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Virtual Epilepsy Support Group with Epilepsy Action Cymru

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 on people’s … [Read more...] about Virtual Epilepsy Support Group with Epilepsy Action Cymru

COVID-19 Guidance and Advice for Survivors and Support Networks from Welsh Women's Aid

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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 … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Guidance and Advice for Survivors and Support Networks from Welsh Women's Aid

Cancer Care Tele-friend Service with Tenovus

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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 here at Tenovus Cancer Care, that … [Read more...] about Cancer Care Tele-friend Service with Tenovus

Polish Community Mental Health Guide from Vesta SFS

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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 mental health … [Read more...] about Polish Community Mental Health Guide from Vesta SFS

A Guide to Caring for the Armed Forces Veteran Community from Carers Wales

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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 served as part of the HM … [Read more...] about A Guide to Caring for the Armed Forces Veteran Community from Carers Wales

Victim Support Services for North Wales

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. We help people feel … [Read more...] about Victim Support Services for North Wales

Consulation on Welsh Medium Childcare from Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam

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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 Wrexham county … [Read more...] about Consulation on Welsh Medium Childcare from Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam

Free Support with Your Home Energy and Bills with Litegreen Ltd

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 to support you in this time of need. Our local … [Read more...] about Free Support with Your Home Energy and Bills with Litegreen Ltd

Positive Action with North Wales Police

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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 is … [Read more...] about Positive Action with North Wales Police

Coronavirus Support Grant with Natwest

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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 … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Support Grant with Natwest

Places of Worship (POW): Protective Security Funding Scheme

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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 … [Read more...] about Places of Worship (POW): Protective Security Funding Scheme

Fashion and Textiles Children’s Trust Grant

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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 here to … [Read more...] about Fashion and Textiles Children’s Trust Grant

The Next Steps Funding Stream with BBC Children in Need

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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 by the … [Read more...] about The Next Steps Funding Stream with BBC Children in Need

The Safe and Warm Fund with Wales & West Utilities

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At Wales & West Utilities our job is to keep you safe and warm at home. Day to day we do that by looking after the pipes that keep the gas flowing. You rely on us to heat your homes, while we also … [Read more...] about The Safe and Warm Fund with Wales & West Utilities

Free Information Book Explaining the Coronavirus for Children by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler

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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. Published by … [Read more...] about Free Information Book Explaining the Coronavirus for Children by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler

Resources for Young People Leaving Care from the Getting Ready Project

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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 leave … [Read more...] about Resources for Young People Leaving Care from the Getting Ready Project

Bereavement Services with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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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 … [Read more...] about Bereavement Services with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Guidance on Financial Transactions from WCVA

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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 … [Read more...] about Guidance on Financial Transactions from WCVA

Free Online Parenting Courses launched in North Wales with Solihull Approach and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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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 of … [Read more...] about Free Online Parenting Courses launched in North Wales with Solihull Approach and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Lantra Wales: Skills Match Service with Welsh Government

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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 … [Read more...] about Lantra Wales: Skills Match Service with Welsh Government

Care Home Volunteering Opportunity with Leonard Cheshire

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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 as you like, the … [Read more...] about Care Home Volunteering Opportunity with Leonard Cheshire

Safe and Healthy Relationships with S.T.A.R

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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 will be online and on our … [Read more...] about Safe and Healthy Relationships with S.T.A.R

Tension Monitoring from Wrexham County Borough Council

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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 emerge between different … [Read more...] about Tension Monitoring from Wrexham County Borough Council

AVOW Briefing Monday 15th June

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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 and … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 15th June

Small Grants Scheme with The Foyle Foundation

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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. The … [Read more...] about Small Grants Scheme with The Foyle Foundation

Community Woodlands Grant with National Lottery Heritage Fund

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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, … [Read more...] about Community Woodlands Grant with National Lottery Heritage Fund

Online Fundraising During Covid-19, in Wales with Localgiving

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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 … [Read more...] about Online Fundraising During Covid-19, in Wales with Localgiving

Local Community Fund with Coop

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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 community wellbeing – … [Read more...] about Local Community Fund with Coop

Economic Resilience Fund with Welsh Government

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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 reopened … [Read more...] about Economic Resilience Fund with Welsh Government

AVOW Virtual Funding Workshop with National Lottery Community Fund Wales

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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 … [Read more...] about AVOW Virtual Funding Workshop with National Lottery Community Fund Wales

Volunteers’ Week 2020 with AVOW

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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 think that this … [Read more...] about Volunteers’ Week 2020 with AVOW

Community Cohesion Awareness Training with North East Wales community Cohesion team

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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 … [Read more...] about Community Cohesion Awareness Training with North East Wales community Cohesion team

