VAMT News

Apply for unrestricted funding

2022-11-29T14:43:00.000+00:00

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 3^rd March 2023.

Learn more by clicking the link below

https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/funding/specialist-programme?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SpecialistFundOpen

An Exciting Opportunity – Project Manager Position

2022-11-29T14:34:00.000+00:00

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

2022-11-29T14:30:00.000+00:00

Valleys Steps session 13th December 1 - 2:30

2022-11-29T14:28:00.004+00:00

Wellbeing Merthyr activities for December

2022-11-29T08:40:00.002+00:00

BBC Children in Need - Project Grants Funding Stream

2022-11-28T16:18:00.006+00:00

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

2022-11-28T16:10:00.006+00:00

Warm welcome at Hope

2022-11-24T11:41:00.005+00:00

Working Skills for Adults 2 Courses

2022-11-23T10:24:00.001+00:00

Fforest Uchaf Horse & Pony Centre and the Pit Pony Sanctuary

2022-11-21T09:13:00.000+00:00

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/

Trustee Network event 28th November 10am until 12 noon

2022-11-17T16:08:00.002+00:00

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

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Managing conflicts of interest

2022-11-11T10:00:00.001+00:00

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.

or watch the video via this Youtube link https://youtu.be/kEg9sFWT78w

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Managing finances

2022-11-10T16:21:00.001+00:00

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.

or watch the video via this Youtube linkhttps://youtu.be/66IY1GB1mz0

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Reporting information

2022-11-10T11:00:00.000+00:00

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.

or watch the video via this Youtube link https://youtu.be/UEcToP2J6sc

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Making decisions

2022-11-09T10:00:00.001+00:00

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.

or watch the video via this Youtube link https://youtu.be/25FyxbTI2Uw

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

2022-11-09T09:04:00.001+00:00

Coed Lleol in Nant Llwynog Park Bedlinog!

2022-11-08T14:32:00.001+00:00

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge -Safeguarding people

2022-11-08T10:00:00.001+00:00

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.

or watch the video via this Youtube link https://youtu.be/-6V_-JcbKZA

Third Sector Support Network Knowledge Hub

2022-11-07T12:32:00.000+00:00

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.

https://thirdsectorsupport.wales/

WCVA Webinar: Safeguarding – what’s new in 2022

2022-11-07T12:25:00.005+00:00

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

To book your place click here https://wcva.cymru/training-events/webinar-safeguarding-whats-new-in-2022/

Cwmpas Digital Communities training sessions

2022-11-07T10:30:00.001+00:00

Digital Communities Wales are delivering the following face to face sessions in conjunction with Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil.

To book on please use the following links

Supporting people living with dementia - 30^th November 11am – 1 https://forms.gle/xnq4B8eVta2yeiwx8

How Digital tools can support people with the cost-of-living - 5^th December 10-12

https://forms.gle/7c2gsS35P5yftz2XA

Versus Arthritis - Sesiwn Wybodaeth

2022-11-07T10:04:00.004+00:00

Sesiwn Wybodaeth: Therapi Llaw

Dydd Mercher 23 Tachwedd

Ar-lein drwy Teams 6-7pm

Ymunwch â 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.

Meet the Funder event - Localgiving

2022-11-07T10:04:00.001+00:00

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

Trustees Week - Refresh your knowledge - Delivering Purpose

2022-11-07T10:00:00.001+00:00

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.

or watch the video via this Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDcZdIZx5BY

Cymru Versus Arthritis - Info Session

2022-11-07T09:59:00.003+00:00

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.