CBT is a psychotherapeutic approach to problem solving and reaching goals is future focused – although we seek to understand how past events led the person to where they are now, the approach is very much about moving on. CBT has a massive evidence base and it allows the practitioner to explore the links between...
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2 events,Voluntary Sector Workers- £140.00 Statutory Sector Workers - £150.00 This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch. With a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales. NewLink Wales has been delivering substance... |
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7 events,Whether you’re new to VAT or you’d like to expand your knowledge, WCVA's interactive seminars help you get to grips with your responsibilities. Delivered by Centurion VAT specialists, each date offers two seminars. In the morning VAT for charities: an introduction, suitable for trustees or staff who are either new to the third sector... This two-day course is for formal and informal carers working in mental health care and support. The course is applicable to community, day and residential carers. QCF assessors / tutors in Health and Social Care can use the course as CPD. The second day of this course is Tuesday 10 November. This is a two-day...
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The aim of the Network is to support organisations to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of their employees. During this event, the Forum will explore: Alcohol and Employee Health and Well-being. The forum aims to provide employers with information about the best ways to create settings with a positive approach towards the promotion...
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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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Train the Trainer 2 Day Course – OCN accredited level 2 The course is based on the training cycle, covering three main areas: 1. Planning (including session planning) 2. Delivery (participants will deliver a 10 minute 'session' that they have planned) 3. Evaluation (self, peer group and course evaluation). To enrol, please contact: William.powell@weacymru.org.uk; Tel: 01495 369869 Course... |
6 events,This 1-day Children in Wales course is aimed at people who are working with children or young adults with mental health problems/ disabilities within any setting. Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the leading, known, preventable intellectual disability and is only caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. International studies have suggested that 1 in 100 people... 4, 11, 18 November 2015 The 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... Heart and Soul - What well-being means to me Lots of people are talking about well-being but what does it actually mean to you? This event will look at all the things that different people think about when we say well-being. The conference will look at what people think Well-being is and how we can...
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Delivered by Liz Maher, Director of Centurion VAT Specialists Ltd The rules of VAT can be somewhat of a minefield, but Centurion VAT is on hand to help signpost your charity to a clearer VAT future. Whether your organisation is currently VAT registered or not, this interactive seminar will: • provide the building blocks of knowledge...
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FREE networking event, hosted by the National IV Network How can we work together to ensure more children and young people have access to an excellent IV service? What’s it about? An opportunity to meet with other IV services in Wales and share practice. Hear from the IV development project and shared learning from networks...
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WCVA seminar Delivered by Liz Maher, Director of Centurion VAT Specialists Ltd You may have some understanding of the rules and regulations relating to VAT - and how they apply to your organisation - but your VAT considerations could be rather more complex if you are embarking on projects involving elements such as construction, collaboration... |
2 events,This two-day course is for formal and informal carers working in mental health care and support. The course is applicable to community, day and residential carers. QCF assessors / tutors in Health and Social Care can use the course as CPD. The second day of this course is Thursday 12 November. This is a two-day... |
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Understand what motivates people to give Create a plan for fundraising from individual giving Develop appropriate cases for support Take advantage of tax-effective donations and gifts Ensure you comply with relevant legislation and best practice Know where to go for further information, help and advice Book online
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It's a matter of time: An afternoon with Edgar Cahn Releasing the power of citizens Edgar Cahn, the founder of Time Banking from U.S.A, is coming to Cardiff to honour the work that has been achieved with Time Credits. Find more information about Edgar Cahn here. Spice is delighted to be hosting Edgar during one of his... |
4 events,This three-day accredited WCVA course will give you an overview of learning theory, improve your knowledge of planning tools for delivering and evaluating training, and help you develop your confidence in designing and delivering training sessions. To gain the accreditation you will need to commit some time to complete the written assessment and to prepare... The three-day Centre for Evidence Based Early Intervention training covers three Parent programmes for parents of Toddlers, (1-3 years), Pre-School children, (3-6 years) and School Age children (6-8 years old). These programmes are designed to promote positive strategies, to help parents to encourage the development of children's emotional regulation and social skills and to assist...
