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 groups, and hundreds...
The Fat Beehive Foundation is an independent UK registered charity that provides small grants for websites and digital products to other small UK registered charities. Their aim is to help...
The 2020-21 Awards aim to fund and support 10 inspirational female entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and ambitious plans. Female founders, co-founders and senior decision makers within UK registered micro or...
The National Emergencies Trust has made funds available to address the additional needs of LGBT+ people and communities most adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and to support and strengthen...
North Wales Regional Partnership Board is seeking to recruit Carer representation onto its Board from November/December 2020 for a term of 2 years. Do you want to play a key in...
Throughout the pandemic, The Reader Organisation has been offering an alternative provision to continue our work to combat loneliness, isolation, and mental health difficulties through our Shared Reading model. I...
Date: Thursday 1st October 2020 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: Online ‘Meet the Funder’: Register now to join the Sport Wales’ Be Active Wales Fund online. Sport Wales’ “Be Active Fund”...
Welsh Government are consulting on proposals to allow representatives to act on behalf of young people, and parents of children, who lack mental capacity, when exercising their rights under the...
Wels Government are seeking your views on the Education Workforce Council (Interim Suspension Orders) (Additional Functions) (Wales) Order 2021. The order would give the council the power to make interim...
Welsh Government are consulting on draft regulations that will: remove the entitlement to an independent review ensure qualifying determination reviews can be heard through the fostering provider’s or adoption agency’s complaints...
Digital health and Care Wales will be a new special health authority to deliver national digital, data and technology services for health and care in Wales. This consultation seeks views...
Welsh Government is consulting on whether the Ministry of Justice’s proposals to raise the judicial mandatory retirement age should also apply to devolved judicial offices in Wales: the President of Welsh...
Date: Thursday 8th October 2020 Time: 2 pm – 3:30pm Location: Online Event Register: please follow this link to register. A discussion about modern slavery in our communities and the world today, how...
Two virtual events taking place in October that may be of interest to trustees and charity representatives in Wales. Both events are free to attend. These events present excellent opportunities...
You may recall that in early 2020 we circulated a consultation on the draft ‘Compassionate Leadership Principles for Health and Social Care in Wales’. During our consultation period, there has...
Mentally Healthy Schools is expanding its resources to support primary schools in Wales. For the first time, the site will provide schools with resources and information to address the curriculum...
My name is Dafydd “Daf” Curry; I am a detective Inspector with North Wales Police. I want to extend an invitation to people within the community to observe some of...
Calling all schools! Sustrans teamed up with the Bikeability Trust to invite schools across the UK to take part in this year’s Bike to School Week. The event runs from...
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...
During the pandemic, our chances of dying, losing jobs or falling behind in education has in part been determined by our age, race, gender, disability, income and where we live....
During the pandemic, AVOW has welcomed a new team member to our BME Skills Project: Hello from Anna Hello, my name is Anna, and I am a BME Skills Project...
Role: Professional Engagement Officer Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week Salary:£28,000 – pro-rata if applicable Location: Office based in Cardiff or home-based depending on location Contract: Permanent Closing Date: By...
Your Community Health Council would like to hear from you: During the coronavirus pandemic, one of the ways people can share their views and experiences with your Community Health Council...
Date: Wednesday 2nd September Time: 10 am until 11 am Location: Online Event This webinar will provide an introduction to Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment as a tool in identifying issues...
Join the survey! Arts & Health in Wales during the Covid-19 pandemic: addressing challenges and improving access to online delivery These surveys form part of a cross-Wales study on the...
The theme ‘A Glimmer of Hope’ is an opportunity to visually express the hope that exists for people affected by rare diseases. Same but Different CIC want to celebrate the...
Opportunity for fundraisers to take part in our new coaching programme. Richard Newton Consulting is delighted to be managing a new fundraising coaching programme in Wales on behalf of the...
Date: 24th September 2020 Time: 10 am until 11 am Location: online event Safeguarding Community of Practice – Update from the DBS WCVA’s Safeguarding Community of Practice will provide a...
Date: 25th September 2020 Time: 10 am until 12 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Lock-down and social distancing can be hard, particularly for people who find it difficult to use...
Is your organisation using the power of sport/physical activity to transform the lives of young people (aged 11+) in your community? If so, you could be eligible for FREE Sported...
Are you feeling anxious? Are you feeling down and depressed? Are you worrying a lot? Free self-help online video course with Public Health Wales. No matter who you are, life...
Did you know that all of Wrexham library buildings are open for an Order and Collect service? Wrexham Library is now open for Order and Collect! You can email us...
Since lockdown, we have all been getting used to a new way of working, socialising and living – much of which has created barriers and caused a feeling of uncertainty...
This research on the ‘de-escalation from COVID-19, return to normality’ is being done for TheFDF CIL (formerly Flintshire Disability Forum). It is a short questionnaire that should take 5 minutes...
