SUPPORTING, PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING THE VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR
WHAT DO WE DO?
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
FREE skilled support sessions for charities in Wales - Cranfield TrustIs your income under pressure? Are you too reliant on one funder? Are there opportunities you're overlooking?Explore realistic ways to diversify your income and strengthen your approach to generating funds.These free 90-minute skilled support sessions will give you the space to step back, talk through a specific challenge with an experienced charity leader, and identify practical next steps.📆 6 October⏰ 09:00 | 10:30 | 12:30 | 14:00www.cranfieldtrust.org/pages/skilled-support-sessions-in-walesThe first of our FREE skilled support sessions for charities in Wales is happening next week! Focused on income generation, the session will give you some space to step back and think about what might be possible 💁♀️For many small charities, finding new sources of income can feel like another thing to add to an already very long list. Your charity’s income may be under pressure, perhaps you're too reliant on one funder or could there be opportunities you’re overlooking? 🤔Your session will be led by Nicola Russell-Brooks, Cranfield Trust Wales Manager, who brings 37 years’ experience of leading and developing in the third sector, alongside extensive mentoring experience. Together, you can explore how you can strengthen your approach to generating funds 💪📅 29 September & 6 October⏰ 09:00 | 10:30 | 12:30 | 14:00The sessions are FREE and confidential and will help you identify some practical next steps 👣To book, contact Nicola via:👩🏻💻 ow.ly/Yu7450ZQtee📧 [email protected]📞 07539 170002
Hoffech gysylltu â nifer o gyllidwyr? Eisiau trafod eich prosiectau a'ch cynigion?Ymunwch â ni ar ddydd Iau, Hydref 15, ar gyfer Ffair Ariannu CGLlSFf.⏰ Amser: Galwch heibio unrhyw bryd rhwng 10:00 YB a 2:00 YP📍 Lleoliad: Gofal a Thrwsio Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, Glannau Dyfrdwy, Sir y Fflint CH5 1PY.what3words: ///resonates.brass.oilsBydd amrywiaeth o gyllidwyr yn bresennol, gan gynnwys:• Cadwyn Clwyd • WCVA CGGC - Cronfa Ynni Glân • Sport Wales • Cronfa Budd Cymunedol Parc Adfer• The National Lottery Heritage Fund • The National Lottery Community Fund • Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Flintshire County Council - Adfywio Canol Trefi• EGIN / DTA Wales / CYD Cymru • sported • Tesco - Grantiau Ffrwythau a Llysiau / Groundwork North Wales • Ymddiriedolaeth North Wales Police a'r GymunedEwch i dudalen Facebook y digwyddiad am fwy o wybodaeth:fb.me/e/6U3LI3wks
Would you like to connect with a variety of funders? Interested in discussing your projects and proposals?Join us on Thursday, 15th October, for our FLVC Funding Fair.⏰ Time: Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM📍 Location: Care & Repair North East Wales, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 1PY.what3words: ///resonates.brass.oilsA variety of funders will be in attendance, including:• Cadwyn Clwyd • Egin / DTA Wales / CYD Cymru • Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Flintshire County Council – Town Centre Regeneration• The National Lottery Heritage Fund • The National Lottery Community Fund • North Wales Police and Community Trust• Parc Adfer Community Benefit Fund• Sport Wales • sported • Tesco - Fruit & Veg Grants / Groundwork North Wales • WCVA CGGC – Clean Energy FundVisit our Facebook event page for up-to-date information:fb.me/e/6U3LI3wks
Community grants are open for applications!Groups supporting deaf children and young people across the UK can apply for up to £10,000 in funding.This is a rolling programme, which means you can apply at any time throughout the year. www.ndcs.org.uk/community-grantsCommunity grants are now open for applications! Groups supporting deaf children and young people across the UK can apply for up to £10,000 in funding. You’ll find everything you need to apply, including FAQs and application support, on our website go.ndcs.org.uk/communitygrantapplyfb
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
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council
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Support services for Voluntary and Community groups throughout Flintshire.
Registration for our Voluntary Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting will close at 11:59 pm on 6 October 2026.🔸 Don’t miss out! 🔸 As an attendee, you will:• Participate in a workshop of your choice.• Hear from inspirational guest speaker Jackie Le Fevre on the power of values. • Have the opportunity to meet and network with a wide range of groups and services. • Enjoy a complimentary lunch. If you are a FULL member of FLVC, you will also be eligible to vote on key decisions at the AGM.Our Voluntary Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 14th October 2026 at Sychdyn Memorial Hall (CH7 6EA).So, what are you waiting for? Register today:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flvc-annual-general-meeting-and-voluntary-sector-forum-tickets-1999493442712
Bydd cofrestru ar gyfer ein Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol a Chyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol yn cau am 11:59 yp ar 6 Hydref 2026.🔸 Peidiwch â cholli allan! 🔸Os ydych yn mynychu, byddwch yn:• Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy o’ch dewis.• Clywed gan siaradwr gwadd ysbrydoledig Jackie Le Fevre am bŵer gwerthoedd.• Cael y cyfle i gwrdd â rhwydweithio gydag amrywiaeth eang o grwpiau a gwasanaethau.• Mwynhewch ginio am ddim.Os ydych yn aelod LLAWN o CGLlSFf, byddwch hefyd yn gymwys i bleidleisio ar benderfyniadau allweddol yn ystod yr CCB.Cynhelir ein Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol a Chyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol ar ddydd Mercher, Hydref 14 2026 yn Neuadd Goffa Sychdyn (CH7 6EA).Beth ydych yn aros am? Cofrestrwch heddiw:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flvc-annual-general-meeting-and-voluntary-sector-forum-tickets-1999493442712
