Training & Events offered by PAVS
Safeguarding Training
Group A
Group A Safeguarding training is a National Standard available as a free online course developed by Social Care Wales. It is recommended that all staff and volunteers who work in the public and voluntary sector complete this training. It is also suitable for those in private sector settings.
This session highlights:
- how to work in ways that safeguard people from abuse, harm and neglect.
- The factors, situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse, harm or neglect.
- How to report, respond and record concerns or allegations related to safeguarding.
Click here to complete: Group A Safeguarding | Social Care Wales
Group B
Group B Safeguarding
Tuesday 21st October 9:30am – 4:30pm @ St Martins Church Hall, 11 Castle Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 2EE
Trainer: Lee Hind, PAVS Safeguarding Champion & Maudie Hughes PAVS Safeguarding Lead.
BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://lu.ma/9b4mj5n6
PAVS is pleased to offer ‘Social Care Wales – Group B Training, Learning & Development Standards. The training is aimed at staff and volunteers who have any contact with children, young people and/or their parents/carers or adults at risk and/or their carers.
Competence at this level is about individuals knowing what to look for, which may indicate possible harm and knowing who to contact and seek advice from if they have concerns.
The learning outcomes of the training are as follows:
This training will give participants the opportunity to:
- Describe how to work in ways that safeguard people from abuse, harm and neglect.
- Explain factors, situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse, harm or neglect.
- Consider legislation, national policies, codes of conduct and professional practice in relation to safeguarding.
- Know how to recognise and report different types of abuse, neglect and harm.
Individuals are expected to:
- Recognise, respond to and know how to share safeguarding concerns
- Have basic knowledge of relevant legislation
- Be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect and other kinds of harm
- Be able to use the appropriate policies and procedures to effectively support safeguarding issues
- Recognise own role and responsibilities and those of others in safeguarding children and adults at risk
Please note : Group A online training will need to be completed prior to attending this course and can be accessed online using this link Group A Safeguarding | Social Care Wales
PAVS has received funding from Welsh Government and is able to offer this course at a subsidised rate to groups in Pembrokeshire.
Cost of the session is as follows:
- PAVS members: £25.00
- Pembrokeshire Voluntary Group/Non-PAVS members: £35.00
- Individuals & Private Organisations £ 50.00
- Statutory Organisations £ 80.00
- Please note that there will be light refreshments provided. Participants will need to bring along their own lunch.
- Parking is available at Castle Lake Car Park.
This course is in high demand, if you have secured a place and you are no longer able to attend, please let us know within 48 hours so we will be able to reallocate your place. Failing to do so will result in you being charged for your place.
Please note : Group A online training will need to be completed prior to attending this course and can be accessed online using this link Group A Safeguarding | Social Care Wales
Group B training is suitable for individuals who send time with people in a group setting or on a one-to-one basis and have more responsibility for safeguarding. All participants will have to completed Group A online training.
This session highlights:
- The requirement to complete Group A training
- Legislation, national policies and codes of conduct and professional practice in relation to Safeguarding.
- How to work in ways that safeguard people from abuse, harm and neglect
- The factors , situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse, harm or neglect
- How to report, respond and record concerns or allegations related to safeguarding
‘ It was the most engaging safeguarding training I have ever done’ Ashley Newsham of Arts Care Gofal Celf
If you have any questions or require a course for your organisation, please email development@pavs.org.uk
Roles and Responsibilities – What every committee member needs to know!
Date: 11th December 2025 , 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Green Shed Training Room, FRAME , Haverfordwest , SA61 XF
Tutor: Vanessa John, PAVS Luma Booking Link: https://lu.ma/msgk4lw3
This workshop is for new committee members and more experienced members who would like an update. It will help you feel more informed, able to be an effective trustee and support your committee.
By the end of the session participants will:
- Have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities of committee members
- Recognise the roles of the Chair, Secretary & Treasurer within the organisation
- What makes an effective committee member
- Understand the importance of the governing document
- Understand the responsibilities associated with a legal structure
- Be familiar with the requirements of external regulatory bodies
- Identify potential liabilities and how to guard against them
Who Should Sign Up:
- Those considering becoming a trustee but want to know more before they do.
- New charity trustees who want to understand the fundamentals of being a trustee.
