Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Apply for unrestricted funding

 

We are now open for funding applications from small specialist charities

This new funding programme will support small specialist charities with an annual income of £25,000 to £500,000 who are helping people overcome complex issues like homelessness, addiction and domestic abuse.

As part of this programme, we’ll award unrestricted grants of £75,000 over three years to around 70 charities in 2023. As well as funding, charities will be able to access additional capacity building support and resources.

Applications will remain open until 5 pm on 3rd March 2023.

Learn more by clicking the link below 

An Exciting Opportunity – Project Manager Position

 


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 –

  • methodology/approach to undertaking the work
  • skills/experience (with examples of past work)
  • amount requested for undertaking the role within the fee available
  • references

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

Coping with Grief & Loss Workshop

 




Valleys Steps session 13th December 1 - 2:30

 


Wellbeing Merthyr activities for December

 


Monday, 28 November 2022

BBC Children in Need - Project Grants Funding Stream

 




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.

Maximum value:
£120,000
Objectives of Fund:

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

https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

HOPE PANTRY CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

 


Monday, 21 November 2022

Fforest Uchaf Horse & Pony Centre and the Pit Pony Sanctuary


A true gem!

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/

Thursday, 17 November 2022

Trustee Network event 28th November 10am until 12 noon

 


VAMT will be hosting a Network event specifically for Trustees from the Third Sector.  For part of the meeting we will be joined by Suzanne Mollinson from the Wales Council for Voluntary Action to discuss the trustees responsibilities around safeguarding.
To book your place contact karen.vowles@vamt.net

Friday, 11 November 2022

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Managing conflicts of interest

 

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

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Managing finances

 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

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Reporting information

 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

Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Making decisions

 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

Care & Repair are looking for Hetas Engineers and general Builders!


 

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Coed Lleol in Nant Llwynog Park Bedlinog!


 

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge -Safeguarding people

 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

Monday, 7 November 2022

Third Sector Support Network Knowledge Hub




 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

https://thirdsectorsupport.wales/

WCVA Webinar: Safeguarding – what’s new in 2022

 


15 November 2022 | 14.00 pm – 15.00 pm  FREE


The session aims to provide a refresher on what changed this year and discuss what it might mean for third sector safeguarding. 

Learning outcomes

  • A reminder for third sector organisations of what changed during this year in safeguarding, to help them stay current
  • An opportunity to consider what the changes might mean in practice
To provide signposting for people responsible for safeguarding to useful resources