The Cardiff Capital Region Skills Partnership invites you to attend a virtual workshop on Wednesday 4th May at 2-3pm to discuss the Young Persons Guarantee recently launched by Welsh Government.
The Young Persons Guarantee aims to give everyone under 25 the offer of support into work, education, training, or self-employment. The guarantee was set to ensure no lost generation across Wales due to the predicted economic downturn and the huge rise in unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit.
The objective of the workshop is to:
The workshop is for voluntary organisations that work with and support young people in the Cardiff Capital Region. The Cardiff Capital Region is made up of the 10 local authority areas that cover South East Wales – Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Cwm Taf Social Value Virtual Event took place on the 8 February 2022 and was supported by the three County Voluntary Councils, Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO), Interlink RCT, Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT), and the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership Board (RPB). The Partnership Board exists to improve the health, social care and wellbeing of people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil.
The event was attended by over 100 participants from community and voluntary groups and public services from across the region. The main purpose of the event was to look at how we promote, develop and measure social value in the region, and to raise awareness about the development of the new regional plan as well as the Social Value and the Health and Social Care Regional Integration Fund.
The Social Services and Well-being Act (Part 2, Section 16) places a duty on local authorities and local health boards to promote the development of not-for-profit organisations to provide care and support for carers, and preventative services, in their areas. They must also establish regional forums to support social value-based providers. The aim of the forum is to encourage a flourishing social value sector which is able and willing to fulfil service delivery opportunities. The purpose of the forum is to: maximise the positive outcomes and well-being of local people; influence local service provision; and add value and focus to what matters to people in a way that exceeds exclusively monetary value. In this event and report, ‘social value organisations’ is an inclusive term and includes not-for-profit, community and voluntary, third sector and service-user led organisations, social enterprises and cooperatives.
The event was very successful based on the number of attendees, the quality of the presentations and films, the workshop discussions, and the feedback. The event provided an opportunity to learn from ‘on the ground’ experiences of how groups deliver and measure ‘social value’ to improve wellbeing alongside promoting awareness of the plans of the RPB. This includes co-producing a population needs assessment, and addressing these identified needs through investing in a regional plan through a Health and Social Care Regional Integration Fund.
The feedback from the event workshops will be evaluated as part of a piece of work being undertaken by Leon Quinn of the Social Effectiveness Research Centre and funded by the RPB. This work will provide recommendations on how partners can work together to promote social value in Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
“We are all like family basically…definitely enjoy coming to like a space where people know what I’m going through and I understand what they are going through to…” – Young carer, Barnardo’s Cymru Young Carers Service.
‘It’s important to be able to keep it simple so that it is achievable for organisations in the third sector to evidence social value without negatively impacting on the people that we are helping…’ – Workshop participant.
The full event report is available to read below.
CTM Social Value Event Report 8 Feb 22 FINAL
Bridgend Carers Trust have began a running club for those of all abilities. A couch to 5k, they’re welcoming all , especially those who may be nervous or uncertain about kickstarting their new year with healthy habits.
Meeting outside Halo every Tuesday and Friday at 11:30.
Contact Rhiannon for more information on 07876872235 or 01656 658479
9.30 – 12.30pm Dydd Mawrth 8 Chwefror 2022
Mynnwch yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am ein Cynllun Rhanbarthol CTM a’r trefniadau cyllido newydd – Y Gronfa Integreiddio Rhanbarthol ar gyfer Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol.
Archebwch eich lle!
Archebwch gan ddefnyddio’r ddolen Eventbrite
neu ffoniwch 01443 846200
neu e-bostiwch info@interlinkrct.org.uk
BAVO is raising awareness of the need to end male violence against women.
White Ribbon Day is marked around the world is the largest global initiative to end male violence against women by calling on men to take action to make a difference.
On White Ribbon Day Thursday 25 November, and the 16 days to end violence against women that follow, we are asking people in their communities, organisations and workplaces, to come together, and say ‘no’ to violence against women.
Because of thousands of people like you we are able to get the message out that men’s violence against women and girls must end. And that all men can make a difference. #AllMenCan is our leading message this year. It was developed for us in March when the murder of Sarah Everard brought women’s experience of men’s violence to the forefront of everyone’s minds. It also opened up so many conversations about men taking action and making a stand. As we move towards the end of the year we want as many men as possible to think carefully and make the White Ribbon Promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.
People are invited to wear a White Ribbon and make the White Ribbon Promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/promise
Some starter ideas:
How many people can you get to wear a white ribbon – Everyone in your workplace? All your friends?
Be active on social media follow us and spread the word using #WhiteRibbon #AllMenCan #MakeThePromise
Find out about becoming a White Ribbon accredited or supporter organisation
Download – Donate -Display the White Ribbon Promise Poster in English and Welsh
For further information, go to White Ribbon website.
Follow White Ribbon UK on twitter: @WhiteRibbon_UK.
Foundations for the third sector (F4S3) is an induction programme for people who have recently started working in the voluntary sector; new entrants, recent college graduates, those who have made a career change, or volunteered for 18 months or less.
