We’re thrilled skinny (or in my case thrilled a bit plump) to be launching our formal membership drive – open to all ages, all sizes and all types. The only requirement is that you commit to work with us to make co-pro happen. The Membership Form  asks you to agree to our shared principles and to decide on what you want to do […]

Cwm Taf Integrated Care Fund COMMUNITY CAPACITY GRANT SCHEME Deadline – Friday 26th May (12 Noon) What’s available? Grants of up to £30,000 for voluntary and community organisations based and working in Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taff Who? Projects should support the following beneficiary groups (and or their families and carers): • Older people; • people with learning disabilities; […]

Do you believe in the potential of people and communities? If you do, we would like to talk to you about becoming a trustee. Interlink is a county voluntary council and supports over 250 community and voluntary groups every 3 months to do amazing things in RCT. We are looking for new trustees to help us work with communities across […]

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 […]

Empowering Communities 28 June 2017  

  GP Community Wellbeing Coordinator leaflet June17  

Get Your Organisation Fit for Funding 4th July pm For info and bookings contact: Interlink on 01443 846200 or info@interlinkrct.org.uk

Poster June 17 www.penycymoeddcic.cymru / enquiries@penycymoeddcic.cymru / 01685 8787 85

Community Coordinator Bulletin June.docx For more information contact: Any enquiries for Cynon please contact Karen or Meriel 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 Elaine James – Merthyr Tydfil email: elaine.james@vamt.net Mobile: 07580 866547

Welcome to Interlink’s Spring 2017 edition of the newsletter, check out all the latest news about the great work volunteers do in our communities.   Community Link Spring 2017 To include an article in the next edition contact cara at Interlink by cjordan-evans@interlinkrct.org.uk    

Training Schedule April to September 2017  Meet the Governance – Taff & Ely Valleys Date:  14 June 2017 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Venue: TBC                     Cost: £20, £40                              Trainer: Ken Moon This training is for trustees of community groups and organisations in RCT Empowering Communities Date: 28 June 2017 Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Venue: Interlink                     Cost: […]

Meet the Governance Taf-Ely 2017 Cost: £20 Members – £40 Non-Members To book a place contact Interlink 01443 846200 or email: info@interlinkrct.org.uk If you are unable to make this event, there will be other workshops and events across RCT during 2017. Contact us to find out more.  

Young volunteers thanked for their contribution By Stephanie McNicholas, Volunteer Press Officer, Interlink RCT Some of Rhondda Cynon Taf’s youngest volunteers were thanked for their efforts during Volunteers’ Week (June 1-7, 2017). The huge contribution made by volunteers of all ages in Rhondda Cynon Taf was recognised across the county borough during the week. Vol Factor – a celebration evening […]

Grants set to boost more community projects in 2017 By Stephanie McNicholas, volunteer press officer, Interlink RCT Community groups in Rhondda Cynon Taf can now apply for grant aid for grassroots projects through the RCT Together Community Action Fund. Grants are available to volunteers or community members to undertake small scale community action that benefit their local area. Administered by Interlink […]

Celebrating the contribution made by volunteers The huge contribution made by volunteers in Rhondda Cynon Taf has been recognised across the county borough as part of Volunteers’  Week (June 1-7, 2017). Hundreds of volunteers in Rhondda Cynon Taf give up their spare time every week to help others or do something different to their day job. Volunteers’ Week offers an […]