Is there an area in your community that needs some TLC? Apply for one of our free garden packages!

 

Since 2020, nearly 800 green spaces across the country have been created, restored and enhanced. Community groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes got involved – from disability charities and youth groups to social enterprises and carer groups.

 

Now, we’ve got more packages available. This is your chance to reverse nature’s decline and provide an important boost to the well-being of your local community at the same time.

 We want to make it as easy as possible for people to get involved. So, we’ve designed a choice of packages tailored to different community groups and organisations.

What does a local places for nature package include?

Each prepaid package includes native plants, tools and other materials. We’ll handle the orders and deliveries, and our project officers will even provide support on the ground.

 

Our packages fall into three categories…

1. Starter Packages

For community or volunteer groups looking to create small Food Growing Garden or Wildlife Gardens

2. Development Packages

For community-based organisations that are ready to take on a bigger project and build a Food Growing Garden or Wildlife Garden.

3. Community Orchard

For community-based organisations who are looking to create a small community orchard on land that is 'not for profit ownership'

For more information click on the link  Local Places for Nature - Keep Wales Tidy

Fund for Wales - Community Foundation in Wales

 

The Fund for Wales is a national community endowment fund, managed and promoted by Community Foundation Wales.

It is a philanthropy promotion and grant-making programme which raises money from people and organisations across Wales, the UK, and overseas who want to ‘give back’ to support and strengthen local communities: the Fund for Wales connects people who care with causes that matter.

Grants of between £500 – £2,000 will be awarded to small, volunteer-driven community organisations whose applications aim to deliver the following outcomes:

• Improving people’s chances in life
• Building stronger communities
• Improving rural and urban environments
• Encouraging healthier and more active people and communities
• Preserving heritage and culture

Grants can support full or partial costs of, for example: projects costs, small capital items & equipment, core costs, activities and programmes (e.g. room hire, transport costs, volunteer expenses, insurance, tutor fees, community events).

https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/fund-for-wales/#

Ashley Foundation Grants

 

Deadline: 2/09/22.
You can apply for grants between £500 and £10k with this fund. The foundation’s goal is to strengthen rural communities socially and environmentally, and it is seeking applications from small scale arts and community projects in Wales. Learn more on Ashley Family Foundation - Community Foundation Wales

Friends of Nant Llwynog Park event postponed

The Ffos-y-fran Large Grant Scheme is open

 Merthyr Tydfil community groups can apply for up to £500,000 from a fund established to help improve the quality of life for local residents.

The Ffos-y-fran Large Grant Scheme is open 

Grants of between £5,000 and £500,000 are available for projects that help create a ‘strong, sustainable and diverse economy’, support people in developing new skills, and contribute to making Merthyr Tydfil a more ‘vibrant, attractive, safe and sustainable place’ to live.

County Borough Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing Cllr Geraint Thomas said: “Ffos-y-fran funding continues to contribute greatly to the quality of life for residents of communities across the county borough.

“We’re urging any groups with plans that need some financial support to come forward and let us know what they want.”

The Ffos-y-fran Community Grants Scheme was set up by the County Borough Council in collaboration with Merthyr (South Wales) Limited, which donates £1 for every ton of coal sold from the Ffos-y-fran land reclamation scheme.  More than £8m has been awarded to a wide range of groups and causes since the site opened in 2007.

The deadline for applications for the latest round of awards is Friday 29 July at 4pm. For further information or an application form, contact the Ffos-y-fran Benefit Fund Coordinator on 07563 398667 or ffosyfran@merthyr.gov.uk

The Salvation Army - Employability / Wellbeing Drop - in Hub

 

Radio Platform Merthyr

 

6 Week Carers Course - looking after Me and You

     Looking after me and you (Multiple sessions to sign up to) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
 

Taith Bywyd Gwyllt, Welsh Language Walk in the Park

 

Loneliness & Isolation Grant Scheme - Merthyr TYdfil

 

Connected  Communities: Loneliness and Isolation Fund

Loneliness and social isolation can be experienced by anyone of any age and any background.  Increasingly we understand the impact they can have on our physical and mental well-being, and therefore the importance of the relationships we have with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours in giving us our sense of belonging and well-being.  

Whilst we want to support activities which bring people together face-to face in a safe and secure way, funding can also be used to support online activities where this is the most appropriate or only way to build social connections e.g. where access to a venue is difficult or for those not quite ready to meet people face-to-face.

The funding can be used for revenue costs only associated with these types of activities. It cannot be used for capital costs and cannot duplicate any existing funding.

Who can apply?

You can apply if your organisation is a:

• ·       voluntary or community organisation
• ·       registered charity
• ·       constituted group or club
• ·       delivering a service in Merthyr Tydfil
• ·       not-for-profit company or Community Interest Company

Terms and conditions of the grant allocation will be as follows:

•         Revenue funding

•         One application per organisation per year

•         Grants allocated on an annual basis

•         Maximum award of up to £2500

 Applications will also need to demonstrate how their proposal fits with one or more of the loneliness and social isolation strategy’s four priority areas: 

•         increasing opportunities for people to connect

•         a community infrastructure that supports connected communities

•         cohesive and supportive communities

•         building awareness and promoting positive attitudes.

 To request your application pack please contact grants@vamt.net

Closing date for applications 15th August 2022 12 noon.