With a new UK Government and changes like the Winter Fuel Payment already underway and the increase to the energy price cap, it’s critical to stay informed for what’s shaping up to be a challenging winter. Make sure you're fully prepared by joining one of our upcoming training courses.

ASC’s Autumn Training programme features safeTALK and ASIST workshops (Suicide Alertness & Intervention) as well as Talking Mats training (an award-winning communication tool which uses picture symbols to help people overcome communication difficulties). 

An essential training session for people who are using social media for their organisation and would benefit from professional help.

An online workshop (Zoom) to help you with key information about the basics of Data Protection. A link to join will be sent in October. Wednesday 23 October, 10am - 12pm, Price: GVS members £10.00

Monday 30 September 2024  | 9.00 - 4.00 Cost: £70.00 Venue: St Pauls Community Centre in Penarth

Rachel Marshall, Wales Manager from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales will talk about their Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation’s programme for registered charities and CICs.

The course will help you put together a stronger case for funding. It will help you understand what makes a good application and demonstrate to a funder the benefits and impact of the work you will deliver and why you are the right organisation to deliver this work.

Great news, following the success of the Welsh Government’s National Apprenticeship scheme, local businesses can continue to take advantage of this opportunity by enrolling their staff in a range of fully funded, nationally accredited qualifications.

Calling all Welsh third-sector organisations! ProMo Cymru has an exciting opportunity for you to join our design challenge to explore how digital can enhance your services. Follow the Discover, Define, Develop process to prototype an impactful, person-centred digital service in eight weeks!

We would like to invite staff/volunteers across the network of those who work with children and teens to access a free educational programme aimed at addressing the issue of youth vaping. As you know vaping among young people has become widespread and the long-term consequences are not well understood. 

GVS launches its new training programme for the Third Sector and partner organisations, with prices starting from only £10.00 per person. Training includes: Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers; Being a Trustee - The Essentials; Social media for the Third Sector; An Introduction to Creating designs using Canva; Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) three-year certificate; Getting started with TikTok and Writing for your website

Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers, Being a Trustee - The Essentials, Social media for the Third Sector, An Introduction to Creating designs using Canva, Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) three-year certificate, Getting started with TikTok and Writing for your Website

This concise Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers session is essential for any organisation working with or embarking on recruiting volunteers. 

9am - 3.45pm

Available dates: Monday 20 May 2024 or Monday 1 July 2024

Venue: St Paul's Community Centre, Arcot Street Penarth CF64 1EU

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) three-year certificate, 9am - 3.45pm Available dates: Monday 22 April 2024 or Monday 1 July 2024. Venue: St Paul's Community Centre, Arcot Street Penarth CF64 1EU

Mae ProMo Cymru yn falch iawn i gyhoeddi lansiad Rhaglen Cynllunio Gwasanaeth Digidol arloesol - siwrne chwe mis i rymuso a chwyldroi gwasanaethau pum sefydliad trydydd sector yng Nghymru. 

ProMo Cymru is thrilled to announce the launch of a ground-breaking Digital Service Design Programme – a six-month journey to empower and revolutionise the services of five third-sector organisations in Wales. 

GVS is pleased to offer expert online training sessions to meet the need of local organisations. Sessions include Social media for the Third Sector, Getting started with TikTok and Writing for your website

This training session is there to provide an informal overview of the role and responsibility of being a trustee.

Creative Coding (2 hours) 5th March Palmerston Education Centre (18:30) delivered by Israa Bazo (Tutor at Cardiff Met university)

Artificial Intelligence (2 hours) 5th March Palmerston Education Centre (16:00) by Israa Bazo (Tutor at Cardiff Met university)