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
James Tudor Foundation - Mental Health GrantSupporting charities that help children, young people, and parents to overcome adversity and break the intergenerational cycle of trauma and abuse.Grants of up to £25,000 are available to UK-registered charities that support children and young people recovering from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and parents affected by ACEs, mental illness, or addiction. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events in childhood that negatively affects mental health.It’s a 2-stage application process, with applications considered four times a year. The next deadline for Expressions of Interest is 11th December 2026.Discover more here: www.jamestudor.org.uk/mental-health
The Adamson Trust offers financial help for voluntary and community organisations and charities towards the cost of holidays or respite breaks for disabled children.The planned holiday must benefit a child/children aged between 3 and 17 with physical, mental or emotional impairments. Individual families can apply and, applications are also accepted from organisations and other registered charities on behalf of groups of children.Applications are considered 4 times a year, and the next deadline is 31 December.www.theadamsontrust.co.uk/
Movement for Good – 12 days of Giving Draws - Benefact Group The Benefact Group’s annual 12 Days of Giving draws are just around the corner - 240 charities will each be awarded a £1,000 donation this December. So please encourage anyone in your network who has not yet nominated to do so today.You can nominate as many charities, CICs or non-profits as you like - it's one nomination per good cause per person.Give your favourite charities the chance to win £1,000!movementforgood.com/draws/1000
Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of WalesUp to £2,000 is available to help schools across Wales provide inspiring arts and cultural experiences for learners this festive season.Apply for Go and See or Have a Go funding by 24 November 2026.arts.wales/funding/creative-learning/go-and-see----------------------Mae hyd at £2,000 ar gael i helpu ysgolion yng Nghymru roi profiadau celfyddydol a diwylliannol ysbrydoledig i'w dysgwyr yn ystod tymor y Nadolig.Gwnewch gais am gyllid Ewch i Weld neu Rhowch Gynnig Arni erbyn 24 Tachwedd 2026.arts.wales/cy/ariannu/dysgu-creadigol/ewch-i-weld
Mae cylch 3 Cynllun Grant Cymru ac Affrica ar agor nawr i ymgeiswyrGan weithio gyda phartneriaid yn Affrica Is-Sahara, gall mudiadau wneud cais am grantiau rhwng £5,000 - £25,000 i wneud cyfraniad diriaethol i un o’r pedair thema ganlynol: • Iechyd• Dysgu Gydol Oes• Y Newid yn yr Hinsawdd a’r Amgylchedd• Bywoliaeth gynaliadwyEr mwyn gwneud cais i Grantiau Cymru ac Affrica, bydd angen i chi gofrestru gyda Phorth Ymgeisio Amlbwrpas CGGC (MAP). Sicrhewch eich bod wedi darllen y ddogfen ganllaw ar wefan WCVA CGGC cyn dechrau eich cais am gyllid.Dyddiad cau: 21 Rhagfyr 2026, 5 pmCliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth: wcva.cymru/cy/cyllid/cymru-ac-affrica/Gall ymgeiswyr wneud cais am rhwng £5,000-£25,000 o gyllid am brosiect 12 mis sy’n cyfrannu at waith Cymru o gyflawni Nodau Datblygu Cynaliadwy’r Cenhedloedd Unedig a chyflwyno buddion i Gymru ac Affrica. .Bydd ceisiadau yn cau ar 21 Rhagfyr 2026 am 5pm, a'r cynharaf y gall weithgareddau ddechrau yw 1 Ebrill 2027. Am fanylion llawn, dilynwch y ddolen yn y sylwadau 👇
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** FLVC E-bulletin November 12 2026 / CGLISFf E-fwletin Tachwedd 12 2026 ** - mailchi.mp/a0fca99c3d94/12november2026
Heddiw yw Dydd y Cofio.Ydych chi'n gyn-filwr sydd angen cymorth?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...
Today is Remembrance Day.Are you a veteran needing support? 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/
CGLlSFf yn cynnal digwyddiad cyntaf Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol Sir y Fflint
CGLlSFf yn cynnal digwyddiad cyntaf Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol Sir y Fflint
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Ym mis Hydref 2026, bu i Gyngor Gwirfoddol Lleol Sir y Fflint gynnal ei Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol cyntaf, gyda’u Cyfarfod Blynyddol yn rhan ohono hefyd, er mwyn annog mwy o sgyrsiau rhwng mudiadau .....
FLVC hosts first Flintshire Voluntary Sector Forum event
FLVC hosts first Flintshire Voluntary Sector Forum event
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Flintshire Local Voluntary Council held its first Voluntary Sector Forum in October 2026, which incorporated its AGM, to increase conversations between voluntary and community organisations and pr...Flintshire Volunteer Centre
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Join us to explore the Vision for Volunteering in Wales.📆 Tuesday, 24 November 2026⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM🖱 Online via Microsoft TeamsFLVC, DVSC Denbighshire and AVOW are hosting an informal Lunch and Learn session for volunteer managers, coordinators, and organisations that involve volunteers.The Vision for Volunteering in Wales sets out a shared ambition for creating positive, inclusive, and rewarding volunteering experiences. This session will help you understand what the Vision means in practice, how it can support your volunteer programme, and the role organisations can play in shaping the future of volunteering in Wales.Whether you're looking to strengthen volunteer recruitment, improve retention, enhance volunteer experiences, or prepare for future developments in the sector, this is an opportunity to learn, share ideas, and ask questions.Your local Volunteer Centre will be on hand to provide guidance, resources, and support as the Vision is rolled out across Wales.Come along, connect with peers, and help shape the future of volunteering in Wales.Click here to secure your place:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-the-vision-for-volunteering-in-wales-tickets-2004584053867
Ymunwch gyda ni i archwilio’r Weledigaeth ar gyfer Gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru📆 Dydd Mawrth, 24 Tachwedd 2026⏰ 1:30 YP – 2:30 YP🖱 Ar-lein trwy Microsoft TeamsMae CGLlSFf, DVSC Denbighshire ac AVOW yn cynnal sesiwn Cinio a Dysgu anffurfiol ar gyfer rheolwyr gwirfoddoli, cydlynwyr a mudiadau sy’n ymwneud â gwirfoddolwyr.Mae’r Weledigaeth ar gyfer Gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru yn nodi uchelgais ar y cyd ar gyfer creu profiadau gwirfoddoli cadarnhaol, cynhwysol a gwerth chweil.Bydd y sesiwn hon yn eich helpu i ddeall beth mae’r Weledigaeth hon yn ei olygu yn ymarferol, sut y gall gefnogi eich rhaglen wirfoddoli, a’r rôl y gall mudiadau ei chwarae wrth lywio dyfodol gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru.P’un a ydych chi’n awyddus i gynyddu’r nifer o wirfoddolwyr rydych chi’n eu recriwtio, gwella’r nifer o wirfoddolwyr rydych chi’n eu cadw, gwella profiadau gwirfoddolwyr neu baratoi ar gyfer datblygiadau yn y sector yn y dyfodol, mae hwn yn gyfle i ddysgu, rhannu syniadau, a gofyn cwestiynau.Bydd eich Canolfan Wirfoddoli leol wrth law i gynnig arweiniad, adnoddau a chymorth wrth i’r Weledigaeth gael ei chyflwyno ledled Cymru.Dewch draw, cysylltwch gyda chyfoedion, a helpwch i lywio dyfodol gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru.Cliciwch yma i sicrhau eich lle:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-the-vision-for-volunteering-in-wales-tickets-2004584053867
⭐ 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
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FLVC hosts first Flintshire Voluntary Sector Forum event
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