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THE MAGAZINE OF GLAMORGAN VOLUNTARY SERVICES (GVS)

Yr Hydref 2018 CYLCHGRAWN GWASANAETHAU GWIRFODDOL MORGANNWG (GVS)

Autumn 2018

Wednesday, 7th November 2018, 9.30am - 1pm Barry Memorial Hall, Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

Reserve your place(s) before it’s too late, find out more on page 5

Recruit Volunteers

Wednesday 23rd January 2019 at the Barry Memorial Hall, find out more on page 7

#BigVolunteeringFayre2019

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (No. 9517850) Registered in England and Wales, and Registered Charity No. 1163193

GVS is funded by:

The Welsh Government; The Vale of Glamorgan Council; Cardiff & Vale University Health Board; Big Lottery Fund

Please send your articles, letters or information for the next edition to Mark Stillman (Editor) by 2nd January 2019. The publication is due out approximately 15 January 2019. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of GVS. We reserve the right to edit for publication. © All rights reserved

GVS contact details and hours of opening:

GVS, Barry Community Enterprise Centre, Skomer Road, Barry CF62 9DA Monday - Friday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Tel: 01446 741706 E-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales

Anyone wishing to arrive outside of these times should contact GVS to arrange an appointment.

GVS is dedicated to a process of continuous improvement, using the PQASSO quality model for evaluation. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Office Closures:

17th October (all day) Staff Development Day 7th November (all day) GVS Conference & AGM 22nd November (12 noon - 4pm) Staff training 6th December (10am - 12noon) Staff meeting 14th December (12 noon - 4pm) Staff training 24th December - 1st January 2019 (Christmas office closure)

Empowering people. Inspiring excellence. Strengthening communities.

GVS is committed to delivering a high quality service. If you feel that we have not met this standard a copy of our complaints procedure can be obtained by contacting our office, or visiting our website www.gvs.wales and clicking on the ‘Contact’ tab on the top navigation bar.

W elcome to the Autumn edition of GVS magazine.

Contributions in Welsh or bi-lingual articles or letters, are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your news, views and suggestions.

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GVS’ high quality printing and design service GVS’ printing and design service is a high quality service suited to the needs of voluntary organisations, large or small. In order to ensure you receive your printing, etc. on time we need four clear working weeks to design and print your material. The four weeks begin when we have received all the information from you in order for the job to proceed. If you are holding an event, you require invitations, programmes, etc., you want us to print the material and know the date when you want them by, just count back four weeks. For example, if you need the printed material by the 14th December then the information would need to be with GVS by the 16th November. By counting back four weeks, this is the latest date by which we will need all the material from you in order to process your order, so that you receive your printing, etc. on time. When you place an order for printing, etc. with GVS, you will be informed of the earliest date when your order will be completed, which will normally be four weeks after we have received all the information, material etc. from you as mentioned above. Of course, we will strive to complete earlier than four weeks wherever possible, but this cannot be guaranteed, so you should plan for a four week period in order for us to do your printing, etc. Your main point of contact within GVS for this service is Mark Stillman, e-mail: mark@gvs.wales, tel: 01446 741706.

