Learning outcomes participants will gain: a certificate in first aid

By the end of this session, participants will: distinguish issues that are ‘common ground’ from those that are being disputed have developed skills for presenting arguments factually and rationally, whilst acknowledging that the parties involved may have strong feelings about the situation understand the importance of moving from competitive win/lose outcomes to co-operative solutions

Learning outcomes This course is an awareness raising session for voluntary and community groups to include: background to legislation current data regarding protection of children and vulnerable adults developing a framework for policy, procedure and practice update on Independent Safeguarding Authority This course is aimed at those with a limited knowledge of safeguarding issues who are looking to set up or review safeguarding policies and procedures for their group.

This conference is aimed at professionals from both the health and arts sectors. Its main aim is to raise the debate among practitioners as to the value and effectiveness of the arts along with some practical solutions. Recent Arts Council of Wales publications ‘Arts in Health & Wellbeing: An action plan for Wales’ & ‘The art of good health: Improving the patient experience’ highlight the benefits and good practice of the arts working in both health care settings and the community. The conference will provide an opportunity to discuss and debate issues raised in these documents and to provide networking opportunities. On-line bookings: http://www.artswales.org/conference.asp?conferenceid=11 A small fee of £15 will be charged.

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Directed in particular at the smaller charities and voluntary groups.

By the end of this session, participants will: understand how to get their message across and to whom understand the basic principles of graphic design be able to create a design brief assess work they have produced and know what to avoid in publicity materials

By the end of this session, participants will: know how to improve their organisation’s chance of gaining press coverage have developed an understanding of what makes a good news story

By the end of this session, participants will: have identified the individual roles of honorary officers understand the importance and impact of these roles on the organisation understand the functions and responsibilities of honorary officers considered the knowledge and skills required to undertake these specific roles

By the end of this session, participants will: distinguish issues that are ‘common ground’ from those that are being disputed have developed skills for presenting arguments factually and rationally, whilst acknowledging that the parties involved may have strong feelings about the situation understand the importance of moving from competitive win/lose outcomes to co-operative solutions

By the end of this session, participants will: have identified the individual roles of honorary officers understand the importance and impact of these roles on the organisation understand the functions and responsibilities of honorary officers considered the knowledge and skills required to undertake these specific roles

“Sharing good practice in cycle training.”

By the end of this session, participants will: have an understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities be clear on how aims or legal objects should reflect the organisation’s values and mission identify potential liabilities and how to guard against them

By the end of this session, participants will: understand basic accounting terms and concepts have an overview of the legal requirements in relation to different size/structured voluntary organisations be able to set up and maintain a simple book keeping system produce a financial report for a Management Committee establish and run a petty cash system

By the end of this session, participants will: Establish or refresh shared values and visions Identify long-term aims Review the organisation Produce an action plan.

This course will take a marketing approach to fundraising from individuals. It will look at how to go about recruiting and developing individual donors in order to provide a sustainable funding stream for your charity. It is intended for those new to fundraising from individuals and also those with some experience wanting to increase their understanding of the potential for fundraising from individual donors.

This training course is aimed at professionals working with children and young people in various settings, and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in respect of self harm.

Learning outcomes The course wil cover: Understanding the action to be taken and procedure to be followed in the event of an emergency, including artificial ventilation, CPR, management of an unconscious casualty, recognition of shock, management of bleeding and fractures and treatment of burns.

The MiDAS Car and MPV course, drivers will be: observed to ensure their driving skills are of an acceptable standard be aware of the legal, practical and safety issues surrounding carrying passengers receive a certificate that is valid for 4 years pass a multiple choice theory assessment at the end of the course

By the end of this session, participants will: 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

By the end of this session, participants will: understand what a sustainable fundraising strategy is and why they need one learn to explore and extend their fundraising options be able to develop and construct a realistic and sustainable fundraising strategy

Liza Kellett, Chief Executive of the Community Foundation in Wales will be on hand to explain more about the organisation and what assistance they can offer your organisation. The Community Foundation in Wales also offers grants and will be detailing how to apply for their additional funding, profiles of organisations likely to be successful in receiving a grant and what they are looking for in the application process. Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of what the Community Foundation in Wales has to offer.

By the end of this session, participants will: be more aware of board and committee structures have identified types of sub-committees and their roles have considered the particular responsibilities and powers delegated to sub committees and working groups responsible for specific activities know how to ensure that the composition of their board and sub-committees should reflect the community and the membership it serves

Mind Cymru is holding a one-day seminar to explore the benefits and challenges for people working in mental health, social care and disability sectors in Wales

Disability Arts Cymru are putting on Three one-day seminars on participation, training and career development in the arts for young disabled people

Have you ever thought about mathematics being language that you need to understand and decode just like reading and spelling? Come and find out about the different aspects of mathematics difficulties arise and practical ways of support the child in the classroom and at home.

The MiDAS minibus Refresher courses will give: update in any changes to best practice since the last training course multiple choice theory re-assessment driving assessment practical skills re-assessment for accessible MiDAS drivers

By the end of this session, participants will: Understand the purpose and legal status of minutes Understand how to structure an agenda to help them run an effective meeting

To provide an introduction to POVA and how to recognise and respond to abuse and neglect.

By the end of this session, participants will: have an understanding of the key tasks involved in running a successful community building know the legal responsibilities of running a community building, such as insurance, health and safety understand the essential costs involved in running a building and how they might be met an understanding of how to manage tenants and users and avoid conflict of use

This year’s event will focus on opportunities from food waste. Speakers include: Richard Northridge – Cwm Harry Land Trust Katie Trent – FareShare North Wales / CREST Co-Operative Cath Kibbler – Community Composting Network Richard Edwards – Edwards’ Acre, Llanmerewig

This course will take a marketing approach to fundraising from individuals. It will look at how to go about recruiting and developing individual donors in order to provide a sustainable funding stream for your charity. It is intended for those new to fundraising from individuals and also those with some experience wanting to increase their understanding of the potential for fundraising from individual donors

Disability Arts Cymru are running Three one day seminars on participation, training and career development in the arts for young disabled people.

Participation Cymru is working in conjunction with Voluntary Action Cardiff to hold a seminar on Participative Business Planning, which is aimed at County Voluntary Councils and other voluntary member organisations.

An event aimed to promote volunteering in Cardiff, all voluntary & charitable groups welcome

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