SUPPORTING, PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING THE VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR
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We work with citizens, volunteers and third sector groups to identify and address what matters to them. To achieve our goal we collaborate with other key partners across the third sector, the public sector, business, research and funders.
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Flintshire Local Voluntary Council are here to support, promote, develop and represent the Voluntary and Community Sector in Flintshire and will help whenever we can. We are a membership-based organisation and that helps to ensure that we work with you and for you.
Funding for Flintshire with FLVC
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FLVC help local organisations become financially sustainable, identify sources of funding and more
Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of WalesArtists, bands and Wales-based labels can apply for up to £2,000 in funding. Supported activity must focus on artist development.Deadline: 23:59, 6 November, 2026.www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1YXY6BtqVpCc4T12BZ7hdzV/launchpad-fund-2026
Sesiwn Cwrdd â’r Cyllidwr: Ymddiriedolaethau Benefact a’r Eglwysi Genedlaethol📆 Dydd Iau 22 Hydref⏰ 10-11:15am🖱️ Ar-leinMae’n bleser gan WCVA CGGC groesawu Benefact Trust a’r Ymddiriedolaeth Eglwysi Genedlaethol am ddigwyddiad Cwrdd â’r Cyllidwyr ar-lein. Byddant yn cyflwyno ar fformat cylchau cyllido, yn egluro’r meini prawf cymhwysedd a’r blaenoriaethau cyllido, yn rhoi ychydig o awgrymiadau allweddol ar gyflwyno cais cryf ac yn cymryd rhan mewn sesiwn holi ac ateb gyda’r mynychwyr.luma.com/nb1bdrxqCyfle i fynychwyr cwrdd gyda'r cyllidwyr Benefact Trust a National Churches Trust!Byddant yn cyflwyno ar fformat cylchau cyllido, yn egluro’r meini prawf cymhwysedd a’r blaenoriaethau cyllido, yn rhoi ychydig o awgrymiadau allweddol ar gyflwyno cais cryf ac yn cymryd rhan mewn sesiwn holi ac ateb gyda’r mynychwyr. 📅 Dydd Iau 22 Hydref🕙 10-11:15am💻 Ar-leinCofrestrwch drwy'r ddolen yn y sylwadau 👇
Meet the Funder session: Benefact & National Churches Trusts📆 Thursday 22 October⏰ 10-11:15 am🖱️ OnlineWCVA CGGC are pleased to host Benefact Trust and National Churches Trust for an online Meet the Funders event. They will present on the format of funding rounds, explain eligibility criteria and funding priorities, provide some key tips on submitting a strong application and take part in a Q&A session with attendees.luma.com/nb1bdrxqMeet the funders event with Benefact Trust and National Churches Trust!They will present on the format of funding rounds, explain eligibility criteria and funding priorities, provide some key tips on submitting a strong application and take part in a Q&A session with attendees.📅 Thursday 22 October🕙 10-11:15 am💻 OnlineRegister through the link in the comments 👇
Applications for Music for All’s Award Round 4 are NOW OPEN! - Music for AllMusic for All offers financial grants and instrument awards to individuals, schools and community groups.Applications must be submitted by 30 November 2026 at 12 noon.www.musicforall.org.uk/awards-overview/Music for All’s Award Round 4 of 2026 is NOW OPEN to applicants!In this round, we’re delighted to be offering both financial and instrumental awards to community projects, schools and individuals in the following categories: ➡️ Electro-Acoustic Guitars ➡️ Acoustic Guitars ➡️ Ukuleles ➡️ Pbuzz instruments ➡️ Arturia Analog Virtual Controller (software) ➡️ Financial grants for groups working with children aged 0-4 ➡️ MfA’s Learn to Play Award (anybody who joined a free taster session during the 2026 Learn to Play weekend between the 8th - 11th of October is eligible to apply)🔗 For further information and to apply, please visit our website: www.musicforall.org.uk/awards-overview ⏰ Applications for these award categories must be submitted by 30 November 2026 at 12 noon.#MusicforAll #MakingMusicChangesLives #MusicForAll #Community #Grants #Fundraise #Donate
The DPS Social Commitment Programme - Deadline approachingThe DPS Social Commitment Programme includes grants of £7,000 or £10,000 and a free specialist learning programme for VCSEs tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness across England and Wales.The deadline is fast approaching for The DPS Social Commitment Programme, delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs and The DPS. It offers a specialist accelerator learning programme and grant funding for organisations in England and Wales tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness.Apply by 16 November at 12pm.www.the-sse.org/programme/the-dps-social-commitment-programmes/📣 NEW PROGRAMME AND FUNDING KLAXON 📣Are you developing solutions to the causes or consequences of homelessness? 🏠The DPS Social Commitment Programme: Helping to End Homelessness could be for you.This free 9-month programme is designed to support charities, social enterprises and community organisations tackling housing insecurity. 🎓You'll learn how to build a resilient business model with a focus on generating trading activity, building confidence and strengthening networks. Participants will benefit from diagnostic support, tailored capacity-building sessions, peer coaching, expert support and opportunities to connect with potential customers and partners in the housing market. 💰There are also grants of £7k or £10k to help you put learning into practice.If your work impacts someone’s ability to find and maintain a stable home then get ready to apply to this programme.👉 Applications now open, head to our website to register your interest.