Self-injury Support has been running UK-wide emotional support services around self-harm for over 30 years and we’ve always wanted to run a complementary information/navigation service alongside. The great news is...
Role: Facilities Assistant Salary: £16,380 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Location:Just outside Chester Closing Date:5:00pm Monday 7th September 2020 Save the Family has a vacancy within their facilities...
Have you registered on Infoengine, Wales’ online directory of Third Sector services? Join thousands of others. Registering takes no more than 10 minutes and can make a huge difference to...
Could you make a difference with us? Here at the Welsh Government we are working to help improve the lives of our citizens. Our aim is to help the First...
Care and Repair North East Wales Ltd. are currently recruiting for Non-Executive Director positions. They are looking for people who share our values and can use their skills, knowledge, and...
North Wales Police are looking to recruit Police Volunteer Chaplains to offer additional support to police officers, staff, and their families across the force area. Chief Officers, the Workforce Representation...
Role: Project Co-ordinator with Gig Buddies Salary: LDW Salary Scale Grade 4 (£20,272 to £22,803) pro-rata + pension Hours: 30 per week between two posts flexible Location: North Wals Closing...
Role: Project Co-ordinator with Gig Buddies Salary: LDW Salary Scale Grade 4 (£20,272 to £22,803) pro-rata + pension Hours: 30 per week between two posts flexible Location: North Wals Closing...
Children in Wales and Young Wales are currently undertaking a Digital Transformation Project to change the way that we communicate with our membership followers. We will be reviewing all of...
Plans for a new inpatient mental health unit in Denbighshire have gone on display to the public. People are invited to share their feedback on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s...
What do we do? TheFDF Centre for Independent Living( formerly Flintshire Disability Forum) has been supporting disabled people of all ages for more than 20 years, in 2017 we became...
Do you work with people who need to be heard in next year’s election? The Electoral Reform Society Cymru is putting together an Election Engagement Working Group ahead of the...
A new fund from Welsh Government and administered by WCVA will focus on reducing the inequality resulting from the pandemic. As the Welsh Government eases lockdown restrictions and people in...
The Community Justice Fund is a joint initiative between Advice UK, Law Centres Network and Citizens Advice, and a group of independent funders (the AB Charitable Trust, Access to Justice...
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...
Role: Community Micro-enterprise Catalyst Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £32,960 per annum Location: Wrexham County Borough Contract: 22 months of fixed-term contract The closing date for applications is on 7th September 2020 at 5.00...
Role: Continuing Health Care Facilitator Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £24,343 per annum plus pension contribution Location: Flintshire (Mold) Closing Date: 31st August 2020 NEWCIS is seeking to appoint a Continuing Health Care Facilitator...
As the Youth Outreach Officer for ARA, we deliver the BigDeal Workshop. This is free training around gambling awareness for both professionals and young people. In our experience, many adults...
Health and Care Research Wales and Social Care Wales recently asked people for their comments and questions about social care and support for older people in Wales. Please take part...
Alzheimer’s Society wants to understand the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on families providing informal care for a loved one with dementia. We know that caring can be...
North East Wales (NEW) Regional Cohesion Team invites you to attend Celebrating Cohesive Communities: an interactive workshop with community supporting organisations in Wrexham, Flintshire, and Denbighshire, and national organisations delivering...
Role: Engagement Officer (P.R.A.M.S.) Hours: 16 hours per week Salary: £11.30 per hour, plus travel expenses from home to office. Location: 3 Belmont Road, Wrexham, LL13 7PW Contract: Fixed term until 30th September 2021 Closing...
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 review...
Date: 28th September 2020 Commitment: 6 weeks, 28th September until 9th November 2020 Time: 12:30 pm until 14:30 pm Learning Outcomes Learn examples of good and poor customer service The importance of...
Date: 28th August 2020 Commitment: 9 weeks – from 28th August until 30th November 2020 Times: 9:30 am until 12 pm Course Outcomes: Understand the role and responsibilities of a mentor Understand...
The Wrexham Children & Young People’s Well-being Network brings together groups and organisations operating in the Wrexham County Borough that contribute to the well-being of children and young people. It...
A message from Paul Hosker, Health Lead for Learning Disability Transformation: We are delighted to announce the welsh version of our new website Get Checked Out – Gofalwch am Eich...
If you’re having problems paying your bill, please don’t ignore then. Welsh Water has a number of ways they may be able to help you. Spread the Cost of your...
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 during COVID-19 and beyond...
Community centres, village halls, and other multi-use community facilities support a wide range of local activity. However, their communal nature also makes them places that are vulnerable to the spread...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WCVA is re-assessing its training programme for 2020/2021. They are looking to gather feedback on sector priorities for training to ensure that they deliver a...
Date: 5th October 2020 Commitment: 12 weeks Delivered: Online Language: English Fee: £25 For more information and to book a place, please visit the Glyndŵr University website. The drive for youth workers...
We are launching a new campaign – it’s called Women of Covid-19. Women of Covid-19 will help us recognise and raise awareness of women’s role in our society – both...