The Wrexham Enterprise Initiative with AVOW & Neighbourhood Economics

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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 … [Read more...] about The Wrexham Enterprise Initiative with AVOW & Neighbourhood Economics

Funds to Support the Sector with Funding Cymru

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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 the … [Read more...] about Funds to Support the Sector with Funding Cymru

Covid-19 Response Grants with Clinks

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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 a … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Response Grants with Clinks

COVID-19 Support Fund Helping people in their hour of need

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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 The Covid-19 Support … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Support Fund Helping people in their hour of need

Independent Age Grants Fund

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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 true for our older … [Read more...] about Independent Age Grants Fund

Forces Communities Together programme through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund

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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 … [Read more...] about Forces Communities Together programme through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund

The George Bairstow Charitable Trust

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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 … [Read more...] about The George Bairstow Charitable Trust

Advice on Shielding from Welsh Government

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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 the … [Read more...] about Advice on Shielding from Welsh Government

Wales Council of the Blind’s E-bulletin

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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 these weekly to … [Read more...] about Wales Council of the Blind’s E-bulletin

Updates from Infoshop Wrexham for Young People in Wales

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 … [Read more...] about Updates from Infoshop Wrexham for Young People in Wales

AVOW Certified Disability Confident Committed by Disability Confident

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 … [Read more...] about AVOW Certified Disability Confident Committed by Disability Confident

Covid-19: digital inclusion webinar programme with Digital Communities Wales

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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 … [Read more...] about Covid-19: digital inclusion webinar programme with Digital Communities Wales

Director of Social Services Annual Report Draft

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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 the regulator … [Read more...] about Director of Social Services Annual Report Draft

Wrexham Foodbank Update

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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 parcel you can obtain a referral … [Read more...] about Wrexham Foodbank Update

Mental Health Awareness Week with the Mental Health Foundation

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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 Awareness Week … [Read more...] about Mental Health Awareness Week with the Mental Health Foundation

COVID-19 EUSS Lockdown Live Stream with E.U. Settled Status Programme

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. What is in … [Read more...] about COVID-19 EUSS Lockdown Live Stream with E.U. Settled Status Programme

Free translation

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 … [Read more...] about Free translation

Coronavirus and Me Nation-wide survey for children and young people in Wales

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You’ve been staying home to stay safe over the last few weeks. People who can help to make a difference to your life want to listen to how you have felt about having to do this because of the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Me Nation-wide survey for children and young people in Wales

Volunteer Role: Independent Visitor with TGP Cymru

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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 or … [Read more...] about Volunteer Role: Independent Visitor with TGP Cymru

Independent Visitor Service by TGP Cymru

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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 Independent Visitor? An … [Read more...] about Independent Visitor Service by TGP Cymru

Mental health guide for the Polish community by Vesta Specialist Family Support

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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 … [Read more...] about Mental health guide for the Polish community by Vesta Specialist Family Support

Emergency Relief Fund from Sports Wales

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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 Wales … [Read more...] about Emergency Relief Fund from Sports Wales

AVOW Briefing Monday 10th May Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough

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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 another three weeks in Wales. … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 10th May Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough

AVOW Virtual Funding Workshop with National Lottery Community Fund Wales

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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 … [Read more...] about AVOW Virtual Funding Workshop with National Lottery Community Fund Wales

AVOW Volunteer Organisation Network Meeting via Zoom

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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 … [Read more...] about AVOW Volunteer Organisation Network Meeting via Zoom

Coronavirus: How you can support people with demential in your community from Alzheimer's Society

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 … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: How you can support people with demential in your community from Alzheimer's Society

How are you doing? with Public Health Wales

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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 time for … [Read more...] about How are you doing? with Public Health Wales

Regional Cohesion Newsletter for Wrexham, Flintshire & Denbighshire

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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 … [Read more...] about Regional Cohesion Newsletter for Wrexham, Flintshire & Denbighshire

North Wales Advocacy Service

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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 … [Read more...] about North Wales Advocacy Service

Steve Morgan Foundation Carers Trust North Wales Small Grants

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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: they are on low … [Read more...] about Steve Morgan Foundation Carers Trust North Wales Small Grants

WCVA Active Inclusion fund for COVID-19

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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 a simplified … [Read more...] about WCVA Active Inclusion fund for COVID-19

North East Wales Community Inclusion Fund

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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 the current COVID-19 … [Read more...] about North East Wales Community Inclusion Fund

The Blossom Awards Launched

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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 … [Read more...] about The Blossom Awards Launched

Our Place: Free Online Courses for North Wales Residents

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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 … [Read more...] about Our Place: Free Online Courses for North Wales Residents