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council
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Support services for Voluntary and Community groups throughout Flintshire.
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council is pleased to offer Safeguarding Group C training, delivered by Groundwork North Wales, taking place across 20th and 21st October.⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Please arrive by 9:15 AM for registration)📍 Location: Connah's Quay Sea Cadet Hall, Dock Road, Connah's Quay, CH5 4DS (what3words ///hung.breeze.various)🔸 Please note: This is a two-day course, and participants will need to attend both days.As part of our commitment to supporting the voluntary and community sector, FLVC is offering this course at a subsidised rate for members.FLVC Members – £50 per personNon-members – £75 per personThis course is designed for those who require Group C safeguarding training as part of their role, providing the knowledge and understanding needed to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.Safeguarding is about protecting children and adults from abuse or neglect and educating those around them to recognise the signs and dangers.Group C practitioners are those who have direct responsibility for safeguarding people:• who have an assessing role that’s linked to the safeguarding process and / or• who are operating at a level where they can give advice about safeguarding to those in group A and group B and / or• in a setting they work in or manage and / or• with whom they spend a lot of time unsupervised and there may be safeguarding concerns.Group C practitioners also include an organisation’s designated safeguarding person and people who take a more prominent role in safeguarding decisions, including those with an active role in core groups and protection planning activities.If you need support with any of the information above or about setting a safeguarding policy, please reach out to FLVC. For more information and to secure your place, visit: www.flvc.org.uk/flvc-safeguarding-group-c-training/
Mae’n bleser gan Gyngor Gwirfoddol Lleol Sir y Fflint gynnig Hyfforddiant Diogelu Grŵp C, wedi’i gynnal gan Groundwork North Wales, ar Hydref yr 20fed a’r 21ain. ⏰ Amser: 9:30 YB – 2:30 YP (Cyrhaeddwch erbyn 9:15 AM i gofrestru os gwelwch yn dda) 📍 Lleoliad: Neuadd y Cadetiaid Môr Cei Connah, Ffordd y Doc, Cei Connah, CH5 4DS (what3words ///hung.breeze.various🔸 Sylwch: Mae hwn yn gwrs deuddydd, a bydd yn rhaid i’r rheiny sy’n cymryd rhan fynychu’r ddau ddiwrnod. Fel rhan o’n hymrwymiad i gefnogi’r sector gwirfoddol a chymunedol, mae CGLlSFf yn cynnig y cwrs hwn am gyfradd ostyngol i aelodau. Aelodau CGLlSFf – £50 y penRhai nad ydyn nhw’n aelodau – £75 y penMae’r cwrs yn arbennig ar gyfer y rheiny sydd angen hyfforddiant diogelu Grŵp C fel rhan o’u rôl, gan ddarparu’r wybodaeth a’r ddealltwriaeth sydd ei angen i gydnabod ac ymateb yn briodol i bryderon o ran diogelu.Nod diogelu ydy amddiffyn plant ac oedolion rhag cam-drin neu esgeulustod ac addysgu’r rheiny o’u cwmpas i gydnabod yr arwyddion a’r peryglon. Ymarferwyr Grŵp C ydy’r rheiny sydd â chyfrifoldeb uniongyrchol am ddiogelu pobl: • sydd â rôl asesu sy’n gysylltiedig â’r broses ddiogelu a / neu• sy’n gweithredu ar lefel lle gallan nhw gynnig cyngor am ddiogelu i’r rheiny sydd yng ngrŵp A a grŵp B a / neu• mewn sefydliad maen nhw’n gweithio ynddo neu’n