Food Poverty Grant - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have a Food Poverty Grant available to voluntary and community organisations for local community projects tackling food poverty and food insecurity.

Guidance Notes and  Application Form are here.  Closing date is 13 January 2020.

Men's Shed Calon Las

Information in relation to new project commencing at Calon Las.  First session Wednesday 11-12-19 10 am - 1 pm.  More information available 

Here

Prestigious Award for Romani Cultural and Arts Company

The Romani Cultural and Arts Company proud - RomArchive wins prestigious award

Paris, 29 October 2019 – The winners of the 2019 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, Europe’s top honour in the field, were celebrated with the Grande Soirée du Patrimoine Européen at the recently restored Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. On this occasion, Plácido Domingo, President of Europa Nostra, announced the 7 Grand Prix laureates. The Grand Prix winners were selected by a jury of experts and the Board of Europa Nostra from among this year’s 25 winning achievements.

Under the category ‘Research’ the RomArchive – Digital Archive of the Roma won the prize. RomArchive is an international digital archive for Romani arts – a growing collection of art of all types, complemented by historical documents and scholarly texts. The archive enables the Roma to reclaim and form the narrative around their community.

Isaac Blake led a team of academics and researchers in collating appropriate items and artefacts for the RomArchive. While “hegemonic” archives have almost exclusively portrayed Roma in stereotypical ways, RomArchive focuses on their self-representation: New narratives will emerge, reflecting the heterogeneity of the Roma’s diverse national and cultural identities. The wealth of their artistic and cultural production – tightly interwoven with that of Europe as a whole, centuries old, lively and varied to this very day – will become visible and publicly accessible. This way, the project seeks to counter persistent stereotypes and deep-seated prejudices. RomArchive is thus addressed not only to Europe’s largest minority, but also to Europe’s social majorities.

Isaac Blake, Director of the Romani Cultural and Arts Company says: “I am very proud that we were key leaders in the RomArchive and developed a significant contribution through our Dance Archive. This is a far-reaching piece of work.”

Nick Capaldi​, Chief Executive of the Arts Council of Wales says “Culture is strengthened by the diverse experience and creativity of all sections of contemporary society. In spite of globalisation – perhaps because of it – we find ourselves living in an increasingly fractured society where all too often we can seem small‑minded, mean‑spirited and ill at ease with ourselves. The RomArchive initiative provides an important and timely reminder of the dynamism of the Roma traditions. A tolerant and fair society recognises the creativity of all its citizens. We warmly recognise this celebration of the creativity and identity of an often ignored community.”

Jane Hutt, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip and whose work covers the Romani community said, “Congratulations to the Romani Cultural and Arts Company for the excellent work they’ve undertaken in Wales and across Europe in the development of RomArchive. Promoting the works of Welsh Romani’s such as Howell Wood is an excellent way of showcasing the contributions of the community. The arts help us to celebrate diversity and break down feelings of distrust, ignorance and prejudice; they have a vital role in creating a fairer, more equal and more tolerant society.

“Last June, Welsh Government published its ‘Enabling Gypsies, Roma and Travellers’ Plan which seeks to tackle some of the fundamental injustices faced by these communities. The publication of this Plan reinforces our commitment to improving equality, providing opportunities and narrowing the gaps experienced by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers across Wales.”
Europa Nostra’s press release: https://www.europanostra.org/2019-grand-prix-winners-announced/
 RomArchive Dance section: https://www.romarchive.eu/en/dance/

FareShare Cymru Fund - Closes 15 January 2019

https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/fareshare-cymru-fund/#.  

 The fund aims to support charities and community groups that help to mitigate the risk of food poverty for vulnerable people. The fund is particularly keen to support organisations that utilise food as an enabler and deliver additional services that support and address the underlying causes and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

The Fund aims to help build the capacity of community organisations that utilise food and support the development of new and existing projects such as pantry’s, community cafes and lunch clubs, and improve their resilience for the future. 

The grant can be used to purchase capital equipment that will increase the capacity of organisations in the third sector to store, utilise, prepare and provide food. It can be used to purchase items such as fridges, freezers, cool/insulated bags, chill plates, thermometers, work surfaces, racking, cooking equipment etc.

All spend must be able to be completed in February 2020.

