WCVA Consultation Bulletin

Please visit our (WCVA) website here to download the latest edition of our weekly Consultation Bulletin for your information in both English and Welsh.

 

Wele ein gwefan  yma i dadlwytho y rifyn diweddaraf o'n Bwletin Ymgynghori wythnosol yn Saesneg a Chymraeg.

 

Please forward any consultations that have been omitted and these will be included in next week's edition.

 

Plis danfowch atom unrhyw ymgynghoriadau nad ydynt wedi cael eu cynnwys ac fe wnawn ni eu cynnwys yr wythnos nesaf.

 

 

 

Being a Trustee - 24 June 2015 3:30pm - 6:00pm £10

If you're new to the role of trustee (or committee member/board member), the breadth of your role can be confusing or even rather frightening.  This short session gives an overview of what it is all about. It provides lots of opportunities to ask questions and is  a perfect introductory session  to the more in-depth  "Governing Your Organisation" training which will be held later this year.

The session takes  place at the Voluntary Action Centre on 24 June starting at 3:30.

Being a trustee

Aims
To enable participants to understand the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee and what it means in practice

Content
Being a trustee is a responsible voluntary role and one that comes with duties and responsibilities. This course will take you through the legal responsibilities you have when you are a trustee as well as your role and the responsibilities you have towards your organisation.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
• 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 its subcommittees
• have an overview of what is needed for effective trustee recruitment and induction

Who this course is for
Individuals who are new to the role of trustee, or who are considering taking up this role within a charity

If you'd like to attend then please email training stating if you have any special requirements.

Supporting Fuel Poor Communities in England and Wales - Funding available

Supporting fuel poor communities in England and Wales   NEA is delivering a new and innovative project to help households reduce energy consumption and alleviate fuel poverty across England and Wales.  Funding is now available for organisations to bid for the Technical Innovation Fund:   TECHNICAL INNOVATION FUND The Technical Innovation Fund will support the installation and evaluation of energy saving products (such as hybrid heating technologies, air heat pumps, domestic biomass, district heating, park home insulation, hard to treat cavity insulation, boiler optimisation etc) into fuel poor households in selected areas of England and Wales.   Partners will apply for funds to enable them to install the technologies and provide enhanced support to the households and allow NEA to monitor and report on the qualitative and quantitative effect of the technology.   NEA will also work with the successful bidder to develop a complementary training and support package, available to the wider community. More information can be found at:  www.nea.org.uk/redressing-the-balance

Come and Join Us!! Celebrating Volunteers and Volunteering - 3 September, Red House/Old Town Hall

On 3 September 2015, VAMT is holding an afternoon event (4:00pm-6:00pm)  to celebrate the contribution which volunteers make to our communities. 

Spaces are limited to 5 volunteers plus 1 staff member per group and are being offered on a first-come first-served basis.

Volunteers will be presented with certificates to mark their contribution and the event will be followed by afternoon tea.  

Additional certificates will also be available for organisations to present to volunteers who are unable to attend.

Spaces are going fast, so to indicate your interest please email Karen Foley or contact Karen on 01685 353913.

Opportunities for Young People with Princes Trust and Marks and Spencer

 New Marks and Spencer programme for Young People from the Princes Trust

Please find attached a poster and programme information sheet for our next Make Your Mark/Get into Retail programme with Marks and Spencer. The programme will run for 4 weeks from Monday 6^th July- Friday 31^st July. Placements will run across 4 stores in Newport and Cardiff (see attached for full details). It’s a great opportunity for young people to gain valuable training and work experience with a popular retailer and potentially secure a job at the end of the course. Young people will need to attend a taster day on 30^th June where they will learn more about the programme and enter into the selection process.

Further information is provided on the attached  poster and  Information Sheet .  A Princes Trust Referral Form is also provided.

Revised Venue for Men's Equalities Focus Group

The Welsh Government is revising the Equalities strategy and has invited Families Need Fathers BPM Cymru to run focus groups with men to contribute to this initiative.  A focus group will be held in Merthyr on 18 June.  For more details, and how to book click here

Please note that the focus group will now run at the Community Room at Merthyr Fire Station.

WCVA Asset Transfer Event 10 June in Barry

Asset transfer: everything you need to know • Memo Arts Centre,  Barry • Wednesday 10 June 2015

The ownership and management of many public services and buildings are being taken over by community groups and other third sector organisations.  In recognition of the importance of this process, WCVA in partnership with organisations across the third, statutory and private sector, is holding an event on Community Asset Transfer.  This is a practical event bringing you speakers and workshops that are able to share experience and offer useful insights and guidance. It will be aimed at giving practical ideas to enable organisations to manage the process of community asset transfer successfully.  To view the programme and book your place please visit our website.  

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Trosglwyddo asedau: popeth mae angen i chi ei wybod • Canolfan y Celfyddydau Memo, Y Barri • 10 Mehefin 2015

Mae perchnogaeth a rheolaeth nifer o wasanaethau ac adeiladau cyhoeddus yn cael eu cymryd drosodd gan grwpiau cymunedol a mudiadau trydydd sector eraill. Gan gydnabod pwysigrwydd y broses hon, mae WCVA mewn partneriaeth â mudiadau ar draws y trydydd sector, y sector statudol a’r sector preifat, yn cynnal digwyddiad ar Drosglwyddo Asedau Cymunedol. Fe fydd yn ddigwyddiad ymarferol ac ynddo siaradwyr a gweithdai i rannu profiadau a chynnig cyngor ac arweiniad defnyddiol. Y nod yw rhoi syniadau ymarferol i alluogi mudiadau i reoli proses trosglwyddo ased cymunedol yn llwyddiannus.  I weld y rhaglen ac i archebu lle ewch i’n gwefan.

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Cancer Research UK Cancer Awareness Roadshow

Cancer Research UK are holding a roadshow in Merthyr Tydfil town Centre (Market Square) on  24 June between 10:00am-4:00pm.  For more details click here

Consultation on Draft Compact with PCC and Police

A consultation is being held on the Draft Compact between the Police and Crime Commissioner, South Wales Police and the Voluntary and Community Sector. The Compact is a partnership agreement between the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Chief Constable and the Community/Voluntary Sector as represented by the seven County Voluntary Councils in the South Wales Police area. Its shared objective is the maintaining of healthy and safe communities across South Wales through strong joint partnership working. 

The event will be held at the Heronston Hotel in Bridgend on the morning of Monday 15th June 2015 and we would very much like to have your involvement on the day and to hear your views about the Draft Compact

It would be helpful to have your views on the Draft Compact and would appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete the Questionnaire 

If you are able to attend the event please Register 

Job Vacancy at the Bevan Foundation

The Bevan Foundation are currently looking for an Admin/Events/Marketing Officer.  Closing date 8 June.  You'll find full details here