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Grants to Support Individuals & Families in Need (UK)

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to charities, housing associations, schools and social services providing support for individuals and families across the UK who are in financial need. Priority will be given to: The most financially excluded people Families over individuals Those with caring

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 speech during the opening ceremony, while members of the AVOW team

External: VOLUNTEER Driver (Plas Madoc community)

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 to spare? We Are Plas Madoc Community Transport scheme supplies accessible transport for

Gift Aid Awareness Day 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 and others. It’s never been more important to #TickTheBox. Gift Aid means we

Grants for Older People on Low Incomes (England & Wales)

Whilst priority will be given to funding essential items including clothing, food, medicines, and books, the grant can also be used to help with the cost of replacing everyday items, minor home repairs and mobility adaptations; help older people get online, and help with unexpected

Housing Justice Cymru: Homes for Ukraine Project

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 upcoming sessions. Housing Justice Cymru: Homes for Ukraine Project by

Coalfields Community Trust: Fast Track Programme

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 voluntary organisations that manage community facilities to access the funding required for

Minister for Social Justice visits ‘The Land’

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 Land’ in Plas Madoc, to learn about their work supporting children, young people, and

Charity Commission Chair visits AVOW

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 2022. The Commission Chair visited Wrexham to learn about the challenges facing the Third Sector in

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 families in Wrexham, facilitating groups in the local community. The role also

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