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 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.
UnLtd Awards for Social Entrepreneurs - Supports enterprising people with solutions that change our society for the better. Their Awards combine funding and support to help social entrepreneurs to get started or to grow. Support available depends on your stage of development:• Starting up – you have an idea or have started to make a difference to people's lives, your community, or have ambitions to create change at a national level, up to £8,000.• Scaling up – you are already running a social venture that is making a positive difference, and you have compelling evidence of your impact, up to £18,000.Starting Up support can cover essential start-up and running costs, but not the applicant's own time. Scaling Up support can be used for venture costs, living costs or salary, or a combination of these.Priority will be given to social ventures which are tackling inequality and focusing on the most marginalised communities. and those with high levels of need. Early application is recommended, as both funds will close when 650 applications have been received, or the deadline of 30 November 2026 is reached, whichever is the soonest. Follow the link for more information: unltd.org.uk/awards/#our-awards
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are seeking projects that support serving personnel, veterans and their families who provide care or have additional support needs.Family Focus programmeThe Family Focus programme offers grants of between £100,000 and £200,000 to fund projects that help armed forces families with care needs to access support, improve wellbeing and resilience, and prepare for the future, either during service or transition and civilian life.Closing date: 04 Nov 2026covenantfund.org.uk/programme/family-focus-programme-2025-26/
Rosa - Voices from the Frontline Fund – Open for ApplicationsRosa UK is offering grants of up to £10,000 through their Voices from the Frontline fund which supports campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change.The campaigns could be targeted at local communities, the general public, local or national government, media, service providers or businesses. Approx 35 to 40 grants will be awarded.Applications are being accepted until the deadline 4pm on Monday 16th November 2026.Website: rosauk.org/our-programmes/voices-from-the-frontline/You may also wish to join one of the ‘How to Apply’ webinars on:• Wednesday 20th October 10 -11.00am: events.zoom.us/ev/An7arXP61MDSxQnPBhmzq_ovVfTgJuVWk6gbYhVkdbfek1Q4AqnR~AnsM58nHeQRVkLvdheQ6KoqGDQ... • Thursday 5th November 2.00-3.00pm: events.zoom.us/ev/Asp693xsMsHyNF8Nn7euKLUegOb5i2f9InCvA86KRQBJ3SlsH4r1~AmPXle8h1F1I_Jev6O8gIjWFzJ...
National Churches Trust – ONLINE Training sessions: Generating income, Hiring your church or hall, led by Hallmaster 📅 28th October 2026⏰ 10:00 - 11:00Many churches rent out their church hall or church building for events, community activities and for local businesses to use. This can generate income for facility upkeep or community support. In this helpful, informal session, Hallmaster UK will share their experience of working with churches, chapels and meeting houses across the country. They will share some best practice and introduce the Hallmaster system. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/41c67e3b-033d-4633-bd45-af0a6403e2fd@7cdee283-7c9c-4abc-9f69-535...
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council
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Support services for Voluntary and Community groups throughout Flintshire.
🎄 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.
⛄ North Wales Third Sector Christmas Wellbeing Network Celebration ❄Following the success and positive feedback from the previous events, the CVCs across North Wales would like to invite you to the next North Wales Wellbeing Network Event taking place on the 4th December at Llanfairfechan Community Hall.Join us all on the 4th of December 2026, from 10am for a day of engagement and networking with organisations working across the whole of North Wales.There will be a very short welcome from each CVC and your regional BCU engagement practitioners followed by interactive activities with other professionals from across the region. As with previous years, we’re hoping you’ll arrive in your festive attire and embrace the joy of the season.Spaces are limited and booking is essential.Book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digwyddiad-rhwydweithio-3ydd-sector3rd-sector-christmas-networking-event-t...We look forward to welcoming you on the day.
🔸 Unfortunately, our Social Prescribing drop-in at Caffi Isa tomorrow (20 October 2026) has been cancelled. 🔸We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.The next drop-in will take place on 3 November 2026.----------------------🔸 Yn anffodus, mae ein sesiwn galw heibio Rhagnodi Cymdeithasol yng Nghaffi Isa yfory (20 Hydref 2026) wedi cael ei ganslo. 🔸Rydym yn ymddiheuro am unrhyw anghyfleustra y gall hyn ei achosi.Bydd y sesiwn galw heibio nesaf yn digwydd ar 3 Tachwedd 2026.
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
Flintshire Volunteer Centre
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Want to volunteer? We'll help you find the opportunity that's right for you.
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
Build your confidence and skills with Get Ahead with Volunteering. Free online workshops, Tuesdays from 10:00–11:30, 20 October to 1 December 2026.Find out more and register:university.open.ac.uk/wales/en/events/get-ahead-volunteering#volunteering #OpenLearn #skillsdevelopment #ouinwales
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
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Volunteer Manager Network – Denbighshire & Flintshire
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North Wales Third Sector Christmas Wellbeing Network Celebration
Following the success and positive feedback from the previous events,
FLVC/AVOW Health and Wellbeing Network Meeting
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