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A one-day Children in Wales course This course offers an in depth exploration of the nature of attachment formation difficulties and how early adversity will influence a child's ability to manage in early years and school settings. Highlighting the critical role that teachers and day care staff can play in supporting children with attachment difficulties,...
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FULLY BOOKED Understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one, and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have Appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know how to limit potential risks Understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific officers, and the difference between a trustee board and... |
5 events,2 spaces left Understand what motivates and de-motivates volunteers Understand good practice in relation to support and supervision Recognise and be able to manage a variety of difficult situations Know when and how to terminate a volunteering relationship Be able to assess needs for training and development, and recognise different ways of meeting these Know...
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Featuring: • Professor Neil Frude, Consultant Clinical Psychologist • Dr Mike Davies, Independent Psychotherapist • Dr James Feeney, Clinical Psychologist This event is aimed at practitioners working with primary school aged children and their families in schools, youth and community services, early intervention and prevention services/Families First and Communities First partnerships. This Families First Practice Exchange...
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Children in Wales’ Disabled Children Conference will focus on promoting and empowering disabled children and young people within a rights based framework. Participants will have an update on existing and proposed policy and legislation and how it will affect disabled children, young people and their families. Innovative ways of empowering disabled children and young people...
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The second annual Cardiff Media Summit is being held on November 11th to discuss the findings of the IWA's Media Audit which will be launched ahead of the conference. This is a major survey of the media in Wales – across print, broadcast and online and in Welsh and English – which is being carried... |
8 events,The techniques you will learn during this Learning Disability Wales workshop will help you and the person you care to engage and communicate together, relieve stress and feel more positive. This one-day workshop will help those that care for someone with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a learning disability to use touch to help... The Care Council, in partnership with WCVA, is delighted to invite you to participate in a train the trainer course to introduce and prepare trainers to deliver the basic awareness in safeguarding training pack as developed by Care Council for Wales in partnership with WCVA and ADSS Cymru. Attendees should have some experience of... This NewLink Wales course is accredited by City & Guilds. The activities that are completed throughout the two days are part of the assessment and there is no work to be completed outside of the course. This includes 2-day facilitation, handouts, refreshments, a buffet lunch and full accreditation costs. City & Guilds is the UK’s...
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Here are details of the consultation and Green Paper. A consultation event is being held in North and South Wales. The South Wales event is on Thursday 12th November. Lunch and refreshments provided. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing HQDmailbox@wales.gsi.gov.uk with your name and contact details.
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There are currently 106,000 people in Wales living with sight loss but that number is set to double over the next 25 years. This RNIB Cymru workshop will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to ensure you can meet the challenges of this growing population. This workshop will: Give you a greater...
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Find out how your health board works at Diverse Cymru's free training session. Staff from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) and the Community Health Council will be there to tell you what the health board is, how it works and how people can have their say and be involved with its work. To... |
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Short talks on Alzheimer's, dementia, current treatments, and the latest research for all members of the public. The event will also include a Q&A session with a panel of local experts, interactive scientific displays and a small dementia art exhibition. Free lunch provided. Registration for this event is mandatory. Please phone Claire Richards on (029)... |
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Living with MS is an information day for people with MS and their carers, family and friends. The day is attended by a range of people from those who are newly diagnosed to those who have been living with MS for some time. What are the benefits of attending?The event provides a chance to learn... |
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Are you an equality, diversity or inclusion practitioner in Wales? If so, please join Inclusion Wales. Inclusion Wales is a brand new network for inclusion practitioners so that we can share good practice, identify barriers to achieving inclusive workplaces and raise awareness of the benefits of inclusion across Wales. This is Inclusion Wales's first...
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This Cardiff Council course is aimed specifically at activities co-ordinators and anyone involved in activities for people in residential care settings. Continued physical movement is massively important to maintain flexibility, retain independence and encourage confidence. The workshops are specifically designed for care teams, volunteers and family members and are achievable yet fun. We believe that...
