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...
V for Life is a UK charity that supports older vegetarians and vegans. We’ve developed some resources around shopping guides and grocery box suggestions for those following special diets; please...
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...
Thanks to National Lottery players, £30 million is raised every week for good causes, many of whom will be supporting the most vulnerable in our communities across the UK during...
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...
This fund is dedicated to Wales and it will distribute funding raised from their Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund and the National Emergencies Trust Appeal. This fund has been established to...
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced a number of measures to support cricket clubs and leagues during this crisis, including two new emergency support schemes as well as £40m being made immediately available...
As a response to the current pandemic, the trust has changed its application guidelines and processes. Changes will apply for the Spring Application Period from 16th MArch to 28th April...
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...
Sainsbury’s have introduced a new Volunteer E-Gift card to help make grocery shopping safe and easy while you self-isolate or social distance. Simply send an E-Gift card to your friend,...
There is growing evidence COVID-19 infection is having a disproportionate impact on people with Black, Asian, minority or ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Many of the health or social care workers who...
The importance and benefits of working together, staying connected and speaking with one voice are even more important now than ever before. This means listening to what their members have...
Has self-isolation got you going doolally? Is the company of your phone just not enough? Are you finding it hard to escape the ever-growing challenges of COVID-19? If you’re anything...
Discover your mental resilience with online Mentoring Over the coming weeks and months more of us will be asked to work from home and make significant changes to our daily...
Darwin Gray and WCVA are working in partnership to deliver a series of webinars aimed at helping the Charitable Sector in Wales through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond Webinar One:...
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...
The Morrisons Foundation recognises that homeless people are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are more likely to have underlying health conditions and are less able to access basic sanitation....
The Arts Council Wales is launching an Urgent Response Fund to help people and organisations through the coronavirus crisis. At least £1.5 million will be made available to individuals and...
Kellogg’s has been supporting school breakfast clubs in the UK since 1998. The growth and success of these clubs is a testament to the benefits they bring including attendance, attainment,...
The Clothworkers’ Emergency Capital Programme (CECP) will award small capital grants of up to £5,000 for essential capital items to adapt or increase services in response to the novel coronavirus...
The Schroder Charity Trust continues to accept applications from charities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Who is eligible to apply? The Schroder Charity Trust will consider applications from charities registered in...
The government is providing a £750m support package for UK charities during the coronavirus outbreak. The government is currently drawing up plans for the design and delivery of the funding,...
Travellers Times have released a special Coronavirus edition bulletin for those who are part of, or working with the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community. There are continuous updates through their website....
The sight loss sector in Wales has come together to produce an information resource for those with sight loss during the Coronavirus pandemic. As a sector, there are concerns that...
The Wales Disability Reference Group, which includes Learning Disability Wales, Disability Wales, Wales Council of the Blind and Wales Council for Deaf People, have issued a statement on the rights...
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...
Rosa are talking to their grantees to find out their biggest challenges and needs right now. They are asking women’s groups to get in touch with them via email at...
First Minister & NHS Wales call on public to download app and log symptoms. First Minister Mark Drakeford and NHS Wales are appealing to the Welsh public to download a...
Rosa exists to fund and support small specialist women’s organisations across the UK. Most operate on a shoestring and yet consistently provide vital services to women. The economic and social impact...
The FDF Centre for Independent Living will be continuing to work during the coming months supporting disabled people throughout Flintshire, Wrexham and Denbighshire. They will not be doing home visits,...
The Romani Cultural and Arts Company are looking for interesting designs which are colourful and have a Gypsy, Roma & Traveller theme and / or element to them. Take a high...
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, at Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly) we have suspended our regular social gatherings and have created a new service for older people called call...
How many signatures do you need for a petition to be considered by the Assembly? What matters are devolved to Wales, and in what way can citizens have their say...
A call has gone out to former military personnel who have left the Army in the last 12 months to invite them to rejoin their former regiments. Depending on your...
In just five, enjoyable sessions, you can learn how to get the most out of your pre-natal experiences and prepare yourself for parenthood. with the help of supportive worksheets and...
Funding to provide cash flow support for voluntary organisations in Wales during the current Covid-19 crisis. Charities and voluntary organisations in Wales are facing challenging and uncertain times during the...
In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, as of March 2020, The Dulverton Trust will be prioritising applications from charities that meet their guidelines and are either (a) well-placed to...
Many charities offer non-repayable grants to help individuals on low incomes.To be eligible you have to meet their particular rules. These may be based on your location, age, gender, current...
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 by COVID-19, and...
Open 1st July 2020 Bids may be either for core funding or as a contribution towards a capital project. For core funding the maximum grant available is £5,000 and for...
The Standard Life Foundation have opened a new fast track grant scheme in light of the Coronavirus, funding work that relates directly to the pandemic. Purpose of the Grant The...
Moondance Foundation have made additional funds available specifically to support organisations to continue their operations during the Covid-19 crisis. They will consider applications for any of the following: Staff retention...
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...
The fund will provide additional financial support during the coronavirus pandemic and will help organisations to manage cash flow pressures. It will help to address some of the gaps not...
Make homelessness for young people ‘rare, brief and non-recurring’ and to combat isolation and loneliness. Are you a care leaver aged 18 – 25? Do you live in Conwy or...
A fast track application for small one-off grants, up to £3,000 – particularly useful for funding small projects or to cover unexpected costs. Applications invited from UK registered charities currently...
Rapid response grants of up to £10,000 are available for unrestricted funding for core costs, staffing, volunteer costs, supplies and equipment, communications or other critical charitable areas to support day...
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...
Up to £5,000 is available to small and medium sized charities working to improve the life chances for some of the most disadvantaged children in Wales. Funding is available to:...
The package of measures, which was announced by Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Lord Elis-Thomas today, will help support the sector, safeguarding businesses and jobs. The funding is...
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust would like to let you know they will do all they can to help the project already funded to keep supporting the people who...
The Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) has suspended its normal grant-making and re-allocated £500,000 funding towards a new emergency fund for organisations supporting the blind and partially sighted people. Grants of...
The fund will provide a single payment award of £500 to organisations who are supporting vulnerable groups. Tesco Bags of Help is responding to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis by...
A new grant scheme to enable voluntary organisations providing vital support during the Coronavirus crisis to continue and expand their work. The voluntary sector across Wales is playing a pivotal...
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...
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 for each individual...
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...
Digital technology will be crucial in the coming months to help people stay connected, find reliable information, shop for necessities and stay healthy. Digital Communities Wales is here to support...
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...
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...
Operation Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A joint initiative between Business, Voluntary Sector and Wrexham County Borough Council Operation Hidden Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an initiative across Wrexham County...
Get support for pet owners affected by the current crisis. The agencies below can provide much needed help if you are having difficulties in caring for your pet....
Self-isolation may mean that some citizens will get no interaction at all. These services can provide telephone befriending for these people, ensuring some human interaction....
This fund has been established to assist groups and organisations providing services and support to individuals and families, whether singly or collectively, affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Primarily, we will...
