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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Funding
Working Together
Become a Member with FLVC Today!
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
Sunrise Medical - Sunrise Moments Community Fund![]()
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The Community Fund supports projects that encourage people to get active, connect with others, try something new, or simply make everyday life a little easier.![]()
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Whether you're organising an inclusive event, supporting a local disability sports club, or taking on a personal challenge, the Sunrise Moments Community Fund is here to help make it happen.![]()
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The fund can help support:![]()
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• Disability sports clubs![]()
• Community events![]()
• Mobility equipment![]()
• Days out & experiences![]()
• Personal challenges![]()
• Local community projects ![]()
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The Community Fund is open to:![]()
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• Individuals![]()
• Families![]()
• Community groups![]()
• Charities![]()
• Disability organisations![]()
• Sports clubs![]()
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Closing date for applications: September 30, 2026.![]()
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www.sunrisemedical.co.uk/community-fundOur Sunrise Moments Community Fund is now open!![]()
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Every day, we see incredible individuals, clubs and organisations making a real difference to the lives of wheelchair users and disabled people.![]()
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That's why we've created the Sunrise Moments Community Fund.![]()
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The Community Fund supports projects that encourage people to get active, connect with others, try something new, or simply make everyday life a little easier.![]()
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The fund could help fund sports equipment, a community event, days out and experiences, personal challenges or a local community project...![]()
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Know someone who deserves support? Whether your idea is big or small, we'd love to hear about it: www.sunrisemedical.co.uk/community-fund
NFU Mutual - Charitable Trust![]()
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Grants of between £1,000 and £75,000 are available for initiatives which would have a significant impact on the rural community.![]()
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The focus is on the areas of education of young people in rural areas, social welfare, and relief of poverty within rural areas. Priority will be given to larger initiatives that would have a significant impact on rural communities, as well as initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas and relief of poverty within rural areas.![]()
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Applications are considered twice a year, and the next deadline is 9th October 2026![]()
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www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/charitable-trust/applications-for-funding/
The Leche Trust![]()
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The Leche Trust is a grant making charity that provides funding to UK registered charities, public authorities or institutions in the areas of the Performing Arts and Conservation.![]()
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• Performing Arts – support projects that: create New Works in the professional performances of music, dance and theatre across all genres; and Artist’s Professional Development; this can be young professionals aged 18 or over, and/or mid-career artists. Performing arts grants are generally up to £4,000.![]()
• Conservation - supports projects to conserve historic objects, collections and features of buildings and landscapes which date from the Georgian period or earlier, i.e. pre-1837. This can include paintings, sculpture, monuments, wall paintings, stained glass, and historic furniture and fittings. Conservation grants are typically up to £5,000.![]()
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Preference is given to smaller projects, or specific elements of projects, where their contribution can make a greater impact.![]()
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Trustees meet three times a year to review applications, and deadlines are 31st August 2026, 11 January 2027, and 26th April 2027.![]()
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www.lechetrust.org/
National Churches Trust – Large Grants![]()
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Grants are available to Christian places of worship in Wales, for church maintenance, urgent repair work or project development. ![]()
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The fund is open to any Christian denomination, for both listed and unlisted church buildings. ![]()
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The Large Grants programme offers grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 towards the cost of major urgent structural repair projects costed at more than £80,000 including VAT. ![]()
