As lockdown restrictions start to ease, it is essential that businesses take the necessary steps to ensure that employees can return to work safely and without risks to their health...
Do the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place affect the physical functioning of older people? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is currently (June 2020) affecting the daily lives of many people, and in...
Coronavirus has been a shock, and we know you’re doing all you can to keep things under control. The Money Advice Service have put together coronavirus information and guides around...
Help others to share their stories and ensure that everyone who has a story to share is able to. What is a Citizens’ Jury? Citizens’ Juries are a well-established method...
Date: 9th and 16th July 2020 Time: 1 pm until 3:30 pm (2.5 hours per week) Location: Online Cost: Fully Funded These two informal workshops are designed for people of all ages...
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 October 2020...
Litegreen Ltd have developed a small area of their website which is devoted to updating first aiders on the impacts of COVID-19. We have set out guidance on: How to...
Who is the guide for? This guide has been written for anyone supporting people who experienced traumatic events, and is designed to accompany training offered by the All Wales Traumatic...
In a few short months, we have seen society change as a result of the Coronavirus. It continues to impact every aspect of our lives, creating new challenges and exacerbating...
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has had a significant impact on BAME individuals, and we are also starting to acknowledge the impact on the community and voluntary sector in the UK,...
Support available from Vesta SFS: We offer support to victims and perpetrators during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Service is provided by Polish-speaking IDVAs, probation officer and counsellors We offer counselling to...
Welsh Government want your views on amendments to the rules for the conduct of elections to Senedd Cymru (formerly known as the National Assembly for Wales). This order reflects the...
The Care Quality Network is an expanding network of health and social care professionals working together to support the continual improvement of quality in care. We welcome the fact that...
Do you know someone who is Deaf, has a hearing loss, tinnitus or sight loss? JobSense support people who have been out of work for over 12 months or who...
Date: 7th July 2020 Time: A half-day course – 10 am until 1 pm Location: Online Price: £50.00 – £85.00 Booking: To book please visit the Children in Wales website....
As part of the support for schools and children during COVID-19, Children in Wales have released a mini guide to support The Price of Poverty guides for Schools in Wales....
RCS is a not-for-profit organisation which provides a range of services across North Wales to support people with health needs to find and sustain employment. All of our services are...
Older people in Wales should continue to be vigilant to protect themselves from crime and scams during the Covid-19 pandemic as they can be a particular target for criminals. That’s...
New digital technology fast-tracked to support non-contact consultations in NHS Wales during the coronavirus pandemic, is here to stay, Health Minister, Vaughan Gething has said. In the last few months,...
The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Care, Julie Morgan marks National Carers Week by announcing an additional £50,000 funding to Carers Wales. The new funding will provide more unpaid...
The Wales and Africa immediate COVID-19 response will be open as of 8 June 2020. The ongoing global effects on the COVID-19 outbreak are being felt differently worldwide. As Wales’...
Swansea University, along with international research colleagues, is inviting you to take part in an online anonymous global survey to help understand how people are coping during the Covid-19 pandemic....
World Environment Day – New funds for nature will help communities plant the seeds for the Wales we want to see post Covid-19 World Environment Day To mark World Environment...
Carers UK has launched its latest bilingual digital innovation for unpaid carers in Wales, in a drive to recognise their valuable skills and experience. The interactive e-learning programme, Learning for...
Job Title: Traffic Marshall & Distributor (No Certificate Required as full training will be available) Job Summary: Responsible for safe and efficient marshalling of inbound and outbound vehicles within a...
Carers Trust North Wales Crossroads Care Service have asked me to share the attached referral forms with you all for the 3 pots of funding they are currently able to...
We are pleased to announce our new project for Polish people living in Wrexham and Flintshire. Please feel free to share it within your networks. “Time for Change” is a...
Training Available: 1st July 2020 Hate Crime and Community Tensions: How can I report each of them? 15th July 2020 Crown Prosecution Services: What are the rules of using CPS? 29th...
All of us are worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it will affect us and those we love. Epilepsy Action Cymru recognises the strain that social distancing measures may place...
Together with over 25 other organisations across the UK, we have created an accessible safety and wellbeing resource for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of gender-based...
What is the Tele-Friend service? Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, lots of people are self-isolating, and we know from a lot of people we support or who support us...
