National Lottery funding supporting victims of domestic violence, and improving mental health. The National Lottery Community Fund is today announcing £2.4 million of grants to over one hundred projects across Wales that are helping communities to tackle issues including domestic violence and isolation, which have risen as a result of the lockdown. In Wales, charities have reported an increase of […]

Community Coordinators Bulletin July For more information contact: Lucy Foster – Rhondda email: lfoster@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile: 07580 865938 Deanne Rebane – Cynon  email: deanne.rebane@vamt.net Mobile: 07580 869983 Karen Powell – Taff Ely email: kpowell@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile: 07580 869970 Claire Williams – Merthyr Tydfil email: claire.williams@vamt.net Mobile: 07580 866547

Barod are pleased to launch the 2nd edition of the Mike Parry Art Award. Mike was a popular worker at Barod, who sadly passed away in January last year. Mike was both an enthusiastic yet very talented artist (and teacher) and subsequently this competition was set up in his name and was only fitting for such a competition to be […]

Invitation to share a case study on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic Gathering and sharing case studies is essential in demonstrating the difference volunteers and voluntary organisations make to people’s lives.  We would welcome your participation in sharing your experiences through the lockdown and plans for moving forward  into recovery Case studies can illustrate how the third sector and […]

The Cwm Taf Morgannwg Suicide and Self Harm Group are interested in finding out the thoughts and feelings about how negative coping strategies have an impact on yours or a loved one’s wellbeing.  Please spare a few moments to complete the anonymous survey to help shape and develop future services: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DQ9WJ2N Thank you  

With restrictions gradually being lifted, this guide is for Trustees, Management Committees and Officers of a community facility. It provides some useful tips and pointers to get your community facility ready for opening as and when circumstances permit. This Information aims to help community centre’s think about the process of re-opening and to navigate issues that may arise. It is […]

Covid-19 Updates from the Welsh Government Health https://gov.wales/written-statement-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-wales-amendment-no-6-regulations-2020 https://gov.wales/health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-wales-regulations-2020-amended https://gov.wales/health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-wales-amendment-no-6-regulations-2020 Covid 19 Update (recent developments) https://gov.wales/written-statement-covid-19-update BAME https://gov.wales/complex-and-long-standing-disadvantages-exposed-coronavirus-pandemic-report-finds Pilot Programme – early signs of Coronavirus https://gov.wales/pilot-programme-measure-coronavirus-prevalence-waste-water-treatment-plants 21 Day Review https://gov.wales/deputy-chief-medical-officer-advice-21-day-review Shielding https://gov.wales/guidance-shielding-and-protecting-people-defined-medical-grounds-extremely-vulnerable-coronavirus-0 General Ease of restrictions https://gov.wales/first-minister-announces-further-steps-to-unlock-wales Review of lockdown measures https://gov.wales/written-statement-review-lockdown-measures-and-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-wales-0 Travel https://gov.wales/15-million-covid-proof-travel https://gov.wales/written-statement-funding-local-sustainable-transport-measures-response-covid-19-0 https://gov.wales/local-council-sustainable-transport-measures-allocation-funds Childcare https://gov.wales/protecting-staff-and-children-coronavirus-childcare Retailers https://gov.wales/retailers-coronavirus-guidance Creative Industries https://gov.wales/creative-industries-guidance-phased-return Press https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53116542

The Older People’s Commissioner in relation to safeguarding older people during Covid-19. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant concern and disruption for us all. But for older people at risk of or experiencing abuse, and those who have been the victims of crime or targeted by criminals, the recent months will have been incredibly difficult. Many older people throughout Wales […]

Men’s Sheds Cymru Check out the Men’s Sheds Cymru Newsletter Shared Times For more information, contact Men’s Sheds Cymru directly by using the contact details available here Shared Times pdf download Shared Times Welsh pdf download Re-engage Here is information about Call Companions, a free telephone service aimed at tackling loneliness and isolation, where you are matched with a Companion […]

As part of Learning Disability Week next week (15-21st June 2020), the Our Voice Matters project is facilitating an online Q&A conversation via zoom between people with learning disabilities and professionals. The aim of this conversation is to explore the experiences of life in lockdown for people with learning disabilities and the things they feel need to change to improve […]

As we start to find out what the ‘new normal’ will be, we are looking at how we help you prepare to return after lock down.  There is currently a range of guidance out there for those providing activities such as retail and childcare, but not for community and youth settings – so if you come across any, please share. Non-essential […]