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5 GVS Conference

6 Volunteering events in the Vale

7 Big Volunteering Fayre

8 Barry Community Choir

9 GVS Networks

10 Rathyatra

11 Diwali celebrations

12 Vale Third Sector Broker

13 Rotary Club of Cowbridge

14 CSING

15 The Friendly Trust celebrates

16 Funding provides support for older people in the Vale

17 Advocacy Service for Cardiff & Vale

18 GVS Training

19 Valeways Walk Programme

20 Vale for Africa

21 Vale Youth Forum

22 Motion Control Dance

Back Cover CTA Volunteers

Supplements Sustainable

Funding News

Autumn 2018

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Bro Radio launches Community Awards to celebrate ten years on air Bro Radio, the local Community Radio station for the Vale of Glamorgan has announced its plans to celebrate ten years on air in March 2019. During Gareth Knight’s Breakfast Show on Monday 1st October, he announced that the station would launch the stations first Community Awards, an event which aims to celebrate the best of the local community. Bro Radio’s Community Awards ceremony has been sponsored by Wessex Garages Nissan, Hadfield Road, Cardiff, a business that has been instrumental in helping the organisation to grow its presence at events across the Vale of Glamorgan. General Manager, Gareth Howells said “This is a fantastic idea and shows how far the station has come on over the last few years.” “Our involvement has grown along with the station and we are really proud to support this event and continue to support Bro Radio and the good work that it undertakes in the Vale of Glamorgan”. When nominations open, members of the public will be able to nominate outstanding individuals in the third sector, sport and business in the Vale of Glamorgan. Community Award Categories include:

Teacher of the Year, sponsored by West Quay Estates and Lettings Young Person of the Year, sponsored by Fun Harbour, Barry

Island Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Glamorgan Voluntary

Services Charity of the Year, sponsored by McDonalds Barry Community Event of the Year, sponsored by Barry Round Table Sports Star of the Year, sponsored by Cariad Café Bar Sporting Achievement of the Year, sponsored by Sully Sports

and Social Club Bro’s Good Egg Award, sponsored by HRA Accounting. Making a Difference Through Business, sponsored by the

Glamorgan GEM Triumph Over Adversity Award, sponsored by Vale of Glamorgan

Council Nominations for Bro Radio’s Community Awards opened on Monday 8th October at 9am and closes on Saturday December 8th at 23:59pm.

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GVS to host important Charity Conference in November 2018

Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural Governance Conference in Cowbridge, Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is delighted to announce that another conference will be held later this year in Barry. The theme of this year’s conference is “A Matter of Trust” and will focus on what charities and other Third Sector organisations need to do to help increase or rebuild the trust of the public in the light of recent events and increasing scrutiny. Representatives from the Charity Commission and Geldards LLP will be in attendance along with Cllr. Leighton Rowlands – Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan. The conference will be held on Wednesday, 7th November 2018 from 9.30am to 1pm at the Barry Memorial Hall, Gladstone Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. The event will build upon the success of the first conference and will be a source of great advice and networking for anyone connected with the third sector in the Vale of Glamorgan. The conference, priced from £10 will incorporate GVS' Annual General Meeting which is free to attend.

BOOKINGS

To reserve your place at one or both events, please complete the booking form (www.gvs.wales/news/2018/06/gvs-conference-2018) or contact GVS, Tel: 01446

741706, E-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales

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Volunteering Events in the Vale GVS will be hosting a series of Mini Volunteering Events in locations across the Vale of Glamorgan. The Mini Volunteering Events will be a chance for up to 10 local groups to promote their volunteering opportunities and will be open for the local public to attend. There will also be a chance to get some funding advice from one of GVS’ Development Officers.

There will be a charge of £5 per organisation to attend. For more information or to register your interest, please contact GVS, tel: 01446 741706 or e-mail enquiries@gvs.wales

Penarth Library 11am - 1pm, 29th November 2018

Llantwit Major Western Vale Integrated Children’s Centre 1pm - 4pm, 13th December 2018

Cowbridge Lesser Hall

11am - 1pm, 14th February 2019

Opportunity for organisations in the Vale to showcase their work Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has secured a monthly show with Bro Radio to highlight its work and the invaluable work of the Voluntary Sector in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Voluntary Sector plays a crucial role in the Vale which leads to the stronger communities we all benefit from today. GVS actively encourages any local voluntary organisation or community group to showcase its new project, campaign, event or work by attending a radio session or making a pre-recording of an interview with GVS. If you would like to raise the profile of your organisation and highlight the valuable work your doing please contact: Paul Warren, Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), Tel: 01446 741706, E-mail:

paul@gvs.wales, Website: www.gvs.wales Registered Charity No. 1163193

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There’s no better place than GVS’ next Big Volunteering Fayre

Are you looking for Volunteers? Do you require help? On Wednesday 23rd January 2019 Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) will be hosting The Big Volunteering Fayre for charities and community projects. This is a chance for you to showcase your work to prospective volunteers. It is a fantastic opportunity for you to talk first-hand to members of the public of all ages who express an interest in volunteering. Previous events have been resounding successes attended by hundreds of people. To find out more and to request a booking form to reserve your place please call GVS 01446 741706 or email enquiries@gvs.wales

