Cymraeg/Welsh (Please scroll down for English) Ar ôl cyflwyno cynllun peilot llwyddiannus, mae Comic Relief wedi cadarnhau rownd newydd o gyllid i ariannu gweithredu a arweinir gan y gymuned gan … [Read more...] about Comic Relief Community Fund / Cronfa Gymunedol Comic Relief (Bilingual) Hosted by CVSC, 18/05/22
Grants & Funding
Funding Advice Service
We offer a tailored funding advice service for charities, voluntary and community groups, and social enterprises that are members of AVOW, operating within Wrexham County Borough.
We can: Help you to identify potential funding streams and provide the information you need to apply, signpost you to appropriate funders (we also have links with some local and national funders), and help you access resources (including our database of grant providers).
Support can be provided on a one-to-one basis, as required.
Keep up-to-date with the latest workshop at Funding with AVOW on Facebook here.
Previous workshops have taken place with Comic Relief, Lottery Community Fund, Arts Council of Wales and many more!
AVOW Grants
See the newsfeed below for a continually updated list of available grants and funding opportunities!
Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) From WCVA, deadline for applications: 03/07/22
Are you looking for funding to develop a project that will improve the environment? The Landfill Disposal Tax Communities Scheme is now open for applications. WCVA are pleased to announce the … [Read more...] about Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) From WCVA, deadline for applications: 03/07/22
Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund From Community Foundation Wales, closing date: 12:00, 30/06/22
Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded to third sector organisations, to support young people under the age of 40 in Wales, for the activities in the following themes: Developing training and / … [Read more...] about Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund From Community Foundation Wales, closing date: 12:00, 30/06/22
Thomas Howell’s Education Fund for North Wales Next deadline for applications: 03/05/22
The Thomas Howell’s Education Fund for North Wales aims to support the education of young people under the age of 25 in North Wales, particularly those from a low-income or otherwise disadvantaged … [Read more...] about Thomas Howell’s Education Fund for North Wales Next deadline for applications: 03/05/22
Cronfa Gymunedol Comic Relief yng Nghymru Cymraeg/Welsh
Cyllid gan Gronfa Gymunedol Comic Relief yng Nghymru i gefnogi sefydliadau a arweinir gan y gymuned. Ar ôl cyflwyno cynllun peilot llwyddiannus, mae Comic Relief wedi cadarnhau rownd newydd o … [Read more...] about Cronfa Gymunedol Comic Relief yng Nghymru Cymraeg/Welsh
Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales English/Saesneg
Funding from the Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales to support community-led organisations. After the delivery of a successful pilot scheme, Comic Relief has confirmed a new round of funding to … [Read more...] about Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales English/Saesneg
Save a Life Cymru: Funds for defibrillators in public places From Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has re-opened its scheme providing defibrillators in public places, for a second tranche. A further £500,000 has been used to purchase defibrillators which will be allocated to … [Read more...] about Save a Life Cymru: Funds for defibrillators in public places From Welsh Government
The Ashley Family Foundation Grants and funding opportunities below £10,000
The Ashley Family Foundation offers grants below £10,000, and is a fantastic source of potential funding for rural groups and community organisations. The organisation supports 5 main themes: … [Read more...] about The Ashley Family Foundation Grants and funding opportunities below £10,000
Nation of Sanctuary Croeso Fund From Community Foundation Wales
The Nation of Sanctuary Croeso Fund will provide vital support to people displaced by conflict and seeking sanctuary in Wales. Monies raised through this fund will support Welsh charities, … [Read more...] about Nation of Sanctuary Croeso Fund From Community Foundation Wales
The Yapp Charitable Trust: Grants Running costs for small registered charities
The Yapp Charitable Trust makes grants for running costs to small registered charities: They are keen to attract more applications from Wales. The Trust's eligibility criteria is somewhat unique: … [Read more...] about The Yapp Charitable Trust: Grants Running costs for small registered charities
