Help Us, Help You - NHS Wales Spring campaign

 

Gall ymarfer corff rheolaidd wella’ch iechyd corfforol a rhoi hwb i’ch lles meddyliol hefyd💚

Dyna pam rydyn ni’n cefnogi ymgyrch #HelpuNiHelpuChi i annog pawb i gadw’n heini a gwneud rhywbeth maen nhw’n ei garu er budd eu hiechyd meddwl 🚶🚴🧘 👇

111.wales.nhs.uk/LiveWell

 

Regular exercise improves your physical health and can also boost your mental wellbeing💚

That’s why we’re supporting the #HelpUsHelpYou campaign to encourage everyone to do something you love and get active to help protect your mental wellbeing 🚶🚴🧘 👇

1111.wales.nhs.uk/LiveWell

Live Well For Less Merthyr Tydfil Roadshow

VAMT are supporting Age Connects Morgannwg with this Living Well for Less Event on April 21^st at High St Baptist Church. 

Organisations who would like to attend need to contact Helen Davies, Volunteer Manager at Age Connects on 077419 04816 or email Helen.Davies@ACMorgannwg.org.uk.

Individuals can reserve a space here. 

Tickets here

Poster here

 

Youth Social Action Fund

BBC Children in Need, in partnership with the #iwill Fund and The Hunter Foundation, have launched a fund to support organisations to embed youth social action across the UK.  This funding will support organisations to bring social action and youth empowerment opportunities to children and young people to help prevent or overcome the effects of the disadvantages they face.  The Youth Social Action Fund will help to build children and young people’s confidence and skills by empowering them to take an active and leading role in developing solutions to issues which affect their lives and their communities. 

 Some key points: 

• This funding will support children and young people aged 18 and under
• We are keen to fund work with those aged 15 and under
• We can fund unregistered organisation for up to £15,000 over 18 months
• We can fund registered organisation up to £50,000 over 18 months
• The deadline for applications is 23/05/2022

• We will award grants in August 2022 and delivery must be completed by the middle of March 2024
• We expect all successful organisations to take part in a self-directed development stage for up to 6 months at the beginning of their grant. Up to 10% of the budget can be for development support and will be paid in advance. We will also provide some capacity building support for your organisation and children and young people during this stage  

To apply to this fund groups must sign up to a one-hour information session. If you cannot make a session we can send a link to a recorded session. We are only making application forms available to organisations who have attended an information session or have received a recorded session. 

For more information and details on accessibility please visit our website here.  If you have any further queries please email the Wales office on cin.wales@bbc.co.uk 

We will soon be launching our We Move Youth Social Action Fund which is aimed specifically at Black-led organisations and organisations that work with Black children and young people. You can find out more about the fund here.

 I’m getting in touch about the Platinum Champions Volunteer Awards we launched last week to ask whether you can help us to promote the awards to your networks.

 Platinum Champions is an official Jubilee project we’re running with our President HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, to recognise UK volunteers across a wide variety of causes. In all,  490 Platinum Champions – in 7 categories - will be awarded and receive a special commemorative pin and a certificate signed by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall.  And 70 of the most outstanding Champions will also get to join official Jubilee celebrations in London on the weekend of June 5^th.

 The awards are being followed every step of the way by BBC’s The One Show and Morning Live as national broadcast partner.   

 Attached is a communications toolkit and we would be grateful if could share via social media and through your internal staff and volunteer channels.

 If you would like any further information or content, please contact social@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

 Further details about the awards can be found on our website Platinum Champion Awards | Nominate a Volunteer | Royal Voluntary Service

 Any help you can provide via promoting would be much appreciated!