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Barry Community Choir – Welcome! After a very successful recruitment campaign at the beginning of June and a well-attended concert at the end of June, we are now rehearsing for – dare we mention it – CHRISTMAS! Our doors are open from 7.15pm to start at 7.30pm. We are fortunate to have the use of Crossway Church and Hall and rehearse in the Hall. Our rehearsals usually last two hours which includes a 20-minute break. We sing off sheet music but there is no requirement to be able to read music as instruction is freely given.

We know that the first step in joining any group can be quite daunting, however, we are a very lively, friendly and happy choir. Our members’ ages range from 17 to 80+ and we have male and female members, with quite a few couples. Some of our members are registered disabled - fortunately, there is good disabled access to the Church and Hall. We have the benefit of two professionals in our music team – Emma Arscott is our Conductor - well-known as Musical Director of Billboards and local music teacher; Sian Davies is our accompanist, and has played and is playing for the good and great of British musical talent. We already have two performances booked in October and will be holding our own Christmas concert in late November/early December – further details will be available shortly. If you would like to join a Choir, or know of someone who might, why not give us a look over? The first month you attend is meant to be a “taster” to see if what we offer is right for you. There is nothing to pay within that first month. JOIN US

If you would like to have more information, we have a really good website: www.barrycommunitychoir.com; a Facebook page – using the same address, or if you would prefer to speak to someone, call Sheila on 01446 748724 or Helen on 029 2053 1359. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Highly beneficial information for the Voluntary Sector and its partners

Trustee Network

The date for the next Trustee Network is to be confirmed. For more information, please contact Clive Curtis, Tel: 01446 741706 or e-mail: clive@gvs.wales

Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network

The Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network brings together third sector organisations (local, regional and national) operating in the Vale of Glamorgan who have an interest in health and social care. The Network’s membership is also open to statutory partners and is free to join.

Dates for 2019 meetings will be arranged shortly. If you would like to book a place for any future meetings, please contact Ceri Venners, Tel: 01446 741706 or e-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales

Vale Voluntary Action and Community Development Network (VVACDN)

Would you like to join with people who are providing services that benefit communities in the Vale? Then why not come along to the VVACDN meetings and listen to interesting and informative speakers from a wide variety of organisations. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th October 2018, 10am to noon at Barry Community Enterprise Centre. Subsequent meeting dates for 2019 will be arranged shortly. For more information, please contact Dave Edwards on 01446 741706 or e-mail: dave@gvs.wales

Highly beneficial information for the Voluntary Sector and its partners

Stewart Ward - 13 years of volunteering!

Stewart Ward started volunteering for the Vale Volunteer Bureau (VVB) in 2005 and continued with its successor organisation, Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), after its merger in 2015, a total of 13 years. His primary role was that of Graphic Designer and he designed many posters, publications and displays for our organisation, some of which you may have seen around the Vale. Stewart was a fantastic volunteer, reliable and committed and came in every Monday morning. He always regaled us with stories of his travels and family life and loved his ginger biscuits and cups of tea! Stewart has been an integral part to the GVS team and was a huge asset to the organisation and he will be greatly missed by all the staff. We wish him well for the future and with his next adventures.

Pob lwc Stewart!