ei reoli a / neu• y maen nhw’n treulio llawer o amser heb oruchwyliaeth gyda nhw a gallai fod pryderon diogelu.Hefyd, mae ymarferwyr Grŵp C yn cynnwys person diogelu dynodedig mudiad a phobl sy’n ymgymryd â rôl fwy amlwg o ran penderfyniadau diogelu, gan gynnwys y rheiny sydd â rôl weithredol mewn grwpiau craidd a gyda gweithgareddau cynllunio diogelu.Os oes angen cymorth arnoch gydag unrhyw ran o’r wybodaeth uchod neu am weithredu polisi diogelu, cysylltwch gyda CGLlSFf. Am fwy o wybodaeth ac i sicrhau eich lle, ewch i: www.flvc.org.uk/cy/hyfforddiant-diogelu-grwp-c-cgllsff/
🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day! 🌟 Why not reach out to your local Social Prescribing team at FLVC to see what opportunities and support is available to you in your local community? Contact us today on 01352 744002, email [email protected] or visit our website:www.flvc.org.uk/help-for-individuals/health-social-care-wellbeing/flintshire-social-prescription/
✨ Heddiw yw Diwrnod Iechyd Meddwl y Byd! 🌍Cysylltwch â'ch tîm Rhagnodi Cymdeithasol lleol CGLlSFf i weld pa gyfleoedd a chefnogaeth sydd ar gael i chi yn eich cymuned leol?Cysylltwch â ni heddiw ar 01352 744002, e-bostiwch [email protected] neu ymwelwch â’n gwefan:www.flvc.org.uk/cy/cymorth-i-unigolion/health-social-care-wellbeing/welsh-flintshire-social-precr...
Rhagnodi Cymdeithasol CGLlSFf – Sesiynau Galw Heibio 💬📍 CANOLFAN IECHYD & LLES Y FFLINTDewch i gwrdd â'n tîm cyfeillgar am sgwrs a darganfod beth sy'n digwydd yn eich cymuned leol.Sesiwn nesaf: Hydref 12 2026 (10:30 yb – 12:30 yp)
Flintshire Volunteer Centre
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Are you a volunteer looking to build confidence and develop new skills?Join Get Ahead with Volunteering, a free seven-week online programme delivered through Microsoft Teams. Explore leadership, confidence, overcoming barriers to learning and reflective practice, and discover free learning through OpenLearn.📍 Tuesdays⏰ 10:00–11:30📆 20 October to 1 December 2026Find out more and register:university.open.ac.uk/wales/en/events/get-ahead-volunteering#volunteering #OpenLearn #skillsdevelopment #ouinwales
Ydych chi'n wirfoddolwr sydd am fagu hyder a datblygu sgiliau newydd?Ymunwch ag Elwa Drwy Wirfoddoli, rhaglen ar-lein saith wythnos am ddim a gyflwynir drwy Microsoft Teams. Archwiliwch arweinyddiaeth, hyder, goresgyn rhwystrau i ddysgu ac ymarfer myfyriol, a darganfyddwch ddysgu am ddim OpenLearnLearn 📍 Dydd Mawrth⏰ 10:00–11:30📅 20 Hydref i 1 Rhagfyr 2026Dysgwch ragor a chofrestrwch:university.open.ac.uk/wales/cy/events/elwa-drwy-wirfodd#gwirfoddolid#OpenLearnL#datblygusgiliaui#prifysgolagoredcymruCymru
Come along to our Youth Volunteer Event at Coleg Cambria Deeside 6 campus starts at 11 -2pm.If your studying Welsh Baccalaureate or doing your DofE or if you just want to explore different volunteering opportunities Come along and get involved and discover where volunteering could take you!#volunteering #ColegCambria#YouthVolunteering#DofE #welshbaccalaureate Dewch i'n digwyddiad gwirfoddoli i bobl ifanc yng nghampws Deeside 6 Coleg Cambria; mae'n dechrau am 11am ac yn gorffen am 2pm.Os ydych chi'n astudio'r Fagloriaeth Gymreig, yn gweithio tuag at Wobr Dug Caeredin (DofE), neu'n syml eisiau archwilio cyfleoedd gwirfoddoli gwahanol – dewch draw i gymryd rhan a darganfod ble gall gwirfoddoli fynd â chi!
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