This Diverse Cymru course is suitable for anyone interested in ensuring that their services are inclusive and accessible for the Gypsy and Traveller community. It would be particularly useful for those who work in Planning, Housing, Equality, Health, Education and the Community.It will assist you to: - Ensure effective engagement with the Gypsy and Traveller...
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4 events,This WCVA course, delivered by Geldards Law Firm aims to give participants an understanding of the legal structures available (including the CIO), how to decide which structure is right for their organisation, and what is specifically involved in becoming a CIO if that structure is chosen. This course covers: - a brief overview of charitable... This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of different cultures. It aims to bring a broad understanding about the different cultures and the impact that substance misuse has on these communities.Price: Voluntary Sector £115, Statutory Sector £125 Vicarious trauma is inherent to humanitarian work. Sector workers in all roles (working with women, children and families) regularly hear distressing stories, and face the realities of domestic abuse / violence. This second-hand exposure to suffering and violence places the workers in this sector at high risk of experiencing some form of secondary traumatic stress...
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This course offers a formal explanation of constituting and other legal structures organisations can take, and the benefits and drawbacks of each model.Ideal for: New groups looking to understand the options available on how to set themselves up. Formal explanation of constituting and other legal structures organisations can take – early version of 'How to... |
2 events,This 3-day WCVA course continues on 2 May and 11 June.This course will enable you to gain a greater understanding of what partnership working is and what makes it effective. The course aims to enable learners to develop skills and knowledge around effective partnership working and promoting collaboration. You will learn how to work in partnership with...
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Who is this workshop for? This FREE British Heart Foundation training is for people who want to deliver heart health messages to groups using the Healthy Hearts Kit, already know about the risk factors for coronary heart disease, but lack the confidence and/or skills to deliver the training.The course is open to health care professionals... |
2 events,This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people who have completed NewLink Wales’ Substance Misuse Awareness course and it may also be suitable for people who have some knowledge of substance misuse already.Price: Voluntary Sector £155, Statutory Sector £165
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Creating change - best practice in citizen-centred servicesWithin Wales it is a commonly heard maxim that citizens are the experts on how services should be delivered. Across the Welsh housing sector, and the wider public arena, many organisations are working to develop better ways of listening to service users. But despite this, actual examples of... |
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You are invited to a coffee morning at Living Room Cardiff.Please drop in for a cup of tea / coffee. Cakes will be sold and there will be a raffle with some fabulous prizes up for grabs!It will also give you the opportunity to tour the centre if you have not already done so and... |
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3 events,A short introductory session designed to provide a basic overview of mental health issues and emotional distress.Find out more and book your place on the Diverse Cymru website.
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In Wales, Big Lottery Fund gives out over £100,000 each day through a range of grant programmes, both small and large, that are open to the third sector.If you want to know what the fund looks for in an application, how to increase your chances of getting funding and how to increase the chances of...
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A number of Wales’s largest and most successful commercial enterprises are co-operatives or mutually owned businesses (i.e. Dwr Cymru, The John Lewis Partnership, The Principality Building Society and The Co-operative Group). With the Welsh Government establishing a Co-operative Commission to consider the role of the co-operative sector in Welsh economy of the future, and twelve... |
7 events,As part of the Welfare Reform taking place, October 2013 will see the introduction of Universal Credit in Wales. This Shelter Cymru training will provide an introduction of this benefit, explaining the basics of how it will operate and what this will mean for your clients. Find out about this new benefit so that you... This one-day Learning Disability Wales course will help you include and inform people by making written information that is clear and easy to read and understand.The course is designed for anyone who writes and produces written information that needs to be clearly understood, especially by people with learning disabilities.This course is accredited by Agored Cymru... A one-day Children in Wales courseEvidence and practice shows that bullying affects the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people. Research has identified that: - Over 30% of Childline callers report that they have experienced bullying - 2/3 of young carers are bullied at school - "Bullying was a common theme, with... The Diverse Cymru workshop will be of interest to, for example, anyone who works within the justice system, community development, schools, colleges, advice workers, health, social care, equality organisations and anyone whose role may enable raising awareness of hate crime or dealing with victims of it.Find out more and book your place on the Diverse...
