Grants of up to £25,000 for small charities in South Wales through Track 2000 Grant Legacy Fund

If you are a registered small-medium size Charity, community voluntary group or small social enterprise based in South Wales, with an income of £500,000 or less, Track 2000 can fund your project or organisation with between £5,000 - £35,000 for revenue or capital costs.

You will need to complete a simple application form telling them about your formal status, the project or service you are providing and why you require grant funding. This could be for capital items, staff costs, project costs or expansion due to demand for your project operations or services.
There are three forms of grants available under Education and Training, Environmental Improvements and Strengthening Disadvantaged Communities who face poverty or hardship.  Projects can last for up to 2 years.

To apply download an application from the website and follow the guidance provided

Roller Derby now in Merthyr Tydfil

A brand new Roller Derby has started in Merthyr Tydfil.  

Based in the Engine House, sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 8-9pm and new members are welcome.

Can't skate?  Why not join their Learn to Skate classes?  Same venue, same night, start at 7pm - cost £25 for 6 weeks.

Contact merthyrrollerderby@gmail.com

Ever fancied learning to skate? Classes now in Merthyr Tydfil

Classes start on 25th September and run from 7pm to 8pm

Cost £25 for the 6 week block.

Kit can be hired at the venue.

These sessions are available to those aged 18+

Don't want to skate but would like to offer support?  

Contact merthyrrollerderby@gmail.com 

Move in with us??

VAMT currently have one room available to let within the Voluntary Action Centre-

1st floor (29.25 mtr sq)

The Voluntary Action Centre is the hub for 3rd Sector organisations in Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre. We currently house Safer Merthyr Tydfil, Barnardos, NYAS, Alzheimers Society, the Samaritans & MIND.

Contact us now for more information, our rent is extremely competitive!! Email Laura or ring 01685 353900.

Postcode Community Trust Grant Round Opened

The Postcode Community Trust have opened their second grant round of 2018. The Trust was established in 2014 and focuses on initiatives that benefit communities through grass-roots sports, arts, recreation and wellbeing programmes which improve a community's physical and mental health.

Grants of up to £20,000 are available to registered charities, with other organisation types able to apply for up to £2,000. Grants can run for up to 12 months.

Projects previously funded in Wales include Golden-Oldies, a social initiative, bringing positive change and improving the wellbeing of older, marginalised and visually impaired people. The group received funding to provide structured, daytime social singing and activity sessions that encourage participation and functional exercise.

The closing date for submitting expressions of interest is 15 August 2018. Applicants successful at this stage will be invited to submit full proposals between 5 September - and 19 September 2018.

For more information visit www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk

VAMT vacancy: Community Coordinator for Merthyr Tydfil

Community Coordinator

£32,486 per annum

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our existing team of Community Coordinators within Cwm Taf. 

Hosted by VAMT and based in Merthyr Tydfil you will support individuals, communities and organisations to work together to reduce social isolation in our frail elderly population, and support older people (50+) to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence.

You will be pivotal in brokering access to local community services and activities to find solutions based on “what matters” to individuals.

If you are passionate about making a difference, both for individuals and communities then we want to hear from you. 

Download an application pack from: www.vamt.net/jobs or  www.interlinkrct.org.uk

Closing date:  12 Noon Friday 31^st August 2018

Interview date: Wednesday 12^th September 2018

Inform September 2018 - Call for Articles

The closing date for submission of articles for the September edition of Inform, VAMT's hard copy magazine is 24 August 2018.  Let the rest of the third sector in Merthyr Tydfil know what you're up to.  For further information or to submit an article email Hilary

Volunteer Recruitment Day - could this be for you?

Free Part-Time Access Courses from the Open University in Wales

Do you know learners who are ready to take the first steps into higher education?

To open up higher education, The Open University in Wales is offering a number of free places on the People, work and society Access course for people living in targeted postcode areas* in Wales. This project is funded by the three Reaching Wider partnerships in Wales.

 These courses are delivered part-time through distance learning, and are very flexible for learners.

After completing the Open University course, students will be able to either continue their studies with The Open University or will be guaranteed an interview at one of the partner institutions.

Places for this project are limited so please pass the course information on to any learners who may want to apply as soon as possible.  Learners need to live in eligible postcode areas. 

 Those who aren’t eligible for this project, but are on a low household income may be able to secure other funding for study through The Open University.

 Learners can find out if they are eligible, request more information and an application pack through this webform . 

 Sponsored places will fill up soon, the Access course starts in October 2018.
We are taking applications now!
Further information: wales-partnerships@open.ac.uk

Fruity Fridays at the Food Co-op

Please note that milk tokens can be used as a way to purchase items available via the Food Co-op.