Your local NHS Screening Engagement Team is pleased to offer a free, one-day Screening for Life Awareness training course. What is Screening for Life? Screening for Life is an annual health campaign run by the Screening Division of Public Health Wales. The campaign will run during the month of July, with the aim of raising...
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2 events,This Learning Disability Wales training course aims to help those that work with people with a learning disability play a role in helping those they support live their life to the full and be included. Delegates will have the opportunity to develop their communication skills, and learn about a range of communication concepts and techniques... |
1 event,This NewLink Wales course aims to bring an understanding about steroid and image enhancing drugs training use and the impact that these can have on individuals. FREE for a limited time only This course is accredited through NewLink Wales and for a limited time only this is also free. This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and... |
3 events,The three-day Welsh Centre for Language Planning course is aimed at Welsh speaking managers who are fluent Welsh speakers within the social context but lack the confidence to use their Welsh fully within their professional roles. The course is aimed at managers who wish to boost their language confidence levels and competencies within their work...
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An Institute of Fundraising course for fundraisers from small groups and charities who are looking to develop an effective case for why funders should support their cause, covering: a) Getting started: the law, best practice and 'the rules' b) Finding and researching the material to inform your case c) Getting your written case ready to...
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The Mentor Ring and VCS Cardiff present a Volunteering Showcase as part of Volunteers' Week. Made in Cardiff TV will be filming at the event. VCS Cardiff and The Mentor Ring would like to extend an invitation to all volunteering involving organisations that wish to attend. If you are attending, please bring an A4 size sheet with the name and... |
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By attending this course you will be able to: Understand the difference between business and strategic planning Understand the purpose of business and strategic plans, and why every organisation needs one Appreciate the benefits of the planning process Be able to develop comprehensive business and strategic plans Book online |
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Come to see the new YMCA Community Centre in Plasnewydd and see what it can do for you! YMCA Cardiff has taken over the centre from Cardiff Council and the YMCA wants to show you what is on offer at the centre. You are invited to come along to the centre and see what the... |
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A one-day Children in Wales course This introductory course will provide a comprehensive background to the key principles and intentions of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, whilst also focusing on the main policy issues and the impact upon children, young people and their families. Find out more and book online via the... |
3 events,This one-day Learning Disability Wales workshop will help those that care for someone with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a learning disability to use touch to help communication, relaxation and the relief of stress and anxiety. The techniques you will learn during this workshop will help you and the person you care for engage... By attending this course you will be able to: Explore the concept and principles of governance Understand the purpose and uses of your 'governing instrument' (your constitution or rules) Understand the difference between governance and management Consider the trustees’ relationship with paid staff, including the Chief Officer Explore the importance of Nolan principles and Trustee...
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The theme of the meeting is Access to Wheelchairs – what’s changed? Kindly hosted by Mark Isherwood AM. Help improve services for the 100,000 people affected by neurological conditions and their carers. There will be tea/coffee and an opportunity to network from 6pm. |
4 events,The Participation Cymru course covers the main stages of effective representation: Being prepared and planning well, making the most out of a meeting and what to do after a meeting. It offers practical skills and information on how best to fulfil your role in this area.By the end of the session participants will be able... The issue of Community Asset Transfer is currently a hot topic for both the statutory and third sector. With this in mind WCVA, in partnership with BIG Lottery Fund Wales, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Communities First, Community Land Advisory Service, DTA Wales, Empower SVS, GAVO, Geldards, One Voice Wales, Unity Trust Bank, Wales Audit Office, Wales... City & Guilds is the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications, offering over 500 awards across a wide range of industries and progressing from entry level to the highest levels of professional achievement. Voluntary Sector WORKERS- £165.00 Statutory Sector WORKERS - £175.00 This NewLink Wales course is accredited by City & Guilds. The activities that... |
3 events,This Learning Disability Wales course provides practical ideas and techniques to develop visual support strategies. It adopts the key elements set out by the TEACCH Approach and is aimed towards the adult population who have autism spectrum conditions (ASC). It addresses issues of communication, self-management, and Active Support and will offer solutions to difficulties through...