Information pack here

Recruitment to the Criminal Justice Board for Wales

Recruitment to the Criminal Justice Board for Wales   Independent Oversight & Advisory Panel     CAN YOU HELP THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN WALES TO REDUCE RACIAL DISPARITY? Can you constructively support and challenge the criminal justice system in Wales to implement its Anti-Racism commitments?    Criminal Justice in Wales now want to recruit 12 Panel members, including an independent Chair in paid roles to oversee their anti-racism work, to provide external scrutiny, and ensure progress is being made.    We would like to emphasise that the recruitment is open to those passionate for change, having experienced the system themselves.   Aspiring applicants will need to display the following:   A keen interest in Race equality    An understanding of the Criminal Justice System in Wales, including, for example, as a former professional in the system, through lived experience as a victim, offender or defendant, or as a family member of one of these.   The ability to question, challenge and make informed decisions   Criminal Justice in Wales would particularly like the panel to be made up of people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, including Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.   Panel members will be paid an hourly rate for meeting attendance and the Chair will be paid a slightly higher rate to reflect additional duties.     Applications close midday on Tuesday 19th April 2022. For more information, please contact Judy@eyst.org.uk or go here to read more.

Recriwtio aelodau ar gyfer Bwrdd Cyfiawnder Troseddol Cymru   Y Panel Goruchwylio a Chynghori Annibynnol   ALLWCH CHI HELPU'R SYSTEM CYFIAWNDER TROSEDDOL YNG NGHYMRU I LEIHAU GWAHANIAETHAU AR SAIL HIL? Allwch chi fynd ati mewn modd adeiladol i gefnogi a herio'r system cyfiawnder troseddol yng Nghymru i gyflawni ei haddewidion Gwrth-hiliaeth?    Hoffai Cyfiawnder Troseddol yng Nghymru recriwtio 12 o aelodau i'r Panel, gan gynnwys Cadeirydd annibynnol, mewn rolau â thâl i oruchwylio ei waith ar wrth-hiliaeth, craffu arno'n allanol, a sicrhau bod cynnydd yn cael ei wneud.   Dylid pwysleisio bod y rolau hyn yn agored i'r rhai sydd â'u bryd ar gyflawni newid, lle maent wedi cael profiad o'r system eu hunain.  Bydd angen i ddarpar ymgeiswyr feddu ar y canlynol:   Diddordeb brwd mewn cydraddoldeb hiliol    Dealltwriaeth o'r System Cyfiawnder Troseddol yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys, er enghraifft, fel cyn-weithiwr proffesiynol yn y system, drwy brofiad go iawn fel dioddefwr, troseddwr neu ddiffynnydd, neu fel aelod o deulu un o'r rhain.   Y gallu i gwestiynu a herio, a gwneud penderfyniadau ar sail gwybodaeth   Hoffai Cyfiawnder Troseddol yng Nghymru yn arbennig benodi pobl o gefndiroedd Du, Asiaidd ac ethnig leiafrifol, gan gynnwys pobl o gymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr.   Bydd aelodau'r Panel yn cael eu talu fesul awr am fynychu cyfarfodydd a bydd y Cadeirydd yn cael cyfradd ychydig yn uwch i adlewyrchu dyletswyddau ychwanegol.  Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer gwneud cais yw hanner dydd ddydd Mawrth 19 Ebrill. Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â Judy@eyst.org.uk, neu ewch yma i ganfod mwy.

Free Event at Nant Llwynog Park, Bedlinog

To Mark Earth Hour.

 Further information here

Invitation to Gypsey Maker 5 Exhibition

 The Romani Cultural and Arts Company (RCAC) would like to invite you and a guest to the preview of our Gypsy Maker 5 Exhibition on April 8th 2022 from 6pm to 8pm at the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s gallery Art Central, Town Hall, King Square, Barry, CF63 4RW. 

As well as marking the opening of the exhibition the event will also celebrate International Roma Day on the same date.

 Gypsy Maker 5 is a new exhibition of artworks by Imogen Bright Moon a traditional Card Loom Weaver, Corrina Eastwood Culture and Identity Artist and Rosamaria Kostic Cisneros a dancer and choreographer. 

 This installation of specially commissioned artworks is the latest in our ground-breaking Gypsy Maker project, an initiative that supports the development of innovative works by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller artists. The Gypsy Maker 5 project expands the work of the RCAC by continuing to engage Gypsy Roma, Traveller communities with the wider public in ongoing dialogue about the ways in which art continues to inform our lives today. 