Do you feel disillusioned with Welsh Politics? Would you like to get more involved in public life and have an impact on the decisions that are made that affect you...
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, demand for mental health services is increasing. Voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations have a vital role in working alongside our NHS colleagues to support...
Date: Monday 19th October Time: 2 pm – 4 pm Location: Zoom Register: please register via the Zoom link. In conjunction with National Charity Fraud Week (21st – 25th October 2020), AVOW...
During the current public health crisis, community radio can provide a reassuring local voice to millions of people. However, many community stations are facing significant financial challenges as a result...
Masturbation and Working with People with Learning Disabilities. A one day course for professionals and a virtual drop-in for parents/carers. Attend the training day and invite parents and carers to...
Due to the number of cardiac rehab classes that have been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, British Heart Foundation has developed an at-home cardiac rehabilitation hub. This hub...
Welsh Government wants your views on amendments to 3 adoption and fostering regulations. The COVID 19 crisis has affected the way we work in all sectors and the processes that...
The first Criminology and Policing Newsletter from Glyndŵr University has been launched. The Summer 2020 edition contains information and updates on topics such as: Criminology Department, Meet the Team at...
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...
Caniad are still here and collecting your valuable feedback on service delivery from service users/patients, carers, and families. We would welcome a discussion with you about your experiences with mental...
Role: Community Agent for Pen-y-Cae Hours: 16 hours per week Salary: £8.75 per hour, plus travel expenses Location: Pen-y-Cae Contract: 12 months maternity leave cover Line management: Reporting to Pen-y-Cae Community Council Closing Date: 10th August...
You can apply for a test online or by phone, find out more information on the Welsh Government website. Information for residents Public Health Wales is doing this to make...
BAWSO are overseeing and delivering funds through a new grants programme on behalf of Comic Relief and the National Emergencies Trust who are committed to making funds available to BAME...
The Magic Little Grants 2020 programme launched on Tuesday 10th March 2020. Together with Postcode Community Trust, a grant-giving charity funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Localgiving is delighted...
W.I.N.G.S Wrexham is a community project aimed at supporting girls and young women, by providing free sanitary products. W.I.N.G.S Wrexham supply sanitary boxes for a number of agencies across Wrexham...
Location: Online Cost: £120 Booking: please visit the Shelter Cymru website. It is fair to say that the housing options of young people in Wales are limited. Young people are generally disadvantaged over...
This course took place in May 2020, you can request a copy of the recording from the Shelter Cymru website. Many people are worried about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how this...
Tesco Bags of Help has responded to the current COVID-19 crisis by setting up a new fund to support local communities. In order to respond quickly to the emergency, we...
North Wales Regional Equality Network (NWREN) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee which is committed to working to resist racism, to overcome all forms of discrimination, and...
Face visors for anyone who wants protection during this time with PPE Hwb Wrecsam. Free Face Visors help you in your job, volunteering roles, or just to help you feel...
It’s one of the most challenging times ever for sport in Wales. We are standing by you, and we’re committed to supporting Welsh sport and physical activity in any way...
These new grants aim to help museums, galleries, and cultural organisations respond to immediate challenges connected to the Covid-19 crisis and offer support to adapt and reimagine ways of working...
MSD welcomes funding applications for projects which are either needed to ensure the completion of existing projects or to support newly created projects which will: Support patients or their families...
Charities are facing significant challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic while continuing to provide vital services to keep people healthy and connected. This year, more than ever, we...
Welsh Government are consulting on what the right tools are to ensure Welsh Ministers can make changes to the “Welsh Tax Acts” at short notice in the following circumstances: to...
This consultation gives stakeholders the opportunity to contribute to the proposals set out in the draft Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Bill. The aim of the Draft Bill is to...
As the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK subsides, the findings of a review of deaths in Wales associated with the virus has been published. The ‘Examining...
Date: Thursday 30th July Time: 2 pm – 3:30 pm Location: Zoom Booking: The meeting is open to all disabled people across North Wales and their families and carers, and representatives of disabled people’s...
Webinar: To discuss the positive and negative impacts of staying at home and social distancing in Wales, for a non-medical audience. Date: Wednesday 29th July 2020 Time: 2 pm –...
How can we ensure we vaccinate the Welsh Public safely, effectively and efficiently? During these unprecedented times, it is more imperative than ever to ensure that the public within Wales...
Is there a pressing social issue that you are passionate about addressing? Do you feel that your organisation should be doing even more to solve it? Scale Accelerator helps mission-driven...
Cheshire Community Foundation is delighted to be working in partnership with Assura Plc to deliver this £550,000 grants programme to support health and wellbeing projects. Eligibility This programme will support...
Role: Welsh Speaking Practitioner Hours: 37 hours Salary: £24,799 Contract: Temporary until 31 July 2021 Location: Conwy or Wrexham Closing Date: 27 July 2020 Interview Date: 4 August 2020 Welsh Speaking is Essential. Do you have experience...
