Chief Officer of AVOW, John Gallanders, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in honour of his continued service to the community across Wrexham County Borough. John was nominated for the honour … [Read more...] about Congratulations to John Gallanders BEM, Chief Officer of AVOW
AVOW Coronavirus Response
Local Assistance During COVID with AVOW
Our Covid19 email account is now closed. Our Helpdesk is now closed For further assistance for local carers and further support please see the information below. If your enquiry is urgent then … [Read more...] about Local Assistance During COVID with AVOW
AVOW Third Sector COVID Survey with AVOW
AVOW is conducting a survey into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on volunteers and volunteer or community organisations across Wrexham County Borough. About the Third Sector Survey AVOW is … [Read more...] about AVOW Third Sector COVID Survey with AVOW
Wrexham Community COVID Support Response – Issue 2 with AVOW
Since the last edition, alongside the issues of COVID-19, large numbers of people have been severely affected by the flooding, snow, and the impact of limited bus services for a short period. As such … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community COVID Support Response – Issue 2 with AVOW
Wrexham Community COVID support response with AVOW
AVOW would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that you, your families, and colleagues have managed to remain safe and virus free. When COVID-19 first hit the UK in February and March … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community COVID support response with AVOW
AVOW Briefing Monday 5th October Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
This week’s Briefing is coming to you at one of the most crucial times in the fight against Coronavirus. There are now rising cases in many parts of Wales and in Wrexham, we have pockets that are … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 5th October Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
Wrexham Befriending – A Friend in Need Grant with Welsh Government and Age Cymru
Welsh Government, in partnership with Age Cymru, has provided grants to local authority partners as part of the Friend in Need Programme. Wrexham County Borough Council are offering this grant to … [Read more...] about Wrexham Befriending – A Friend in Need Grant with Welsh Government and Age Cymru
AVOW Briefing Monday 5th October Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
Major changes come into effect for Local Lockdown The announcement last Tuesday concerning a Local Lockdown across Wrexham County Borough certainly caught many of us off-guard. Figures have gone from … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 5th October Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
AVOW COVID-19 Community Volunteer Awards
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Wrexham Volunteer Centre was redeployed into the AVOW Community COVID-19 Response Team. Through this work, AVOW has been in contact with organisations, community … [Read more...] about AVOW COVID-19 Community Volunteer Awards
AVOW Briefing Monday 21st September Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
Are you playing your part to stop transmissions of COVID-19 in Wrexham, and avoid the county going into a local lockdown? Now is the time for everyone to take responsibility for ourselves and our … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 21st September Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
Community Centre and Building Briefing with AVOW
Date: Thursday 20th August 2020 Time: from 9:30 am Location: via Zoom AVOW invite you to join our Community Centre and Buildings Briefing. Briefing Outcome This session is an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Community Centre and Building Briefing with AVOW
Mental Health in Children and Young People during COVID-19 and beyond Wrexham Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Network with AVOW
Date: 11th August 2020 Time: 10 am until 11:30 am Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting Booking: to book your place, please email Sandra.Anderson@avow.org Mental Health in Children and Young People … [Read more...] about Mental Health in Children and Young People during COVID-19 and beyond Wrexham Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Network with AVOW
AVOW COVID-19 Community Showcase with AVOW COVID-19 Team
Has someone made an impact on your or your community? Have they gone above and beyond to provide support? We’d like to hear your stories. AVOW COVID Community Showcase Nominations are now open … [Read more...] about AVOW COVID-19 Community Showcase with AVOW COVID-19 Team
AVOW Briefing Monday 29th June Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
This will be the final edition of the AVOW Weekly E-briefing on the community response to Coronavirus within Wrexham County Borough. This briefing will now be fortnightly rather than weekly. Whilst … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 29th June Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
Looking After Your Assets with AVOW
In conjunction with Charity Fraud Awareness Week, AVOW are offering a free online training session, Lookin After Your Assets delivered by AVOW's Chief Officer John Gallanders. Date: Monday 19th … [Read more...] about Looking After Your Assets with AVOW
AVOW Briefing Monday 15th June
As a border town, Wrexham is faced with many variations on lockdown restrictions which have an impact on our lives and communities. The different rules and regulations emerging between Wales and … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 15th June
AVOW Briefing Monday 10th May Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
This week the restrictions on lockdown in Wales and England have been a key topic of debate and speculation. It is important to note the lockdown has been extended for another three weeks in Wales. … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 10th May Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
AVOW Virtual Funding Workshop with National Lottery Community Fund Wales
Join AVOW Funding Officer Nigel Davies and National Lottery Community Wales Funding Officer Catriona Learmont on Thursday 28th May for the first Virtual Funding Workshop for Wrexham County … [Read more...] about AVOW Virtual Funding Workshop with National Lottery Community Fund Wales
AVOW Volunteer Organisation Network Meeting via Zoom