 Each of the artists employs a variety of media within their unique art practices. Imogen Bright Moon combines hand-weaving with storytelling, folklore, and heritage crafts to create her studio textiles. Corrina Eastwood uses her practice to foreground marginalised voices and challenge social disparities through art, activism, and education; and Rosamaria Kostic Cisneros explores her ground-breaking dance and choreography having collaborated with many Flamenco greats and leaders in the Dance field. 

 Commissioned by the Romani Cultural and Arts Company, this 2022 project is supported by Arts Council of Wales and the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Arts Service and Art Central Gallery.

 We would kindly ask if you can for your safety and the safety of others wear a mask and observe the Council venues requirement to socially distance by approximately 1.5M where possible. We appreciate your cooperation with this request. If unable to attend, please confirm so we can re-allocate our capacity, to enable others to attend. 

 Please confirm your attendance at this prestigious event.isaacblake@romaniarts.co.uk

 

Reminder about Social Enterprise training available at the end of March - book now!

 

We have already arranged a number of activities to start the process with a session on “Rethinking Income Streams” (https://bit.ly/SEARethink), hosted by Social Enterprise Academy, and a session on “Grant and Tender Writing”(https://bit.ly/MerthyrGrants), to take place (online) at the end of March. Please click on the link to book your place.

Reminder about Social Enterprise survey . . .

 Tydfil Training, Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have recently been successful in applying for Community Renewal Funding to support local social enterprises and have thereon commissioned the Wales Cooperative Centre to conduct a number of supporting tasks (including the mapping of all social enterprises in the area and ascertaining their needs). Whether you're an experienced social enterprise, relatively young, or even contemplating the idea of starting one, please can you take just a couple of minutes to complete this survey so that we can influence more bespoke support.

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

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

Interested in knowing more about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund ???

 Last month UK Government published its long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper along with some pre-launch guidance about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

 There’s been lots of speculation about the UKSPF and, whilst we still don’t know the full picture, we’ve got a better idea of what it’s going to fund, who’s going to make the decisions and how it’s going to be managed. This will be a major change for Wales and the voluntary sector, with a significant difference between the current European Structural Funds, and the new approach laid out in the white paper and guidance.

WCVA, in partnership with UK Government’s Cities and Local Growth Unit Wales team, will be delivering a briefing session about the UKSPF - what we know, what’s to come and how, as a sector, we can prepare for it.

 The session will be held online on Wednesday 30 March, 11.00 – 12.00. Please register on the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-briefing-session-tickets-298384485027

New! Counselling Skills course at Soar from Adult Learning Wales

 COUNSELLING SKILLS COURSE

LEVEL 2 AGORED OCN

THURSDAY 28^TH APRIL

6-8PM EVERY WEEK

8 WEEK COURSE

VENUE – SOAR MERTHYR.

 For more info or to book a place contact  Leane.saunders@adultlearning.wales

 

Marie Curie Day of Reflection 23 March 2022

On 23 March, Marie Curie are holding a day of reflection.  Let's take time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving, and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we've lost over the last two years.

There are lots of ways to take part, from joining the minute's silence at 12 noon, to hosting a Wall of Reflection and catching an inspiring online talk. 

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/day-of-reflection

 There are some online events and activities running throughout the day https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/day-of-reflection/talks this includes yoga workshops, a grief tool kit  session as well as others around helping support staff and colleagues in grief and tools to manage trauma.

 https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/day-of-reflection/toolkit

 https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/day-of-reflection/show-your-support

New! Support for Social Enterprises

 Tydfil Training, Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have recently been successful in gaining  Community Renewal Funding from the UK Government  to support local social enterprises and have thereon commissioned the Wales Cooperative Centre to conduct a number of supporting tasks (including the mapping of all social enterprises in the area and ascertaining their needs).

 Whether you're an experienced social enterprise, relatively young, or even contemplating the idea of starting one, please can you take just a couple of minutes to complete this survey so that we can influence more bespoke support: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MerthyrSEN.

 We have already arranged a number of activities to start the process with a session on “Rethinking Income Streams” (https://bit.ly/SEARethink), hosted by Social Enterprise Academy, and a session on “Grant and Tender Writing”(https://bit.ly/MerthyrGrants), to take place (online) at the end of March. Please click on the link to book your place.