Let's Talk Culture - Our Cwm Taf Morgannwg

We invite you to join a (free) community workshop being organised by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board on either Tuesday 10^th December  (Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend)  or  Wednesday 11^th December  (Prince Charles Hospital,  Merthyr Tydfil)  called 'Let's talk culture' – Our Cwm Taf Morgannwg 

You will be sharing important feedback with us of what a good healthcare experience looks and feels like for you, and importantly how you think it could be improved. 

This is a priority conversation for our organisation. We would like to encourage as many of our patients, service users and local residents to get involved as possible - to help us to improve the services we provide for you and how we deliver your care.  

You don’t need to be a current patient to book a place on the workshop. It is open to everyone living across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg locality who would like to share (optional) thoughts, healthcare experiences and ideas for change.  

You may for example decide to participate as the representative voice for a family member or friend, or perhaps you provide support to groups of service users who access our local healthcare system.  Everyone is welcome.
What can you expect from attending?

• There will be up to 90 patients and staff in the session;
• The session is 2 hours long;
• Everything you say will be anonymous and confidential;
• You will have an opportunity to talk about what makes a positive and negative difference to your experience of care;
• You will be invited to discuss changes that would make most difference to you.

How to book your plac

You can register via this link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-dates-added-lets-talk-culture-in-your-shoes-patient-registrations-tickets-71252535251

Weston Charity Awards 2020

A major charitable foundation is urging small charities in Wales not to miss out on the chance to benefit from a year of leadership coaching from a team of business mentors along with £6500 funding. The Garfield Weston Foundation launched the Weston Charity Awards in Wales two years ago and wants more charities to apply this year. No charity is too small to be considered. Selection is based on their readiness to work with a team of mentors on cracking their biggest challenges to put their charity on a sustainable footing long into the future.

The Awards celebrate and support great frontline charities working in the fields of community, welfare and youth. Run by the Garfield Weston Foundation with Pilotlight, who facilitate the coaching programme, charities with incomes under £5 million in Wales (including those with much smaller incomes) can apply from 2^nd  December 2019 until 10th January 2020. Charities can get one step ahead by familiarising themselves with the relatively quick application form at www.westoncharityawards.org .

New fund to distribute grants of £100 to £1,000

The National Lottery Community Fund have launched a brand-new fund to distribute grants of £100 to £1,000 to fund ideas that bring people together during The National Lottery's 25^th birthday year. 

How and when to apply

It's a really easy online application which is accessed at www.CelebrateNationalLottery25.com www.Dathlu25LoteriGenedlaethol.com

The application window is just two weeks, so please encourage people to apply quickly.  It closes at 2pm on Friday 6 December.

Who can apply

There's no need to be part of a formal group to apply.  Applicants just need to be in a group of two or more to apply.

We're particularly keen to hear from people who haven't received funding from The National Lottery before.

What you can apply for

We're looking to fund events, activities, or item costs, between £100 and £1,000 that will bring people together between 1 February and 18 November 2020.  That could be a pensioner's club hosting a bowls tournament, a school's PTA organising a cinema trip or a group of neighbours gathering for a tea party.

Environment and Green Spaces Network - the way forward

You may be aware that VAMT supports and Environment and Green Spaces Network which is a virtual network and meets annually.  Members of the Network are seeking views on how it could move forward.  If you or your organisation would like to get involved, please contact ian.davy@vamt.net to be added to the mailing list.

A link to the survey is below:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GreenSpacesFuture

Job Vacancies with Change Grow Live

Please see further information in the links below

Case Officer

Volunteer Co-ordinator (Maternity cover)

Cultural Placenames Project - Can you help?

The latest piece of work commissioned by Rural Action Cwm Taf is around local placenames.  If you'd like to contribute, links to a brief questionnaire are below

English

Welsh

Strictly Wales - inclusive dance competition

Strictly Cymru, is a pan-Wales inclusive dance competition

Strictly is free to enter/ take part, no dance experience is necessary and it is a great way for disabled people to come together in a supportive environment and experience physical activity through dance.