- Serving charity trustees who want to update or refresh their knowledge.
- Staff in charities who need to know what trustees do, or develop an effective board.
- * Places on this course are limited.
The cost of the session is as follows:
- PAVS members: £25.00
- Pembrokeshire Voluntary Group/Non-PAVS members: £35.00
- Individuals & Private Organisations £ 50.00
- Statutory Organisations £ 80.00
Joining Instructions:
Light Refreshments will be available throughout the session , but it would be helpful if you could bring along your own refillable cup.
Car parking is available at the venue.
This workshop can also be tailored to your organisation and delivered at a time and place to suit you. For information email development@pavs.org.uk
Social Enterprise Network Event
Social Enterprise Networking Events
We are excited that the Pembrokeshire Social Enterprise Network is back for 2025! This is following the launch event of the Pembrokeshire Social Enterprise Network back in June 2024, and a brilliant second event in October at Haverhub.
We met on 6th March 2025, and again on 10th July 2025. The next event is taking place on 17th September 2025.
We have been organising another event, this time it’s for the Green, Environment and Food organisations in Pembrokeshire to come together,
When: 17th of September
Where: Llys Y Fran Reservoir
Time: 10am – 2pm
Why:
To get to know each other and collaborate on sharing resources and funding bids and contracts
To learn about:
- Making money from the land and growing food
- How to feed your communities with meals
- Diversifying your projects for more income generation
- What has worked elsewhere (and what hasn’t)
- General sector updates and good practice
Speaking of collaboration, this event is a collaboration between:
- PLANED – Pembrokehsire Food Partnership
- PAVS – Catalyst For Care
- Social Firms Wales – Enterprise Support
- Pembrokeshire County Council – Community Regeneration
Please book onto the event with this link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1561724673539?aff=oddtdtcreator
Rydym wedi bod yn trefnu digwyddiad arall – y tro hwn, mae’n gyfle i sefydliadau sy’n gweithio ym maes yr Amgylchedd Gwyrdd a Bwyd yn Sir Benfro ddod at ei gilydd.
Pryd: 17 Medi
Lle: Llys y Fran
Amser: 10yb – 2yp
Pam:
I ddod i adnabod ein gilydd ac i gydweithio ar rannu adnoddau, ceisiadau am gyllid, a chontractau
I ddysgu am:
- Sut i gynhyrchu incwm o’r tir a thyfu bwyd
- Amrywio eich prosiectau er mwyn cynhyrchu mwy o incwm
- Beth sydd wedi gweithio mewn mannau eraill (a beth sydd ddim)
- Diweddariadau cyffredinol am y sector ac arfer da
Gan sôn am gydweithio, mae’r digwyddiad hwn yn bartneriaeth rhwng:
PLANED – Partneriaeth Bwyd Sir Benfro
PAVS – Catalydd Gofal
Social Firms Wales – Cymorth Mentergarwch
Cyngor Sir Penfro – Adfywio Cymunedol
Mae’r digwyddiad hwn ar gyfer:
· Unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb mewn sefydlu menter gymdeithasol
· Unrhyw Fentrau Cymdeithasol neu sefydliadau yn Sir Benfro sy’n gweithio ym meysydd Bwyd, Tyfu, yr Amgylchedd neu feysydd tebyg
(Gallwch ddod am ran o’r dydd neu’r diwrnod cyfan – yn dibynnu ar eich capasiti)
Rhagor o fanylion am y gweithdai, siaradwyr a’r rhaglen i ddod dros yr wythnosau nesaf
Tocynnau: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1561724673539?aff=oddtdtcreator
Social Enterprise Network March 2025
Social Enterprise Network Event 24th October
Rhwydweithio Digwyddiad Menter Gymdeithasol 24 Hydref
Please email steffan.lemke-elms@pavs.org.uk with any questions or for more information
Social Value Engine Workshop – PAVS 2025
PAVS invites you to come along to a free Social Value Engine workshop:
9.30am – 12.00pm Green Shed (top floor) FRAME, Haverfordwest, SA61 1XF
Join us for an in-person workshop at The Green Shed Pembrokeshire FRAME in Haverfordwest. The free workshop will tell you all about the Social Value Engine and how it can benefit your organisation to demonstrate the social value of your work.
