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Institute of Welsh Affairs Coffee Shop DebateSince the completion of the Human Genome Project, a new medical model has emerged called ‘personalised medicine’. Personalised medicine promises the customisation of healthcare by tailoring products, treatments and decisions to an individual’s genomic profile. One of the most significant commercial developments in this area is the birth of... |
1 event,Does your organisation work around improving safety within communities in Cardiff? Are you a volunteer or paid worker managing, supporting or providing activities based around community safety? If you've answered 'yes' to any of the above, then membership of the Cardiff Safer Communities Network is for you.To find out more about the network or to register... |
3 events,This Citizens' Advice Bureau course is intended to provide a background to the county court procedures that affect people in debt, helping advisers recognise key events and make appropriate referrals where necessary. It is designed for generalist advisers and others who work with people in debt but who are not money advisers.Level: IntroductoryYou will find... Training course delivered by Diverse CymruWhat is MHFA?This 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...
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Postponed until further notice - apologies for any inconvenience.Designed to help support organisations that are new to using volunteers, this course looks at the overview of recruiting, using and safely managing volunteers.Ideal for: Any group that wishes to start using volunteers, or who are already doing so but wish to know more about their responsibilities... |
2 events,A concert to celebrate a special 2nd birthday! A new children’s choir – Côr Plant Caerdydd – will perform for the first time at The Birthday Bash, a concert to celebrate the second birthday of the Living Room Cardiff. Popular entertainer Idris Charles will compere the birthday celebrations and joined on stage by a range...
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The Cardiff Learning Festival group, in partnership with Niace Dysgu Cymru, is putting on a free event for adult learners. The event is being held to tie in with the ‘New Start, New Course’ Campaign, which encourages adults right across Wales to sign up for a new course or activity. There will be:Family Craft ActivitiesCake DecoratingFitness... |
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2 events,Enhance your fundraising skills with a full day of presentations and break-out sessions from experienced practitioners in the field, and to meet up with other fundraisers in Wales. Facilitator – Arfon Haines-Davies Broadcaster with over 35 years’ experience in the media and Trustee of a variety of charities in Wales. Sessions include: Nick Thomas... What is Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)? YMHFA (Wales) is for everybody. It is particularly relevant for those who work with adolescents and may come into contact with young people at risk of experiencing mental distress.Only YMHFA Instructors can deliver this course. They have been specially selected, trained and approved. This ensures YMHFA Instructors have a certain... |
3 events,A Learning Disability Wales course to help you develop and improve your skills in making written information clear and easy to read and understand.The course is designed for anyone who has attended Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Level 1 or who has experience of writing information in Easy Read.Download a flyer from the...
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Youth Consultation - National Youth Work Strategy for WalesYou may already be aware the Welsh Government is currently reviewing the position of Youth Work in Wales and is proposing changes to the National Youth Work Strategy for Wales. Should the strategy come to fruition, it would have implications on the purpose, principles and delivery of... |
4 events,FULLY BOOKEDIncluding evening Funding Advice Drop-inC3SC's Third Sector Symposium is a chance for third sector organisations of all sizes to get together with Cardiff Council and other stakeholders.The symposium will look at sustainability within the third sector here in Cardiff and we will also be reviewing the sector's role in tackling poverty.With presentations, funding advice... A one-day Children in Wales courseChildren and young people consistently say that they would like to be able to talk more with their parents about these issues. Parents also would like support and information to enable them to do this with comfort and confidence.The range of issues presented by parents can vary enormously, from responding...
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Effective use of Information Technology enables the public and third sectors to deliver better services with less. In a time of austerity can your organisation afford not to be making the most of its Information Technology? Benefits of attending The Wales Audit Office, WLGA and Good Practice Wales are holding a free, interactive seminar to...
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This joint event will include updates from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff Council and the Vale Council. To register your interest, please email kevin.r@c3sc.org.uk |
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NEA Cymru holds four fuel poverty forums throughout the year for those whose work covers an array of remits within the fuel poverty field. Delegates come from a variety of sectors such as academia, local government, community groups, private and voluntary organisations. The forums provide an opportunity for sharing knowledge and good practice, enabling members... |
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3 events,IntroductionOn 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. Who should attend?This Diverse Cymru course is particularly relevant for employers and service providers from the public,...
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Then our latest seminar, Charity trading: know the ropes, will really help you out. Run by Geldards law firm, this seminar will steer you in the right direction and ease your charity trading concerns. They will cover a number of areas, including: - The basics of trading - When trading is taxable - Setting up a...
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There will be stands by local employers, voluntary agencies, employment agencies and other services that can help you get back into work or find a job. You can get information on how to look for work, support with improving or creating a CV, have one-to-one interview practice or listen to presentations on employability, getting back... |
2 events,In Wales, the Big Lottery Fund gives out over £100,000 every day through a range of grant programmes. But what does the fund look for in an application? And how can you increase your chances of getting funding? WCVA's half-day master class, aimed at experienced bid writers, will provide tips on what makes a successful...