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By attending this course you will be able to: Understand the different stages of campaign planning Understand the effectiveness of different campaigning techniques Develop increased confidence in campaign planning Book online |
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We regret that this meeting has been postponed. A new date will be posted soon. The Cardiff Children, Young People and Families Network meeting gives you an opportunity to get together with other third sector organisations in the same field, and to share experiences, ideas and good practice. Speaker: Simon Morris, Cardiff Council Third Sector... |
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2 events,This is Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Local Safeguarding Children Board training aimed at those professionals who are likely to participate in Child Protection Conferences, Child Protection Core Groups or Strategy Meetings, or who support, advise or supervise staff who may become involved in the child protection process. It is an expectation that participants will... The Compact is a partnership agreement between the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, the Chief Constable for South Wales and the Third Sector as represented by the seven County Voluntary Councils in South Wales. Its shared objective is the building and maintaining healthy and safe communities across South Wales through strengthening joint and... |
5 events,NewLink Wales is proud to present this toolkit which will assist those working with individuals who experience issues with substance misuse. The toolkit contains guidance and psychosocial intervention tools for assessing cultural needs, exploring key issues and understanding substance misuse within a variety of cultural contexts. The toolkit aims to ensure services and interventions are... The Wales Centre for Equity in Education and Investors in Families are pleased to invite you to their conference: Engaging Families and Communities with Education The Minister for Education and Skills will address the conference and will be launching the Welsh Government guidance for schools on family and community engagement. The conference will also... This Institute of Welsh Affairs course aims to give learners a good understanding of how Government and politics works in Wales. The course will provide an overview of the roles of the National Assembly and Welsh Government, and how decisions are made. By attending this course you will be able to understand to a high...
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EYST's Think Project Conference which will share findings from their 3-year Big Lottery Innovation Funded project, identifying best practice and key lessons for other services supporting young people vulnerable to extremist ideology. With the new Counterterrorism and Security Act due to take effect soon, this has never been more relevant. The event will conclude with...
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North Wales Association for Multicultural Integration invites you to this event, sponsored by Lesley Griffiths AM, the Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty, Welsh Government. The event includes a reception and welcome address by Dr Sibani Roy with speeches by Lesley Griffiths AM and Mark Isherwood AM. |
4 events,Get the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan, prepare and deliver training sessions with this three-day accredited WCVA course. One of WCVA's most popular courses, Training Skills gives you an overview of learning theory, provides practical planning tools for designing and evaluating training, and helps prepare you for training delivery. The course is ideal... Participation Cymru event In January 2015 the Minister for Local Government published a consultation on a White Paper: Reforming Local Government - Power to Local People. The paper highlights the need for greater collaboration between public service providers, individuals and communities with more power to local people. This chimes with the forward movement in Wales around... Exploring the election’s impact on Wales, providers and public services With the promise of continued austerity and further cuts to welfare, the general election result has brought uncertainty and worry for many working with those who are marginalised or vulnerable. With specific sessions on welfare reform, the economy, financial governance, and future challenges for the...
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10 FREE spaces available to C3SC and VCS members. If you're interested in applying for a free place, please contact: katherine@gettingonboard.org WANT TO PROGRESS YOUR CAREER WHILST GIVING SOMETHING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY? If you would like to help your career and the community at the same time then trusteeship could be the answer. On... |
6 events,People with learning disabilities have a right to develop and explore their own personal and sexual relationships. Please take a look at this Learning Disability Wales one-day course to improve your confidence and skills when supporting people with learning disabilities with their personal relationships. This course will help you understand your role in supporting adults...
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A morning of innovative delivery of safeguarding training Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody's businessThe protection of vulnerable adults against psychological, sexual, emotional, physical and financial abuse is powerfully explored in this unique interactive workshop. Sessions are designed around carefully researched case studies exploring situations which have led to the abuse of adults. Drama and discussion are...
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A one-day Children in Wales course A non-sensationalist approach that looks at the evidence and examines the risks and benefits of internet use, as well as looking at the practical ways to help parents and workers to support young people to stay safe online. The course is divided into two parts. The first looks at...
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By attending this course you will be able to: Understand the concept of sustainable funding Understand how organisations can diversify their income base to achieve financial sustainability Appreciate the skills and approaches required to adopt an entrepreneurial culture Understand the importance of having a mix of income streams Learn how to explore and extend their... |
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'Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association', in partnership with the 'Romani Cultural and Arts Company’ present the following event in Cardiff: Reaching the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Communities - the Police and Justice Services The GRT PA and RCAC are pleased to be jointly hosting a training workshop aimed at delivering the knowledge, skills and ‘best practice’... |
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1 event,Want to have more knowledge of the benefits system? Want to understand the claims process better? Tenovus Cancer Care is running FREE 1-day accredited Benefits Advice Skills (Level 1 WEA) courses in 2015 across Wales. Please contact: sharon.topazio@tenovuscancercare.org.uk or 07794 231319 for further information about the course and venue. |
4 events,What does the Well-being of Future Generations Act mean for your organisation? The Well-being of Future Generations Act (WFG Act) will have a major impact on the way that public services are delivered. It is unique to Wales but of global significance. Find out more at this Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales training day for just £50 per...