Pictured left to right: Stewart Ward with Paul Warren, Operational Manager, GVS

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Rathyatra (Chariot Festival) at the Memorial Hall on Sunday 22nd July 2018 Hindu Cohesion Mandal and Wales Tamil Sangam (Chair Mathan, President Kalpana and Team) proudly celebrated its third Rathyatra, singing and dancing all the way with Lord Murga’s blessings. Friends and family members attended in big numbers, dressed in their traditional finery. Weather and our Sun God was smiling on us all day. We were honoured and proud that Leighton Rowlands, the youngest Mayor in the history of Vale of Glamorgan Council attended the event. Barry Town Mayor Janice Charles, who loves to meet and chat with all of us was warm and lovely - Janice and her family stayed with us all and she enjoyed the South Indian food. Cllr Michaela Richardson was a star, walking, mixing, talking and eating with us. Love you all and thanks for coming. A big thanks go to Rita Limbrick, Cadoxton Youth Project, the lovely, young, energetic Air Cadets and a GVS Volunteer, who were all smiling and ever ready to help us. This is a very special event aimed to encourage members to network in order to develop strong relationships, to inspire our absolute best to our members to forge strong communities with a bright future. Our young members were charming, with so many dancing steps to remember their lovely / colourful dance. Annaya was very good at playing her guitar. Pannerselvam, his team and Sharmila and all our friends get a big thanks for their finger licking food. Mathan and all the boys had to spend a lot of their time assembling the Chariot.

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An update on Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale Third Sector Broker in the Vale The Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale Third Sector Broker, co-located with Contact1V, provides tailored pathways of appropriate assistance for vulnerable, frail older people who live in the Vale and has provided this service since 2014. From April 2017 to March 2018, the Broker dealt with 217 referrals, from a range of sources. The number of referrals has increased year by year as the service becomes more well known. 63% of those referrals were for people aged over 81 and the oldest client has been 100. The Broker service provides a swift response for older people who are often in need of a range of voluntary services and who need support to access them. As such, it isn’t a straightforward signposting role as the Broker contacts each individual, and/or their carers who are referred to the service, with a phone call to further ascertain their needs. By doing this initial triage the Broker is often able to pick up additional issues of their concern and engage the most appropriate service(s) that may be able to provide the support needed. Where cases are more complex and face to face contact is required, the Broker is able to accommodate a home visit. Loneliness and isolation are the main reasons for referrals. Other services in high demand were benefit entitlement, befriending, information on social activities and community transport services. As a result, a wide range of voluntary support was provided with home visits, benefits claiming, shopping, confidence building, reducing isolation through the placement of befriending volunteers and helping to access local social activities/groups, advocacy issues, information provision on a wide range of topics and signposting to other appropriate services. The Broker is also able to identify gaps in services and highlight these in reports to statutory funders. Current gaps include more face to face services that will cover the wide Vale locality such as escorting /transport to attend social groups and activities, befriending and shopping and support for people with dementia. Feedback from clients, and those who refer, has been positive. “I find this an invaluable service as Ana holds the knowledge of my patients needs when they would like to access the community. It allows me to make one referral and to use my time more efficiently”. The Broker role provides one single access point for referrals and allows services for older people with complex needs to be pulled together around the person, so responding directly to their needs.

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Rotary Club of Cowbridge Grand Charity Quiz The Rotary Club of Cowbridge will again be holding “A Grand Charity Quiz” on Saturday 17th November commencing at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. The venue will be Cowbridge Town Hall. We hope your organisation / group will be able to field a team. The Quiz is open to teams of four people from clubs, societies, businesses or any local group. There will be an entrance fee of £24 per team, and the teams will be asked to nominate a charity with prizes for the charity of £250, £100 and £50, subject to the number of teams entering. Any surplus money raised on the night will be divided between Rotary nominated charities. Team members will work together and answers will be in written form. Drinks will be available from the bar run by the Rotary Club of Cowbridge. If your organisation or group would like to enter a team, please return the Entry Form http://www.gvs.wales/news/2018/08/rotary-club-of-cowbridge-grand-charity-quiz to the address on the form with the entry fee of £24. Please name the preferred charity you wish to support, not simply your own organisation. This year we have again widened our invitations and as there is an upper limit we can accommodate in the Town Hall, we would be grateful if you could return your registration forms as soon as possible as only the first 30 teams to register can be accepted. We would like to retain your contact details for this event in future years. We will only use your details for this event. We will not pass your details to anyone else. If you would like us to delete your details, please let us know. This request is to comply with the new “General Data Protection Regulations”.

Overall the service continues to fulfil its brief, maximising information and support opportunities available to older vulnerable adults, in order to empower people to make choices and informed decisions that will enable them to live at home safely and divert demand away from statutory services. If you would like further information about the Age Connects Third Sector Broker, please contact Ana Philips, Vale Third Sector Broker, Customer Contact Centre (CCC) Mondays -Thursdays, E-mail: Ana.Phillips@wales.nhs.uk, Tel: 07964 974386.