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We regret that this course has been cancelled. This course provides you with a summary of the increasingly used reporting methods that look at the impact your organisation is having. Covering the basics of RBA, and how you can start using it to measure your organisation's performance, this course is perfect to meet the increasing... |
5 events,A one-day Learning Disability Wales course to help you understand how you can work in ways to support the development of Citizen Directed Support in the context of Welsh policy.This course is designed for people who deliver or manage care or support services for people with learning disabilites and others. This course can form part... A Children in Wales one-day course Evidence 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...
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Children in Wales' Parents' Week Conference this year will be around the theme of engaging parents in family and parenting support services. Family and parenting support services provided by Flying Start, Families First and through other funding streams are increasingly being challenged to extend their reach to vulnerable families. The focus of the event will...
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Ash Wales is offering a one-day youth tobacco training and education centre for professionals who work with young people and have an interest in tobacco issues.During the session, you will:Participate in a number of different youth specific interactive exercisesBoost knowledge of the smoking and tobacco arenaIncrease confidence in discussing smoking and tobacco issues with young...
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This conference is for anyone keen to explore diversity in volunteering and discover how to help people overcome the barriers that may be blocking the way to getting involved in helping others. Among others, there'll be plenary sessions from Amanda Parker of Mind Cymru, looking at getting those with mental health difficulties into volunteering, while... |
3 events,Got a great idea that needs developing? Seen a business opportunity but need support? Want to know more about being self-employed?ECLP is putting on one-day workshops covering all the basics of setting up a business, including how to make it hassle free.Hear from people who have succeeded using the methods shared on the day. On 19th and 20th September, the Climate Change Commission for Wales is holding its annual two-day meeting at Tapestri in Swansea. The theme of the meeting is ‘community’ and Day 2 is devoted to learning how charities, community groups and social enterprises are addressing the challenges of climate change and building resilience to its affects. The session...
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If you work with homeless or vulnerable people in the city, you are invited to this FREE event.This is a networking event that has been arranged to help staff and volunteers from faith groups, third sector agencies and statutory services, who work with vulnerable people in the city, to gain an understanding of the full... |
3 events,IntroductionEquality for disabled people may mean changing the way in which an employer’s provisions, criteria or practices are applied to individual disabled workers, removing physical barriers and/or providing extra support for a disabled worker. The duty to make reasonable adjustments, as required the Equality Act, aims to make sure that, as far as is reasonable,...
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This course develops further on the "Introduction to Volunteering" course. It sets out the processes required to advertise, recruit, develop and train volunteers to make the process rewarding and safe.Ideal for: organisations wishing to develop further skills around the recruitment and retention of volunteers. |
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2 events,This FREE Cardiff Metropolitan University Widening Access course is designed as an introduction for those who wish to undertake professional training in youth and community work and those who would like to know more about studying for the Youth and Community course. It is suitable for people who care about their community and want to...
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CSING aims to bring together a range of sectors, agencies and organisations providing services for carers and provide a forum for sharing information, promoting partnership working, sharing good practice and raising issues relating to services for carers and the cared for. To book a place, contact linda@valecvs.org.uk |
4 events,The introduction of universal credit from October 2013 will fundamentally change the current system of benefits and tax credits. This one-day Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) course in Cardiff examines how the new benefit will work and the likely effect on claimants.Find out more and book your place via the CPAG website.
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Isolation within BAME and Muslim CommunitiesSpeakers...Presentations...Interactive Breakout Workshops…Digital Diaries... Discussions...Questions & Answers…& MoreCost: Just £25 per person (to be paid before, invoices provided)Refreshments, lunch & conference pack includedLimited places, allocated on a first-come basisFor a booking form or more info please email info@issa-wales.org or call 029 2034 5294
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The network is facilitated by Cardiff Third Sector Council in order to provide a forum for third sector advice providers to work in partnership with Cardiff Council, one of the largest funders for advice work in Cardiff. If you're interested in joining the network or would like to attend the event, please contact Kevin (his... |
6 events,An essential half-day session to get you up to speed on what has happened, and what is happening with changes to the Welfare Benefit system.Course AimsThis Learning Disability Wales course will help you understand the changes in the Welfare Benefit system, their likely impacts and to help you work within a changing welfare benefit system.... This two-day Citizens' Advice Bureau practical course will provide a detailed introduction to advising clients who have debt problems and is suitable for generalist advisers, those new to money advice and advisers with other subject specialisms.Level: IntroductoryYou will find full details, including fees and an online booking form, at http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/advisertraining The City & Guilds Introduction to Trainer Skills provides participants 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 be delivered by NewLink Wales and will include:· setting... Free training for small charitiesThrough their Roadshow series, the FSI takes two days of free training to hubs around the UK so that all small charities, wherever they are, can access the skills they need to be self-sustaining.The Roadshow will offer 8 full-day training sessions covering a wide range of fundraising skills and techniques ranging from Developing... This full day Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) course for advisers examines the replacement of disability living allowance (DLA) for adults by a new ‘personal independence payment’ (PIP) from April 2013.The course covers: - who can claim PIP - the structure of the benefit - the assessment criteria and process - claims, awards and appeals... |
6 events,AimsTo provide participants with the knowledge, tools and techniques to raise money from charitable trusts. ContentThere are nearly 9,000 grant-making trusts in the UK. Who are they? What do they fund? How can you find out more about them? What makes a successful application? This WCVA introductory course for those new to trust fundraising will answer... A two-day Children in Wales course Delegates will explore the role of the group facilitator, and be able to use facilitation skills to engage constructively with group participants from a variety of groups running in different settings. The course will enable delegates to base their work on the principles of equal opportunities. The course will develop delegates'... This 2-day course aims to improve the way your organisation uses volunteers. Including: how to structure volunteer work, reviewing their progress, and ensuring that volunteers help to develop their own goals and experiences.Ideal for: organisations with a basic understanding of volunteers, and wishing to make the volunteering experience more rewarding. |
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This is the first in a series of Institue of Welsh Affairs professional conferences, which will draw on the IWA's unique connections across sectors to get to the heart of a specialist subject. - Learn how Government works at a senior level in Wales and Whitehall - Understand the role of Special Advisers in decision...
