Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service » Events

New Year – New Start volunteering can make you more Employable!

Debbie Connelly — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:16:16 +0000

Volunteer Fair at Neath Workingmens Club, Tuesday 24th January 2012, 11.00am – 2.00pm see flyer for further information.

Putting Wales on the Map

Debbie Connelly — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:21:32 +0000

A day celebrating the European Year of Volunteering 2011.

Monday 5th December 2011 at the City Hall, Cardiff, 12.00 -4.30pm

Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, consultation on subordinate legislation and Code of Practice: Change of date/venue for Cardiff consultation event

Debbie Connelly — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:16:40 +0000

Change of date and venue for the event which is being held in Cardiff: originally planned to be held at the Welsh Government building in Cathays Park on Wednesday 30 November. This event will now take place on Monday 5 December in City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff.

If you have previously reserved a place at the Cardiff event, your booking will have been carried across to the new date and venue – if you are unable to make this new date, please could you inform us as soon as possible by emailing: mentalhealthlegislation@wales.gsi.gov.uk.

If you have not responded yet, but wish to attend the Cardiff event, or any of the other meetings which are being held across Wales, booking forms are available for download below.

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Please could you send completed forms to mentalhealthlegislation@wales.gsi.gov.uk no later than a week in advance of the event you wish to attend.

Free enterprise workshops for women

Debbie Connelly — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:17:21 +0000

Chwarae Teg are running a series of free workshops for women who want to find out more about being self-employed and starting a business. These informal but informative workshops will provide you with an opportunity to: Think whether self-employment is for you, Explore any business ideas you may have, and Meet your local business support advisor . We are running our workshops as follows:- 18th October 2011 Newport , 20th October 2011 Porthcawl , 2nd November 2011 Rhyl, 3rd November 2011 Llanrwst. If you would like to book a place please download a booking form and return to enterprise@chwaraeteg.com. For more information please contact either: emma.pugh@cwharaeteg.com (029 2047 8917) or Jane Nyhan, Jane.nyhan@chwaraeteg.com (029 2047 8923).

Seminar – Charity accounts for trustees

Debbie Connelly — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:56:10 +0000

WCVA Head Office, Cardiff, 10am-1pm, Friday 4th November In times, such as these, with charities having to cope with serious financial pressures, it is vital that trustees have a reasonable understanding of charity accounts and the financial information that they need to exercise proper governance. To help you with this, WCVA and Watts Gregory would like to invite you to a seminar titled Charity accounts for trustees. This seminar – aimed at trustees, not just accountants – will point you in the right direction and clarify any puzzles for you. This seminar costs only £10, but will provide you with invaluable information on navigating the financial maze. To sign up, simply send an email to eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk with the subject heading ‘Charity accounts for trustees’. We’ll reply with further details, including how to make payment. There are only 25 places available, so sign up quick.

Briton Ferry Health & Well Being Group Craft Fayre

Debbie Connelly — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:35:58 +0000

Briton Ferry Health and Well Being Group are holding a craft fayre on Thursday 20th October 2011 10.00am – 4.00pm at Briton Ferry Community Centre. There will be a variety of stalls.

Third Sector Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Strategy

Debbie Connelly — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:52:43 +0000

Neath Port Talbot has a relatively poor health profile and has some of the worst determinants of health in Wales. Within NPT we have high levels of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disorders and stroke. The Welsh Health Survey shows that NPT residents make poor lifestyle choice with the majority of health indicators for NPT being worse than the Welsh average.

All the documents required for needed for the Third Sector Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation can be found here Third Sector Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation

The event is being held at Neath port Talbot CVS on the 30th November 2010 at 10.30am until 12.30pm.

Letter from Chief Executive – Spending Review

Katherine — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:51:00 +0000

Please find for download below the letter regarding the recent spending review by Stephen Phillips, Chief Executive -Neath Port Talbot CBC. The letter was referred to in the Engagement Event held on Monday 8th November 2010 at Neath Port Talbot CVS.

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Please also note that the Transition Fund mentioned in the meeting is for England only.