We are pleased to inform you that we created a Mental Health Guide for the Polish community living in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. It provides information about a number of...
Who is this guide for? This guide is for Armed Forces veterans and their friends and family who have caring responsibilities. A UK Armed Forces veteran is someone who has...
About Victim Support As an independent charity, we work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve....
Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam have an exciting new project aiming to identify opportunities to develop Welsh-medium childcare by way of a new day nursery that will serve Flintshire and...
COVID-19 has already had a huge impact on our home running costs. We are in the same boat as you, understand the worries & want to do whatever we can...
North Wales Police is committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we police and serve. We recognise that although the diversity of our staff...
We’re offering £1 million in grants to organisations across the UK who employ people from disadvantaged or vulnerable groups What is the S&CC Coronavirus Response Fund? At Social & Community...
Apply for funding for security measures to protect against hate crime. About the Scheme The places of worship (POW) protective security funding scheme is a government commitment in the 2016-2020...
Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust provide financial grants for the children of UK fashion and textile employees. Children and parents are at the heart of everything we do. We are...
The Next Steps programme will open for applications from 10 June 2020. The Next Steps programme is our response programme designed to deliver support for children and young people affected...
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school-age children, free for anyone to read on-screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it....
A new suite of resources has been produced by the Getting Ready Project to enhance care experienced young people’s knowledge and understanding of their rights and entitlements when planning to...
If you, or someone you know has suffered a bereavement because of COVID-19 or under any other circumstances during these uncertain time, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Patient Advice...
This guidance has been produced to support voluntary organisations with safeguarding issues related to financial transactions during the coronavirus outbreak. This is a key area of risk for organisations, volunteers...
Four online parenting courses are being launched by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, in partnership with Local Authorities this week and will be available free of charge to all residents...
The land-based and environmental industry in Wales has around 18,600 businesses and 85,000 employees. Lantra Wales team in Wales work to help you access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge...
Leonard Cheshire are looking for Volunteers from the community to come to our Dol-Y-Wern Care home to assist with 1:1 activities with service users. these activities can be as broad...
The rules and regulations around COVID-19 mean that lots of us can’t meet up with friends, partners and other people we care about and have relationships with. Many of us...
All communities have the potential for tensions to arise, which may lead to some form of conflict. The nature of tensions will vary from one area to another. Tensions may...
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...
The Small Grants Scheme will re-open for new applications from 1 June. It will operate until further notice under the following revised criteria for support reflecting the impact of COVID-19....
Community Woodlands is a capital grant scheme intended to restore, create, connect and manage woodlands in Wales. We are offering grants of £10,000–£250,000 for capital projects that will restore, enhance...
As part of Localgiving’s commitment to support charities and community groups across Wales, we have developed an online fundraising guidebook that will help you: build new online fundraising skills understand...
The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects across the UK that our members care about. We want to help communities to come together, co-operate and have a positive impact on...
Businesses can now find out if they are eligible to apply for financial support from the next phase of the Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund. The online eligibility checker has...
Join AVOW Funding Officer Nigel Davies and National Lottery Community Wales Funding Officer Catriona Learmont on Thursday 2nd July for the second Virtual Funding Workshop for Wrexham County Borough. Virtual...
This year, Volunteers’ Week falls at a time of crisis, when our neighbours, community members and local volunteers have become more important than ever to support those in need. We...
The North East Wales community Cohesion team would like to invite you to participate in one or all of the Community Cohesion Awareness Training sessions that we will be delivering across North Wales via zoom....
What is The Wrexham Enterprise Initiative? The Wrexham Enterprise Initiative is a 2-year programme delivered by AVOW and Neighbourhood Economics on behalf of the Welsh Government. What are the Aims?...
As part of the response to the Coronavirus crisis, Funding. Cymru have created a new ‘Coronavirus’ funding category on their website. This new category will make finding funds specifically for...
Voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system with under £500,000 annual income can apply now for grant funding to support their vital work during Covid-19. The pandemic has had...
The UK insurance and long-term savings industry has launched the Covid-19 Support Fund to help support some of the people hardest hit by the Covid-19 crisis. Aim of the Fund...
Reaching older people most likely to be missing out – now and beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus has changed the lives of everyone in the UK, but this is particularly...
The Forces Communities Together programme will award small grants up to £10,000 towards creative and engaging projects, that can be delivered under social restrictions, for people from Armed Forces communities...
