Before CVOA, locals just medicated health problems. There was nowhere nearby to focus on lifestyle changes in order to prevent issues and strengthen immune systems. In light of this, there was a need for a place to improve wellbeing and build resilience through interaction with nature. The CVOA team leased a plot of land on the outskirts of Abercynon, and […]

Check out all the great volunteering resources on the Third Sector Knowledge Hub: https://bit.ly/36EzfcS The week is targeting volunteering at young people, and you can learn more about involving them in this article: https://bit.ly/3lwcwpz #RCT #communitydevelopment

Age Cymru are looking for people to join the Friend in Need telephone befriending team to connect with older people on a weekly 30 minute friendship call. By signing up to become a befriender, volunteers help reduce social isolation and loneliness in older people in our communities. Regular social interaction can help to build confidence, self-esteem and structure for someone, […]

COVID 19 LATEST GUIDANCE FROM WCVA See the latest Covid 19 Guidance for community and voluntary sector organisations on Funding, Volunteering, Safeguarding, Trustees and Governance and Health and Wellbeing available through WCVA, including signing up for regular updates on: https://wcva.cymru/covid-19-guidance-and-resources/ https://wcva.cymru/news/    

A few week’s ago we told you all about the success of our Kindness in Lockdown project, and how we hoped to turn the co-produced poem that was created into a video celebrating all things Cwm Taf Morgannwg.  Well…. that video is now becoming a reality and we want YOU to be part of it! We recognise that one of […]

Men’s Sheds Cymru – Wellbeing and Community Inclusion Survey Men’s Sheds Cymru have been working to help establish and develop Men’s Sheds throughout Wales since 2014. During this time, the Men’s Sheds movement in Wales has grown from 0 to almost 70 groups. The Men’s Sheds Cymru project is approaching the end of its second round of Big Lottery funding, […]

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 […]

Bryn Sion Baptist Church Story Bryn Sion Baptist Church has been operational in the heart of Trecynon since 2004. In March 2020 when Covid-19 lockdown first began, in my role as Wellbeing Coordinator for Cynon North, I approached the Church to find out whether they were providing support to people in the local community. I spoke with Ian, the Minister, […]

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 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 […]

Back to the ‘new normal’ following the excitement of Volunteers Week!  Many groups and organisations are now planning to prepare to open community facilities. There is not a lot of guidance currently available, but we will share what we have over the coming weeks. INTERLINK COMIC RELIEF SMALL REVENUE GRANTS Grants of between £500 and £2,000 on the theme of […]