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
The Freemasons' Charityarity Grants programme is open to registered charities in England and Wales working with our three main priority groups:• Children with SEND• Children affected by domestic abuse• Early Years (ages 0-5), with a focus on poverty and neglectfreemasonscharity.org.uk/support-our-work/
Royal Society Partnership - Grants for SchoolsGrants are up to £3,000 for UK schools and colleges teaching students aged 5–18 to collaborate with STEM professionals on curriculum-linked research projects.Grants can be used to purchase equipment for STEM (science, mathematics, engineering, and computing) projects. The fund covers equipment and resources for hands-on investigations in areas such as climate science, biodiversity, and materials.royalsociety.org/grants/partnership-grants/In addition to the normal Partnership grants for schools, there is a separate fund with the same criteria, specifically aimed at STEM projects for 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 (SEND)royalsociety.org/grants/partnership-grants/send/To qualify for either scheme, projects must work in partnership with a practising scientist or engineer currently working in a STEM-related profession, such as a researcher or analyst.There are 3 funding rounds each year, and the deadlines are 30th November, 30th April, and 10th July. The Royal Society
Webinar: Getting Started with Legacy Giving📆 Date: Wednesday 18th November⏰ Time: 10:00am - 11:30amThis insightful free webinar will explore one of the biggest long-term fundraising opportunities for charities: gifts in wills.Whether you're new to legacy fundraising or looking to strengthen your approach, this session will provide practical advice, valuable insights and actionable steps you can put into practice straight away.Key learnings include:• Who leaves gifts in wills to charities• What inspires people to leave a charitable gift in their will• The practical steps charities can take to encourage legacy giving Register here:
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In this Explore who gives and why and, importantly, why gifts in wills are good not only for organisations but for the people who support them.
Garfield Weston Foundation is one of the largest grant-making institutions in the UK, which donates over £88 million annually to a wide range of charitable causes. They support Registered Charities and CIOs delivering projects across: Arts, Education, Youth, Health, Museums & Heritage, Community, Environment, Faith, and Welfare, particularly to those in need, in regions of economic disadvantage. The Trustees are especially keen to see applications for core and project costs for charities delivering services directly to beneficiaries, especially in the welfare, youth, and community fields, and also in regions of economic disadvantage.The Foundation encourages applicants to apply for their priority project, outlining clearly why this is important, including the need to secure a contribution to core costs where relevant. There are no limits to the size of grant, and each application is considered on its own merit. Typically, the Trustees prefer to see a significant proportion of a project’s costs secured before considering an application and that a robust fundraising strategy and business plan are in place.There are no deadlines. Applications can be made at any time. Read more: garfieldweston.org/
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust support charities working to rescue, rehabilitate, release and rehome animals.Applications are welcomed from UK-registered charities working in the UK and overseas.Grants typically range from £1,000 to £10,000 and support projects that improve animal welfare and create a lasting impact.Applications close: 1st December 2026www.jeansainsburyanimalwelfare.org.uk/grants🐾 Grant Application Deadline for Animal Welfare Charities! 🐾📅 Applications close: 1st December 2026We’re proud to support charities working to rescue, rehabilitate, release and rehome animals 🐈🐕🦔🐘🐢🐒We welcome applications from UK-registered charities working in the UK and overseas. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £10,000 and support projects that improve animal welfare and create a lasting impact.In 2025, we awarded over £700,000 of grants to a variety of animal welfare charities across the globe.Take a look through our previous posts to discover some of the inspiring charities and projects we’ve been proud to support. 👉 Find out more and apply via our website — link in bio#AnimalWelfare #AnimalRescue #UKCharity #GrantFunding #AnimalCharity
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council
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Support services for Voluntary and Community groups throughout Flintshire.
It’s Trustees’ Week!This year, Trustees’ Week takes place between 9 and 13 November 2026.We would like to take this opportunity to thank all FLVC trustees for their time, commitment and dedication.Events are taking place across the UK to celebrate the achievements of trustees and to highlight opportunities to get involved with a local charity or voluntary organisation at board level.For further information, please visit the Trustees Week website: trusteesweek.org/By visiting the website, you can find information about the week, read trustee stories, take the trustee quiz, discover events & updates and so much more.