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People who use Person Centred Planning in their lives and those that work with people to support them using PCP have been getting together to share good practice and skills for many years. The network meets regularly across South Wales to: share good news about Person Centred Planning demonstrate and practice Person Centred Planning inspire... |
7 events,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. The aim of this Participation Cymru course is to examine how to approach and create an effective digital story to share experience and engage service users.Many organisations are seeing the benefit of gathering ‘real-life’ stories from service users, staff and volunteers to help improve their service delivery and demonstrate impact.. The focus of this two...
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A one-day Children in Wales course A focus on children and young people’s issues within the Social Services and Well Being Act (Wales) 2014. The Act, which came into force in April 2014, will have a major impact upon all users of social services in Wales. The preamble to the Act describes its purpose as:...
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This Cardiff Council course is for staff working in social care - care support workers, senior staff and managers. The course will cover the following topics: - What financial assistance is available when someone dies - The importance of a will - What happens when no-one arranges a funeral - The funeral customs of the...
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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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Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody's business The 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 used to approach the issues faced by...
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The new Housing Act 2015 will be examined in detail along with the Children Act 1989 and Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, to demonstrate how young people can be best empowered to deal with housing crisis and homelessness positively. The Shelter Cymru course includes: Relevant homelessness legislation, statutory duties, and the Code of Guidance Working...
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Create a plan for fundraising from digital media Develop appropriate cases for support Implement digital fundraising activity Ensure you comply with relevant legislation and best practice Know where to go for further information, help and advice Book online - “The course was brilliant” |
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You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Welsh Government Tax Forum at the Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff on Thursday 19 November. The Minister for Finance and Government Business has highlighted the importance of ensuring the Third Sector is fully engaged in the development of tax policy and legislation in Wales, so...
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At the end of September 2015 the Welsh Language Commissioner gave notice to 26 organizations of the new Welsh Language Standards they are required to operate, and indicating what they will be what they expected to do and deliver in Welsh in accordance with The Welsh Language Measure (Wales) 2011. The area of Recruitment...
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Cooking workshop and networking lunch Learn to cook healthy nutritious recipes on a slow cooker and gain money saving tips. We will be eating our delicious meals for lunch! Information includes: Save money and energy Learn nutritious recipes Love food, hate waste Cooking on a budget skills Contact East Cardiff, Llanederyn and Pentwyn Communities First... |
1 event,40-minute slots will be available to attendees to discuss possible projects with the Arts Council of Wales Information Officers. They will be able to offer guidance on eligibility and how best to apply for a grant. These sessions will be attended by appointment only. To book a place you will need to contact the Information... |
2 events,Having toured across the country over the past 4 weeks, Watch-Africa will host its closing day at Chapter Arts Centre and it will be a day not to miss! The day will be jam-packed with activities to keep you and the kids entertained for the whole day. This includes: Fantastic 5 African films with discussions and...
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Don’t feel isolated or alone - join the Migraine Action Support GroupLearn more about managing your migraines and headaches by sharing your experiences. For more information on migraine visit www.migraine.org.uk or email Migraine Action on info@migraine.org.uk or call Migraine Action on 08456 011 033. |
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3 events,This Learning Disability Wales course will help you understand recent changes to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the need to demonstrate that care arrangements are lawful and correctly authorised. Click here to see more information and to make an online booking. This course will enable staff to continue to follow the original intentions...
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The Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty Lesley Griffiths AM, will be attending and speaking at the event. The event will focus on Early Years and Employability through the lens of mental wellbeing. It will be looking at how practitioners and front line staff can guide people in building resilience and developing coping mechanisms to...
