Welcome to Interlink’s Community Link Newsletter Spring 2018 edition communitylinkspring2018 If you would like to include an article in the next edition please send it to cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk by 20 July 2018.  The theme will be Health and Wellbeing.  

Find local groups and services in Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil, quickly and easily It’s live! http://findagroup.cymru/ VISIT AND SHARE TODAY! (if you are searching on google – search for Findagroup Cymru or Findagroup and the name of the group you are looking for) How it works – Findagroup is the easiest way to find local groups and services […]

Trustee recruitment project We are currently working on a pilot project looking at recruiting trustees from retirees.  Initially we will be looking for 5 organisations who need trustees to take part. If you are interested in finding out more please contact Interlink on 01443 846200 Valuing Volunteers: Making the Difference Many of the really important things we take for granted would […]

EXCITING NEW POSITION WITH  ROMANI, CULTURAL & ARTS COMPANY, CARDIFF Community Champion Co-ordinator Fixed-term contract for 24 months. 16 hours pw, £12,770 per annum (already pro-rata’d) The Romani Cultural & Arts Company is pleased to announce that it has received a Big Lottery grant for a two-year project to support elderly Gypsies and Travellers across South-East Wales. The project will […]

Measuring the Mountain – Understanding Experiences of Social Care in Wales Measuring the Mountain is an all-Wales project evaluating the impact of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. It is a collaboration between the public sector, third sector and, most importantly, the people who live here. Funded by Welsh Government, the project will collect stories from people with […]

The ‘County Lines’ initiative are posters to help people recognise the exploitation of young people and adults, who are used for trafficking purposes across County Lines. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, or looks suspicious, concerning a child or young person you should report it to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.       bus-1-county-lines-poster-a4-print.cym docx private-security-1-county-lines-poster-a4-print […]

The Ethical Property Foundation is keen to support charitable organisation in Wales Their 2016 survey showed 58% found it difficult to secure core funding for property – up from 41% in 2014. But the same percentage, nearly half, thought property the number 1 threat to sustainability. The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is therefore seeking to arrange a workshop for groups […]

Welsh Government funding for a Resolution and Resilience test and learn project in RCT: Under the Information and Advice Action Plan for Wales  (IAAP) The Minister for Housing and Regeneration has agreed to total of up to £15,000 in Rhondda Cynon Taf to test a delivery model with households experiencing fuel debt/poverty who are making Emergency Assistance Applications to the […]

Interlink Training Accounts – Hot Topics Date:  4 May 2018 Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am Venue: Interlink Cost: £20, £40 Trainer: Claire Thompson Claire has been with Broomfield & Alexander since 2007 undertaking work including accounts preparation and audit.  She has chosen to specialise within our charities and Not-for-Profit department, and is now our Charities and Not-for-Profit Manager. Claire’s […]

Nominations have now opened for Tenovus Cancer Care’s Volunteer Awards 2018!   This year, like every year, we’re coming together to celebrate our volunteers from across the charity who make what we do possible. Because of them we’re able to support more people affected by cancer and fund more vital research. And that’s why we hold our annual Tenovus Cancer […]

Follow Your Dreams is a national charity operating in England and Wales that inspires children and young people with learning disabilities to follow their dreams. Our vision is for children and young people with learning disabilities to recognise their potential, be ambitious and be provided with the opportunities to follow their dreams. The charity focuses on children’s abilities, growing and […]

To book your place, please visit www.owensmithmp.co.uk/fundingday or call 01443 401122