AVOW have launched a new, virtual Volunteer Organisation Network Meeting. Formerly the Volunteer Network Meeting, this is an opportunity to network between Voluntary Organisations across Wrexham … [Read more...] about AVOW Volunteer Organisation Network Meeting via Zoom
AVOW Volunteer Bank AVOW response to COVID19
Over the last few weeks the Association of Voluntary Organisation in Wrexham (AVOW) have seen a tremendous effort in our community. Residents across Wrexham County Borough have pulled together to … [Read more...] about AVOW Volunteer Bank AVOW response to COVID19
AVOW Briefing Monday 27th April Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
As we enter another week of uncertainty, we find some solace in the downward turn in the number of cases and deaths across Wales. Unfortunately, we are still hearing individuals who have lost their … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 27th April Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough
AVOW Voluntary Services Emergency Fund Additional Grant Scheme Available in Wrexham
In addition to the new Voluntary Services Emergency Fund from WCVA, AVOW have received an additional £25,000 to distribute to organisations across Wrexham County Borough. In this time of national … [Read more...] about AVOW Voluntary Services Emergency Fund Additional Grant Scheme Available in Wrexham
AVOW Briefing Monday 20th April
Community Support Response to Coronavirus - Wrexham County Borough As we reach the end of our first month in a UK-wide lockdown, we reflect on the way our society has changed. Issues and terms that … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 20th April
Barclays launches £100 million COVID-19 Community Aid Package
Barclays have announcing the establishment of The Barclays Foundation, initially to provide a COVID-19 Community Aid Package of £100 million to charities working to support vulnerable people impacted … [Read more...] about Barclays launches £100 million COVID-19 Community Aid Package
AVOW Briefing Sunday 12th April Community support response to Coronavirus - Wrexham County Borough
We have again seen an increasing daily total of people who have been dying from Coronavirus, many of us won't have direct links to any of the deceased but we are all coming to terms with a virus that … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Sunday 12th April Community support response to Coronavirus - Wrexham County Borough
Fundraiser for 3D Printed PPE in Wrexham
The Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW), in association with Dr Graham Sperey-Taylor and Cllr Phil Wynn, are fundraising for a Wrexham Hub located at Ysgol Clywedog and other … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for 3D Printed PPE in Wrexham
Wrexham Local Retailers
A comprehensive list of local retailers available for delivery across Wrexham County Borough during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please use the contact information provided within the map … [Read more...] about Wrexham Local Retailers
WCVA: Community Response to COVID-19 Enabling Safe and Effective Practice
We all want to capitalise on the goodwill and resourcefulness of communities and community action in caring for those who are most vulnerable under the shadow of coronavirus. But we need to take … [Read more...] about WCVA: Community Response to COVID-19 Enabling Safe and Effective Practice
AVOW Briefing: Sunday 5th April Community support response to Coronavirus - Wrexham County Borough
Before reading the attached it may be worth just reflecting for a minute on those people who only a couple of weeks ago were on the frontline in in their community helping people but who unfortunately … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing: Sunday 5th April Community support response to Coronavirus - Wrexham County Borough
AVOW Community Support Pathway Finding the Right People at the Right Time
As the situation evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic, AVOW have put together a Community Support Pathway to ensure that individuals can get in touch with the right people at the right time. The … [Read more...] about AVOW Community Support Pathway Finding the Right People at the Right Time
Open Call to Voluntary and Community Organisation Supporting Vulnerable Residents
The Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW) are currently co-ordinating the recruitment and placement of volunteers in response to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation across … [Read more...] about Open Call to Voluntary and Community Organisation Supporting Vulnerable Residents
Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Wrexham
Operation Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A joint initiative between Business, Voluntary Sector and Wrexham County Borough Council Operation Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) … [Read more...] about Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Wrexham
AVOW Briefing: Monday 30th March 2020 Community support response to Coronavirus- Wrexham County Borough
Thank you to everyone who has built upon their existing networks to provide street level support across the communities of Wrexham County Borough. There is a tremendous effort at the moment to develop … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing: Monday 30th March 2020 Community support response to Coronavirus- Wrexham County Borough
Update on Services with AVOW
Tŷ AVOW Our building will be closed from Monday 23rd March. All staff will be working remotely. There will still be lots of activity and information on our social media channels and the website, … [Read more...] about Update on Services with AVOW
Voluntary and Community Response to Coronavirus from AVOW
Open message to all Voluntary and Community response to Coronavirus from AVOW The response that is occurring in our communities to the crisis we are all facing is fantastic and everyone should be … [Read more...] about Voluntary and Community Response to Coronavirus from AVOW
Local Databases for Voluntary Organisations
As the situation around Coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves, AVOW are looking at new and existing systems in place to direct both Individuals, Volunteers and Organisations during this unprecedented … [Read more...] about Local Databases for Voluntary Organisations
Wrexham Community Map Community Contact Details across Wrexham County Borough
The Wrexham Community Map is an interactive map collated by AVOW and the COVID19 Community response, with area contacts across Wrexham County Borough, including Community Councils, Council Members, … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community Map Community Contact Details across Wrexham County Borough
