To mark UK Parliament Week 2022, we've been sharing information designed to serve as a refresher, or an introduction, for some everyday political process facts which may be easily lost in the … [Read more...] about UK Parliament Week 2022: Why is it important to vote? Published 18/11/22
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UK Parliament Week 2022: Differences between The Senedd and UK Parliament Published 16/11/22
To mark UK Parliament Week 2022, AVOW will be sharing information designed to serve as a refresher, or an introduction, for some everyday political process facts which may be easily lost in the … [Read more...] about UK Parliament Week 2022: Differences between The Senedd and UK Parliament Published 16/11/22
UK Parliament Week 2022: How Local MPs are elected, and the Prime Minister is chosen Published 16/11/22
To mark UK Parliament Week 2022, AVOW will be sharing information designed to serve as a refresher, or an introduction, for some everyday political process facts which may be easily lost in the … [Read more...] about UK Parliament Week 2022: How Local MPs are elected, and the Prime Minister is chosen Published 16/11/22
UK Parliament Week 2022: Local and General Elections, Councillors and MPs Published 15/11/22
To mark UK Parliament Week 2022, AVOW will be sharing information designed to serve as a refresher, or an introduction, for some everyday political process facts which may be easily lost in the … [Read more...] about UK Parliament Week 2022: Local and General Elections, Councillors and MPs Published 15/11/22
UK Parliament Week 2022: AVOW Online Information Campaign Published 14/11/22
To mark UK Parliament Week 2022, AVOW will be sharing information designed to serve as a refresher, or an introduction, for some everyday political process facts which may be easily lost in the … [Read more...] about UK Parliament Week 2022: AVOW Online Information Campaign Published 14/11/22
Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 5 – Kevin Forbes Published 11/11/22
Cwrdd â’n Hymddiriedolwyr! / Meet our Trustees! To mark Trustees’ Week 2022, we’ve been publishing a series of spotlights on some of our Trustees and the wonderful work they do at AVOW, and the … [Read more...] about Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 5 – Kevin Forbes Published 11/11/22
Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 4 – Scot Owen Published 10/11/22
Cwrdd â’n Hymddiriedolwyr! / Meet our Trustees! To mark Trustees’ Week 2022, we’ll be publishing a series of spotlights on some of our Trustees and the wonderful work they do at AVOW, and the … [Read more...] about Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 4 – Scot Owen Published 10/11/22
Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 3 – Helen Wyn Davies Published 10/11/22
Cwrdd â'n Hymddiriedolwyr! / Meet our Trustees! To mark Trustees' Week 2022, we'll be publishing a series of spotlights on some of our Trustees and the wonderful work they do at AVOW, … [Read more...] about Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 3 – Helen Wyn Davies Published 10/11/22
Funding to Support Young Creatives to Launch a Project, Idea or Business (UK) From Youth Music, open to applications from 05/12/22
Youth Music has announced that their NextGen fund will re-open to applications on the 5th of December 2022. The fund supports emerging musicians and behind-the-scenes creatives aged 18-25 (and … [Read more...] about Funding to Support Young Creatives to Launch a Project, Idea or Business (UK) From Youth Music, open to applications from 05/12/22
Grants to Support the Armed Forces Community During the Cost-of-Living Crisis (UK) From the Royal British Legion, published 09/11/22
Grants of up to £2,400 are being made available to help UK Armed Forces veterans and their families who are struggling to pay their bills due to the cost-of-living crisis. The funding is being made … [Read more...] about Grants to Support the Armed Forces Community During the Cost-of-Living Crisis (UK) From the Royal British Legion, published 09/11/22
WaveLength: The Gift of Technology for the Lonely & Isolated Published 09/11/22
WaveLength helps support those who are lonely due to age, poor physical or mental health or are isolated through other circumstances across the UK. It gives free radios, televisions and tablet … [Read more...] about WaveLength: The Gift of Technology for the Lonely & Isolated Published 09/11/22
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme Published 09/11/22
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The … [Read more...] about BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme Published 09/11/22
Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 2 – Mervyn Dean Published 09/11/22
Cwrdd â'n Hymddiriedolwyr! / Meet our Trustees! To mark Trustees' Week 2022, we'll be publishing a series of spotlights on some of our Trustees and the wonderful work they do at AVOW, and the … [Read more...] about Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 2 – Mervyn Dean Published 09/11/22
Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 1 – Peter Howell Published 07/11/22
Cwrdd â'n Hymddiriedolwyr! / Meet our Trustees! To mark Trustees' Week 2022, we'll be publishing a series of spotlights on some of our Trustees and the wonderful work they do at AVOW, and the … [Read more...] about Trustees’ Week: AVOW Trustee Spotlight No. 1 – Peter Howell Published 07/11/22
A Warm Welcome / Croeso Cynnes Do you have space in your community activities? Published 04/11/22
Third Sector organisations, community groups and non-profits: With the cost-of-living crisis starting to bite, we are all thinking of ways we can help the public in this trying time. As a sector, we … [Read more...] about A Warm Welcome / Croeso Cynnes Do you have space in your community activities? Published 04/11/22
High Sheriff of Clwyd visits AVOW, Plas Madoc and ‘The Land’ AVOW Press Release, 28/10/22
The Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW) welcomed the High Sheriff of Clwyd, Zoe J Henderson, for a visit to the AVOW Childcare, Play and Community Development projects taking … [Read more...] about High Sheriff of Clwyd visits AVOW, Plas Madoc and ‘The Land’ AVOW Press Release, 28/10/22
Headway Wrexham Drop-ins with tea & coffee, 1st Tuesday of every month (14:00 - 16:00)
We all think, "It will never happen to me," but each year around 350,000 people in the UK are admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury. That’s someone every 90 seconds. Headway helps … [Read more...] about Headway Wrexham Drop-ins with tea & coffee, 1st Tuesday of every month (14:00 - 16:00)
Grants to Support Community Organisations During the Cost of Living Crisis (UK) From the Asda Foundation, published 18/10/22
The funding is being made available through the Asda Foundation’s Cost-of-Living Grant to help organisations keep their buildings open, and/or to continue to support those most impacted through the … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Community Organisations During the Cost of Living Crisis (UK) From the Asda Foundation, published 18/10/22
The National Lottery Community Fund Announces New Priorities in Response to the Cost-of-Living Crisis (Wales) From The National Lottery Community Fund, published 18/10/22
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced new priorities for community groups applying for funding to support communities in Wales with the cost-of-living crisis. The Fund will reach out to … [Read more...] about The National Lottery Community Fund Announces New Priorities in Response to the Cost-of-Living Crisis (Wales) From The National Lottery Community Fund, published 18/10/22
Energy Support Fund (England, Wales & Scotland) From British Gas Trust, published 18/10/22
Through the fund, thousands of eligible British Gas customers with fuel debt of £250 - £1,500, can apply for grants to help pay their energy bills over the coming months. The fund will remain open … [Read more...] about Energy Support Fund (England, Wales & Scotland) From British Gas Trust, published 18/10/22
Hwb Lles Wrecsam / Wellbeing Hub Wrexham Launch, 05/10/22
AVOW Wellbeing Hub Launch by Tim Johnson AVOW were thrilled to be at the launch of the Hwb Lles Wrecsam / Wellbeing Hub Wrexham yesterday afternoon - our Chief Officer, Dawn Roberts-McCabe, gave a … [Read more...] about Hwb Lles Wrecsam / Wellbeing Hub Wrexham Launch, 05/10/22
External: VOLUNTEER Driver (Plas Madoc community) With We Are Plas Madoc (WAPM), ongoing opportunity
We Are Plas Madoc (WAPM) needs volunteer drivers to join their Community Transport team; there's a constantly increasing demand from the community requiring transport, do you have a few hours a week … [Read more...] about External: VOLUNTEER Driver (Plas Madoc community) With We Are Plas Madoc (WAPM), ongoing opportunity
Gift Aid Awareness Day 2022 Thursday 6th October 2022
GAAD Twitter 2022 by Tim Johnson Since 2018, charities across the UK have been taking to social media for one day every October to share the #TickTheBox message with donors, supporters, volunteers … [Read more...] about Gift Aid Awareness Day 2022 Thursday 6th October 2022
Housing Justice Cymru: Homes for Ukraine Project Support Sessions & Host Helpline, published 29/09/22
They have also recently launched their Host Helpline, which is now operational (09:00 – 8:00 on weekdays and 09:00 – 12:00 at weekends): 01654 550 550 Please click here to see the dates for their … [Read more...] about Housing Justice Cymru: Homes for Ukraine Project Support Sessions & Host Helpline, published 29/09/22
Coalfields Community Trust: Fast Track Programme Capital funding in Wales, published 29/09/2022
The Coalfields Community Fast Track Programme in Wales can award capital funding from £500 up to £2000 and is funded by Welsh Government. The aim of this programme is to support community and … [Read more...] about Coalfields Community Trust: Fast Track Programme Capital funding in Wales, published 29/09/2022
Welcome Jane Edwards, AVOW Community Support Hub Officer!
AVOW has recently brought Jane Edwards on board as our Community Support Hub Officer! Jane has worked with the public throughout her career and over the past 14 years has worked directly with … [Read more...] about Welcome Jane Edwards, AVOW Community Support Hub Officer!
Minister for Social Justice visits ‘The Land’ AVOW Press Release, 28/09/22
On Friday the 23rd of September the Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt MS, visited the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW) Play Team and Community Development Team at ‘The … [Read more...] about Minister for Social Justice visits ‘The Land’ AVOW Press Release, 28/09/22
Charity Commission Chair visits AVOW AVOW Press Release, 28/09/22
The Chair of the Charity Commission, Orlando Fraser KC, visited the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham’s (AVOW) offices at Tŷ AVOW, Wrexham on Wednesday the 21st of September … [Read more...] about Charity Commission Chair visits AVOW AVOW Press Release, 28/09/22
First Minister of Wales as guest speaker for AVOW’s AGM, 2022 AVOW Press Release, 26/09/22
The Annual General Meeting of the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW), attended by approximately one hundred members and guests, was held at the Glanrafon Conference Hall, Coleg … [Read more...] about First Minister of Wales as guest speaker for AVOW’s AGM, 2022 AVOW Press Release, 26/09/22
The AVOW Sponsored Walk 2022 has been postponed! Published 15/09/22
We are sad to announce that our Sponsored Walk, originally planned to take place on the 24th of September 2022, has been postponed until Spring 2023: This is to avoid clashing with other popular … [Read more...] about The AVOW Sponsored Walk 2022 has been postponed! Published 15/09/22