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Projects that introduce kitchens and accessible toilets to enable increased community use, costed at more than £30,000 including VAT, can also be considered. Grants will never exceed 50% of the project cost, and the average grant is in the region of £21,000.![]()
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Large grants have a two-stage application process, and applications are considered in 3 rounds each year. ![]()
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The next deadline for stage 1 applications is 3 November 2026. ![]()
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www.nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/grants/large-grants
Oes angen help arnoch chi i fanteisio i’r eithaf ar y platfform codi arian easyfundraising.org.uk?!![]()
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Ymunwch â’n gweminar am awgrymiadau ymarferol, syniadau hyrwyddo a chamau gweithredu syml a allai helpu eich achos i ennill mwy o roddion drwy easyfundraising.![]()
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Bydd Becky o easyfundraising yn rhannu’r canlynol: ![]()
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• Ffyrdd hawdd o atgoffa cefnogwyr i siopa a chodi arian ![]()
• Lansio ac ail-lansio syniadau sy’n effeithiol ar gyfer achosion ![]()
• Awgrymiadau gan achosion llwyddiannus sydd eisoes yn ennill rhoddion ![]()
• Offer ac adnoddau am ddim i’ch helpu i hyrwyddo easyfundraising![]()
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P’un a ydych chi erioed wedi defnyddio easyfundraising o’r blaen, neu wedi cofrestru ond yn awyddus i hybu eich ymdrechion codi arian, mae’r sesiwn hon yn llawn syniadau defnyddiol y gallwch chi eu rhoi ar waith ar unwaith.![]()
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Archebwch eich lle yma: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flvc-meet-the-funder-easyfundraising-tickets-1997830876933?aff=oddtdtcreator![]()
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Gyda easyfundraising, bydd dros 8,000 adwerthwyr yn rhoi i'ch grŵp pan fydd eich cymuned yn siopa ar-lein. Mae'n hollol rad ac am ddim i'w ddefnyddio, ac mae’r rhoddion yn anghyfyngedig - sy'n golygu gallwch eu gwario ar unrhyw beth y mae eich grŵp ei angen fwyaf. Byddwch yn derbyn eich arian bob tair mis.![]()
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Am fwy o wybodaeth am easyfundraising, cliciwch yma:![]()
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www.easyfundraising.org.uk/flintshire/
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council
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Support services for Voluntary and Community groups throughout Flintshire.
⭐ Cadw’r Dyddiad ⭐![]()
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Cynhelir ein Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol CGLlSFf a Chyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol ar ddydd Mercher, Hydref 14 2026.![]()
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Bydd y digwyddiad yn rhedeg rhwng 9.30yb i 1.00yp yn Neuadd Goffa Sychdyn (CH7 6EA) a bydd yn cynnwys gweithdai ar Wirfoddoli, Cyllid Cynaliadwy a Mesur Effaith. ![]()
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Bydd cinio ar gael hefyd.![]()
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Gwybodaeth bellach i ddilyn.
⭐ Save the Date ⭐![]()
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Our FLVC Volunteer Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th October 2026. ![]()
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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.![]()
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Lunch will be provided.![]()
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Further information to follow.
Oes angen help arnoch chi i fanteisio i’r eithaf ar y platfform codi arian easyfundraising.org.uk?!![]()
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Ymunwch â’n gweminar am awgrymiadau ymarferol, syniadau hyrwyddo a chamau gweithredu syml a allai helpu eich achos i ennill mwy o roddion drwy easyfundraising.![]()
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Bydd Becky o easyfundraising yn rhannu’r canlynol: ![]()
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• Ffyrdd hawdd o atgoffa cefnogwyr i siopa a chodi arian ![]()
• Lansio ac ail-lansio syniadau sy’n effeithiol ar gyfer achosion ![]()
• Awgrymiadau gan achosion llwyddiannus sydd eisoes yn ennill rhoddion ![]()
• Offer ac adnoddau am ddim i’ch helpu i hyrwyddo easyfundraising![]()
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P’un a ydych chi erioed wedi defnyddio easyfundraising o’r blaen, neu wedi cofrestru ond yn awyddus i hybu eich ymdrechion codi arian, mae’r sesiwn hon yn llawn syniadau defnyddiol y gallwch chi eu rhoi ar waith ar unwaith.![]()
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Archebwch eich lle yma: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flvc-meet-the-funder-easyfundraising-tickets-1997830876933?aff=oddtdtcreator![]()
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Gyda easyfundraising, bydd dros 8,000 adwerthwyr yn rhoi i'ch grŵp pan fydd eich cymuned yn siopa ar-lein. Mae'n hollol rad ac am ddim i'w ddefnyddio, ac mae’r rhoddion yn anghyfyngedig - sy'n golygu gallwch eu gwario ar unrhyw beth y mae eich grŵp ei angen fwyaf. Byddwch yn derbyn eich arian bob tair mis.![]()