Would you like to connect with a variety of funders? Interested in discussing your projects and proposals?Join us on Thursday, 15th October, for our FLVC Funding Fair.⏰ Time: Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM📍 Location: Care & Repair North East Wales, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 1PY.what3words: ///resonates.brass.oilsA variety of funders will be in attendance, including:• Cadwyn Clwyd • Egin / DTA Wales / CYD Cymru • Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Flintshire County Council – Town Centre Regeneration• The National Lottery Heritage Fund • The National Lottery Community Fund • North Wales Police and Community Trust• Parc Adfer Community Benefit Fund• Sport Wales • sported• Tesco - Fruit & Veg Grants / Groundwork North Wales • WCVA CGGC – Clean Energy FundVisit our Facebook event page for up-to-date information:fb.me/e/6U3LI3wks
Hoffech gysylltu â nifer o gyllidwyr? Eisiau trafod eich prosiectau a'ch cynigion?Ymunwch â ni ar ddydd Iau, Hydref 15, ar gyfer Ffair Ariannu CGLlSFf.⏰ Amser: Galwch heibio unrhyw bryd rhwng 10:00 YB a 2:00 YP📍 Lleoliad: Gofal a Thrwsio Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, Glannau Dyfrdwy, Sir y Fflint CH5 1PY.what3words: ///resonates.brass.oilsBydd amrywiaeth o gyllidwyr yn bresennol, gan gynnwys:• Cadwyn Clwyd • WCVA CGGC - Cronfa Ynni Glân • Sport Wales • Cronfa Budd Cymunedol Parc Adfer• The National Lottery Heritage Fund • The National Lottery Community Fund • Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Flintshire County Council - Adfywio Canol Trefi• Egin / DTA Wales / CYD Cymru • sported • Tesco - Grantiau Ffrwythau a Llysiau / Groundwork North Wales • Ymddiriedolaeth North Wales Police a'r GymunedEwch i dudalen Facebook y digwyddiad am fwy o wybodaeth:fb.me/e/6U3LI3wks
⭐ You are invited to Flintshire Local Voluntary Council’s 29th Annual General Meeting and Voluntary Sector Forum ⭐Our Voluntary Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14th October 2026.The event will run from 9:30am to 1:00pm at Sychdyn Memorial Hall (CH7 6EA) and will include workshops on Volunteering, Sustainable Funding and Measuring Impact.Our workshops include:• 💰 Fit for Funding in FlintshireAre you new to applying for funding, or needing a refresh on the basics of what makes a strong application? If so, this Top Tips for Funding workshop is for you. • 🙋 A new approach to volunteering in WalesA New Approach to Volunteering in Wales is in development. If your role involves recruiting, retaining or managing volunteers, join us in this workshop to help us influence the future of volunteering in Flintshire. • 📋 Measuring your impactThis workshop will look at different ways of valuing the impact that your group has on its users, members and the wider community. Voluntary groups are increasingly being asked to evidence what difference they make – come and see a system that’s being used in Flintshire and learn about ways you can do this in your organisation. Hear from a guest speaker, participate in a workshop, network with colleagues, and share ideas. Lunch will also be provided.Please register using the link below before October 7th.www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flvc-annual-general-meeting-and-voluntary-sector-forum-tickets-1999493442712
Flintshire Volunteer Centre
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Want to volunteer? We'll help you find the opportunity that's right for you.
Pa weithdy ydych yn dewis? 🤔Yn ystod ein Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol a Chyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol, gallwch fynychu un o dri gweithdy.Cynnwys y gweithdai yw:• 💰 Yn addas-ar-gyfer-cyllido yn Sir y Fflint• 🙋 Dull gweithredu newydd o wirfoddoli yng Nghymru• 📋 Mesur eich effaithCynhelir ein Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol a Chyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol ar ddydd Mercher, Hydref 14 2026.Bydd y digwyddiad yn rhedeg rhwng 9.30yb i 1.00yp yn Neuadd Goffa Sychdyn (CH7 6EA).Clywed gan siaradwr gwadd, cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, rhwydweithio gyda chydweithwyr, a rhannu syniadau. Bydd cinio hefyd ar gael.Cofrestrwch gan ddefnyddio’r ddolen isod cyn Hydref 7.www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flvc-annual-general-meeting-and-voluntary-sector-forum-tickets-1999493442712
Which workshop will you choose? 🤔At our upcoming Voluntary Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting, you have the choice to attend one of three workshops. Our workshops include:• 💰 Fit for Funding in Flintshire• 🙋 A new approach to volunteering in Wales• 📋 Measuring your impactOur Voluntary Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14th October 2026.The event will run from 9:30am to 1:00pm at Sychdyn Memorial Hall (CH7 6EA).Hear from a guest speaker, participate in a workshop, network with colleagues, and share ideas. Lunch will also be provided.Please register using the link below before October 7th.www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flvc-annual-general-meeting-and-voluntary-sector-forum-tickets-1999493442712
Ten resources volunteer managers think you should know about - WCVA
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At a recent Volunteering Wales Network meeting we asked a simple question: ‘What have you been reading, listening to, watching or attending recently that other volunteer managers should know about?
📆 Nodwch y dyddiad yn eich dyddiadaur!Bydd Wythnos Gwirfoddolwyr yn rhedeg o ddydd Llun 7 Mehefin i ddydd Sul 13 Mehefin 2027.Dechreuwch gynllunio sut y byddwch yn dathlu'r gwirfoddolwyr sy'n gwneud gymaint o wahaniaeth mewn cymunedau ledled Cymru ⭐Volunteers' Week
📆 Save the date!Volunteers’ Week will run from Monday 7 June to Sunday 13 June 2027.Let's start planning how we'll celebrate the volunteers who make such a difference in communities across Wales ⭐Volunteers' Week
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FLVC Voluntary Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting
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