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Third Sector Support Team Training Programme

Please click the Luma links to find out more about the sessions.

– Role of the Secretary, Meetings & Minutes. 24th November 9.30am-12.30pm https://luma.com/d6vgrpbg

Dementia Friends Training

Dementia Friends Training

Date: Tuesday 13th October from 2pm -3.30pm

Venue: The Green Shed, FRAME, Old Hakin Road, Merlin’s Bridge, Haverfordwest SA61 1XF

Trainer: Julie Campbell, PAVS

Did you know, there are over 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK?

Dementia Friends is an awareness raising initiative aimed at increasing people’s understanding of dementia and inspiring them to make little changes in their lives that make a difference for people affected by dementia.

A Dementia Friends session is an interactive session delivered by a trained Alzheimer’s Society volunteer. During the session, participants learn the five things we want everyone to know about dementia and explore simple ways they can make a difference.

By the end of the session, they will be a Dementia Friend, and they’ll consider what they can do to support people affected by the condition.

It could be as simple as helping someone to find the right bus, being patient, or raising awareness of dementia on social media.

There are limited spaces, so click on the link to book your place on the session https://luma.com/vwcxhmjx or email julie.campbell@pavs.org.uk for more information.

Pembrokeshire Social Enterprise Network October 2026

The Pembrokeshire Social Enterprise Network is getting together again on the 22nd of October at the Phoenix Community Centre, Goodwick, for a day focused on partnerships, alliances and working together.

The day will be split into two sessions:

Morning, 9.30am–12pm: Health, Care and Wellbeing

Afternoon, 1.30pm–3pm: Green, Food and Environment

We’ll be looking at who we could work with, what we could work on together, and some of the practical next steps for building partnerships ready for future funding and commissioning opportunities.

You can come along to the morning, afternoon, or both sessions. Social enterprises, charities, community organisations and anyone involved with community buildings or assets are very welcome. Book Here

Community Connector Speed Network – December 2nd 2026

Please join us for a special festive Community Connector Speed Network at Crundale Community Hall on Wednesday December 2nd from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

This event is open to all practitioners and volunteers with an interest in supporting communities and individuals in Pembrokeshire.

We will be focusing on keeping warm and well this winter. 

Please register on Eventbrite using the link below as spaces are limited. We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to register to attend

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

Next Session: TBC

Delivered by PAVS Safeguarding Team

BOOK YOUR PLACE: NEW DATE COMING SOON

PAVS is pleased to offer ‘Group B Training’. 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

If you have any questions or require a course for your organisation, please 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.

Register for free on Third Sector Support Wales

 Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau am yr hyfforddiant a restrir uchod, e-bostiwch development@pavs.org.uk

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DBS Annual Conference

Registration is now open for the Disclosure and Barring Service’s (DBS) annual conference – a AM DDIM event bringing together the safeguarding community to share expertise and drive better protection outcomes.

This two-day virtual conference takes place on 6th and 7th October and will offer insights from leading safeguarding experts through keynote speeches, interactive workshops, panel discussions, fireside chats and live Q&A sessions.

Day one explores safeguarding, legislative change and partnership working, including mandatory reporting, safer recruitment, barring decision-making and the role of effective partnerships in protecting children and vulnerable adults. There will also be a session focused on legal duty to refer and section 5 in Wales.

Day two explores information sharing, digital transformation and public protection, with sessions covering safeguarding adults, the DBS Strategy, customer experience and the role of regulators in supporting safer recruitment and safeguarding.

You’ll hear from notable speakers including Dr Gillian Fairfield, DBS Chairman, and Dr Jeff James CBE, DBS Chief Executive.

DBS has also partnered with key organisations in the safeguarding space, including the Information Commissioner’s Office and the Ann Craft Trust, to deliver sessions on regulation, data and safeguarding adults.

This conference is open to anyone working in or interested in safeguarding, including professionals from statutory services, voluntary organisations, and partner agencies.

If you are unable to attend on the days you can still access all the conference sessions after the conference has finished so please still register for access.

Browse the full two-day agenda and then register your attendance on the DBS Conference 2026 page and follow DBS on LinkedIn for updates and additional event details.

Suicide – building understanding and developing confidence in supporting those with suicidal thoughts

Delivered by Stephen Allsopp (CEO, Individual Psychology Training CIC)

Saturday 17th October, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, tickets £85.00

https://buytickets.at/individualpsychologytrainingcic/2437275

The session will take place at the Court House, Market Square, Narberth SA67 7AU. We ask attendees to make their own lunch arrangements. 

You may often encounter clients or service users with suicidal thoughts within your practice or organisation. This important training will support you in your vital work.

It is also a great opportunity to meet other local people working in counselling and community support. While you are with us, you can also discover more about Individual Psychology, also known as Adlerian Psychology.

This training will:

* help you feel more confident in working with suicidal individuals

* provide a basic understanding of suicidality and how you can address it immediately “in the room”.

About Stephen Allsopp

A counsellor for 19 years working with all age groups and issues, seasoned trainer and CEO of Individual Psychology Training, Stephen has a wealth of experience working in the field of suicide and has often said that talking is the most powerful tool in countering suicide.

Queries to Rachel, IPT Admin: enquiries@individualpsychologytraining.co.uk

Victim Support – Hate Crime Team

What is a hate crime?

Hate crime is defined as a crime against someone based on a part of their identity.

There are five categories of ‘identity’ when a person is targeted because of a hostility or prejudice towards their:

  • disability
  • race or ethnicity
  • religion or belief (which includes non-belief)
  • sexual orientation
  • transgender identity.

Victim Support also recognises crimes targeted at alternative sub-cultures (such as Goth) as a form of hate crime.

Victim Support are hosting a series of sessions about Hate Crime & Mate Crime to find out more and book your space click here

Upcoming DBS Workshops – 2026/27

​The purpose of the Disclosure & Barring Service is to protect the public by helping employers make safer recruitment and employment decisions, and by barring individuals who pose a risk to vulnerable people.

Upcoming workshops:

          • OCTOBER
            • Disclosure (OPEN) – Tuesday 20th October 09:30 – 11:00
            • Barring (OPEN) – Tuesday 20th October 13:00 – 14:30
            • Q&A (OPEN) – Wednesday 21st October 11:30 – 12:30
          • NOVEMBER
            • Disclosure (OPEN) – Wednesday 18th November 11:00 – 12:30
            • Barring (OPEN) – Thursday 19th November 12:00 – 13:30
            • Q&A (OPEN) – Tuesday 24th November 10:00 – 11:00
          • JANUARY
            • Disclosure (OPEN) – Tuesday 12th January 12:30 – 14:00
            • Barring (OPEN) – Wednesday 13th January 09:30 – 11:00
            • Q&A (OPEN) – Wednesday 13th January 12:00 – 13:00
          • FEBRUARY
            • Barring (OPEN) – Tuesday 23rd February 11:00 – 12:30
            • Disclosure (OPEN) – Wednesday 24th February 10:00 – 11:30
            • Q&A (OPEN) – Wednesday 24th February 13:00 – 14:00

          You can register for any of these sessions by visiting the Eventbrite page and signing up yma


          DBS Legal Duty to Refer

          Friday 13th November 9:30am-10:30am

          DBS- Legal Duty to Refer – Online EventDownload

          To book, click here

          Talk to us!

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          We would love to hear from you!

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          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.

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          Our office phone line is open between 9am and 4pm each day on 01437 769422

          Ein e-bost generig yw enquiries@pavs.org.uk / ymholiadau@pavs.org.uk

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          Our staff work 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 work, we are not 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 if you have it.

          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). On some occasions 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.

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