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Cardiff and Vale Carers Support and Information Network Group (CSING) Summary of meeting held on 19th July 2018 CSING brings together staff from front line services for unpaid carers in health, social care and the third sector. Anyone who works with carers, or is interested in issues affecting carers, can join. CSING discussion on current services A discussion took place regarding current services for carers in Cardiff & the Vale on:

What is working well? What needs to be improved? Where are the gaps and how can we address them?

What is working well?

Good links/relationship to Counsellor at Crossroads for group counselling Engagement with carers when supporting with grants – opportunities to signpost to

other organisations (could be resource/capacity issue for organisations) Carers Trust SEW can provide small grants to carers Parents Federation run social gatherings for carers (Connected Carers project) Hafal share office space with Vale Council staff – useful for sharing information Vale Council can offer ‘one off’ therapies and access to a Carers Support Fund (CSF)

following a carer’s assessment. Both the ‘taster’ therapies and CSF are to meet needs identified in the carer’s assessment, i.e. stress for therapies and CSF for a need that cannot be met in any other way, e.g. help for the carer to buy a tumble dryer if they are looking after someone doubly incontinent. (However, difficulties can arise when there is a long term issue). Cardiff do not offer this service

What needs to be improved?

Carers are fed up with consultations, want action and hands on support Consultations – nothing seems to happen as a result of the many consultations Both Cardiff & Vale have seen an increase in assessments - no time to do any follow ups IT systems are not compatible and third sector cannot always access statutory

systems, even if they are co-located Development of Carers Centre Benefits advice/form filling for carers and help with appeals Support for people who want to stay in the workplace Therapies/CSF for people with long term issues (see ‘What is working well’ above) Resource/Capacity issues for organisations that are being signposted to (see ‘What is

working well’ above) Where are the gaps and how can we address them?

Difficulty accessing respite care – specialist and emergency No respite for those cared for with mental health issues If a carer is hospitalised, who looks after the person being cared for? Forms on hospital wards do not currently ask after carers health and wellbeing, it was

felt that there is a need to capture this information – John’s Campaign was mentioned

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Transition – Parents Federation have been awarded a grant from Lloyds Bank Foundation and will start the project looking at different stages of transition

Vale Drug and Alcohol Team do not have Carers Assessment Officer attached to them – so difficult to offer assessments

Staffing/capacity issue for number of referrals made The date of next CSING meeting is Wednesday, 21st November. Please contact Linda if you would like to attend or want more information. Linda Pritchard Health and Social Care Facilitator Glamorgan Voluntary Services E-mail: linda@gvs.wales Tel: 01446 741706

The Friendly Trust celebrates 20 years The Friendly Trust celebrated 20 years recently by having an event at their Canton office. VIPs including The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Dianne Rees; Andrew R T Davies AM; Finance Minister Mark Drakeford AM; Canton Cllr Stephen Cunnah; Canton Cllr Susan Elsmore; charity trustees, staff, volunteers and service users got together to mark the anniversary. The Service User Group Volunteers helped to plan, manage and run the event. Currently the charity supports over 500 vulnerable adults and their families with their finances across South East Wales. To find out more look on: www.friendlytrust.org.uk The Friendly Trust Volunteers complete six-month peer workshop project The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Dianne Rees hosted The Friendly Trust volunteers who have recently completed a six-month peer workshop project. The project delivered workshops to vulnerable adults on different aspects of financial matters – from budgeting to using coins and the right change. The Lord Mayor welcomed the group to the Mansion House in Cardiff and handed out individual certificates to the volunteers.