Here is a video to explain the social value engine a bit better
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop you will have:
- Knowledge of the benefits of Social Value
- A basic understanding of how to record social value
- Started to put together your social value engine report
- Be ready to collect the data for inputting into the engine
Please bring your laptop to use during the session. Tea and coffee will be provided but bring snacks to keep your brain working.
To book your place please click here
**If you need any additional requirements, please email steffan.lemke-elms@pavs.org.uk
Talk to us!
- Does your group have a specific training need?
- Would your organisation benefit from a training needs analysis?
- Would you like to provide Trustees with up-to-date guidance or governing documents, charitable or company status or Trustee roles and responsibilities?
We would love to hear from you!
Email development@pavs.org.uk
Knowledge Hub
If you work in the voluntary sector in Wales the Knowledge Hub gives you easy access to a range of online information, networking and learning.
Knowledge Hub, provided by Third Sector Support Wales is an easy-to-use tool to help voluntary organisations upskill, learn and access high quality information on key areas such as running your organisation, volunteering, funding and influencing.
As well as a selection of information sheets and online courses, Knowledge Hub also gives you the opportunity to network with peers and have discussions on topics that are important to you. It is completely free to use for anyone working or volunteering in the voluntary sector in Wales, or for those wanting to get involved in the third sector for the first time.
If you have any questions about the training listed above, please email development@pavs.org.uk
Training & Events from other organisations
DBS Overview Workshop – Friday 31st October (09:30 am – 10:30 am)
This 60 minute workshop, focusing on the Voluntary and Communities Sector, will cover:
- The role of the Disclosure and Barring service
- Understanding DBS Checks and role eligibility, including levels of check and workforce
- What ‘regulated activity’ is
- An Organisation’s duties and responsibilities in regard to referring to DBS
- Understand the DBS barring process and the consequences of being placed on one or both Barred Lists
DBS Disclosure Workshop – Wednesday 10th December (12:00 pm – 13:30 pm)
The 90 minute workshop, focusing on the Voluntary and Communities Sector, will cover:
- The benefits of DBS and your organisation working together
- The different levels of DBS check
- Eligibility, and when an employee is eligible for a check
- What ‘regulated activity’ is
- What the DBS Update Service is, and its benefits
- The safe recruitment practices that can be in place, with DBS checks forming a part of these
DBS Barring Workshop – Tuesday 14th October (10:00 am – 11:30 am) & Tuesday 20th January (12:00 pm – 13:30 pm)
The 90 minute workshop, focusing on the Voluntary and Communities Sector, will cover:
- The benefits of DBS and your organisation working together
- What ‘regulated activity’ is
- When a DBS barring referral should be made, including when the legal duty is met
- The three different referral routes
- How to make a good quality referral
- The consequences of not making appropriate barring referrals
- The consequences of being included on one or both Barred Lists
DBS Information Gathering Workshop – Tuesday 25nd November (13:00 pm – 14:30 pm) & Tuesday 10th February (11:00 am – 12:30 pm)
The 90 minute workshop will cover:
- Why requests are made by DBS and what we do with that information
- The legal duty placed on organisations to provide this information
- The legislation that underpins these requests and allows for sharing with confidence
- The importance of responding to requests to safeguard vulnerable groups
DBS Update Service Workshop – Wednesday 17th December (12:00 pm – 13:30 pm) & Tuesday 24th February (10:00 am – 11:30 am)
The 90 minute workshop will cover:
- What the Update Service is (and is not)
- Which DBS certificates can be registered with the service
- Benefits of the service to applicants and recruiters
- Status checking & interpreting the results
- Update Service and Home-Based positions
- Using the Update Service when recruitment decisions are made off site
DBS Barring Referral Service Workshop – Friday 12th December (10:00 am – 11:00 am) & Tuesday 17th February (13:00 pm – 14:00 pm)
The 60 minute workshop will cover:
- Who has a legal duty to refer
- When a referral should be made
- How to make a Barring Referral
DBS Harmful Behaviour Workshop – Tuesday 11th November (10:00 am – 11:30 am) & Wednesday 4th February (11:00 am – 12:30 pm)
The 90 minute workshop will cover:
- What we mean by harmful behaviour
- Safeguarding, Abuse and Neglect
- Relevant Conduct and Risk of Harm
- Harmful behaviour and the transferability of risk
- How to make a Barring referral to DBS
WCVA Training for Trustees Week
Trustees’ Week takes place from 3 – 7 November in 2025 and the WCVA is running a series of free events to mark the occasion.
