Trehopkins OAP Group had been struggling to run their hall for years. In 2020, they asked us to help them engage the community to find out who might be interested in helping to run it as a community venue. Citrus Arts Ltd., a locally based community arts organisation, expressed an interest in getting involved. We began to support both organisations […]
On 25th November, we held a meeting with other voluntary sector organisations in Rhondda Cynon Taf to discuss funding Christmas related activities. What came out of the meeting were several inspiring stories of compassion in the community, and a list of what’s worked over the pandemic as well as what hasn’t. Download the event report for ‘An Act of Kindness […]
Until 18th December, we’re running two new schemes. The Great Escape schemes are designed to assist people to access RCT’s and Merthyr Tydfil’s outdoors digitally or physically. Also, there is an emphasis on supporting young people and front-line public service staff. Young People’s Great Escape Scheme ‘Small experiments with children and young people’ Are you interested in developing a project […]
Wellbeing Coordinator Bulletin 150820 For more information contact one of the Coordinators above or email: wellbeing@interlinkrct.org.uk
REALLY BIG LISTENING CAMPAIGN – GET ON BOARD We are soon to embark on our REALLY BIG LISTENING CAMPAIGN to look at how we can learn from Covid-19 and how the recent flooding impacted communities, also preparing for the future. Do you want to get involved to collect experiences of Covid-19? Please email info@interlinkrct.org.uk or call 01443 846200.
Please find below guidance and signs about re-opening community venues. If you would like more information contact Interlink on 01443 846200 or email: info@interlinkrct.org.uk Opening Up Presentation Aug 20 2020_Community Centre Information_Covid FINAL2 Opening Up Presentation Aug 20 Appendix F – Hirers Risk Assessment Blank Appendix F- Hirers Risk Assessment ACRE Appendix-G Committee Blank Risk Assessment Appendix-G Committee Sample Risk […]
Please find the link below to the updated Mental Health Support website and Directory www.mentalhealthsupport.co.uk If there are any amendments/updates/additions needed please email : info@newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk
Micro-grants to restart community activities Every quarter, we are offering micro-grants of £250 to support volunteer-led organisations to cover the additional costs of opening-up community activities. This may include items like PPE and other costs you may incur. To request funding, please email us while letting us know what you need the money for to grants@interlinkrct.org.uk For any further advice […]
Community Coordinators Bulletin August 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
This new guidance is for community centres based in Wales. It provides a brief overview of how to prepare for restarting your services when it is permissible to do so. Has COVID-19 effected your local sport activity? You can now apply for a grant through Sport Wales’ Be Active Wales Fund in order to ensure your sport offer survives the pandemic, or to help […]
INVOLVEMENT OFFICER: YOUNG PEOPLE Salary: SCP 28 £25,975 (pro rata) Hours: 22.5 hrs (flexible) Contract: Permanent (subject to funding) Location: RCT This role will work with community and voluntary organisations to capture young people’s experiences of Covid-19. You will work with young people and partners to improve the support they receive in the community. Please apply if you have the […]
Calls for Expression of Interest Social research – service user and carer involvement and representation, Cwm Taf Morgannwg. CALL FOR INTEREST A Cwm Taf Morgannwg Service User and Carer project group, with support from the Together for Mental Health Partnership Board are soliciting proposals from individual consultants and consultancy firms to conduct research on service user and carer involvement […]