Arts Council of Wales: Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery funding programme Deadlines for application rounds: 21/04/22, 05/10/22, 18/01/23
The fund is open to partnership bids from across the arts, health, social care and third sectors. They’re particularly interested in supporting creative projects that address the following health … [Read more...] about Arts Council of Wales: Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery funding programme Deadlines for application rounds: 21/04/22, 05/10/22, 18/01/23
Gronfa Gweithredu Cymdeithasol Ieuenctid / Youth Social Action Fund (Bilingual) From BBC Children in Need, applications close 23/05/22
Cymraeg/Welsh (Please scroll down for English) Mae BBC Plant mewn Angen, mewn partneriaeth â Chronfa #byddaf a The Hunter Foundation, wedi lawnsio cronfa i gefnogi sefydliadau i ymgorffori … [Read more...] about Gronfa Gweithredu Cymdeithasol Ieuenctid / Youth Social Action Fund (Bilingual) From BBC Children in Need, applications close 23/05/22
Support local causes when you play the Wrexham Community Lottery! AVOW Press Release, 07/03/22
Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 23rd April, you will be in with the … [Read more...] about Support local causes when you play the Wrexham Community Lottery! AVOW Press Release, 07/03/22
Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust Arts Grants, 2022
The Trust has decided to focus support on The Arts for all grants in 2022. Grants are available to registered charities working in the arts, and who are supporting talented young people who are facing … [Read more...] about Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust Arts Grants, 2022
Tesco Community Grant
Tesco invites local community groups across the regions of North Wales to apply for funding, with a focus on: Young persons and families Food poverty Food insecurity The grant is open to … [Read more...] about Tesco Community Grant
AVOW Funding Fair Wednesday 02/02/22, 10:00 - 12:00 via Zoom
At this event, groups and organisations looking to fund community projects can meet representatives from the Hafren Dyfrdwy Community Fund, the Community Foundation Wales, and the Youth Led Grants at … [Read more...] about AVOW Funding Fair Wednesday 02/02/22, 10:00 - 12:00 via Zoom
Wrexham Community Lottery: Register your cause today, 11/01/22 AVOW Press Release
The Wrexham Community Lottery is a no-risk, no fees online fundraising solution brought to you by AVOW (The Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham) for the people of Wrexham. The local … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community Lottery: Register your cause today, 11/01/22 AVOW Press Release
Wrexham Community Lottery: It’s a Win-Win Situation! 05/01/22 AVOW Press Release
It’s a win-win situation: Play the Wrexham Community Lottery today! Sign up and support your local community today and not only will you be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes up to the … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community Lottery: It’s a Win-Win Situation! 05/01/22 AVOW Press Release
Wrexham Community Lottery: First Draw of Lottery, 18/12/21 AVOW Press Release
There were 14 lucky winners from the first-ever Wrexham Community Lottery Draw on 18th December 2021. There’s no jackpot winner yet, but one player did win themselves £250 on Saturday night! There … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community Lottery: First Draw of Lottery, 18/12/21 AVOW Press Release
Retirement of Nigel Davies, AVOW Funding Advice Officer
As many of you may already know, Nigel Davies, the AVOW Funding Advice Officer for the past several years, has recently retired from the role. I’m sure many of you will wish him, as we do, a long and … [Read more...] about Retirement of Nigel Davies, AVOW Funding Advice Officer
Winter Pressures Grant
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board & AVOW: Supporting people with mental health and/or learning disabilities AVOW has received funding from BCUHB to provide a local grant scheme to create … [Read more...] about Winter Pressures Grant
The Community Asset Loan Fund – Coming Soon!
The Welsh Government has announced a new loan fund to support not for profit organisations in Wales to bring properties into community ownership. The loans, administered by Social Investment Cymru, … [Read more...] about The Community Asset Loan Fund – Coming Soon!
