SUPPORTING, PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING THE VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR
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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.
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FLVC help local organisations become financially sustainable, identify sources of funding and more
Matthew Good Foundation🔹 What would your charity do if fraud was suspected? 🔸RSM UK and Edmonds Marshall McMahon are running a free, practical webinar for charities:Responding to fraud - a practical guide for charities📆 Thursday 5th November 2026 ⏰ 12–1pm🖱️ OnlineIt’s designed for trustees, chief executives, finance leaders and governance professionals.www.rsmuk.com/events/responding-to-fraud-a-practical-guide-for-charities-webinar🚨 What would your charity do if fraud was suspected?It’s not a question anyone wants to face, but knowing the answer in advance can make a real difference to how quickly and confidently you respond.RSM UK and Edmonds Marshall McMahon are running a free, practical webinar for charities: Responding to fraud: a practical guide for charities. It will cover how to:✅ Respond quickly and preserve evidence✅ Manage governance, reporting and communications✅ Understand recovery and legal options✅ Strengthen controls and reduce future fraud riskIt’s designed for trustees, chief executives, finance leaders and governance professionals.📅 Thursday 5th November, 12–1pm💷 Free to attend👉 Register here: www.rsmuk.com/events/responding-to-fraud-a-practical-guide-for-charities-webinar#CharityFraud #FraudPrevention #CharityGovernance #SmallCharities #CharitySector
Barchester's Charitable Foundationation Grants of between £100 - £2,600 are provided to improve mobility and quality of life older people aged 65+ and adults living with a disability or mental health conditions in local communities across the country. The vast majority of grants for disabled and older individuals are for mobility aids such as mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs and specialist walkers, enabling people to get out and about in their local community and to take part in social activities. Grants to small community groups and local charities have been more varied, funding a broad range of activities, outings, transport, equipment and materials for older people and adults with disabilities and mental health challenges. The projects cover a very wide variety of social and educational activities such as arts and crafts, gardening, woodwork, exercise, yoga, music, sewing, theatre and dance. The fund deadline is 31st October 2026bhcfoundation.org.uk/apply
The Paddle Trust 2026 funding window is now open! Applications are welcome until 7 December, with grants of £500 to £10,000 available.The Paddle Trust looks for projects across the whole of the UK that:• Increase or improve public access to water• Create or improve launching and landing sites• Protect and enhance natural blue spaces• Are ready to get started• Benefit more than one user groupFollow the link for more information:www.paddletrust.org.uk/funding-window-now-open-until-7th-december-2026/Our 2026 funding window is now open! Applications are welcome until 7 December, with grants of £500 to £10,000 available.We’re looking to support projects that:•Increase or improve public access to water•Create or improve launching and landing sites•Protect and enhance natural blue spaces•Are ready to get started•Benefit more than one user groupVisit our website for more information about the projects we fund and guidance on preparing your application.Find out more and apply via the link here: www.paddletrust.org.uk/apply/#PaddleTrust #PlacesToPaddle #PaddleUK #ClearAccessClearWaters #Kayaking #Paddleboarding #Canoeing
Help Musicians - Fast Track Live is now open! 🎸 🪗 🥁Support of up to £1,000 to help you seize a live opportunity.Whether you're planning a tour, heading to a festival or preparing for a showcase, your next live opportunity could help your music reach new ears. Fast Track Live offers successful applicants £500–£1,000 in funding, plus a two-hour Career Clinic with a live music specialist to help you make the most of the opportunity and plan for what's next. Applications are open until 5pm, 20 November.www.helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/develop-as-a-musician/fast-track-liveGot your sights set on the next stage? Fast Track Live is now open. Whether you're planning a tour, heading to a festival or preparing for a showcase, your next live opportunity could help your music reach new ears. Fast Track Live offers successful applicants £500–£1,000 in funding, plus a two-hour Career Clinic with a live music specialist to help you make the most of the opportunity and plan for what's next. Fast Track Live is a Help Musicians programme delivered with support from LIVE Trust. It’s highly competitive, so make sure you read the eligibility criteria before applying. Applications are open until 5pm, 20 November.Learn more and apply via our website: www.helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/develop-as-a-musician/fast-track-live?utm_source=hm_facebook...
The deadline for Cymru Football Foundation Equipment Fund is Friday 30th October.The Equipment Fund provides grants of up to £25,000 for successful applicants for grounds maintenance equipment and storage containers.The fund will close on Friday 30th October at 8pm.faw.cymru/cff/equipment-fund/
Equipment Fund re-opens for clubs across Cymru - Cymru Football Foundation
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The Cymru Football Foundation’s Equipment Fund is now open for applications, helping clubs access funding for essential equipment.Flintshire Local Voluntary Council
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⭐ 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
⭐ 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
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
🎄 Dathliad Nadolig Rhwydwaith Llesiant Trydydd Sector Gogledd Cymru 🎅Yn dilyn llwyddiant ac adborth cadarnhaol y digwyddiadau blaenorol, hoffai'r CVCs ledled Gogledd Cymru eich gwahodd i ddigwyddiad nesaf Rhwydwaith Lles Gogledd Cymru, a gynhelir ar 4 Rhagfyr yn Neuadd Gymunedol Llanfairfechan. Ymunwch â ni ar 4 Rhagfyr 2026, o 10am ymlaen am ddiwrnod o ymgysylltu a rhwydweithio gyda sefydliadau sy'n gweithio ledled Gogledd Cymru gyfan.Bydd croeso byr iawn gan bob CVC a'ch ymarferwyr ymgysylltu rhanbarthol o'r Bwrdd Iechyd (BCU), ac yna gweithgareddau rhyngweithiol gyda gweithwyr proffesiynol eraill o bob rhan o'r rhanbarth. Fel yn y blynyddoedd blaenorol, rydym yn gobeithio y byddwch yn cyrraedd yn eich gwisg Nadoligaidd ac yn mwynhau llawenydd y tymor.Mae lleoedd yn gyfyngedig ac mae archebu'n hanfodol.Archebwch eich lle yma: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digwyddiad-rhwydweithio-3ydd-sector3rd-sector-christmas-networking-event-t...Edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu ar y diwrnod.
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⭐ 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
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
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
Magu hyder a datblygu eich sgiliau gydag Elwa Drwy Wirfoddoli. Gweithdai ar-lein am ddim, bob dydd Mawrth rhwng 10:00 ac 11:30, 20 Hydref i 1 Rhagfyr 2026.Dysgwch ragor a chofrestrwch:university.open.ac.uk/wales/cy/events/elwa-drwy-wirfoddoli#gwirfoddoli #OpenLearn #datblygusgiliau #prifysgolagoredcymru
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