Powys Carers Service is having an event on Tuesday 7th September from 1pm-4pm (lunch included!).

The participation networks are lively, participatory workshops which provide an opportunity for peers to engage, share and support each other.

Aims: To give participants the knowledge of how decisions are made within the political structures in Wales so they can improve the effectiveness of their political campaigning.

The participation networks are lively, participatory workshops which provide an opportunity for peers to engage, share and support each other.

Workshop containing information in relation to the Flood Risk Regulations of 2009, providing an opportunity to assist with the development of the National Strategy consultation on Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management.

Inspirational speakers and workshops

By the end of the course, you will: Understand the concept of bilingualism Have awareness of the historical and contemporary role of the Welsh language, along with its legal status Have analysed why working through the medium of Welsh is advantageous, and sometimes essential Have gained a better understanding of how to operate bilingually Understand the linguistic obligations of funding and grants Know which organisations are available to help you with the Welsh language, and how to get in touch with them

Workshop containing information in relation to the Flood Risk Regulations of 2009, providing an opportunity to assist with the development of the National Strategy consultation on Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management.

By the end of this session, participants will: have an update on current employment legislation understand their responsibilities be aware of the impact of employment legislation on personnel policies and procedures within the organisation

To provide practical information for participants so that they are able to understand the benefits of income that they could generate from Gift Aid and the process of registration.

To provide practical information for participants so that they are able to understand the benefits of income they could generate from Gift Aid and the process of registration.

Microsoft Access 2002, 2003 or 2007 This one-day course is intended for delegates with experience of Access who need to develop more advanced skills.

By the end of this session, participants will: understand good practice in relation to motivation, support and supervision of volunteers recognise the opportunities for volunteers’ personal development and learning know how to give appropriate recognition to volunteers recognise key sources of conflict and ways of managing difficulties understand when and how to terminate the volunteering relationship

Learning outcomes This course will cover: understanding the nature and scope of volunteering and how it differs from paid work recognising how and why organisations involve volunteers in their work appreciating the resource implications of involving volunteers understanding key legal issues relating to volunteers

By the end of this session, participants will: ‘do your homework!’ - understand how good research, realistic outcomes and accurate budgeting can improve the chances of a proposal being accepted learn how to write concise and compelling proposals be able to build relationships with grant givers and meet their expectations

To provide participants with practical information and knowledge so that they can create and implement a strategy for legacy fundraising within their organisation.

To provide practical information for participants so that they are able to understand the benefits of income they could generate from Gift Aid and the process of registration.