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You are invited to the official launch of Black History Month 2013.Including a specially commissioned performance by Ballet Nimba and Catrin Finch, and featuring the opening of a unique Photographic Exhibition by Inga K.Black History Month in Wales aims to educate people, challenge negative perceptions, celebrate the positive contributions and promote the history of people of African Diaspora heritage... |
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2 events,This Participation Cymru course will help participants identify the various barriers to involvement, and learn about, explore and share strategies to minimise or overcome these barriers.This course will assist workers to identify the various barriers to involvement and explore and share strategies with other professionals to minimise and overcome these barriers. The course will use... The TUC, in 2012, reported that 69% of health and safety representatives cited stress as being the main hazard at work. Our workplaces have become increasingly stressful in the past years and apart from job stress, there are also many events in life that can cause stress, such as relationships, financial difficulties and our attitudes... |
6 events,In association with Arts Care Gofal CelfThis Big Lottery funded workshop is for 11- to 25-year-olds.The theme is Caribbean music to Africa: how African modern music has been influenced by reggae and Calypso music, e.g. the Nigerian Hiphop and the Ghanian Azonto music styles.
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The charities Sorp consultation is now under way, with the recent publication of the exposure draft (ED). If you have not already seen it, or the related Invitation to Comment, the documents are available at www.charitysorp.org. The ED provides lots to think about: - Should charity accounts be more like commercial accounts? - Could more be...
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A well-being fun day to celebrate international older people’s dayA number of stallholders will offer information and advice on a whole range of services. Join in activities:Nordic walking, tap and ballroom dance, computer and animation sessions, cycling tasters ... and more. This fun day event will operate an open door policy. All ages welcome –...
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Generations Together Cymru (GTC) are hosting three free events across Wales 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. This Blaenau Gwent event is the final one... |
2 events,By the end of this Participation Cymru course participants will be able to: - Understand the importance of involving community groupsDescribe how and why people participate - Understand the key success factors when supporting community participation - Be aware of how to support community members to identify and voice their needs - Understand the tensions...
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Job Club at The Gate is designed to offer both practical help and support in finding work, from moral support, hope and encouragement to professional, in-industry advice regarding CV, applications, personal presentation, interviews and anything else useful to move you into sustainable work. Topic: CV writingDate: 2nd October 2013Venue: The Gate, Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24... |
4 events,Children are increasingly becoming regular users of internet connected devices from a very young age. A study 'Children and parents: Media use and attitudes in the nations', published by Ofcom in 2012 reported that In each of the four nations over 80% of children aged 5-15 use the internet at home. Parents of children aged 5... Wales is one of Europe's most public sector dependent economies. The Welsh Government has followed a 'clear red water' policy which focuses on co-operation in the public sector not competition or even contestability.Can this approach continue or will the Welsh Government Commission on Public Service Governance and Delivery offer an alternative vision?There are a number... Join Llamau as they explode the myths surrounding homelessness!The BBC’s very own Jason Mohammed who is this year’s inspiring key speaker. Hoddinott Hall is located within the Wales Millennium centre and is accessed on the second floor. Directions and parking information will be sent nearer the day.To RSVP please email
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We regret that today's course has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.Getting Your Message AcrossContent: Effective communication is essential for your organisation to communicate with those who use your service, fund it and run it. This course looks at how to design a clear way of telling people what you do, and explores the processes... |
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Funded by the Big Lottery and hosted by Friends of The Rec in partnership with Ely Garden Villagers & Cardiff Hibernian FC.Exciting and fun games team bonding Colourful... Exciting... Entertaining... Enthralling... An "It's A Knockout" from Knockout dressing up games, colourful inflatable obstacles, games that use bubbles, foam and water, providing a thrilling... |