 Mae Tydfil Training, Gweithredu Gwirfoddol Merthyr  Tudful a Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful wedi bod yn llwyddiannus yn ddiweddar wrth wneud cais am Gyllid Adfywio Cymunedol i gefnogi mentrau cymdeithasol lleol ac wedi hynny maent wedi comisiynu Canolfan Cydweithredol Cymru i gynnal nifer o dasgau ategol (gan gynnwys mapio’r holl fentrau cymdeithasol yn yr ardal a chanfod eu hanghenion).

 P'un a ydych yn fenter gymdeithasol brofiadol, yn gymharol newydd, neu hyd yn oed yn ystyried y syniad o ddechrau un, a fyddech cystal â rhoi ychydig funudau yn unig i gwblhau'r arolwg hwn fel y gallwn ddylanwadu ar gymorth mwy pwrpasol: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MerthrySENCym

 Rydym eisoes wedi trefnu nifer o weithgareddau i gychwyn y broses gyda sesiwn ar “Ailfeddwl Ffrydiau Incwm”(https://bit.ly/SEARethink), a gynhelir gan yr Academi Mentrau Cymdeithasol, a sesiwn ar “Ysgrifennu Grantiau a Thendrau” (https://bit.ly/MerthyrGrants), i’w cynnal (ar-lein) ddiwedd mis Mawrth. Cliciwch ar y ddolen i archebu eich lle.

 

Trinity Childcare and Family Centre need additional trustees

 Trinity Childcare and Family Centre are looking to recruit additional Trustees. A registered business with Charitable Status delivering quality childcare, family support and community engagement. Registered with CIW for children aged 7 weeks up to 12 years providing a range of childcare services.

 We would welcome an opportunity to chat about Trinity, its aims and objectives and our future!

More information here

Living Well for Less - 21 April 2022

 

To book your place follow the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-well-for-less-roadshow-merthyr-tickets-294717527057

Trustees Wanted at Dwylo Bach Preschool

 

New - Sources of support

 Get free essential goods for your beneficiaries at www.givingworld.org.uk

 Following the challenges of the past few years and the further impending increase to the cost of living, the need in our communities will continue to grow. Giving World can help you to meet that need by providing business surplus stock free of charge, such as clothing, food items, toiletries, cleaning and household products as well as other useful items.

Goods can be collected directly from us, or we can arrange delivery at cost – you will only ever pay for transport.

 To access these goods when you need them, simply register your organisation here: https://www.givingworld.org.uk/register/user

 If you would like more information, please call us on 0116 251 6205 between 9.30am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 9.30am-12.30pm Friday.

You can also send an email with any queries to admin@givingworld.org.uk.

 Reg. Charity No. 1105883

Tell NEWID about your relationship with technology

 NEWID is a programme of digital skills development and support for the third sector in Wales. Newid is co-ordinated by WCVA, Wales Co-operative Centre and ProMo-Cymru, and developed in consultation with the voluntary sector to ensure maximum impact. Funded by Welsh Government and supported by the Centre for Digital Public Services, this first phase of Newid is a pilot project running until Summer 2022.

 The COVID pandemic has transformed everyone’s relationship with ‘digital’, whether that is how you interact with colleagues or deliver services.   With ‘digital’ having a wide-ranging role within the work we undertake, it is vital that third sector organisations in Wales have access to information and support to help make judgements around how digital can complement the range of activities being undertaken.

 The third sector in Wales is made up of more than 49,000 diverse organisations, charities, social enterprises and community groups.  We are hoping to capture information from more than 500 organisations across Wales to learn more about your relationship with technology.  This information will enable us at NEWID to develop approaches that fulfil the needs of the third sector.

 This is the first time that a digital baseline assessment has been undertaken in Wales.

 We are appealing to those that work in the third sector in Wales to undertake two actions:

1.         Fill out the survey (on-behalf of the organisation you work for)

2.         Share the link to the survey to a third sector contact that works for another organisation.

 Complete survey  here