Active Travel Consultation with Welsh Government

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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 … [Read more...] about Active Travel Consultation with Welsh Government

Webinar: People are not Data Points

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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 evaluation and … [Read more...] about Webinar: People are not Data Points

National Service Remembered with Same but Different CIC

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 capture … [Read more...] about National Service Remembered with Same but Different CIC

Extra £3 million to support ‘digitally excluded’ learners in Wales

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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 … [Read more...] about Extra £3 million to support ‘digitally excluded’ learners in Wales

V for Life Shopping Guide for people on specialist diets

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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 find … [Read more...] about V for Life Shopping Guide for people on specialist diets

AVOW Volunteer Bank AVOW response to COVID19

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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 … [Read more...] about AVOW Volunteer Bank AVOW response to COVID19

The National Lottery COVID-19 Response

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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 the current … [Read more...] about The National Lottery COVID-19 Response

AVOW Briefing Monday 27th April Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough

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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 who have lost their … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 27th April Community Response to Coronavirus across Wrexham County Borough

Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund with Community Foundation Wales

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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 … [Read more...] about Wales Coronavirus Resilience Fund with Community Foundation Wales

Emergency Funding for Cricket Clubs and Leagues

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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 … [Read more...] about Emergency Funding for Cricket Clubs and Leagues

The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust

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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 2020, in the … [Read more...] about The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust

Aviva Community Fund

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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

Sainsbury’s Volunteer Shopping Card

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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, family or … [Read more...] about Sainsbury’s Volunteer Shopping Card

COVID-19 and BAME Communities

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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 have … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and BAME Communities

Children in Wales Survey

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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 to say; … [Read more...] about Children in Wales Survey

#FioPen2PaperChallenge!

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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 like Fio … [Read more...] about #FioPen2PaperChallenge!

Online Personal Development Mentoring with Empower Be The Change

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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 lives. Many of us will find … [Read more...] about Online Personal Development Mentoring with Empower Be The Change

Webinar Series: Managing your Workforce during a crisis, and an Overview of Trustees’ Duties with WCVA

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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: 27 April 2020, 2pm … [Read more...] about Webinar Series: Managing your Workforce during a crisis, and an Overview of Trustees’ Duties with WCVA

AVOW Voluntary Services Emergency Fund Additional Grant Scheme Available in Wrexham

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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 … [Read more...] about AVOW Voluntary Services Emergency Fund Additional Grant Scheme Available in Wrexham

Morrisons Foundation

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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 … [Read more...] about Morrisons Foundation

Arts Council of Wales: Arts Resilience Fund

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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 £5.5 … [Read more...] about Arts Council of Wales: Arts Resilience Fund

Kellogg’s breakfast Club Grants

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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, alleviating … [Read more...] about Kellogg’s breakfast Club Grants

Clothworkers’ Emergency Capital Programme (CECP)

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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 … [Read more...] about Clothworkers’ Emergency Capital Programme (CECP)

The Schroder Charity Trust COVID-19

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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 … [Read more...] about The Schroder Charity Trust COVID-19

Charity Funding from the Government

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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, including … [Read more...] about Charity Funding from the Government

COVID-19 Support for Gypsy, Roma Traveller Community

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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 … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Support for Gypsy, Roma Traveller Community

COVID-19 Community Support for People with Sight Loss in Wales Community Support in Your Area

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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 there are people … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Community Support for People with Sight Loss in Wales Community Support in Your Area

Coronavirus (COVID 19) and the rights of disabled people in Wales Joint Statement from Wales Disability Reference Group

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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 of … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID 19) and the rights of disabled people in Wales Joint Statement from Wales Disability Reference Group

AVOW Briefing Monday 20th April

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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 changed. Issues and terms that … [Read more...] about AVOW Briefing Monday 20th April

Rosa Consultation Calling Women’s Organisations in the UK

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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 info@rosauk.org or call 020 7697 3466 … [Read more...] about Rosa Consultation Calling Women’s Organisations in the UK

New app Launched to Track and Trace Coronavirus

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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 new COVID Symptom Tracker … [Read more...] about New app Launched to Track and Trace Coronavirus

Rosa – Coronavirus Fundraiser Emergency Response Fund for the UK Women's Sector

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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 … [Read more...] about Rosa – Coronavirus Fundraiser Emergency Response Fund for the UK Women's Sector

The FDF Centre for Independent Living Service

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 … [Read more...] about The FDF Centre for Independent Living Service

UK Children’s Competition Summer 2020 with The Romani Cultural and Arts Company

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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 resolution photograph … [Read more...] about UK Children’s Competition Summer 2020 with The Romani Cultural and Arts Company

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