done?That’s the question at the heart of WCVA and the Bevan Foundation's upcoming conference, 'Hard times ahead: meeting the challenge of poverty in 21st century Wales'. At a time when people are having to make do with less, what of those in – or on the...
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Course AimsTo help you understand more about the issues affecting people with learning disabilities and how people and services can have a negative impact on their lives. This Learning Disability Wales course will examine how services and society affect the lives of people with learning disabilities, and how to make this contribution a positive one.You... |
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2 events,Deaf Access Cymru is running its first Festival of Sign, a camping festival for deaf and hearing people, their friends, family, students, and anyone who uses British Sign Language (BSL).The festival will give deaf people the opportunity to access activities and information in their first language and will give those who use BSL the chance...
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The charity ABCD Cymru supports 300+ disabled children and their families. These families are some of the most disadvantaged and socially-excluded members of society, experiencing high levels of poverty, and multiple deprivation.ABCD Cymru is arranging a Jubilee Party and Fundraiser on 2nd June and funds raised will be used for much-needed play days and trips for these children,... |
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