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The Foundation for Jewish Heritage is looking to commission a consultant or recruit an employee to serve as the Project Manager on the exciting project to create a Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre at the historic former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.
The synagogue is grade II listed and is the most important Jewish heritage site in Wales.
The project received National Lottery Heritage Funding for the Development Phase which was matched by funding from the Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
Candidates applying for this position should submit their application indicating their suitability for role, which should cover as a minimum –
Submissions should be sent to Foundation Chief Executive Michael Mail on email –michaelmail@foundationforjewishheritage.com by Wednesday 21st December and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by zoom on Thursday 12th January.
For further information on the role, please contact Michael by email or by phone on 07968 529609.
For the job description, please click here https://jewishheritage.wales/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2022/11/Project-Manager-Role-WJHC.pdf
Our Project Grants Funding Steam supports the aims and delivery of a specific piece of work with disadvantaged children and young people (up to the age of 18). This work will usually have a time-limit and based on a defined set of activities.
Our Project Costs Funding Stream is for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Applicants to this programme can apply for grants for up to three years. We aim to give quicker decisions for grants of £15,000 or less per year.
For further information click the link
Our true friend walked in one day and stayed for many years
. She became the Horse Hairdresser and anything else that needed doing.
Even the mucky stuff. We lost her a few years back Covid and age
related problems.
We have currently have need for help in the office, Outside
Farm maintenance, and of course a new Horse hairdresser!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact us or Frances.Barry@vamt.net
Please feel free to check us out! https://www.pitponies.co.uk/
We're also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PitPonySanctuary/
Charity Commissions 5 Minute Guide Managing conflicts of interest
How would you identify and manage a conflict of interest? As a trustee you must make decisions based only on what’s best for your charity.
Find out how to identify and deal with conflicts of interest in your charity.
Read more here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/managing-conflicts-of-interest-in-a-charity
or watch the video via this Youtube link https://youtu.be/kEg9sFWT78w
Charity Commissions 5 Minute Guide Managing finances
Not all of us have a head for figures, but all trustees have responsibility for ensuring the charity’s money is safe, properly used and accounted for.
As a trustee you must take steps to make sure that your charity’s money is safe, properly used and accounted for. Every trustee has to do this. Even if your charity has an expert to manage its finances, you are still responsible for overseeing your charity’s money.
Read more here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/managing-charity-finances
or watch the video via this Youtube linkhttps://youtu.be/66IY1GB1mz0
Charity Commissions 5 Minute Guide Reporting information
Find out what charities in England and Wales must send to the Commission and the support available to help you get things right.
Read more here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-to-send-to-the-charity-commission-and-how-to-get-help
or watch the video via this Youtube link https://youtu.be/UEcToP2J6sc
Charity Commission’s 5-minute guide for Trustees
As trustees, you need to work together to make the best decisions you can for your charity.
Often there will not be a perfect solution. Your decision can be different from the one another group of people would reach, but it must be an informed and responsible one in your situation.
Read more here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-decisions-at-a-charity
or watch the video via this Youtube link https://youtu.be/25FyxbTI2Uw
Charity Commissions 5 Minute Guide Safeguarding people
Is your charity keeping everyone protected? Safeguarding applies to every charity, not just those dealing with children and adults at risk.
Find out about your responsibilities to keep everyone who comes into contact with your charity safe from harm: this includes volunteers, staff and beneficiaries.
Read more here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safeguarding-for-charities-and-trustees
or watch the video via this Youtube link https://youtu.be/-6V_-JcbKZA
Whether you’re new to the third sector or want to take your skills to the next level, the free resources are designed to help you stay informed, improve your knowledge and connect with others.
Register FREE to access free resources, courses and opportunities to Network
Digital Communities Wales are delivering the following face to face sessions in conjunction with Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil.
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To book on please use the following links
Supporting people living with dementia - 30th November 11am – 1 https://forms.gle/xnq4B8eVta2yeiwx8
How Digital tools can support people with the cost-of-living - 5th December 10-12
https://forms.gle/7c2gsS35P5yftz2XA
Sesiwn Wybodaeth: Therapi Llaw
Dydd Mercher 23
Tachwedd
Ar-lein drwy Teams
6-7pm
Ymunwch รข ni a'r siaradwr gwadd Alison
Brown (Therapydd Galwedigaethol sy'n arbenigo mewn Therapi Llaw) wrth i ni
edrych ar rai ymarferion a thechnegau a mynd drwy'r ymarferion, a
theclynnau/offer a all helpu mewn bywyd bob dydd. Gofynnwch eich cwestiynau i
ni a chael rhagor o wybodaeth. Mae croeso i bawb!
Ewch i'n tudalen Eventbrite i gofrestru:https://hand_therapy_information_session.eventbrite.co.uk/
Ystafell yn agor am
5.45yp, mae'r cyflwyniad yn dechrau am 6yp. Byddwch ar amser.
Mae ein sesiynau gwybodaeth ar-lein ar gyfer oedolion ag
arthritis, cyflyrau cyhyrysgerbydol neu gyflyrau cysylltiedig e.e.
ffibromyalgia, lwpws, cymalwst. Hefyd ar gyfer gweithwyr gofal iechyd
proffesiynol a gofalwyr sy'n cefnogi pobl sy'n byw gydag arthritis. Maent yn
cynnig cyfle i ddysgu am reoli arthritis a chyflyrau cysylltiedig, clywed gan
siaradwyr gwadd a dysgu mwy am y cymorth a ddarperir gan Versus Arthritis mewn
ardaloedd lleol.
