February 2012 E-bulletin

C3SC’s monthly e-bulletin is back

Dear Member,

Welcome to the February e-bulletin. If you’ve received our e-bulletin in the past, you’ll notice the format is a bit different – though I hope you find the content just as interesting! Simply click on the links.

In the e-bulletin you’ll find news, funding opportunities, vacancies, consultations, and details of training courses and events taking place in February. So, let’s get started…

Kind regards

Rowena Shaw
Information Officer

PS Remember to follow us on Twitter @C3SC

C3SC News

Royal College of Defence Studies visits Cardiff’s third sector

C3SC introduces the delegation to Cardiff YMCA, Oasis and Media Academy Cardiff.

“Have you got news for us?” free media training

BBC Cymru Wales is delivering this training with us. Spaces are limited.

“What the heck is going on with Communities First?”

Adam Rees, our Communities First Officer, answers the question.

A glimpse into ‘A Day for Third Sector Representatives’

Read about the proposed model of Third Sector Representation.

Rumney Families First pilot work is moving ahead…

… working with NEETs and Rumney High School.

Other news for you

Romani Arts Company visits 10 Downing Street

Isaac Blake, Director of Cardiff-based Romani Arts Company, met the Prime Minister and his wife, along with key officials from other charities and a group of celebrities.

The number one place to find services for young people in Cardiff

Check out Sproutdirect.

Do you enjoy the great outdoors?

Read how Myned is raising awareness of the environment by organising activities, particularly for minority and socially-disadvantaged groups.

Social Services Bill

Read the statement the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas AM, released in January.

Charity Commission outlines new risk framework

New risk framework from the regulator for charities in England and Wales.

There’s lots more news for you on our website.

Funding opportunities

You’ll find several funding opportunities on our website, including: Sport Relief, Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation and Big Lottery Fund.

Vacancies

On our ‘Vacancies’ page you’ll find paid and voluntary roles in Cardiff and South Wales. Current vacancies include: Marketing and Communication Co-ordinator (Llamau), Finance Officer (Voices from Care) and Chief Executive (Race Equality First).

Consultations

Here are just a couple of the current consultations you may be interested in:

• UK recovery and recycling targets for packaging waste for 2013-17
• Protecting children in Wales arrangements for multi-agency child practice reviews – draft guidance

Find more on the Consultations page on our website.

Training and events in February

1 Feb – Moving Forward for Families  FULLY BOOKED

4 Feb – Global Grangetown Community Fayre

7 Feb – Children and Young People Symposium

9 Feb – East Cardiff Network (ECN)

14 Feb – Alcohol and Older People

15 Feb – Writing a Volunteer Agreement

16 & 17 Feb – Youth Mental Health First Aid

20 Feb – Community Safety Symposium

20 Feb – Cardiff North Third Sector Forum

21 & 23 Feb – Trustee Roles and Responsibilities

22 Feb – CCYPFN Focus on Youth Related Services

23 Feb – Cardiff Community Safety Network

24 Feb – Cardiff South West Third Sector Forum

29 Feb – Cardiff West Third Sector Forum

Every Friday afternoon – Cardiff East Group Development Support Surgery

Remember to visit our events calendar.