Wrexham Community Lottery: Update & Details 1st Draw: 18th December 2021
The Wrexham Community Lottery has gone live, with ticket sales commencing from the 16th of November: Already, over 150 tickets have been sold, and there are over 31 approved causes playing for the … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community Lottery: Update & Details 1st Draw: 18th December 2021
Two New Forms of Funding Available! The National Lottery Community Fund & The Co-op Foundation
Two new forms of funding are now available! 1. The Platinum Jubilee Fund (The National Lottery Community Fund) The Platinum Jubilee celebrates 70 years of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign and to mark … [Read more...] about Two New Forms of Funding Available! The National Lottery Community Fund & The Co-op Foundation
Wrexham Community Lottery Update: Go Live Launch to Public AVOW Press Release
From Tuesday 16th November 2021, tickets will be available online for the Wrexham Community Lottery for your chance to scoop a £25,000 jackpot and help local good causes. The first draw takes place … [Read more...] about Wrexham Community Lottery Update: Go Live Launch to Public AVOW Press Release
Welsh Government Funding: Third Sector Local Grants
"Today the Minister has announced additional funding for the current financial year." Please view the PDF document here: ‘Providing additional investment in third sector early intervention and … [Read more...] about Welsh Government Funding: Third Sector Local Grants
Youth Led Grants 2021 – 2022
What would you do with £1,000? The Youth-Led Grants aim to support small volunteering projects and activities, led, and carried out by young people. This year’s grants are based on the seven … [Read more...] about Youth Led Grants 2021 – 2022
Third Sector Resilience Fund Phase 3
Survive and thrive support for voluntary organisations in Wales during the Covid-19 pandemic. Charities and voluntary organisations in Wales are facing existing and new challenges as they deal with … [Read more...] about Third Sector Resilience Fund Phase 3
Tackling Food Poverty Small Grant Scheme
AVOW has been successful in securing funding that benefits residents across the whole of the County Borough. The overall aim of the funding will be to help support organisations that help people … [Read more...] about Tackling Food Poverty Small Grant Scheme
New voluntary sector Knowledge Hub launched
Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of online information, networking and learning. Third Sector Support Wales partners have launched a new bank of online … [Read more...] about New voluntary sector Knowledge Hub launched
Local Places for Nature with Keep Wales Tidy
Time is running out to apply for free garden packages from Keep Wales Tidy! Do you know an area in your community that could do with a little TLC? Applications are still open for Local Places … [Read more...] about Local Places for Nature with Keep Wales Tidy
Local Places for Nature with Keep Wales Tidy
Do you know an area in your community that needs a little TLC? Keep Wales Tidy, the charity supporting a clean and safe Welsh environment, has got hundreds of free garden packages to give away to … [Read more...] about Local Places for Nature with Keep Wales Tidy
Aviva Community Fund
Through the Aviva Community Fund, we celebrate and support charities doing great work all around UK. We've provided thousands of causes with funding, skills and resources, and we've seen up close just … [Read more...] about Aviva Community Fund
The Yapp Charitable Trust
Grants for running costs and not capital expenditure to small registered charities in Wales to help sustain existing work. Grants are only for core funding with a total annual expenditure of less than … [Read more...] about The Yapp Charitable Trust
Business Wales Flood Relief Fund Flood relief grant for any business that’s been affected by storm Ciara, Dennis and Jorge.
The Welsh Government has formally launched a £2.5million Flood Relief Fund which is available to Welsh businesses to help them recover from damage and disruption caused by the recent storms - Ciara, … [Read more...] about Business Wales Flood Relief Fund Flood relief grant for any business that’s been affected by storm Ciara, Dennis and Jorge.
New £500m Economic Resilience Fund launched for Wales
First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced a new £500m fund to provide extra support to the Welsh economy, businesses and charities experiencing a sharp drop in trading as a result of the … [Read more...] about New £500m Economic Resilience Fund launched for Wales