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We are pleased to invite you to the next Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network event on Wednesday 8th May. This is the rescheduled network which was meant to take place on 20th March.The theme is 'Addressing Barriers to Volunteering' and we have a day packed full of information and networking opportunities. Guest speakers Minkesh Sood from...
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Looking at how to maximise your use of media to campaign and increase your PR, this course is an excellent starting point for those organisations wishing to develop their profile. With guidance on communicating your message, talking to the media and writing submissions, this course will help your organisation develop a robust media policy.Ideal for:...
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During the meeting there will be sessions on: - The new commissioning structure for substance misuse services in Cardiff and the Vale - An update on the South Wales Programme from the University Health Board - Update on the Service Level Agreements process under the University Health Board - Q&A with Cardiff Adult Services -... |
3 events,Planning and managing a survey can sound simple. There are so many tools freely available to help, so why do surveys go so wrong? There is more to conducting an effective survey than creating a quick on-line questionnaire. This Participation Cymru course aims to go through the process step by step to give participants the...
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FREE Training Workshops for EmployersWant to make the most of the workforce Wales has to offer? Attract specialist skills and experience from a range of backgrounds?Refugees who come to Wales to seek safety from war and persecution are a diverse group of people with the right to work in the UK. Having worked in everything...
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FREE evening training and networking event - DVD screening plus Q & A sessionFirst Person Plural – the UK national survivor-led association for dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personalities) and other complex dissociative mental health problems – is organising a free evening showing in Cardiff of their international award winning training and information... |
1 event,Children in Wales and Brewin Dolphin request the pleasure of your company at the Children in Wales 20th Anniversary Party.Drinks reception from 7pm, three-course meal, entertainment, Carriages at Midnight, fantastic raffle prizes.Smart dress please. Tickets: a contribution of £20 would be gratefully received; £190 for a table of 10.RSVP to Louise O'Neill, Children in Wales, by... |
1 event,Join Cardiff Consortium (Charities) for this 5.4-mile sponsored charity walk. Get fit and healthy whilst also supporting a good cause. If you raise more than £50 you will be entered into a prize draw with a very special reward.The sponsored walk will raise raise funds for Cardiff Consortium (Charities): helping the poor within Cardiff and... |
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1 event,This Diverse Cymru course is suitable for anyone interested in ensuring that their services are inclusive and accessible for the Gypsy and Traveller community. It would be particularly useful for those who work in Planning, Housing, Equality, Health, Education and the Community.It will assist you to: - Ensure effective engagement with the Gypsy and Traveller... |
6 events,This course acts as an introduction to the Equality Impact Assessment process. It is particularly helpful for anyone who has not been involved in carrying out one before.It aims to provide you with enough information to get you started. Embedding your learning will commence when you conduct an EIA, following the course.Find out more and... This Learning Disability Wales 2-day course will help you work towards delivering personalised services by using a one page profile and a person centred essential lifestyle plan as the beginning and foundations of a support plan.The course is designed for people who provide direct support, their managers, professionals, parents and carers.You can download a flyer... This event is organised by Cardiff University's School of Planning and GeographyOver three months have elapsed since the practice of replacing processed beef with horsemeat was uncovered. Shortly after, it became evident the problem was not confined to the UK and Ireland, as most countries in Europe became involved.The practice of replacing processed beef with... Child Health Regional Forum - Autism A-Z: an essential guide for health professionals, with the National Autistic Society FREE eventLorraine MacAlister - help! Trainer, National Autistic SocietyLorraine MacAlister has spent the last 6 years at The National Autistic Society (NAS) developing and delivering seminars for parents of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. The...
