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

2 year secondment opportunity with the Police and Crime Commissioners Office

Further information here

Cwm Taf Care and Repair are recruiting

Seeking an Admin Assistant.  Further information here

The Welsh Charity Awards 2019 - Outstanding Trustees Award

WCVA has launched the Welsh Charity Awards - brand new Awards, organised by WCVA. They recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales. 

Outstanding trustees

This award will go to an organisation whose trustees have demonstrated exceptional leadership in ensuring the organisation’s aims are delivered effectively by working together as an effective team.

The winning entry will address the trustee team’s leadership, integrity, decision-making, board effectiveness, diversity and accountability.

So are you working with a board who are displaying strength and integrity with every decision? Or are you part of a group of trustees who are passionately keeping your organisation above board?

Nominate them for a Welsh Charity Award today!

 

The deadline for nominations is 2 October. For more information and how to nominate, visit www.welshcharityawards.cymru

Talent Search for Young People

Jukebox Collective are currently looking for Children & Young People to audition for their Performance Academy (please see attached details) which is funded by the Arts Council of Wales.  There are bursaries available for young people who are suffering from financial difficulties.

If you have any questions please contact Emily on 07856 432006

Further information is available in English here  and  here  and in Welsh here and here

Children and Young People Fund - closing date 31 October 2019

The Children and Young People Fund is open to applications again.

We are looking for applications for innovative projects that will work to improve and raise the aspirations of disadvantaged children and young people in communities across Wales.

 

Grants of between £1,000 & £10,000 are available.

More information available here – Children and Young People Fund

Deadline for submitting an application is 12pm on Thursday the 31st of October.

 

Further information is available from Ffion Wyn Roberts at the Community Fund in Wales - 02920 379580  ffion@communityfoundationwales.org.uk

United Welsh are reruiting . . .

Wellbeing Facilitator

Salary £20,090.90 per annum                     Full time, 35 hours per week

Temporary                                                    Cardiff & Vale

We are recruiting to various roles as Wellbeing Facilitators. Full information about this role can be found on our website www.unitedwelsh.com

Closing date:                 3^rd October 2019 at 1.00 p.m.

Interview date:             To be confirmed

Third Sector Support Wales - Impact events

The next round of our Engagement Events will help you to identify, plan and communicate the positive difference your organisation makes to society.

Impact practice encompasses all the activities you do to focus on impact. It’s about learning how to best serve the people you support. This means planning what difference you want to make; collecting the right information to know if you’re achieving your goals; assessing what impact you’re having; and learning from the results to improve your work.

Wherever you are on your impact journey, these events will offer you the opportunity to find out about the support that is available from Third Sector Support Wales and the Inspiring Impact project, hear from experts in evaluation and share your experiences with other third sector organisations.

The events take place on the following dates and locations: 

25 September 2019, 1.00pm – 4.00pm: PAVO Offices, Llandrindod Wells

2 October 2019, 9.30am – 12.30pm: Canolfan Soar, Merthyr Tydfil

3 October, Picton Centre, Haverfordwest

Please click on the above links to go to the Eventbrite page and book your free place

Small Grants

Information on small grants currently available:

One Stop Carriers for Causes

Organisations within two miles of a One Stop shop can apply for grants of up to £1,000

The Weavers Trust

Grants of up to £15k available to small organisations working with: young offenders, prisoners and ex-prisoners, or young disadvantaged people, especially those at risk of criminal involvement

True Colours Trust

Grants of up to £10k to small charities and projects working to support disabled children and their families

Don't forget about the Comic Relief Community Fund - Applications close on 31 October.

Comic Relief Community Fund

How do you use technology to access information and learning for your organisation?

WCVA and your local County Voluntary Council (CVC) would like to hear your views on how you use technology to access information and learning to support your organisation.  
The survey will help us to understand how people use digital and online services so that we can make them better and easier to use. We also want to give you the opportunity to be more involved in the design of our services.

The survey seeks to understand how people use digital technology to access information and learning to support the growth and future resilience of their organisation. Taking part is your chance to shape and improve the digital services provided by WCVA and your local County Voluntary Council (CVC). The survey will help us to:

·         Know more about how you access information and learning online

·         Understand how you use technology

·         Target resources towards issues that matter to you

·         Find out what helps you to succeed

Answering the survey could also get you thinking about how you use digital in your own organisation and what areas need attention, while also giving you the chance to share your views, challenges and pain points.

To complete the survey please click on the following link.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DQ82LD9

The closing date for completing the survey is Friday 27 September 2019.

Thank you for taking part – your views are important to us. If you have any problems filling out the survey or want to learn more about this work please contact Sara Sellek at WCVA –ssellek@wcva.cymru or Tel: 029 2043 1777

Environment/Green Spaces Forum Field Trip

VAMT's Environment/Green Spaces Forum is organising a Field Trip on Friday 4 October 2019 to visit several community and local authority run green spaces within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough.

This will provide an ideal opportunity to meet others involved in green space management and see a selection of green spaces at various stages of development.  The number and location of sites to visit will be confirmed closer to the event. Pre-booking is essential and spaces are limited to three per group/organisation.  To book please email Hilary.edwards@vamt.net

A poster giving more information is available here

Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Calling all voluntary sector groups in Wales… nominate a deserving voluntary group that provides an excellent service to support their community!

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK - it’s the equivalent of an MBE. Any group doing volunteer work that provides a social, economic or environmental service to the local community can be nominated for the award; what they all have in common is their passion to support their community.

We know that there are volunteer groups doing fantastic work in Wales and we’d really like your help in letting them know about the The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service so that Welsh Volunteers can get the recognition they deserve. In 2019 the Award was presented to 281 diverse groups of volunteers but not very many in Wales, so if you know of an exceptional voluntary group please let them know about the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. 

Visit Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service website, https://qavs.culture.gov.uk/ have a look at the eligibility criteria and guidance documents and nominate before 13th September.

Reminder - Comic Relief Community Fund - Deadline 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