Mae’n Wythnos yr Ymddiriedolwyr!Eleni, mae Wythnos yr Ymddiriedolwyr yn digwydd rhwng Tachwedd 9 a 13 2026.Hoffem gymryd y cyfle hwn i ddiolch ymddiriedolwyr CGLlSFf am eu hamser, ymrwymiad, ac ymroddiad.Mae digwyddiadau yn cael eu cynnal ledled y DU i ddathlu cyflawniadau ymddiriedolwyr ac i dynnu sylw at gyfleoedd i ymuno ag elusen leol neu sefydliad gwirfoddol ar lefel bwrdd.Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i wefan Wythnos yr Ymddiriedolwyr: trusteesweek.org/Trwy ymweld â'r wefan, gallwch ddod o hyd i wybodaeth am yr wythnos, darllen straeon ymddiriedolwyr, cymryd y cwis ymddiriedolwr, darganfod digwyddiadau & diweddariadau a llawer mwy.
On Tuesday, Stephanie, one of our Social Prescribers, attended an information and awareness session in Buckley with a lovely group of women and Police Community Support Officer Jo, to raise awareness on staying safe in the home and the services we may access for support. ---------------------------Ar ddydd Mawrth, mynychodd Stephanie, un o’n Rhagnodwyr Cymdeithasol, sesiwn gwybodaeth a chodi ymwybyddiaeth ym Mwcle gyda grŵp anhygoel o ferched a Swyddog Cefnogaeth Gymunedol Heddlu Jo, i godi ymwybyddiaeth am aros yn ddiogel yn y cartref a'r gwasanaethau y gallwn eu defnyddio am gymorth.
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 - croeso i bawb!Sesiwn nesaf: Tachwedd 9 2026 (10:30 yb – 12:30 yp) - gyda Darganfod Drysedd Sir y Fflint (Outside Lives - Wellbeing for People & Planet) & NEWCIS
FLVC Social Prescribing – Drop-in Sessions 💬📍 FLINT HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRECome and meet our friendly team for a chat and find out what is happening in your local community – everyone is welcome!Next session: November 9 2026 (10:30 am – 12:30 pm) - with Discovering Dementia Flintshire (Outside Lives - Wellbeing for People & Planet) & NEWCIS
Flintshire Volunteer Centre
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Want to volunteer? We'll help you find the opportunity that's right for you.
⭐ Every community has its unsung heroes - help us celebrate them! ⭐Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make a difference? Or a community group doing amazing things for local people?Nominations are NOW OPEN for the High Sheriff of Clwyd Community Awards 2027!These awards celebrate the incredible volunteers, individuals and community organisations making a positive impact across Denbighshire, Conwy, Flintshire and Wrexham.Whether it's someone who has dedicated years to helping others or a local group bringing people together, we'd love to hear about them!🔸 Nominate by 5pm, Sunday 6 December 2026 🔸Download the nomination form and return it to [email protected].Follow the link for more information: www.dvsc.co.uk/2026/10/26/nominations-now-open-high-sheriff-of-clwyd-community-awar#HighSheriffAwardsr#CommunityHeroesn#volunteeringl#denbighshiren#conwyi#flintshireF#wrexhame#CommunityAwardsnityAwards
⭐ Mae gan bob cymuned ei harwr tawel – helpwch ni i'w dathlu nhw! ⭐'Da chi'n adnabod rhywun sy'n mynd yr ail filltir i wneud gwahaniaeth? Neu grŵp cymunedol sy'n gwneud pethau anhygoel i bobl leol?Mae enwebiadau BELLACH ar AGOR ar gyfer Gwobrau Cymunedol Uchel Siryf Clwyd 2027!Mae'r gwobrau hyn yn dathlu'r gwirfoddolwyr, yr unigolion a'r sefydliadau cymunedol anhygoel sy'n cael effaith gadarnhaol ar draws siroedd Dinbych, Conwy, y Fflint a Wrecsam.P'un a yw'n rhywun sydd wedi neilltuo blynyddoedd i helpu pobl eraill neu grŵp lleol sy'n dod â phobl at ei gilydd, bydden ni wrth ein bodd yn clywed amdanyn nhw!🔸 Enwebwch erbyn 5pm, dydd Sul 6 Rhagfyr 2026 🔸Lawrlwythwch y ffurflen enwebu a'i dychwelyd at [email protected].Am fwy o wybodaeth, dilynwch y linc: www.dvsc.co.uk/2026/10/26/no#gwobrauuchelsiryf-#arwyrcymunedol-#gwirfoddolii#Sirddinbych2#conwyw#siryfflinti#wrecsamy#gwobraucymunedoloddoli #SirDdinbych #Conwy #SiryFflint #Wrecsam #GwobrauCymunedol