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Generations Together Cymru (GTC) is hosting this free event for people interested or involved in intergenerational work to come along find out what GTC has to offer, share experiences and good practice, meet new people to network and swap information in a friendly, informal environment. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments, including lunch, will be provided. Places...
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Introducing our new services and training on problem-solving and mediation- Free lunch- Meet the team- Find out what FreshTies does and about working together - Come and see their new office and training room for hire- Network with other guests Don't worry; if you can't make today, FreshTies is repeating the Open Day on 21st May... |
3 events,A one-day Children in Wales course Why do some young people cope with difficulties more easily than others? What factors really make a difference to how we deal with adversity? What can practitioners do to make a difference? This one-day course explores how you can develop an approach that builds on strengths to help young people... A NewLink Wales courseThe City & Guilds Introduction to Trainer Skills provides you with a sound introduction to the concepts of a systematic approach to training. It’s an intensive course, designed to be delivered over two days, and is ideal for those who train others in organisations. The course will include:· setting ground rules· use of... |
4 events,This CAB course will provide a roundup of developments affecting the work of money advisers, including legislative changes, recent case law and guidance. Suitable for experienced advisers with a sound grasp of consumer credit law and practice and a good knowledge of insolvency options. By the end of this course you will be able to:· identify... Please visit the Diverse Cymru website to find out more and book your place.
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Welsh Women's Aid will be holding fire safety and fire warden training for any delegates from member groups who would like to attend. There is room for up to 10 delegates, for a nominal charge of £25 per delegate.If you would like to attend, please email |
2 events,FREE ENTRYThe Wheelchair Sports Spectacular 2013 is an event open to anyone but particularly suitable for :People with a physical disability who are able to walkManual wheelchair usersPowerchair users Suitable for all ages.People with a sensory or learning disability are also welcome to participate as well as non-disabled friends and family. A wide range of... |
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We are working with our new Communities First Team and Cardiff Council Neighbourhood learning to run a Family Learning Event in Llanedeyrn on Saturday 18 May. FREE eventAn open door event aiming to engage with and encourage family learning activities. There will be taster sessions, information on learning opportunities and different activities for all ages.Take... |
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1 event,Social Impact Bonds, Payment by Results, Social Investment, Invest to Save – all increasingly visible terms in the delivery of public services, but what are they and what do they mean for organisations delivering services in Wales?The coalition government has launched a number of contracts which have included new and different financial models but Wales... |
10 events,Confused by the range of benefits available? Unsure about the planned changes to the benefits system? This Citizens Advice Bureau course gives a basic overview of the current system and the main changes from 2013, and is designed for those new to the subject or whose role requires them to signpost clients for more in-depth... A Conference for Adult Learners' Week 2013 Adult Learners' Week is a celebration of the impact that adult learning makes in Wales and serves as a powerful reminder of the contribution it can make in developing confident, vibrant and successful communities. The campaign also provides an opportunity to ask questions about who is participating in learning,... This one-day conference will examine how the person-centred use of Assistive Technology can support independence and safety for people with a learning disability and their families and carers. It will highlight the benefits and quality of life that can be achieved through Personalised Technology, and how this approach can be cost-effective for service providers. You... Which way now? Guiding you through a maze of regulatory challengesIt’s all too easy for voluntary organisations to get lost in a maze of legal requirements, and no map, compass or even sat-nav will help.But the Wales Charity Law Conference 2013 can help your organisation avoid getting lost among its legal obligations.The speakers, such as...
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A Children in Wales eventResearch shows that the way infants and young children acquire languages is a complex sophisticated process that begins way before they can use verbal skills. The first year in the child's life is highly influential in terms of cognitive development, social development and mental well-being. The quality of early childhood experiences is dependent on the relationship between...
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This Participation Cymru regional participation network is suitable for anyone working in the field of participation and citizen engagement. Attendees come from a range of different organisations in the public and third sector that focus on a variety of issues. The events are suitable for anyone from any level within an organisation that has an...
