communitylinksummer16 If you would like to put an article in the next edition please email it to cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk by 4 November 2016, the theme for the next edition is ‘Social Enterprise’

Click on the link below to view our Spring edition of the Community Link – ‘The Big Thank You’ Volunteers Week 1-10 June. communitylinkspring2016 If you would like to put an article in the next edition please email it to cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk by 24 July 2016, the theme for the next edition is ‘Health and Wellbeing’

‘Tackling bullying’ is one of the biggest priorities for Welsh children Tackling bullies, protection from violence and abuse, more support for mental health, less poverty and safer local areas to play. These are just some of the top priorities voiced by over 7,000 children and young people who took part in the recent ‘What Next?’ consultation. Posed photograph simulating a […]

Find local groups and services in Rhondda Cynon Taff and throughout Wales, quickly and easily with InfoEngine – It’s Live! https://en.infoengine.cymru/ (if you are searching on google – search for InfoEngine) Find services in your community. How it works – InfoEngine is the easiest way to find local groups and services 1.Tell us what you need looking for something in […]

Community Voice has a new newsletter with some great stories of work achieved to date. Please click on the  link  below for a good read. For further information on Voice contact L.foster@interlinkrct.org.uk Voice newsletter   Those will cut away at the wipers IMPROVING TIGER: Four time Masters champion Tiger Woods was largely overlooked as Spieth raced out to a commanding lead, […]

Click on the link below to view our Summer edition of the Community Link – ‘Dignity in Mental Health’ communitylinksummer15 If you would like to put an article in the next edition please email it to cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk by 6 November 2015, the theme for the next edition is ‘Social Enterprise’  

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Service Board is a partnership of the Chief Executives and Chairs of the local public and voluntary sector organisations. Our aim is to work together, where it adds value, on projects and services that improve the safety, health and prosperity of Rhondda Cynon Taf. As a Board, our role is to make decisions on partnership […]

Deep Concern A lack of progress in tackling poverty in Wales is of ‘deep concern’, Assembly Members have warned. Ministers have treated the symptoms, not the causes, and not been innovative enough, the cross-party communities and equality committee said. The proportion of people living in relative poverty in Wales – 23% – is the highest in the UK outside London. […]

                                                            Summary  The challenge of reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the population has received considerable attention in the media, politically and in our communities.  The perception is that large numbers of people are living out their lives alone and isolated, invisible to most of us as we go about our daily lives, with older people representing a […]

Click on the link below to view our Spring edition of the Community Link – ‘Get Involved with FestiVol’ communitylinkspring2015 If you would like to put an article in the next edition please email it to cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk by 24 July 2015, the theme for the next edition is ‘Health and Social Care.’ Don’t miss your opportunity to nomination your volunteers for the […]

A paper on some of the key issues the voluntary sector needs to think about in the future – independence from the state, more diverse income sources, demonstrating impact and leadership skills being key areas . . . . http://www.slideshare.net/peopleandworkunit/what-future-for-the-voluntary-sector-in-wales

Early Action Task Force Towards Effective Prevention: Practical steps for the next Government This paper briefs politicians on early action – intervening earlier at all points in people’s lives, not just in early childhood – to prevent costly problems from arising later. It brings together recommendations of the Early Action Task Force. The background to this work appears in the […]