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Stop Smoking Wales is pleased to offer a free, half-day brief intervention training course. What is brief intervention training for smoking cessation? Brief intervention is a method of discussing smoking and quitting in a positive, non-confrontational way to encourage smokers to think about giving up and enable them to access specialist support when they are... |
7 events,The aim of this WCVA training course is to provide knowledge and understanding of data protection requirements, to ensure that organisations comply with the law and good practice.The Data Protection Act 1998 sets out a number of requirements that most organisations have a legal duty to comply with, including those working in the third sector.... A Participation Cymru 3-day course accredited by Agored Cymru Funded places are available on this course for those working in the health and social care sector (Health boards, Social Services and other local authority departments and third sector organisations). Aim: Engage more effectively with your online audience. Content: If you're already using social media to... This Learning Disability Wales training course will help you make information easier to read and understand for people with a learning disability. You will then be able to produce leaflets, letters, minutes from meetings, agendas, reports and posters. During the course you will get the chance to try out ideas with the new skills and... With a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales. NewLink Wales has been delivering substance misuse awareness training for over 13 years, all our trainers are experienced professionals who have worked in the... 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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Nothing is more important than our children's health and every child in Wales has the right to be healthy - so what needs to be in place to ensure that this is made a reality? Children in Wales is hosting a conference to explore the many strands of work that challenge health practitioners and parents...
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This FREE NewLink course aims to increase your confidence in raising the issue of alcohol use and motivating and supporting individuals to change their drinking behaviour through brief intervention. The course will increase your: Understanding of the scale of the alcohol problem in Wales and how brief interventions work Knowledge of how to use the... |
11 events,Do you know how the Renting Homes Bill will affect you? The biggest shake-up of tenancy law since the Housing Act 1988 will be implemented in Wales soon. This half-day Shelter Cymru briefing looks at what the Renting Homes Bill means for landlords and tenants and how the proposals have changed since scrutiny began, providing... The aim of this WCVA course is to convey a number of key principles in the safeguarding of individuals and to provide staff with the basic foundation knowledge about responding to abuse and neglect.This course has been developed by the Care Council for Wales, WCVA, and local authorities. It is a basic safeguarding awareness programme...
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Cardiff Council's Social Care Workforce Development Partnership (SCWDP) is holding its regular discussion group meeting for managers on 25th November. You are invited to attend to strengthen links and contribute to the direction of the SCWDP partnership. Attendance at these meetings will support your professional development. During this meeting there will be a variety of...
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We regret that this course has been cancelled. By attending this course you will be able to: Understand the benefits and obstacles of joint working Identify some of the key practical considerations for joint working Assess the merits of different consortium structures Book online
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A one-day Children in Wales course This course is aimed at managers and practitioners working with children in a wide variety of settings, including day nurseries, play schemes and afterschool clubs. It will allow participants to explore and understand the legislative and policy framework that supports the inclusion of disabled children. This interactive training day... |
5 events,The AGM will be preceded by a Christmas Fayre from 1-3pm. The AGM starts at 3.30pm and will conclude at 4.30pm. There will be a presentation from Vision 21's ICT, including their much-loved armchair aerobics to start proceedings, followed by a guest speaker, followed by a guest speaker, the annual review from CEO Rob Larkin... Towards the future is all about supporting you and your organisation by equipping you with the knowledge and information you need to ensure that by embracing change, your organisation is adaptable and can continue to do what it currently does, but better. Hear from the experts or get stuck in to a roundtable discussion,...
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Fully booked - this course is being repeated on Tuesday 16th February 2016 By attending this course you will be able to: Review your current approach of developing a bid Apply new techniques to give bids a winning ‘edge’ Understand and meet the expectations of funders The course uses real-life case studies to help you...
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Poverty Truth Commission (PTC) has been launched in both Scotland and Leeds (see below) and has been hugely successful. It is noted for giving a voice to people who are actually experiencing poverty. Andrew Grinnell, who has been part of the support team of the PTC in Leeds (see here for more info), will be...
