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
Thursday 5th June 9:30am – 4:30pm @ Crundale Community Centre
Trainer: Lee Hind, PAVS Safeguarding Champion
BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://lu.ma/vrv8kff6
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
Cost of the session is as follows:
- PAVS members: Free**
- Pembrokeshire Voluntary Group/Non-PAVS members: Free**
- Individuals & Private Organisations £ 50.00
- Statutory Organisations £ 80.00
** PAVS has received funding this financial year to enable us to offer this session free of charge to voluntary sector organisations in Pembrokeshire.
- Please note that there will be light refreshments provided. Participants will need to bring along their own lunch.
- Parking is available at Crundale Community Centre.
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.
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, please email development@pavs.org.uk This training will be delivered by Lee Hind, PAVS Safeguarding Champion.
Roles and Responsibilities -What every committee member needs to know!
Roles and Responsibilities -What every committee member needs to know!
Date: 12th May 2025 , 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Green Shed Training Room, FRAME , Haverfordwest , SA61 XF
Tutor: Vanessa John, PAVS
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.
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
Click here to book https://lu.ma/l5oul04v
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 Event
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 we are looking forward to upcoming events… watch this space for updates.
This network is a chance of the for the social enterprises in Pembrokeshire to:
- Meet other organisations in Pembrokeshire
- Get access to support for your organisation
- Look at the values of your organisation
- Work on the wellbeing of those running the organisation
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
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
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
21 Free Online Tools to help you win at Digital Marketing
This session will bring 21 free digital marketing tools to your attention to help you be more efficient and effective with your ongoing digital marketing efforts.
They’ll be highlighting tools to help with
- Content Creation
- Video Marketing
- Performance Monitoring
- Competitor Analysis
- Customer Insights
- SEO
- Welsh Translation
When: 19th February, 10 am – 11:30 am
An introduction to designing and running surveys
This half-day course will introduce you to some top tips, tools and resources to help you design and run surveys. Our training course gives practical advice and guidance to help you prepare, produce and design surveys and analyse the resulting data.
When: Thursday 20 February 2025 |10 am – 12:30 pm | Online | English
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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