WHAT IS TRUSTEES’ WEEK?
Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight the opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.
This year’s theme is Celebrating, Inspiring and Supporting. We’re celebrating this week by hosting a series of free online events for trustees (and those who’d like to know more about becoming one) to participate in.
To find out more about Trustees’ Week’ visit the Trustees Week website.
WCVA EVENTS
Mergers and Legal Structures
3 November 2025, 11am – 12pm
An overview of different legal structures available to charities.
Income Generation Health Check
3 November 2025, 1pm – 2pm
This session will support you to optimise the income generating potential of your organisation.
A guide to recent changes in data protection law
3 November 2025, 3pm – 4pm
In this webinar the ICO will guide you through some of the recent changes to data protection law brought about by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
Being a Trustee
Day 1 – 4 November 2025, 10 am – 1 pm
Day 2 – 11 November 2025, 10 am – 1 pm
Online
This training aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to be effective trustees and provide officers with the knowledge required to recruit, induct and manage a trustee board. In celebration of Trustees Week, this training will be free to attend.
An update on Companies House changes
4 November 2025, 3pm – 4pm
Providing an update in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth, with a focus on identity verification requirements.
Serious about making a difference? Become a trustee.
5 November 2025, 11am – 12pm
This engaging and informative session will explore the role of a trustee and show you how your unique skills, experiences, and passion can truly make a difference.
Diversifying Your Board
5 November 2025, 3pm – 4pm
Delve into the value of board diversity and the positive impact it can have on governance and decision-making.
Conflicts of Interest – Charity Commission Guidance Review
5 November 2025, 2pm – 3pm
Based on the number of enquiries the Charity Commission receive associated to conflicts of interest, they are in the process of redesigning their guidance in reference to this important topic. In this session you will be able to find out more about the changes to the guidance and how this will help trustees to better understand and manage conflicts of interest.
Safeguarding for Trustees
6 November 2025, 10am – 12pm
WCVA Safeguarding Team presents a Safeguarding for Trustees webinar.
The new employments Rights Bill: What every charity needs to know
6 November 2025, 12pm – 1pm
This session will provide an overview on what every charity needs to know about the UK governments new Employment Rights Bill and how to prepare for its arrival.
Managing conflicts of interest
7 November 2025, 11am – 12pm
This session will provide practical guidance on identifying, managing, and avoiding conflicts of interest within charities.
Training Courses from other organisations
Free Suicide Awareness & Training
Thanks to a grant from the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Fund, PAPYRUS , Prevention of Young Suicide is able to offer fully-funded suicide awareness and prevention training to anyone living or working in Pembrokeshire. This will be a rolling programme of online training between June 2024 and February 2025 and will be free to anyone in Pembrokeshire.
- SPOT – For those looking for an overview of suicide as a subject and how to talk about it, the SPOT (Suicide Prevention Overview Training) will be available as a 90minute training session, looking at the background to suicide awareness, why it is important, what language to use when discussing suicide and particular groups that are vulnerable.
- SPEAK – For those looking for a more in-depth training about suicide prevention, the SPEAK (Suicide Prevention Explore Ask Keep-Safe) training will be available as a 3.5hr training session, looking at awareness of suicide, the issues behind statistics in Wales and the UK, how to ask someone with suicidal thoughts about it and the best responses and how to write a suicide-safety plan or have a discussion with someone about keeping safe.
- ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training course – email cymru@papyrus-uk.org for more information.
These training courses are accredited through the CPD network.
Anyone wanting to book a training place on any of these courses can do so here – https://www.papyrus-uk.org/pembrokeshire-training-sessions/ – by clicking on the link next to the training and filling in some details to register. Places will be on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions about the training, then please contact PAPYRUS directly on cymru@papyrus-uk.org
Gryff’s Mind Space
Gryff’s Mind Space is a small but passionate charity project based in West Wales. We provide free, neurodiversity-affirming counselling and holistic support to young people aged 18–30 – who identify as neurodivergent, have experienced trauma, or are affected by suicide.