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St Illtyd’s Catholic High School, in partnership with Communities First East Cardiff, Llanedeyrn and Pentwyn (ECLP) and Rumney Youth Club, is once again holding a 'Community Christmas Market' at the school. The market has become an annual fixture in the school calendar and a chance for the school to throw open its doors to... |
1 event,The theme this year is: HR - The Future Building Productivity in the UK. Find out more via the Acas website. |
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4 events,This is the consultation event for the Cardiff Council's Strategic Equality Plan consultation. Agenda Welcome: Cllr Dan De’Ath “Equality Making the difference for Matters” – Cardiff’s approach: Paul Keeping Workshop – Reviewing Cardiff’s Strategic Objectives and identifying actions Feedback & Next Steps CloseWhen you book, please say which time slot you prefer on 1st December:... Aims: this course will help participants identify the various barriers to involvement, and learn about, explore and share strategies to minimise or overcome these barriers. Content: 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...
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This Children in Wales three-hour workshop is aimed at supporting a better informed and engaged multi-agency cross-sector workforce to deliver Welsh Government Policy. The session will support people from a wide range of organisations to understand the distinctive Welsh legislative and policy framework for children and families, that has developed as a result of...
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Here's the agenda for the meeting: Welcome and apologies Introductions and election of Network Chair Updated Terms of Reference(a) Link to South Wales Police Compact(b) Scope of the network with regards to policy and influence(c) Standard agenda items “Round Robin” Any Other Business Dates and venues for 2016 meetings To reserve your place or... |
7 events,Strategic communications are central to the success of modern charities, voluntary groups and campaigns. Delivering integrated and effective campaigns using social media, websites, email and print publications is now as essential as gaining traditional media coverage.This one-day WCVA course will guide you step-by-step through developing a communications strategy. Covering everything from setting goals to evaluation,... This Shelter Cymru half-day course will include an update of recent changes in housing legislation including: Equality Act 2010 – where are we now? Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 – what will it do, when and where? Legal Aid and sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Act 2012 – how is it going? Renting... Develop a communications strategy and deliver effective campaigns using social media, websites, email and print publications.This one-day WCVA course will guide you step-by-step through developing a communications strategy. Covering everything from setting goals to evaluation, and with many practical tips along the way, this strategic approach means your communications will have the impact they need.... Are you a care sector trainer? Do you run training sessions for your staff, volunteers and colleagues? Would you like to deliver education sessions on Parkinson's in your establishment? This train the trainer course will provide you with eveyrhing you need to start training your staff. The course consists of two components: an online self-directed...
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This Cardiff Council training is for managers, supervisors and senior staff working in social care settings. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to: An understanding of management styles and the implications of effective supervision How to agree and monitor objectives When and how to delegate Understand key communication skills Understand the...
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An Institute of Fundraising Cymru event These are challenging times for charity fundraising. This is an opportunity to hear the latest research from one of the experts in the field. nfpSynergy is a research consultancy which carries out extensive empirical research for a large number of UK Charities. Joe Saxton is driver of ideas at...
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Help Inroad - and enhance your CV Inroads is a small local charity supporting people whose lives have been affected by substance misuse or mental health to improve their health and wellbeing. Inroads wants people to be able to live healthier, happier lives. There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved, develop skills,... |
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The Cardiff Health and Social care Network meeting will include: Discussion on what you want from your network. Dementia Friendly Communities - what are they and what is being done in Cardiff and the Vale to develop them? Cardiff Citizen-Driven Health - an update on what has been achieved to date, what happens next and... |
3 events,A one-day Children in Wales course Understanding cultural differences is an important component in effective working with families and children. Practitioners and managers can be reluctant to address child welfare concerns because they fear being accused of racism, intolerance or prejudice. Getting the balance right between cultural sensitivity and making Westernised judgements on child welfare...
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Hub Cymru Africa and CEWC bring you the Youth International Development Summit at the Urdd Residential Centre, Cardiff. Suitable for ages 16-24 Free event What’s on the agenda? How to get into the international development sector Volunteering in Wales and Africa How to influence your AM/MP How to deliver global youth work How...
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The young people from Bawso would like to invite you to celebrate their achievement in raising awareness about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). There will be a film screening of 'Take the Good. Leave the Bad' about FGM. Plus: networking and refreshments. The Young People’s Awards Ceremony will take place at 5:30pm, after the AGM. |
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