 We have heats still to come in the following areas:

 Bridgend 23^rd & 24^th January

Cardiff RCT 30^th & 31^st January

Newport 13^th 7 14^th February

 

Further details at:

www.leonardcheshire.org/strictlycymru

https://www.facebook.com/pg/LeonardCheshireWales/events/?ref=page_internal

Catalyst Cymru Mentoring Project for heritage organisations is open for applications

Further information available here

The Romani and Traveller ‘Jivdi Lil’ (Living Book) Training Day

A resource for anti-bias work with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

What is a ‘jivdi lil’?

It is a ‘tool’ and resource for addressing stereotypes, prejudices, exclusion and discrimination towards Romani and Traveller peoples, communities and individuals. The ‘jivdi lil’ (living book) is a way of bringing people from very different and varying backgrounds, cultures, world-views and faiths together where they can explore the lived experiences of ‘Gypsies’ of marginalisation and racism expressed towards them by other groups, through ‘reading’ (listening to and interacting with) the ‘lil’ (book, a person from the Romani and Traveller community) who shares these stories in a series of short episodes, followed by questions from the reader.

 The ‘jivdi lil divvus’
A ‘jivdi lil divvus’ is a living book day, an event where ‘readers’ and ‘books’ (lila) come together, where ‘readers’ choose ‘lil’ and sit down with them to ‘read’ their story and then the ‘reader’ becomes a reviewer, with a short description of the experience of ‘reading’ on a review card. The ‘jivdi lil divvus’ is organised and co-ordinated by a ‘librarian’ (lavo lil), curated by assistants and volunteers.

The ‘Jivdi Lil’ Training Day

The training day will deliver the skills and knowledge to become a ‘lil’, a ‘lavo lil’ or an organiser of an event and programme. The training day will go through the basics about what, where, how and why before developing actual ‘books’ and ‘readers’ with practical exercises. Finally, there will be an opportunity to deliver a short ‘living library’ session. 

The workshop will be held at the RCAC offices in Temple Court, 13a Cathedral Road, Cardiff on Monday 16th December 2019, 09:30 to 17:00. Coffee, refreshments and simple lunch will be provided for participants.

We anticipate great interest for this exciting event so please book your place early.

Book at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-romani-and-traveller-jivdi-lil-living-book-training-day-tickets-80707984755?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button

High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan Youth Community Awards

The High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan Youth Community Awards were set up in 2008 when finance was pledged by local firms, organisations and individuals in the County to support young people who were volunteering.

The idea behind the scheme was to encourage community spirit and financially reward individuals and groups who have shown commitment and given of their time and effort; taking part in initiatives which stand out as being over and above what could normally be expected.

 The success of the Awards has led to additional sponsorship and again this year a first prize of £1,000 will be made, together with other financial rewards. 

The Awards Panel is anxious to ensure that as many organisations as possible are aware of the scheme as there are many young people in Mid Glamorgan who are worthy of an award

Applications are invited from young people between the ages of 11 and 21, and also a group of young people again between 11 and 21, who have helped their local neighbourhood, an individual, family member or local organisation.  The closing date is 31 January 2020.

 If you require any further information please email the High Sheriff Awards Panel email address highsheriffmidglamorganawards@gmail.com or telephone 0771 858 4764

Inform December 2019 - Call for Articles

The next edition of Inform, VAMT’s hard copy magazine will be circulated in early December, hence, as usual,  seeking articles for inclusion.  It’s an ideal opportunity to let the wider third sector and others across the borough and beyond know what you’re up to, your funding successes etc.  Deadline for submission is Friday 22 November 2019.  Articles of 300-400 words are welcomed, especially if accompanied by high resolution images, plus a jpeg logo if possible.

Please contact Hilary  Edwards for further information Hilary.edwards@vamt.net

Grants from Track 2000 Grant Legacy Fund

Track 2000 Grant Legacy Fund offers grants to small to medium registered charities, community voluntary groups and social enterprises with incomes of £50,000 or less and with less than 12 months running costs in reserve. Funded organisations will need vital grant support to help them to achieve organisations goals and aims in three key areas:

• Environmental Improvements to both inner town/cities and semi-rural areas led by pro-active grass roots groups that include volunteers of all abilities and ages in full participation in the activities being delivered.

• Training/Education, especially for disadvantaged youth/adults, individuals with special needs or who are disabled for careers opportunities and overcoming barriers to mainstream opportunities.

• Strengthening Disadvantaged Communities, this strand supports small charitable organisations, community/voluntary groups and social enterprises, working at grassroots level to improve quality of life for individuals and families and assisting community regeneration in deprived areas.