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Funding provides support for older people in the Vale Five organisations shared £27,000 of funding for a wide range of services, all of which are either new or additional to services already provided. The services funded are:

A dedicated caseworker who will link to GPs and give advice and support to older people

Weekly intergenerational activities to help address loneliness, isolation and sedentary living for up to 35 ethnic minority men and women aged 50+ and young people aged 16 - 25

Services to support requests received from carers about financial matters. This will specifically provide support for older carers

The establishment of a second Barry support group for older people who experience depression and anxiety

A new nail cutting service in Penarth and an extension to the current clinic in St Athan The Cardiff & Vale Integrated Health and Social Care Partnership allocated £27,000, via the Vale of Glamorgan Council, to support new and innovative voluntary and community activities and services for older people in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Fund was provided by the Welsh Government's Integrated Care Fund and administered by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS). If you would like further information about these and other services in the community, please contact Linda Pritchard at Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), Tel: 01446 741706, E-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales, Website: www.gvs.wales Registered Charity No. 1163193

A new Advocacy Service for Cardiff & Vale ProMo-Cymru has developed a new advocacy service pathway and delivery model for Cardiff and the Vale. It offers support to citizens in receipt of social care and support services. Cardiff and Vale Advocacy Gateway (CVAG) has been developed to support the citizens of Cardiff and Vale so that they have a voice and a choice when it comes to social care support services, particularly as defined by the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act (2014). Introducing CVAG The service offers a telephone helpline to residents aged over 18 who may need help to have their views heard, be in control and/or understand their options in relation to services they are receiving, or think they may need, around social care support. Carers and practitioners can also contact the service if they have any concerns about an individual who receives the above. “Our expertise in developing and delivering online and digital information, advice,

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assistance and advocacy services, along with our reputation in valuing people’s rights, made us the perfect choice to develop and deliver a new service for Cardiff & Vale. We worked closely with Cardiff City Council, the Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council, and Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board who commissioned us to develop and deliver this new service.” Stephanie Hoffman, Head of Social Action at ProMo-Cymru. Other important partners in this development are Age Connects, Advocacy Matters and Diverse Cymru. The helpline can be contacted for free on 0808 801 0577 for information, advice, assistance and advocacy. CVAG is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. It is staffed by a highly skilled professional team of Helpline Advisor Advocates. How CVAG helps The Helpline Team can help:

Establish what matters and is important to the caller. Make sense of their situation and their needs. Explore options regarding any identified social care/support needs.

Access and understand information that is relevant to their situation. Understand how to navigate any planning, review and decision-making processes.

Reach the most appropriate destination as quickly and efficiently as possible, whether through direct representation or referral/signposting to face to face independent professional advocacy, other advocacy, or other support services.

The benefits The Cardiff and Vale Advocacy Gateway model and pathway are unique; in addition to helping the individual concerned, there are other benefits too:

more and better information about need, demand, outcomes improved self efficacy through facilitating improvements in understanding,

information, and confidence diversion away from statutory services where these are not required promote a better and wider understanding of advocacy engage with a wider audience resulting in a wider take up of advocacy where needed facilitate collaborative working and networking among advocacy service providers

resulting in improved pathways, destinations, and outcomes for individuals If you would like further information about the Cardiff and Vale Advocacy Gateway visit the website, e-mail socialaction@promo.cymru or call ProMo-Cymru on 029 2046 2222.

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Name of session Brief description Date/time Cost Booking

Trustees - Automatic Disqualification - The New Rules

There are new rules regarding Automatic Disqualification of Trustees. It cover the new Automatic Disqualification Rules and what organisation need to do to comply.

13th November 10am - 12noon

£15 Online using Eventbrite search Glamorgan Voluntary Services

How to help get local press publicity for small voluntary groups in the Vale

Obtain knowledge and tips for writing and formatting press releases straight from the professionals, the Editors themselves

15th

November 9.30am - 11am

£5 Contact GVS (see below)

Social Media Marketing: How to Profit in a Digital World

An advanced social media workshop which will help equip you to develop and implement an effective social media strategy, co-ordinate social media activity and maximise engagement

16th November, 9.30am - 3.00pm

£85 Contact GVS (see below)

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Advanced training, especially suited to areas where a higher risk. EFAW certification which is valid for three years

26th November 9am – 4pm

£50 Online using Eventbrite search Glamorgan Voluntary Services

Community Fundraising

Raising funds from local communities through developing volunteer networks

5th December 10am - 1pm

£20 Contact GVS

Diversity in the workplace

Examine the role of diversity within your organisation and society and the advantages of improving your diversity practice.

