Are you looking at developing a heritage project? Not sure what makes a good application? Looking for inspiration and guidance?The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) knows that some community and voluntary groups are nervous about filling in grant application forms. That is why they are running a funding support workshop especially for diversity groups. This workshop...
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2 events,This training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy. It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the POVA Decision Making and Information Sharing training (Level 3) prior to...
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WHAT’S GOING ON? On 8th September this year EE will be holding its second National Techy Tea Party Day, a nationwide event with Techy Tea Parties held across all EE stores, offices and contact centres. Techy Tea Parties show people how they can benefit from being connected, make the most of their devices and aims... |
5 events,FULLY BOOKED Be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers Recognise ‘selection’ as a two-way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools Understand the use of vetting procedures including DBS checks, and recognise their limitations Understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements, and b) volunteer...
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SOLD OUT Many people have a good idea of what it is and many may have engaged with a crowdfunding campaign by making a donation or sharing via social media. But, developing and running a campaign is a different story, and you’ll need to be prepared and equipped to succeed in your goals. These sessions...
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Delivered by Georgina Haarhoff, Tax Policy and Legislation, Welsh GovernmentThe Wales Act 2014 devolves tax-raising powers to the National Assembly for Wales for the first time. The Act devolves Stamp Duty Land Tax and Landfill Tax to Wales, marking an important step in the devolution journey, as Wales gains greater financial autonomy. Welsh Government...
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Free event We know more than ever about community and hyperlocal news. We have seen some impressive successes and innovation in the UK and internationally. But evidence shows sustainability is fragile. Cardiff University’s Centre for Community Journalism is delighted to be working with Nesta to host an ideas exchange to consider the future for hyperlocal journalism.... |
4 events,A two-day Children in Wales course All children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The UN Convention on the Rights of...
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This course is for staff working in social care settings. Learning Aim – to develop staff skills in the effective management, presentation and sharing of records and reports appropriate to the service intervention. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Recognise the importance of recording for the agency and the service...
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This Cardiff Council course is for staff in social care roles who care for people with epilepsy. Course content Introduction and welcome - Explanation of course - Tutor introduction to delegates (background) - Delegate introduction to each other - Paperwork What is epilepsy? - The brain - Seizures How many people have epilepsy? What causes... |
2 events,Whizz-Kidz training Do you want to develop your wheelchair skills? Would you like to meet new friends? Join in the fun at your local Wheelchair Skills Training! We know how important it is to get the most from your wheelchair. Being able to use it safely and confidently at home, school, work and travelling can... |
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4 events,International Treatment Effectiveness Project (ITEP) is a mechanism by which quality of drug treatment can be developed and measured in order to improve delivery of treatment services. It uses mind maps as a visual cognitive tool to help clients organise their thoughts and goals easily, by focusing on images and association. This NewLink Wales training...
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Timed to follow the recently published Welsh Government annual progress report on its Tackling Poverty Action Plan 2012-2016, and informed by the inquiry into Poverty in Wales being undertaken by the National Assembly's Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee, this seminar will focus on next steps for policies to reduce and prevent poverty in Wales....
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Fully booked This accredited course is delivered by Ajuda. Learning outcomes: To understand the role and responsibility of a first aider Assess an incident Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking Manage a casualty with external bleeding...
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Target group: Adult Services Team managers; Social Workers and anyone with Case Management / Care Co-ordinator responsibility; managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies. It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the Council run, Recognition and Referral Training (Level 2 POVA) or have completed refresher using the E-learning package... |
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SOLD OUT 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... |
5 events,Join Care & Repair Cymru at their annual conference when they will be exploring & debating why they feel older people deserve better. There's a great line up of speakers including: Lesley Griffiths AM Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty Ilona Haslewood, Policy & Research Programme Manager for JRF Sarah Rochira, The Older People’s Commissioner... This Learning Disability Wales course is designed for health and social care professionals supporting older adults with Down’s syndrome 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... Cardiff YMCA's two-day training will cover:• Sexual Health Awareness• The C-Card Scheme• The Sexual Health Outreach Team If you wish to deliver the C-Card Scheme, which provides free, quick, easy and confidential access to condoms as well as advice and guidance on sexual health and relationships for young people aged 13-25 years old, please email SHOT@cardiffymca.co.uk...
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Event sponsored by Jenny Rathbone AM The Disabled People's Manifesto calls upon the Welsh Government include: Inclusion of an Independent Living (Wales) Bill in the Legislative Programme for the Fifth Assembly 2016-21 Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales to recognise and pay due regard to their responsibilities in fully implementing the UN Convention...
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This accredited course is delivered by WEA. Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene Associated food hazards Good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems How to maintain good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food Price: £65 - includes certificate Book online |
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1 event,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... |
5 events,You can make a real difference to people by giving them information in a form that they can understand and relate to. This Learning Disability Wales course will include a recap on the principles of Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Level 1 and then look at how delegates can develop and improve their...
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A one-day Children in Wales course This course, aimed at both front line practitioners and their managers, will look at a number of self-assessment tools which can aid an organisation in identifying strengths and weaknesses in their current approach to working with males, and can therefore help to focus on possible areas for service re-design,...
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The Mentor Ring is organising this free mentoring level 1 training accredited with Agored Cymru. Spaces are limited and the registration will be first come, first served basis. Please email info@MentorRing.org.uk to book your place.
