Interlink are operating with a reduced wellbeing team up until 23rd December. We can help refer you on to other services to help with your mental health and wellbeing. Call 01443 846200 or email wellbeing@interlinkrct.org.uk. RCTCBC will continue to operate the Community Resilience Hubs up until Christmas Eve which have been set up to help provide residents with practical and […]

3-month Secondment to Community Advice Coordinator Salary: Scp 28 £25,975 (job share and part-time working considered, longer-term opportunity to apply for a permanent position). Interlink currently has vacancies for an immediate start within our Community Advice Team.  This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we learn from Covid-19 to improve our digital offer, and work with our […]

The Hope Rescue shop plays an important role for the charity, and they have opportunities for 2 volunteer roles to join their team at their shop in Pontypridd. One is a specialist eBay Volunteer, who will help list items on the Hope Rescue eBay shop. You will need to commit to 2 days a week for this role, one day […]

Watch the below film to see one example of the incredible support offered by community groups in RCT to keeping people supported, connected and fed throughout the pandemic and the huge role played by volunteers.  We will let the exceptional Katy Hadley, Coordinator of Little Lounge in Cilfynydd, tell you more!

Statement on Community Centres during “Firebreak”   The new Coronavirus regulations came into force in Wales at 6pm on Friday 23 October and will remain in place until Monday 9 November.  During this time, community centres may only be open to provide essential voluntary services, or to provide public services upon the request of the Welsh Ministers or a local authority. Essential voluntary services […]

Our Voice Matters Learning Disabilities The ‘New Normal’: Daytime Opportunities Thursday 29th October 2020 11am-12:30pm A virtual conversation will take place between people with a learning disability and service providers to discuss the ongoing plans for the re-opening and re-engagement of daytime opportunities across RCT and Merthyr. Based on recent developments regarding local lockdown restrictions and the rise of coronavirus […]

National Lottery Community Fund Talk to us Do you have an idea for a project in Rhondda Cynon Taff? Are you thinking about applying for a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund? We will be holding a virtual surgery on 11th November 2020, 13:00-18:00 to answer any questions you have. To book a place, e-mail: nadia.bogdan@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk katherine.john@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk or call […]

NEW!! Knowledge Hub from TSSW Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of online information, networking and learning. Third Sector Support Wales partners have launched a new bank of online information and learning resources for the voluntary sector in Wales.  The launch campaign starts today. Knowledge Hub is an easy to use tool to help […]

Bawso is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller. The job advertisement is now live on their website and can be accessed via this direct link  https://bawso.org.uk/job-opportunities/

Dear Forum Member/Partner GUIDE TO RUNNING A COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP Please see the article on the website www.interlinkrct.org.uk on Running a Covid 19 Community Support Group Corvid-19-guide-to-running-a-community-support-group/ RCT COMMUNITY RESOURCE DATABASE A link to our Community Resource Database for support services now available in RCT. This is updated daily. HELP WITH VOLUNTEER DBS CHECKS Support is available from CBS […]

Covid-19 Group – Guidance on Running a Volunteer Community Group Covid-19 Group – Guidance on Running a Volunteer Community Group (click on the link above for the full document, please let us know if you require a Welsh Language version)) This guidance is for new informal community groups. Consider if you can work under an existing local group or organisation […]

Some key sites for community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises.RCTCBC Covid Response RCTCBC are now setting up their 7 hubs to provide local support to vulnerable and isolated groups. WCVA Covid19 Updates WCVA are providing daily updates to pass on information relevant to the Sector from Welsh Government, WLGA, funders,etc Gov.UK Guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19 All the latest on help for […]