In celebration of International Volunteer Managers Day and International Volunteer Day, DVSC Denbighshire and FLVC are delighted to invite you to our joint Volunteer Manager Network.📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11 2026📍 Location: Hawarden Masonic Hall, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 3HE⏰ Time: 11 AM – 1 PMThis is a fantastic opportunity for people involved in volunteering across the Third Sector to come together in person, connect with colleagues, share experiences and discover new ideas and approaches to supporting volunteers.🤔 What will we cover?The session will explore a range of topics relevant to volunteer managers and coordinators, including:• Best practice in volunteer management• The New Approach to Volunteering• Recent amendments to safeguarding• Volunteer wellbeingWhether you’re an experienced Volunteer Manager, coordinate volunteers as part of your role, or are looking to develop your organisation’s approach to volunteering, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, share and network with others working across the sector.👥 Who can attend?The event is open to all Third Sector organisations in Denbighshire and Flintshire.Come along, meet other organisations, exchange ideas and help shape the future of volunteering across our communities.We look forward to welcoming you!Click here to book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-manager-network-denbighshire-flintshire-tickets-2003057716551----------------------😯 Can’t make it to this event?A second session is taking place at The Ask Centre in Rhyl on Friday 13 November 2026. Please follow this link for further information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-manager-network-denbighshire-flintshire-tickets-2002611226086
I ddathlu Diwrnod Rhyngwladol Rheolwyr Gwirfoddolwyr a Diwrnod Rhyngwladol Gwirfoddolwyr, mae CGLlSFf a DVSC Denbighshire yn falch iawn o’ch gwahodd i’n Rhwydwaith Rheolwyr Gwirfoddolwyr.📅 Dyddiad: Dydd Mercher, Tachwedd 11 2026📍 Lleoliad: Neuadd Masonic Penarlâg, Glannau Dyfrdwy, Sir Fflint, CH5 3HE⏰ Amser: 11 YB – 1 YPMae hon yn gyfle gwych i bobl sy’n ymwneud â gwirfoddoli ar draws y Trydydd Sector i ddod at ei gilydd yn bersonol, cysylltu â chydweithwyr, rhannu profiadau a darganfod syniadau a dulliau newydd o gefnogi gwirfoddolwyr.🤔 Beth fyddwn ni’n ei drafod?Bydd y sesiwn yn archwilio amrywiaeth o bynciau sy’n berthnasol i reolwyr a chydlynwyr gwirfoddolwyr, gan gynnwys:• Arferion gorau wrth reoli gwirfoddolwyr• Y Dull Newydd o Wirfoddoli• Newidiadau diweddar i drefniadau diogelu• Lles gwirfoddolwyrP’un a ydych yn Rheolwr Gwirfoddolwyr profiadol, yn cydlynu gwirfoddolwyr fel rhan o’ch rôl, neu’n awyddus i ddatblygu dull eich sefydliad o ran gwirfoddoli, cewch gyfle i ddysgu, rhannu a rhwydweithio ag eraill sy’n gweithio ar draws y sector.👥 Pwy all ddod?Mae’r digwyddiad yn agored i bob sefydliad yn y Trydydd Sector yn Sir Ddinbych a Sir y Fflint.Dewch draw, cyfarfod â sefydliadau eraill, cyfnewid syniadau a helpu i lunio dyfodol gwirfoddoli ar draws ein cymunedau.Edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu!Cliciwch yma i archebu eich lle: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-manager-network-denbighshire-flintshire-tickets-2003057716551--------------------😯 Ddim yn gallu mynychu’r sesiwn yma?Mae sesiwn arall yn digwydd yn Ganolfan Ask yn Rhyl ar ddydd Gwener 13 Tachwedd 2026. Dilynwch y ddolen hon am ragor o wybodaeth: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-manager-network-denbighshire-flintshire-tickets-2002611226086
⭐ Every community has its unsung heroes - help us celebrate them! ⭐Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make a difference? Or a community group doing amazing things for local people?Nominations are NOW OPEN for the High Sheriff of Clwyd Community Awards 2027!These awards celebrate the incredible volunteers, individuals and community organisations making a positive impact across Denbighshire, Conwy, Flintshire and Wrexham.Whether it's someone who has dedicated years to helping others or a local group bringing people together, we'd love to hear about them!🔸 Nominate by 5pm, Sunday 6 December 2026 🔸Download the nomination form and return it to [email protected].Follow the link for more information: www.dvsc.co.uk/2026/10/26/nominations-now-open-high-sheriff-of-clwyd-community-awar#HighSheriffAwardsr#CommunityHeroesn#volunteeringl#denbighshiren#conwyi#flintshireF#wrexhame#CommunityAwardsnityAwards
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