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Am fwy o wybodaeth am easyfundraising, cliciwch yma:![]()
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www.easyfundraising.org.uk/flintshire/
Need some help making the most of fundraising platform @easyfundraising.org.uk ?!![]()
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Join our upcoming webinar for practical tips, promotion ideas and simple actions that can help your cause raise more donations through easyfundraising.![]()
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Becky from easyfundraising will share:![]()
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• Easy ways to remind supporters to shop and raise![]()
• Launch and relaunch ideas that work well for causes![]()
• Tips from successful causes already raising donations![]()
• Free tools and resources to help you promote easyfundraising![]()
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Whether you are completely new to easyfundraising, or already registered but want to boost your fundraising, this session is packed with helpful ideas you can put into action straight away.![]()
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Book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flvc-meet-the-funder-easyfundraising-tickets-1997830876933?aff=oddtdtcreator![]()
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With easyfundraising, over 8,000 retailers will donate to your group when your community shops online. It’s completely free to use, and the donations are unrestricted – meaning you can spend them on whatever your group needs most. You’ll receive your funds every three months, with no strings attached.![]()
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For more information about easyfundraising, click here:![]()
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www.easyfundraising.org.uk/flintshire/
FLVC Social Prescribing – Drop-in Sessions![]()
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FLINT HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE![]()
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Come and meet our friendly team for a chat and find out what is happening in your local community.![]()
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Next session: August 17 2026 (10:30 am – 12:30 pm)
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Want to volunteer? We'll help you find the opportunity that's right for you.
⭐ Save the Date ⭐![]()
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Our FLVC Volunteer Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th October 2026. ![]()
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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.![]()
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Lunch will be provided.![]()
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Further information to follow.
⭐ Cadw’r Dyddiad ⭐![]()
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Cynhelir ein Fforwm Sector Gwirfoddol CGLlSFf a Chyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol ar ddydd Mercher, Hydref 14 2026.![]()
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Bydd y digwyddiad yn rhedeg rhwng 9.30yb i 1.00yp yn Neuadd Goffa Sychdyn (CH7 6EA) a bydd yn cynnwys gweithdai ar Wirfoddoli, Cyllid Cynaliadwy a Mesur Effaith. ![]()
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Bydd cinio ar gael hefyd.![]()
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Gwybodaeth bellach i ddilyn.
Today we attended Circle of Comfort. An event held by Bawso. Bawso support ethnic minorities affected by violence and exploitation. ![]()
Circle of Comfort meet every Thursday morning 10am -12pm at Deeside Fire Station a safe space for women to come and chat and meet new friends whilst their children play under the watchful eye of the play team.![]()
Today our Social Prescribing and volunteering team were here to discuss community health and well being connections and how Flintshire Volunteer Centre plays a vital role in connecting individuals and groups with rewarding volunteer opportunities across the local community while championing the benefits that volunteering brings.![]()
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Heddiw, fe wnaethon ni fynychu Cylch Cysur. Digwyddiad a gynhaliwyd gan Bawso. Mae Bawso yn cefnogi lleiafrifoedd ethnig yr effeithir arnynt gan drais ac ecsbloetio. Mae Cylch Cysur yn cyfarfod bob bore Iau 10am -12pm yng Ngorsaf Dân Glannau Dyfrdwy, lle diogel i fenywod ddod i sgwrsio a chwrdd â ffrindiau newydd tra bod eu plant yn chwarae o dan lygad barcud y tîm chwarae.![]()
Heddiw, roedd ein tîm Rhagnodi Cymdeithasol a gwirfoddoli yma i drafod cysylltiadau iechyd a lles cymunedol a sut mae Canolfan Gwirfoddoli Sir y Fflint yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth gysylltu unigolion a grwpiau â chyfleoedd gwirfoddoli gwerth chweil ar draws y gymuned leol wrth hyrwyddo'r manteision y mae gwirfoddoli yn eu cynnig.
Wyt ti'n cystadlu yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn Llantwd, Sir Benfro yr wythnos yma?![]()
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Mae'n ein hatgoffa o'n hamser yn yr Hwb y Sector Gwirfoddol yn Wrecsam y llynedd.![]()
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Mae amser yn hedfan!
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