The GBCT welcomes grant applications from groups, communities and charities that are pursuing these aims and where its contribution can make a real difference. Trustees are particularly keen to support...
Lockdown Arrangements • Will arrangements for the shielding group change in light of the announcements about lockdown for the wider public? At the moment, no decisions have been made about...
Wales Council of the Blind produces a fortnightly e-bulletin, ’Sylw’, to share news and updates from across the sight loss sector in Wales. During this pandemic, we are now delivering...
The Infoshop provides free and confidential information and support fo young people aged 11 – 25 years old. Contact You can still speak to a youth worker/advocate by email to...
AVOW has been certified as a Disability Confident Committed employer by the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. Disability Confident The Disability Confident scheme supports employers like you to make the...
At Digital Communities Wales we’ve been working hard over the past two weeks to develop online digital inclusion training courses, including webinars and digital drop-in sessions that might be vital...
Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is required to produce this report each year as part of the monitoring requirements of Social Services by the Welsh Government. It is used by...
Wrexham Foodbank provides three-day food parcels for local people in financial crisis. How to Make a Referral If you, or someone you know of, is in need of a food...
Mental health problems can affect anyone, at any time. So, for one week each May, we campaign around a specific theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. Since the first Mental Health...
Weekly COVID-19 EUSS Lockdown Live Stream where you can discuss important matters for EU citizens. Please share this with your networks and to encourage more people to access our support....
The Welsh Language Commissioner’s office is offering free translations under 1000 words to voluntary organisations during the coronavirus pandemic. During this period, we know that many voluntary sector organisations are...
TGP Cymru is pleased to offer this exciting volunteering opportunity. Independent Visitor Are you interested in giving some of your time as a volunteer to work with looked after children...
Children and Young People living in North Wales who are looked after and have little or no contact with birth parents are entitled to an Independent Visitor. What is an...
Vesta Specialist Family Support has created a Mental Health Guide for the Polish community living in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. It provides information about a number of mental health illnesses...
It’s an unprecedented time for Welsh sport, bringing the biggest challenge to our sporting infrastructure in a generation. The impact of the Coronavirus comes just weeks after many clubs in...
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...
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 Borough. Virtual...
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 County Borough. This is...
Alzheimer’s Society have launched their toolkit for volunteers supporting people during the Coronavirus pandemic. Who is it for? The toolkit will equip volunteers with top tips and a deeper understanding...
Public Health Wales have launched their ‘How Are You Doing?’ campaign to highlight the importance of Mental Wellbeing during this difficult time. How are you doing? This is an uncertain...
Community Cohesion in North East Wales “Community cohesion” is what we all need to feel welcome, included and involved. This newsletter provides updates on local projects in Wrexham, Flintshire &...
North Wales Advocacy Service are still accepting referrals during COVID-19. Where Can I Find Advocacy Services in North Wales? There are two organisations that you can get advocacy from in...
Carers Trust North Wales has a small grant from the Morgan Foundation to provide one-off food parcels to families who are struggling due to the coronavirus. This could be that:...
A new round of the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) Active Inclusion fund has launched! Fund Aims The fund will help organisations in the struggle against coronavirus – with...
Do you have an idea or need some extra financial help to deliver a project which will help the elderly and vulnerable who may be isolated in your community during...
Awards to recognise local Welsh-Chinese achievers The Blossom Awards celebrate the success and contribution of the British-Chinese Community to our national life. Founded by Alan Mak and Cathy Watts, the...
Evidenced based and accredited online courses available to all residents of North Wales until November 2022. Courses include: Understanding Pregnancy, Labour, Birth and your Baby For everyone around the baby...
Welsh Government want your views on draft revised Active Travel delivery, planning and design guidance. Consultation description They are creating revised guidance by combining: Active Travel delivery and planning guidance...
Find out how to create meaningful person-centred evaluation, even in a time of crisis and high pressure with the WCVA. Webinar aim To share good practice in involving people in...
Have you got a story to tell? Through ‘National Service Remembered’ Same but Different CIC are bringing the stories of those who were conscripted to life. Through interviews, they will...
The Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, has announced up to £3 million to support ‘digitally excluded’ learners during the coronavirus pandemic. ‘Stay Safe. Stay Learning’ programme As part of the ‘Stay...