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You will explore how to best plan for your new organisation, including setting and reviewing relevant targets for your organisation.Ideal for: New groups looking to understand the options on how to set themselves up. |
3 events,Free to attend / £25 waged Exhibitors announced - Gwalia - Tracscare - Cardiff University National Centre for Mental Health - Cambian Group - Swansea University - Lighthouse - Gofal - Hafal - Public Health WalesKeynote speaker announced Professor Sir Mansel Aylward, Chair – Public Health Wales, Director – Centre for Psychosocial and Disability Research,...
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FREE Training Workshops for EmployersWant to make the most of the workforce Wales has to offer? Attract specialist skills and experience from a range of backgrounds?Refugees who come to Wales to seek safety from war and persecution are a diverse group of people with the right to work in the UK. Having worked in everything...
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This course provides an introductory guide to creating an effective social media strategy. Including Twitter, Facebook, new and emerging online services. The course looks at defining the message you want to project, writing posts, responding to headers and what not to do. An essential course - we advise early booking.Ideal for: All organisations looking to... |
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As part of Adult Learners' Week, The Cardiff Story Museum is organising a ‘Big Band: Big Night’ event where they will be reliving the 1940s, 50s, 60s through live music from Imperfect Tenth, adult learners' group Jazz for Fun and local choir Sororitas. Cardiff Lindy Hop will also be giving a Lindy Hop dance class... |
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You are invited to this ME Awareness Day. There will be a talk and presentation, Question and Answer session, food to purchase, a variety of stalls to browse and a raffle. ME Support In Glamorgan was interviewed on Cardiff Radio on Tuesday 7th May. Here's a link if you'd like to listen: |
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4 events,The aim of this Diverse Cymru course is to provide an understanding of the main obligations of employers and service providers under the Equality Act 2010. This course is particularly relevant for employers and service providers from the public, private or voluntary sectors.Find out more and book your place on the Diverse Cymru website.
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The People and Work Unit can teach you to analyse them. The aim of the training session is to: - Code the questionnaire - Create an Excel database - Analyse the resultsOnly basic IT skills needed. Suitable for all organisations and refreshments will be supplied. Limited number of places available.Fee: £39
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Don't miss this opportunity to pick up a fantastic bargain - Jewellery, Scarves, Home Made Cakes, Chocolate, Beauty Treatments, Henna Painting, Raffle, Plants, Tea & Coffee.ALL WELCOME
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This will be one of the association's most high profile meetings for some time. The guest speaker will be Mr Alun Michael, Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales. This will be your chance to listen to him describe his role in this new post, his Police and Crime Reduction Plan and also your opportunity... |
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5 events,Introduced in pathfinder areas from April 2013 and rolled out nationally from October 2013, universal credit (UC) will transform the current means-tested benefits and tax credit systems. This course will look in-depth at the detailed rules, including how entitlement is assessed and the claims and administration procedures. Recommended for those with existing knowledge of the...
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This Welsh Women's Aid course will assist officers working within the Domestic Abuse sector learn how to refer domestic abuse victims to the most relevant local services. This course will enable staff to: - Recognise and respond to the signs of domestic abuse. - Understand the barriers faced when 'asking the question' and managing response...
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This course looks at how to use your community for funding. Exploring such issues as running fundraising events, connecting with communities to increase funding, and issues surrounding the sustainability of such funding. Ideal for: New, small or medium organisations who wish to diversify their funding or increase their income.
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Listening is one of the most important skills you can have as a worker operating in the Domestic Abuse sector. How well you listen has a major impact on the support you offer victims of domestic abuse, sector professionals and your relationships with others. It also would have an impact on the effectiveness of your... |
1 event,'Alternatives to Violence Project' is holding this friendly weekend workshop to help you handle conflict better and build more positive relationships.Visit www.avpbritain.org.uk to find out more about Alternatives to Violence Project. |