Grants of £5,000 and up to £35,000 to cover revenue and capital cost are available for 1 – 2 years work to small charities in South Wales. Grants can cover capital items (but not buildings), staff costs, project costs or expansion due to demand for the project, operation or service.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Useful Links:
Apply Online

More info:

Organisation name:
Track 2000 Grant Legacy Fund

Link:
http://grantlegacyfund.org.uk/

Drink Wise Age Well Survey

 DWAW's autumn campaign is up-and-running: 'Grey Matters: Alcohol Related Brain Damage'. We are carrying out pre- and post-campaign surveys that will allow us to gauge the campaign's reach and effectiveness.  

 

 A link to the survey can be found here

Magic Little Grants

Thanks to an award of £550,000 from Postcode Community Trust, funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Localgiving are able to provide more grants than ever before.

This fund gives local charities and community groups the chance to apply online for a £500 grant to deliver projects across Great Britain that encourage people to be physically active. Successful projects will support and inspire people to participate in sports or exercise with the primary aim of improving the physical health of participants.

With its simple 10-minute application process, the Magic Little Grants fund reduces the work required for local organisations to access the funding they need to launch or strengthen their services.
 

• Applicants must either be in their first year of operation or have an annual income under £250,000. Preference will be given to projects that encourage social cohesion and help vulnerable people to overcome barriers to participation in physical activities.
• Funding can be used to launch new projects, support existing ones, or cover core costs associated with ongoing work.
• The deadline for applications for Magic Little Grants 2019 is midnight on 30th November 2019.

 
As well as receiving a Magic Little Grant, successful organisations that are new to Localgiving will also be given a free annual membership with Localgiving worth £96.This membership gives them access to all of Localgiving’s wider online fundraising services, such as regular fundraising campaigns and training.

Welsh Government LEADER funding for groups working in Cwm Taf - via Rural Cwm Taf Local Action Group

Welsh Government funding for rural projects in 2019

Public and third sector organisations working with communities in the Bedlinog, Cyfarthfa, Maerdy, Merthyr Vale, Plymouth, Rhigos, Treharris, Vaynor and Ynysybwl wards are being invited to express an interest in applying for support from the Rural Action Cwm Taf LEADER Programme, administered by the Rural Cwm Taf Local Action Group.

Run by the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Union and the Welsh Government, the aim of the LEADER programme is to promote social inclusion, reduce poverty and improve health & wellbeing. 

Applicants’ projects will need to be community-led, using innovative methods to help communities address need by developing basic services, creating sustainable, resilient villages and improving the local environment. 

They should also fit into one or more of the following themes:

• Exploration of digital technology
• Adding value to local identity and natural and cultural resources
• Exploring new ways of providing non-statutory services
• Facilitating pre-commercial development, business partnerships and short supply chains

Applicant organisations must find at least 20% match funding to contribute to the project. Please note that existing projects or projects that would provide a direct benefit to your organisation cannot be supported.  The fund is for project ideas which have not been tried in the Cwm Taf area before.

Expressions of Interest must be received by 5pm on Friday, 31 January 2020 and can be submitted in hard copy or electronically.

For further information, guidance and an Expression of Interest form please contact ruralaction@merthyr.gov.uk, tel 01685 727089.

               

Talk! Learn! Do! Explore ways to talk to your children about money - new workshop from Merthyr Valleys Homes

Talk, Learn, Do!

Want to explore ways to talk to your children about money?

We are running a free Talk, Learn, Do! Workshop to help you out.

What children see and learn about money in childhood will influence how they manage their money as adults. To be able to manage their finances well, children need to observe, talk about and experience using money on a regular basis while they are growing up.

You as parents play a crucial role in building confidence and knowledge around money. Our attitude and habits towards money start to form by the age of seven, so the sooner you can start to talk to your child, the better.

This session will help you have the best conversations and be confident that you are teaching the behaviors that will make your child feel happy and in control around money. You will then be able to use the knowledge to create fun and easy ways to talk to your child, whatever their age.

The Talk, Learn, Do! Workshop is being held at Coed y Dderwen School on Tuesday 19th November between 2pm and 3pm. Spaces are free but must be booked in advance. To book your space call us on 01685 72772, email Community@mvhomes.org.uk or send us a message with your name, address and telephone number.