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An informal chat about health and well-being for anyone who fancies a free cup of tea or coffee! Every day, we all make choices which affect our health and well-being. Many of us face challenges in trying to maintain a healthy weight, whether because we’re overweight, underweight or just trying to keep a healthy weight.... |
3 events,The Welsh Government have embarked on a big programme of change to housing with two extremely ambitious and sector changing pieces of legislation, in the form of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and Renting Homes (Wales) bill – soon to be enacted. The Building Bridges conference is both a positive affirmation of the approach the...
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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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This Institute of Fundraising session will begin by considering the latest academic research into why people leave legacies to charity, in order to understand what motivates your potential legacy supporters. We will then look at how these insights can be translated into practice as we work step-by-step through the process of developing a legacy strategy... |
7 events,This course will explore the necessary skills to recognise potential or established Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI), to be able to work with individuals with this condition and make appropriate referral for thorough assessment and care. By the end of this NewLink Wales course, participants will be able to: Explain the common disorders associated with...
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The 'crowd' have had their say, so what do the decision makers think? Over the past four months the Institute of Welsh Affairs has been asking those affected by cancer to give them their ideas of how to improve care and treatment in Wales. The website ‘letstalkcancer.wales’ and submission boxes at health centres across Wales...
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Fully booked Learn how to write concise and compelling applications Understand how good research, realistic outcomes and accurate budgeting can improve the chances of an application being accepted Be able to build relationships with grant givers and meet their expectations Book online - “I thought it was a really good course as I have no...
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This full-day Sherman Plays event is supported by Age Connects and Sherman 5. Please come along for a lively Sherman Plays reading and discussion, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills during the afternoon activities. 11am – 12.30pm Play Reading and discussion 12.30pm – 1.30pm Free soup lunch provided 1.30pm –... |
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This ‘unconference’-style event is ‘informal and relentlessly practical’ and completely shaped by the fundraising questions you want answered! Find out more and book your place.
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The keynote speaker for the network meeting will be Sue Morgan from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board who is providing an update on GP cluster plans and engagement between GPs and the third sector. Representatives from Welsh Government will be attending to present on the 'Our Health, Our Health Service' Green paper and provide you...
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This Diverse Cymru training course is aimed at jobseekers who want to learn new skills to enable them to take on a role as a PA in Cardiff. Diverse Cymru is currently support the employment of over 1,300 PAs in Cardiff and there are always new job roles becoming available as direct payment uptake is... |
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VCS will be holding its 50th AGM September 28th. This AGM will mark one of the biggest changes in VCS's history as they hand over the running of the Volunteer Centre for Cardiff to C3SC. VCS will be discussing their future development as a supported volunteering specialist. The AGM meeting will last approximately 45 minutes....
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The next Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network (CVCN) follows VCS's AGM. The CVCN is a joint network run by VCS Cardiff and C3SC. The Agenda is as follows: 2pm Involving Students in Real World Research - What We Can Do for the voluntary sector in Cardiff Graham Getheridge,... |
5 events,Three-day WCVA training course - delivered through the medium of Welsh Aims: This ILM endorsed course provides opportunities for you to develop your supervisory skills and to enhance your confidence and ability to fulfil your line management responsibilities.Content:This three-day course will focus on good practice in induction, supervision, appraisal, managing performance, staff support and team...
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A seminar of best practice Preventing homelessness has rarely been more challenging for all agencies working to keep people in their homes. Yet there are some brilliant services achieving amazing results in these austerity-driven times. Supported by the Oak Foundation, Shelter Cymru's event, Preventing homelessness: a seminar of good practice is bringing together some...
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A one-day Children in Wales course This course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in...
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Understand what interests journalists and how to get them telling your story Understand how to communicate your key messages through the media Be able to adapt your style to suit different media Be able to write a press release Trainer: Ash Poddar, FreshTies In the meantime, read 6 Top Tips to Tackle the Media. Price:... |
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Sport Wales is a national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activities. Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) is hosting a (rescheduled) funding workshop and would like to invite you to attend. Sport Wales Technical Investment Officers, Ceri Richards and Chris Coles, will be facilitating the workshop on the National Lottery Fund's two... |
6 events,Delivered by Watts Gregory LLP and Whittingham Riddell Chartered Accounts. The vast majority of people working in the voluntary sector are honest and committed. However, charities are not exempt from fraudulent activity - as is evident from recent press reports. It is therefore vital that organisations know what the dangers are and put in place... The Welsh Government event will bring together young people, business leaders and other stakeholders to discuss specific issues. The aim is to get a better understanding of each other’s views and opinions on various policy issues. The event is highly interactive and engaging with questions alongside facilitated table discussions. If you are interested in, or... Three-day National Energy Action (NEA) training course - the other two dates are 2 and 5 October Participants often come from a variety of organisations and the course will enable them to advise clients on a range of issues, including: the efficiency and appropriate use of heating and hot water systems, and the functions of... Delivered by Watts Gregory LLP and Whittingham Riddell Chartered Accounts. Summer 2014 saw the release of the new charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice). With the exception of charities who prepare their accounts on a receipts and payments basis, this was the first change in charity financial reporting for over a decade. This interactive half-day...
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NEA Cymru invites you to attend their South Wales autumn 2015 Fuel Poverty Forum, which will focus on fuel poverty and health. The forums are free to attend and have grown from strength to strength. They are the recognised Welsh network in which to raise awareness of fuel poverty and to discuss solutions to the...
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Free WCVA webinar Are you looking to set up a new organisation but aren’t sure which structure to choose? Or are you running an existing organisation and exploring the possibility of changing its legal structure or registering as a charity? If so, sign up to this interactive webinar. As well as taking part in the... |
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The FareShare Cymru training will be held by PASS Health and Safety Consultancy. There's still time to book your place. Price: £40pp. |
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