A free pilot course will provide new volunteers and staff with a complete understanding of how the voluntary sector functions and includes:
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The programme is made up of four modules, each of which consists of two classroom workshops, two recorded webinars and two live webinars. It has been designed to encourage learners to incorporate the learning from the workshops in their daily work through practical examples, case studies, research, and presentations. As learners complete each level of the programme, they will earn a digital badge.
The course is made up of four one day classroom workshops, followed by four one-hour recorded webinars and four one-hour live webinars. There are also assessments to complete.
Module 1
Thursday 20 January 2022 – Cardiff | 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 25 January 2022 – Online | 1 hour
Module 2
Thursday 27 January 2022 – Cardiff | 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 1 February 2022 – Online | 1 hour
Module 3
Thursday 3 February 2022 – Cardiff | 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 8 February 2022 – Online | 1 hour
Module 4
Thursday 10 February 2022 – Cardiff | 9.30am to 5pm
Tuesday 15 February 2022 – Online | 1 hour
HOW TO TAKE PART – PILOT STUDY
The pilot training programme will be delivered in Wales during early 2022. To register your interest in the programme please email training@wcva.cymru. Closing date Friday 10 December 2021.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated following the closing date. You will be asked to confirm that you can commit to completing all modules and assessment. You will need to complete assessments before attending the live webinars.
Visit the WCVA website for further information on the F4S3 project.
Following a break last year due to the pandemic, the South Wales Third Sector Law and Governance Conference is back! Taking place online with five sessions over four days, the free event covers: GDPR, Sustainability, Cyber Security and Hybrid Working; and offers time to network with attendees and ask questions of the expert speakers. BAVO, along with NPTCVS, CAVS and SCVS are delighted to again work with Bevan Buckland LLP and JCP Solicitors to bring you the fifth annual South Wales Third Sector Law & Governance Conference.
Click here to download the brochure, which includes details and session timings
*The first 50 to register for this free event on or before the 24th October 2021 will receive a breakfast box to kickstart the week!
The sessions are suitable for Trustees, CEO’s, paid workers and volunteers in the voluntary and community sector, and will build your knowledge to help your organisation be more resilient and able to cope in this changing landscape.
To book, please click to register via Eventbrite
Bookings close Friday 29th October 2021.
For further information, please contact Lewis Turner on 01792 410100 or email lewis.turner@bevanbuckland.co.uk.
Senedd Insight’s ‘Achieving Racial Equality in Wales Digital Conference: Access, Representation and Workplace Inclusion’
Broadcast live – Friday 22 October 2021 from 9.30am – 3.35pm
The conference will explore the Welsh Government’s ambition for an anti-racist Wales by 2030, the Race Equality Action Plan (REAP) and how public, private and third sector organisations can create anti-racist workplaces.
You will learn how to increase access to employment, drive ethnic representation in the workplace and foster cultures of belonging.
Confirmed speakers:
Benefits of attending:
You can download their agenda here
Pay online and receive a further 10% off.
If giving is in your blood, please help as every drop counts!
If you are fit and well please click on the link below to book a convenient day and time.
At present there is only 3% of the population who donate blood and the Welsh Blood Service need all the help and support of the communities to make the collection days a success.
The blood service needs to collect 350 units every day to supply the 20 Welsh Hospitals in Wales and at times this can be extremely challenging. One blood donation could potentially save three people or six premature babies.
The Welsh Blood Service will be at:
Ibis Court (Downstairs Room), Best Western Heronston Hotel – Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AW
Tuesday 27 July 2021 from 10am – 12.30pm and 2 – 5.30pm
Wednesday 28 July 2021 from 9.30am – 12.30pm and 2 – 5pm
Click here to make an appointment.
Please note that there will be NO walk-in slots available.
For further details visit www.welsh-blood.org.uk or T: 0800 25 2266.
Here’s a summer sizzler of a treat for those of you still in work, having waved the rest of the team off on holiday… a Dewis Masterclass. What better way of spending a summer afternoon?!
This online session will offer a fresh look at Dewis and the potential it has for the advice sector. It will give clients ready access to information and advice, facilitating referrals between organisations and supporting the role of the Regional Advice Networks.
It will also get down to bucket and spade practicalities, giving you top tips on how to ensure that your Dewis listing:
You can find full details of the event complete with booking process, here
If you are registering your service on Dewis, don’t forget to upload to the voluntary sector resource too. https://en.infoengine.cymru
Versus Arthritis is holding a virtual information dayon 14 July 2021 to raise awareness of arthritis conditions and the services that they provide to support people with arthritis in the community.
They support people with almost 200 conditions, such as lupus, gout, fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis and many more. Arthritis can affect all aspects of a person’s life.
Their event has been split into two sessions, as listed below:
12.30-1.15pm
Event for professionals – This event is tailored towards health care professionals or anyone who works in a role where they are supporting people living with long term arthritis conditions.
1.30-3pm
Event for people with arthritis – This event is tailored towards people living with arthritis conditions.
You are, of course, more than welcome to attend both events. The presentations are the same, they are just tailored to meet needs of those in attendance. The afternoon session will also include a chair based exercise taster and information from the EPP.
For information on how to join, email: m.baxter-thornton@versusarthritis.org or call 07711369456.
