As you may be aware, VAMT have been working very closely with Lloyds Bank Foundation over the last 18 months, to develop relationships and systems change within Merthyr Tydfil. Merthyr Tydfil is the only area in Wales which has been selected for this work, so we are very fortunate.
More information and link to take part
Carers Wales are delighted and excited to announce our dedicated virtual wellbeing day.
The day will look
like this:
• 10.00 -11.20 –
Self Care.
• 11.30 -12.50 -
Stress Management.
• 13.00 -14.20 -
Healthy Back Management.
• 14.30 - 15.50 -
Hand Massage.
• 16.00 -17.20 -
Dru Yoga.
• 17.30 – 18.50 –
What is counselling.
• 19.00 – 20.20 -
Dru Yoga.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-wales-wellbeing-day-tickets-140248752795
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‘Me Time' is a
chance for unpaid carers to do something for their own enjoyment. These online
sessions, funded by the Welsh Government, are a place where carers can get
involved in a range of activities and explore new opportunities that they may
not be able to do normally. We will be doing all sorts of things ranging from
group viewings of the great wonders of the world, to arts, music, physical
exercise, relaxation and mindfulness and so much more.
Please find further details via the link below:
https://www.keepwalestidy.cymru/Pages/FAQs/Category/vacancies
Eden Project Virtual Community Camp March 2021
The Eden Project are holding a
virtual 'community camp' this March. Thanks
to National Lottery players anybody who is supporting their community in their
own time, or wants to do more to help their local area could be eligible for
this fully funded opportunity!
Eden Project Communities are hosting a FREE Virtual Community Camp - an
immersive learning experience offering a mix of practical activities, workshop
sessions and networking opportunities for people from across the UK. It’s
designed for people who want to develop ideas, activities or projects to help
improve their neighbourhood and community.
Grants to Help Older People Lead More Fulfilling Lives
Funding of between £100 and £5,000 is available for individuals and small
community groups to help older people and other adults with a disability across
England, Scotland & Wales lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential.
The funding which is being made through the Barchester's Charitable Foundation
focuses on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local
community, helping combat isolation and loneliness and enabling people to be
active and engaged. Individual applications must be completed by a third-party
sponsor such as a health care professional, social worker or charity/support
group representative. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, with
funds allocated to those who demonstrate greatest need.
Grants for Urgent
Structural Repairs to Churches (UK)
Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship needing urgent structural
repairs can apply for grants of £10,000 - £50,000. Funding is also available
for projects that introduce kitchens and accessible toilets to enable increased
community use. Grants can cover up to 50% of project costs. The funding made
available through the National Churches Trust’s Cornerstone programme and
applications from the Trust’s priority areas, of which Wales is one, are encouraged. The next deadline for applications
is midnight on the 1st March 2021.
Funding for Financial Literacy Projects (UK)
The MSE Charity has announced that its grants programme has re-opened for
applications. The MSE Charity gives grants to not for profit organisations that
deliver activities that make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and
manage their money. Grants of up to £7,500 will be available for projects that
teach the under 25’s financial skills during these turbulent times. The closing
date for applications is 5pm on the 26th February 2021 or earlier if the charity
has accepted 40 applications.
The deadline to apply to Tesco's Bags for Help campaign is 12 February 2021. The link to apply is below.
Iceland is a member of Marcus Rashford’s Child Food Poverty Taskforce, and is working with the Food Foundation with the support of the Welsh Government’s Public Health team to further support families by promoting the Healthy Start Voucher scheme in its stores. Healthy Start provides low-income families with free vouchers every week to spend on milk, fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables, fresh, dried, and tinned pulses, and infant formula milk. They can also get free vitamins. The scheme is available to pregnant women, or those with children under four, who may qualify if they are on benefits – and is provided to anyone who is pregnant and under 18. Details on the scheme and how to apply are here Healthy Start.
Iceland is offering a free £1 pack of frozen vegetables to
all families using Healthy Start Vouchers in stores, boosting the value of the
vouchers and providing access to nutritious food. Customers can choose from 25
varieties of frozen veg and can redeem the offer every time they use a Healthy
Start Voucher (current value £3.10) as long as they are used in separate
transactions. The offer will be available until 31st
March 2021 in all Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores in the
UK.
