CCC is a new, nationwide programme of affordable training for community and voluntary groups, delivered through a partnership between local county voluntary councils (CVCs), volunteer centres and Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA). The programme consists of 54 training courses and covers the 'A to Z' of running a voluntary or community group - from how to turn your ideas into a project, to sourcing funding, employing people, managing your money and promoting your project.

This dedicated voluntary sector training is available for no more than £20 per person, less for PAVS members (in Pembrokeshire), putting it within the reach of voluntary groups, large and small. (Courses are supported by the Welsh Assembly Government under the Partnership Agreement.) The CCC website can be viewed here

The following courses are being run by our colleagues in Carmarthenshire (CAVS) and Ceredigion (CAVO) please contact them directly if you are interested in a course. If you would like to view the courses being run in Pembrokeshire please click here.

CAVO is the County Voluntary Council (CVC) for Ceredigion. CAVO's aims are to promote, support and to co-ordinate the work of the voluntary sector in Ceredigion, to act as a link between the voluntary and statutory sectors and to promote and encourage good practice. The office is based in Lampeter

To contact CAVO please phone: 01570 423232

•  Governance 16 September

•  Boards and Sub Committees 16 September

•  Earning 7 October

•  Planning Ahead 11 November

•  Business and Strategic Planning 18 November

•  Loan Finance and Asset Based Development 9 December

CAVS is the County Voluntary Council for Carmarthenshire. CAVS is a registered charity providing advice, information, and support to voluntary and community groups. The office is based in Carmarthen .

To contact CAVS please phone: 01267 236367

•  Introduction to being a Trustee and Role and Responsibilities of Trustees 3 September

•  Roles of Officers 10 September

•  Introduction to Volunteering 8 October

•  Preparing for Volunteers 15 October

•  Volunteer recruitment, selection and induction 22 October

•  Getting the best from your volunteers 29 October