We’re currently funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and delivering a 12-month project across West Wales, with online support offered across Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Powys, as well as face-to-face appointments offered in some areas.
What We Offer:
- 6 free one-to-one counselling sessions
- Creative, mindfulness-based group sessions
- A wellbeing retreat day for young people, families and carers
- No referral needed from a GP or mental health service
- Neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed practitioners
- Quiet, welcoming spaces — and the option to access support online
We know that many young people in our region face barriers when trying to access traditional services. We want Gryff’s Mind Space to be a soft place to land — where people feel listened to, not pathologised — and where lived experience and difference are respected.
Find out more:
📧 info@gryffsmindspace.co.uk
🌐 gryffsmindspace.co.uk
📱 Instagram: @gryffs_mindspace | Facebook: /gryffsmindspace
Data First Aid
Pro Bono Economics have a free volunteer matching service called Data First Aid that helps connect charities with data support needs to a data expert in their volunteer pool. The service can help support organisations with data analysis, and spreadsheet support including automation and data visualisation or short pieces of research. Charities can receive 1-5 days of support over a period of up to 5 months.
Talk Training
Talk Training, in Cardiff delivers fully funded management qualifications on behalf of the Welsh Government. Individuals who are employed for more than 16 hours a week are eligible to access this training. The courses can be delivered through a combination of face to face and online sessions to suit individual needs. Contact Talk Training Talk Training • Training Solutions & Employability Programmes for more information.
| QUALIFICATION | TARGET AUDIENCE | COST |
| Team Leading – Level 2 | Suitable for individuals that have expressed interest in getting onto the management ladder. | Fully Funded |
| ILM Management – Level 3 | Team Leaders and/or Managers that are new to their role or have limited experience. | Fully Funded |
| ILM Management – Level 4 | Middle Managers, Team Leaders, e.g., Individuals responsible for managing a team or a project. | Fully Funded |
| ILM Management – Level 5 | Senior, experienced Managers, e.g., Individuals responsible for large teams & strategic planning. | Fully Funded |
| Project Management – Level 4 | Individuals that manage projects and/or collaborate with external organisations and suppliers. | Fully Funded |
| Business Administration – Level 2 | Individuals that are new to their role. | Fully Funded |
| Business Administration – Level 3 | Suitable for individuals that need to understand administrative processes and procedures. | Fully Funded |
| Business Administration – Level 4 | Senior, experienced administrative staff with the authority resolve problems. | Fully Funded |
| Customer Service – Level 2 | Suitable for customer facing individuals that are inexperienced or new to their roles. | Fully Funded |
| Customer Service – Level 3 | Suitable for customer facing individuals with good levels of experience of their roles. | Fully Funded |
| Advice & Guidance – Level 4 | Experienced staff that provide professional, expert support and advice to service users. | Fully Funded |
| Learning & Development – Level 3 | Individuals responsible for delivering training sessions for individuals or groups of people. | Fully Funded |
| Energy & Carbon Management Level 3 | Suitable for individuals responsible for reducing the organisation’s carbon footprint and waste. | Fully Funded |
| Recycling – Level 2 | Suitable for operations staff, e.g., individuals responsible for filtering and sorting waste. | Fully Funded |
| Recycling – Level 3 | Suitable of Team Leaders and Managers of operations staff | Fully Funded |
| Recycling – Level 4 | Suitable for senior staff responsible for the smooth running of the site. | Fully Funded |
How to contact us
See our list of staff contact details and make direct contact with the person you need.
Alternatively our office phone line is open between 9am and 4pm each day on 01437 769422
Our generic email is enquiries@pavs.org.uk
Registered Office: 36/38 High Street
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 2DA
Office Hours
Our staff are now working in a hybrid way which means they may not be in the office, but working from other venues or home working. Due to changes in the way we now work, we are not holding meetings or running training events in person from our premises. However, if you wish to meet with a member of staff then please email them directly or call their business mobile number. The staff contact list is kept up to date with the most recent information.
If you do need to call at our premises, we are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 4.30pm on a Friday (except on Bank Holidays). Between 9am and 10am, and after 2pm, Monday to Thursday and all day Friday you may need to ring the bell (situated on the right hand side of the door). If you are just delivering mail, then please use the letter box on the front door.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
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