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The Introductory Certificate in Fundraising is the first stage in the Institute of Fundraising Professional Qualification Framework and will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of fundraising and the sector itself, the surrounding legal framework and introduce you to some fundamental fundraising tools and techniques Find out more about the Introductory Certificate in Fundraising....
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This Institute of Welsh Affairs course aims to give learners an understanding of how they can work effectively to influence the Welsh Government and the National Assembly in Wales. This course will equip learners with an advanced understanding of devolution, and help develop the skills to influence policy development and set up successful campaigns within...
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This Participation Cymru course aims to offer a tool by which engagement work can be evaluated against the National Principles for Public Engagement. Find out more and book via the Participation Cymru website. |
7 events,As so much of your attention is often focussed on the immediate pressures facing your charity, you and your fellow trustees can lose sight of the planning that is needed to secure your charity’s future. This FREE evening seminar is a re-run of the Wales Audit Office's previous seminar held in November 2014, which... You are cordially invited on behalf of Living Room Cardiff and CAIS to register for 'When Luck Runs Out', the 1st Welsh national conference on excessive gambling. The half-day conference is free to attend. Later that same day, the annual Living Room Cardiff lecture will be held at the same venue from 5.30pm onwards. This... This Learning Disability Wales course is designed for health and social care professionals supporting adults with a learning disability in a variety of settings, but especially those working in a supported living environment. In addition, it would be relevant to social workers involved in assessing care needs and others working in a supportive role such...
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You're invited to join the annual supporter conference. The event is aimed at anyone who is affected by cardiovascular disease, fundraisers and supporters, and people who work and volunteer in healthcare and research. Book online via https://www.bhf.org.uk/conferences Can’t make the event but have a question for the BHF team? Email your question to conferences@bhf.org.uk or...
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By attending this course you will be able to: Understand basic accounting terms and concepts Set up and maintain a simple bookkeeping system Establish a petty cash system Use the system to produce basic financial reports Understand the legal requirements for reporting in relation to your organisation Book online
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The IWA's third Senedd Paper is 'Good Food for All' by Professor Kevin Morgan. In his paper Professor Morgan, an internationally-renowned expert on sustainable food, makes the case for Wales to actively embrace the good food movement to promote a wide variety of causes, including health and wellbeing, social justice, ecological integrity and animal welfare. The... |
1 event,Sight Cymru is pleased to announce their 7th annual Wales & West Conference. This one-day conference is aimed at anyone involved with sight loss or supporting people with sight loss, across the public, voluntary and private sector. The conference will bring professionals together from all sectors who are working with blind and partially sighted people,... |
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A one-day Children in Wales course Children 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,... |
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You are cordially invited to the Wales launch of the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Leading Diversity by 2020 report. Event sponsored by Lesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Communities & Tackling Poverty. Proudly supported by Chwarae Teg, Tai Pawb and Community Housing Cymru Group. Tai Pawb will be holding a Good Practice Seminar on Diversity and... |
4 events,This Participation Cymru course is accredited by Agored Cymru and aims to enable learners to understand how to use a ‘Shared Power’ engagement model in project work.Participants will have an opportunity to build on their existing skills and knowledge in Public engagement by exploring in more depth the higher levels of engagement i.e. Shared Power... 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...
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The next Cardiff Health and Social Care Network event is taking place on Tuesday 30 June from 10am to 1pm at Butetown Community Centre. Come along if you are working in this field and want to keep up to date with the most significant policy and service-based developments that are likely to impact on your...
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FULLY BOOKED By attending this course you will be able to: Understand the current funding climate in Wales and its impact on funders Review their current approach of developing a bid Apply new tools and techniques to give their bids a winning 'edge' Understand and meet the expectations of funders Book online |
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The Wales Audit Office is holding a free seminar with the Older People’s Commissioner and Good Practice Wales on the continued independence of older people. Wales has a population with the highest proportion of older people in the UK. Nearly one in five (19%) of the population of Wales is aged over 65 and over.... |
3 events,Policy Forum for Wales Keynote Seminar with Professor Sir Mansel Aylward, Chair, Public Health Wales; Director, Centre for Psychosocial and Disability Research and Professor of Public Health Education in the School of Medicine, Cardiff University; Peter Davies, Wales’ Commissioner for Sustainable Futures and Chair, Climate Change Commission; and Professor Simon Murphy, Professor in Public Health... Shelter Cymru conference With the new Housing (Wales) Act and the Renting Homes Bill being introduced there will be a strong focus on the private rented sector this year, but as ever there will be plenty of interesting speakers and new ideas to ensure a lively debate. Contributions from: Lesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Communities...
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By attending this course you will be able to: Be able to undertake a training needs analysis Know how to develop a training plan Understand the different approaches to address training and development Recognise the importance of evaluating training Book online |
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