Volunteering Wales Youth Led Grants Opportunity to apply to the Vol Factor Grant  Interlink’s youth-led grant scheme offers grants to support youth–led volunteering projects involving 14-25 year olds in Rhondda Cynon Taff The scheme will focus on ideas to connect people to address loneliness and isolation through volunteering and will be coordinated by a panel of young people from Rhondda Cynon […]

Commissioning new services for children and young people – a new commissioning plan is being developed following from a ‘Commissioning Statement’ or ‘Statement of Intent’ for supporting children and families across Cwm Taf.  It would be great to discuss your views on these plans. A Coherent Approach to Supporting Children Across Cwm Taf Workshop Summa Contact Simon on sjames@interlinkrct.org.uk / 01443 846200 […]

Do you believe in the potential of volunteers and communities to transform society?  If you do, we would like to talk to you about joining us as an Interlink trustee.   Interlink is a county voluntary council and supports over 500 members and works directly with hundreds of groups and larger voluntary organisations  each month through one to one support, […]

DIARY MARKER: Treorchy Volunteering Fayre at Treorchy Comprehensive School CF42 6UL 10.00am – 7.00pm Tues 25 September 2018 in partnership with Treorchy Comprehensive School, Cwm Taf Public Service Board and Stronger Rhondda All voluntary organisations are invited to come along to the School and recruit young people as volunteers (Years 10, 11 and 6th Form). After the end of the school […]

Measuring the Mountain will be hosting a Citizens’ Jury at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea between September 24th and 27th.  This exciting event will see 12 – 15 members of the public examine a policy matter, relating to care, that arises from the stories we’re collecting. The range and complexity of experiences that are being shared with the project is huge, and […]

 Community Coordinator £32,486 per annum We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our existing team of Community Coordinators within Cwm Taf. Hosted by VAMT and based in Merthyr Tydfil you will support individuals, communities and organisations to work together to reduce social isolation in our frail elderly population, and support older people (50+) to maintain their health, wellbeing […]

Community Coordinator Bulletin August 2018 docx For more information contact: Nia Williams – Cynon email: nwilliams@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile:  07580 869946 Karen Powell – Taff Ely email: kpowell@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile: 07580 869970 Meriel Gough – Rhondda email: mgough@interlinkrct.org.uk Mobile: 07580 865938 Deanne Rebane – Cwm Taf Primary Care email: deanne.rebane@vamt.net Mobile: 07580 869983  

The Taff Ely Wind Farm Community Fund operated by Ventient Energy Limited has invested over £40,000 into local activities and projects in communities surrounding the site since 2001. The annual fund of £2,500 is available throughout the operational life of the wind farm. The Taff Ely Wind Farm Community Fund is administered by Interlink RCT the umbrella body for all […]

Click here for your Funding & Governance Bulletin August 2018 Brought to you by Interlinks Community Advice & Support Team Updating you on what you need to know to help you run your community group & organisation As July comes to a close don’t let August be your last stand this summer: Now the governance (p2) is awakened by the […]

Pontypridd Panthers Basketball Club Volunteer Program Pontypridd Panthers Basketball Club recognises the value and importance of volunteering for young people. For the past two years the club have encouraged their young members to get involved in coaching, refereeing and officiating. The club recognise that the self-confidence and social skills gained by undertaking volunteer roles within the club are invaluable.  Not […]

Working together for a Better Pontypridd  People from all walks of life shared their ideas on how to make Pontypridd a better place to live and work in, at a special event organised by Interlink RCT. Over 50 people attended the event – called A Better Pontypridd – at the Muni Arts Centre, held in partnership with Pontypridd Town Council. […]

Interlink Training Safeguarding Children and Young People  Date:  28 September 2018 Time:  9:30 am to 12:30 pm Venue:  Interlink Cost:  FREE Trainer:  Alison Harris  This is a level 2 awareness raising session for voluntary and community groups which will increase the participants’ confidence in identifying and referring safeguarding issues.  Participants will: Develop a basic understanding of child protection and abuse […]