6th February 2019, 9.30am -3.30pm

£70 Contact GVS

Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers

Ideal if you are new to managing volunteers or would like a refresher

7th February 2019, 10am - 1pm

£20 Contact GVS

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) Barry Community Enterprise Centre, Skomer Road, Barry CF62 9DA

Tel: 01446 741706 E-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales Website: www.gvs.wales

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Vale for Africa Congratulates Scholarship Student Batholomew Local charity Vale for Africa welcomed the good news that their very first scholarship student has graduated with honours. Batholomew Gavannah arrived at UWC Atlantic College, St Donats, in 2011, from his home in Tororo, Uganda, which is Vale for Africa’s link community. After studying at Atlantic College for two years, Batholomew went on to the University of Florida. He recently graduated with honours with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, and is now planning to pursue a PhD in chemical engineering at the University of Virginia. Vale for Africa Chair, Gareth Kiddie said, “We are very proud of Batholomew, who has achieved so much since he first came to us seven years ago. We are a small charity, and the scholarship is one of our most important projects. I’d like to thank Atlantic College for making it possible, and all our other partners and supporters, both here in Wales and in Uganda. Very best wishes to Batholomew for his future, from all of us here at Vale for Africa.”

All our futures - Doing different things for a better future

Learning Disability Wales Annual Conference Tuesday 13 - Wednesday 14 November 2018 Newport, South Wales (Accessible venue) “All our futures” will focus on issues from childhood, through adulthood and into older age reflecting relevant key laws and policies in Wales: Improving Lives Programme, Well-being of Future Generations Act, Social Services and Well-being Act and Prosperity for All. We will have a lively mix of interactive and informative workshops, speakers and drama including:

Huw Irranca-Davies AM, Minister for Children, Older People and Social Care

Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales

Community solutions

Using technology

Improving lives programme

Hijinx Theatre

Employment For further information, prices and booking visit our website: www.ldw.org.uk/event/allourfutures/

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VYF - A voice for young people in the Vale The Vale Youth Forum (VYF) is a registered charity which has been in existence for more than 30 years. It aims to ensure that the voices of young people aged 11 to 24 years of age are heard by all those who make decisions which affect them. Members of the forum are drawn from all across the Vale, some from youth groups and schools, others who are just interested in giving young people a voice. Members are supported by a Board of Trustees. The Vale of Glamorgan Youth Cabinet and the Youth Mayor are all members of the Youth Forum; several of our members will be standing in the Welsh Youth Parliament elections and we have a member at the UK Youth Parliament. The Youth Forum meets monthly on a Monday evening at the Civic Offices in Barry with some additional meetings for working groups in between. The voices of young people can be powerful. There are so many issues that affect the lives of young people and it is important that their views are heard, especially in these times of austerity when the views of young people can be overlooked. The Youth Forum provides the opportunity for young people to speak up. The Youth Forum especially welcomes young people from voluntary groups or any others who have an interest in young people’s rights. For further information on the work of the forum e-mail: valeyouthforum@hotmail.co.uk call 07526 449720 or find us on Facebook: ValeYouthForum.

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GVS information available to all GVS sends its information to your designated group contact member but can also send information on funding, training, sector news and governance updates to as many colleagues / volunteers as you like by e-mail. This service has many benefits to your organisation and will keep people informed of local voluntary news and updates in legislation, health and the local authority. Please contact Mark Stillman at GVS to be added to this service, e-mail: mark@gvs.wales or tel: 01446 741706.

Members of the Youth Forum on a recent

visit to the Houses of Parliament

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Volunteers Needed!

Connecting Communities in Wales

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in your community!

Empower local people and fight loneliness and isolation!

Work with like-minded people who believe everyone should have

access to affordable and inclusive transport!

If you want to volunteer with your local community transport provider as a

driver, passenger assistant, travel buddy, administrator or trustee, the

Community Transport Association in Wales can put you in touch.

E-mail johne@ctauk.org or call 01792 844 290

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