Don't forget - Today's the deadline . . .

to get your Comic Relief Community Fund application in.

Trustees' Week 4 - 8 November 2019

Trustees' Week celebrates and recognises the Commitment and achievement of Trustees.
Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They help to make the UK the sixth most giving country in the world.

They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity’s work.

Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.


More information and resources including on line training are available at the Trustees' Week website

Meanwhile Wales Council for Voluntary Action have a free webinar for Trustees between 2:00pm-3:00pm on Wednesday 7 November.  Further details and how to book are available here

Provident Social Impact Fund - open for applications from groups in Merthyr Tydfil

Provident Social Impact Fund is currently open to applications from Merthyr Tydfil.  Further information is available here

 

Funding of between £1,000 to £5,000 is available for projects which are aimed at:

 

• Improving people’s personal finance capabilities (debt and financial advice/education)
• Improving physical and/or mental health
• Providing support which enhances, creates and sustains positive family relationships
• Addressing issues of low educational attainment and improving learning outcomes
• Providing people with opportunities to reduce inequality, exclusion and disadvantage, including projects which increase access to employment

Next closing date is 9 November.

 

 

Fruity Friday's

Further information on Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association Fruity Friday and Food Co op Here

Don't forget - Comic Relief Community Fund deadline is fast approaching - 31 October 2019

Introducing Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales – An easy-to-access pilot grant scheme for community groups in Wales.
Grants come in two levels:
Small Grants - £1,000 - £10,000
Organisational Growth Grants - £30,000 - £60,000

Comic Relief Community Fund Information

Comic Relief wants to ensure that its funding reaches the heart of Wales’ communities, by supporting community led action tailored to the varied communities across Wales. Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) has been selected to administer grants on behalf of Comic Relief in Wales, ensuring a reach to grassroots organisations.

During this Comic Relief pilot scheme there will be one grant application window for organisations with an annual income of less than £250,000 per year.

The application window is open from 22 July 2019 and the closing date is 31 October 2019. 

The earliest projects can begin is the 1 January 2020

Projects should be completed by 31 March 2021.

There are two funding streams:

Organisational Growth Grants:
·         £30,000 – £60,000
·         For organisations to carry out activity to make a strategic impact and increase their resilience
·         Fitting in under one of Comic Relief’s four strategic themes:

Ø  Children Survive and Thrive

Ø  Mental Health

Ø  Gender Equality

Ø  A Safe Place to Be

Small Grants:
·         £1,000 - £10,000
·         Projects carrying out community led working to tackle a specific need or issue within their locality

·         Fitting in under one of Comic Relief’s four strategic themes:

Ø  Children Survive and Thrive

Ø  Mental Health

Ø  Gender Equality

Ø  A Safe Place to Be

Landfill Disposal Tax Community Scheme open for applications until 13 January 2020

More information available here

Romani Cultural and Arts Company - services for elderly people questionnaire

The Romani Cultural and Arts Company have a questionnaire relating to services for older gypsy/travellers here

Heartbeat 95 and Friends of Cyfarthfa Park are holding a joint Christmas quiz

More information  here

British Liver Trust's Love Your Liver Mobile Scanning event has had to be moved for technical reasons

and it now being held at the Voluntary Action Centre, 89-90 Pontmorlais, High Street CF47 8UH until 4:00pm today not at the mobile unit in Penderyn Square.  No appointments necessary.

An insider's guide to working with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities Training Day 17 December 2019

Date: Tuesday 17th December 2019 (9.30 AM – 5:00 PM)

Venue: First Space Chapter Arts Centre, Market Rd, Cardiff CF5 1QE

Admission: The cost for the day (including light refreshments and lunch) is £162.29 per delegate, if you book before the Tuesday 3rd December 2019 and £183.85 per delegate if you book between Wednesday 4th December 2019 and Monday 16th December 2019. Places will only be secured with a confirmed payment.

Organisers: The Romani Cultural & Arts Company

Who should attend this training?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in ensuring that their services are inclusive and accessible for the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, in meeting the needs of ‘hard-to-reach’ communities, and in addressing the intersection of ethnicity, race, class, gender and inequalities.