Localgiving is a UK-wide not-for-profit and an online donation platform that has helped over 7,000 charitable organisations to raise over £40million online.
For the last three years, they have supported over 450 organisations across all 22 counties in Wales to raise over £2.1million through a dedicated Wales programme.
Are you interested in building sustainable income streams, developing your supporter base and raising unrestricted funding? Online fundraising is easy and very cost effective. Through their programme, Crowdfund Wales, Localgiving provides a free year of membership, Gift Aid and training in how to fundraise online. They will support each member to run an online campaign to raise £1,750 towards a need of your choice, which will then unlock £250 of match funding.
There are also a number of grant opportunities to apply for throughout the year.
Join the online workshop to find out more!
To book your place at the online workshop via Teams on 29th November at 2pm contact Karen.Vowles@vamt.net
Charity Commissions 5 Minute Guide Delivering purpose
Be sure that the activities of your charity help to deliver it’s purpose and comply with it’s governing document and the law.
As a trustee, you must run your charity in a way that complies with your charity’s governing document and the law.
This includes making sure your charity achieves its purposes.
Every trustee is responsible for this. Even if certain tasks are done by individual trustees, employees or volunteers, all trustees are responsible.
Read more here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-purposes-and-rules
or watch the video via this Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDcZdIZx5BY
Info Session: Hand Therapy
Wednesday 23 November
Online via Teams
6-7pm
Join us and guest speaker Alison Brown
(Occupational Therapist specialising in Hand Therapy) as we look at and go
though some exercises and techniques, and gadgets/equipment that can help in
daily life. Ask us your questions and find out more information. Everyone is
welcome!
Please go to our Eventbrite page to register: https://hand_therapy_information_session.eventbrite.co.uk/
Room opens at 5.45pm presentation starts
at 6pm. Please be on time.
Our online information sessions are for adults with
arthritis, MSK or related conditions e.g. fibromyalgia, lupus, gout. Also for
health care professionals and carers supporting people living with arthritis.
They offer a chance to learn about managing arthritis and related conditions,
hear from guest speakers and find out more about the support provided by Versus
Arthritis in local areas.
please email mailto:alisonmawby@bavo.org.uk for the Teams link
This online event will consider how trustees can continue to make a difference during these challenging and changing times.
Bydd y digwyddiad ar-lein hwn yn ystyried sut gall ymddiriedolwyr barhau i wneud gwahaniaeth yn ystod y cyfnod heriol a newidiol hwn
Organised by Wales Council for Voluntary Action, to book your place click here
We
have a six-week bushcraft and survival skills programme designed for men to
support with their mental health and wellbeing.
Please
see below dates of our sessions
Monday
November 7th 1pm-4pm - our drop-in session open to all adults
Monday
November 14th 1pm-4pm – six-week bushcraft programme designed for
men every Monday
Sessions will take place in the wild workshop at Cyfarthfa park and participants will need to be signed up before attending.
To sign up and book your place contact Elise by phoning 07596563130 or mailto:activewoodsmerthyr@smallwoods.org.uk
The Summit Centre is celebrating their 100-year anniversary.
18th November. From 6pm.
Lots of fun, free and inclusive activities.
People are central to any voluntary organisation and when times are tough we need to remember to support each other and recognise the importance of our wellbeing. This session will look at positive steps that we can all take to look after the staff and volunteers that are the driving force in our organisation.
We will hear from Cynnal Cymru, Breathe and other speakers from across the sector with examples of best practice and useful tips.
This session is an introduction and will be relevant to anyone involved in a voluntary organisation.
To book your place on this FREE webinar please click the link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/protecting-the-wellbeing-of-staff-and-volunteers-tickets-445068661347
If you are concerned about the growing need to support individuals and households through the cost-of-living crisis but don’t know where to refer people for help then this session is for you.
We will be joined by experts from Warm Wales, Money and Pension Service and other key advice agencies who will give an overview of their services.
Come along and learn about the help that is available and where to signpost people for relevant advice and information about their money, energy use and other related issues.
Voluntary organisations across Wales are at the heart of the current cost-of-living crisis, striving to continue to serve their communities and sustain their organisations. The financial context and evidence of real need is daunting, but by working together and sharing insight and best practice we can support each other in navigating these challenging times.
To book your FREE place at this event follow the link
Voluntary organisations are facing the dual challenge of increased demand for services and intense financial challenges, and decision making under this pressure is difficult. In this session look at how to make decisions and maintain sound financial management in a crisis, and ways to continue to fundraise in an uncertain economic climate.
This session will be of interest to anyone leading or managing in a voluntary organisation.
Voluntary organisations across Wales are at the heart of the current cost-of-living crisis, striving to continue to serve their communities and sustain their organisations. The financial context and evidence of real need is daunting, but by working together and sharing insight and best practice we can support each other in navigating these challenging times.
To book your FREE place click here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/decision-making-in-a-crisis-tickets-445067367477
The Ironmongers’ Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential.
Grants are only given to registered charities. Projects must meet all of the following criteria:
The Company is looking for projects that deliver clearly defined educational benefits to a specific group of children or young people. Items of equipment will be considered only where a full explanation is given of how they will support this activity.
Grants available for upto £10,000
For further information click the link below
Core Costs support essential organisational and administrative spending. These are the key expenses required to keep your organisation running.
Our Core Costs funding can be spent on your organisation’s central day-to-day operations. These might include, for example:
Our Core Costs Funding Stream is for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Applicants to this programme can apply for grants for up to three years. We aim to give quicker decisions for grants of £15,000 or less per year.
For more information click the link below
https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/apply/core-costs/