It would be particularly useful for those who work in:

•         Academia and Research 
•         Accommodation and Housing 
•         Early Years
•         Education
•         Environmental Services 
•         Equalities 
•         Fire, Police and Justice Services
•         Government: local, regional and national
•         Planning 
•         Public Health
•         Social Services
•         Transport
•         Voluntary and Third Sector organisations

 Why should you attend this training?

It will assist you to:

•  Ensure effective engagement with the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller communities in your particular area
• Address the range of policies and strategies necessary to empower Romani and Traveller families and individuals, especially girls and young women, LGBT Romani and Traveller individuals, children and youth, and the elderly in these communities, to overcome the disadvantages and obstacles they face in accessing services and provision on a daily basis
• Build understanding, strengthen knowledge and make informed decisions in your interactions with people from the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller communities
• Be better able to assess the needs of the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller communities in Wales

Aims

To increase awareness about the cultural diversity of Romani and Traveller communities across England and Wales, addressing issues of discrimination and exclusion, examining the needs of Gypsy, Roma, Travellers, to inspire and improve the services and provision delivered to GRT communities, and to generate trust and understanding between GRT communities and local authority service providers.

 Learning Objectives

•  To achieve a broader and more comprehensive understanding of the complex needs of Romani and Traveller communities, from local, national and international perspectives;
•  To develop a level of knowledge that will strengthen and improve staff and officers’ work, related to health, education, housing and accommodation, training, justice and law enforcement;
•  To introduce knowledge regarding the differences between Romani and Traveller communities and their cultures, languages and origins, insofar as is useful to participants in the training, with the aim of inspiring culturally sensitive ‘best practice’ and improving service delivery to all sections of the community;
• To introduce to participants examples of community members who are ‘Community Champions‘ role models and who can challenge the prevailing stereotypes of Romani and Travellers, or the negative images of ‘Gypsies’, present in media and popular press.

To book your place follow the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/working-with-gypsy-roma-and-traveller-communities-training-day-tickets-75277867127?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text

Community Information Event at Hope Chapel 21 October 2019 10:00am-12:00pm

More information is available here

Cardiff Firewalk for Blind Veterans UK Friday 15 November 2019

Full details are available on their website: https://www.blindveterans.org.uk/get-involved/events-calendar/cardiff-fire-walk/

 It is suitable for ages 8 and up and is a fantastic way to mark the end of the week of Remembrance. We can accommodate up to 100 fire walkers and people are able to walk the hot coals more than once. Should we have around that amount of walkers, we may be putting a call out for volunteers, but I will let you know that closer to the time.

 Walkers also need to be signed up 4 November. We can help with setting up online fundraising pages, so any questions can come directly to us at Blind Veterans UK.

@blindveteransuk on Facebook
@blindveterans on Twitter
@blind_veterans_uk on Instagram

Reminder - Comic Relief Community Fund - deadline for applications is 31 October 2019

Introducing Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales – An easy-to-access pilot grant scheme for community groups in Wales.
Grants come in two levels:
Small Grants - £1,000 - £10,000
Organisational Growth Grants - £30,000 - £60,000

Comic Relief Community Fund Information

Comic Relief wants to ensure that its funding reaches the heart of Wales’ communities, by supporting community led action tailored to the varied communities across Wales. Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) has been selected to administer grants on behalf of Comic Relief in Wales, ensuring a reach to grassroots organisations.

During this Comic Relief pilot scheme there will be one grant application window for organisations with an annual income of less than £250,000 per year.

The application window is open from 22 July 2019 and the closing date is 31 October 2019. 

The earliest projects can begin is the 1 January 2020

Projects should be completed by 31 March 2021.

There are two funding streams:

Organisational Growth Grants:
·         £30,000 – £60,000
·         For organisations to carry out activity to make a strategic impact and increase their resilience
·         Fitting in under one of Comic Relief’s four strategic themes:

Ø  Children Survive and Thrive

Ø  Mental Health

Ø  Gender Equality

Ø  A Safe Place to Be

Small Grants:
·         £1,000 - £10,000
·         Projects carrying out community led working to tackle a specific need or issue within their locality

·         Fitting in under one of Comic Relief’s four strategic themes:

Ø  Children Survive and Thrive

Ø  Mental Health

Ø  Gender Equality

Ø  A Safe Place to Be