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
Family Fund - The Wales Grant Programme is now open! Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families living in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult, on a low income.The programme offers a range of grant items, from days out and sensory toys, to play equipment or a much-needed family break.The programme is only open until Monday 5 November.www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/wales-core-programme/Scroll down for the English translation 👇 Mae ein rhaglen grant Cymru bellach ar agor! Os ydych chi’n magu plentyn anabl neu’n ddifrifol wael yng Nghymru, efallai eich bod yn gymwys i gael un o grantiau Cronfa’r Teulu. Rydym yn cynnig amrywiaeth o eitemau grant, o ddiwrnodau allan a theganau synhwyraidd, i offer chwarae neu egwyl deuluol fawr ei hangen. Dim ond tan ddydd Llun 5 Tachwedd y mae’r rhaglen ar agor. Ewch i’n gwefan i ddarganfod mwy am gymhwysedd a sut i wneud cais ar-lein 👉 www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/wales-core-programme/ Our Wales grant programme is now open! If you’re raising a disabled or seriously ill child in Wales, you could be eligible for one of our Family Fund grants. We offer a range of grant items, from days out and sensory toys, to play equipment or a much-needed family break. The programme is only open until Monday 5 November. Head to our website to find out more about eligibility and how to apply online👉 www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/wales-core-programme/ Alt text- Graphic announcing that the Wales Grant Programme is now open, featuring the Family Fund Cymru logo on a light green background with bright pink brush strokes.
The Churchill FellowshipThere are just two weeks left to apply for a Churchill FellowshipA Fellowship gives you the opportunity to learn from people and organisations around the world and use those insights to drive change in the UK. Fellows describe their experience as life-changing, inspiring, and something that continues to shape their work.Applications close at midday on 20 October 2026.www.churchillfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/the-application-form/📣 There are just two weeks left to apply for a Churchill FellowshipA Fellowship gives you the opportunity to learn from people and organisations around the world and use those insights to drive change in the UK. Fellows describe their experience as life-changing, inspiring, and something that continues to shape their work.Could this be your next step?Applications close at midday on 20 October 2026.Start your application now: www.churchillfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/the-application-form/
Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Flintshire County Council have an exciting opportunity for groups within Flintshire to apply for a grant to support nature in your community!Please email - [email protected] for an application form.The closing date is October 19 2026 at 12:00 pm.We have an exciting opportunity for groups within Flintshire to apply for a grant to support nature in your community!🪴 Please email - [email protected] for an application form🗓️ Closing date 19 Oct 2026 at 12:00pm.Cefn Gwlad ac Arfordir Sir y Fflint / Flintshire Countryside and Coast
The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants ProgrammeThe Green Community Grants Programme offers one-year flexible funding for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million. Grants of up to £25,000 are available. To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months and your organisation's main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes: • Contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency• Improving nature-rich spaces and access to themWhilst your organisational objects or purpose should fit one of these two themes, funding can also be used for a wider range of sustainable activities, including recycling, litter picking, beach cleans or sustainable transport. The deadline for submitting an application is 11.59pm on 21 October 2026.Follow the link for more information: www.wildlifetrusts.org/green-community-grants-programme
Cadwyn Clwyd – Local Growth FundAre you planning to invest in new equipment, technology, sustainability improvements, or a new product or service? The Flintshire Local Growth Fund offers capital grants to help eligible businesses start, grow and expand.Eligible start-ups and SMEs may be able to secure up to 70% of eligible capital project costs, with grants from £2,000 to £35,000 depending on the funding strand. Trading social enterprises may be eligible for up to 90% support. Projects should deliver measurable benefits such as growth, improved productivity, job creation, sustainability, new products or services, or the adoption of new technology and processes.Applications close: 2nd November 2026cadwynclwyd.co.uk/local-growth-fund/Are you planning to invest in new equipment, technology, sustainability improvements, or a new product or service? The Flintshire Local Growth Fund offers capital grants to help eligible businesses start, grow and expand.Eligible start-ups and SMEs may be able to secure up to 70% of eligible capital project costs, with grants from £2,000 to £35,000 depending on the funding strand. Trading social enterprises may be eligible for up to 90% support. Projects should deliver measurable benefits such as growth, improved productivity, job creation, sustainability, new products or services, or the adoption of new technology and processes.Key dates:• Applications close: 2nd November 2026• Funding decisions expected: by the end of November 2026• Projects must be completed and fully claimed: by mid-February 2027Act now. The delivery timetable is tight, funding is limited, and awards are competitive and discretionary. There is no guarantee that similar funding will be available next year, so this could be a one-and-only opportunity for businesses with an eligible investment ready to progress.Flintshire businesses: call 07584 139011 or email [email protected].Find out more and take the first step now: bit.ly/4yZjOawCyngor Sir y Fflint#LGF #Flintshire #BusinessGrants #BusinessGrowth #CadwynClwyd
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council
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Support services for Voluntary and Community groups throughout Flintshire.
Rhagnodi Cymdeithasol CGLlSFf – Sesiynau Galw Heibio 💬📍 CANOLFAN IECHYD & LLES Y FFLINTDewch i gwrdd â'n tîm cyfeillgar am sgwrs a darganfod beth sy'n digwydd yn eich cymuned leol.Sesiwn nesaf: Hydref 12 2026 (10:30 yb – 12:30 yp)
FLVC Social Prescribing – Drop-in Sessions 💬📍 FLINT HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRECome and meet our friendly team for a chat and find out what is happening in your local community.Next session: October 12 2026 (10:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Registration for our Voluntary Sector Forum and Annual General Meeting will close at 11:59 pm on 8 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 8 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
Flintshire Local Voluntary Council is pleased to offer Safeguarding Group C training, delivered by Groundwork North Wales, taking place across 20th and 21st October.⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Please arrive by 9:15 AM for registration)📍 Location: Connah's Quay Sea Cadet Hall, Dock Road, Connah's Quay, CH5 4DS (what3words ///hung.breeze.various)🔸 Please note: This is a two-day course, and participants will need to attend both days.As part of our commitment to supporting the voluntary and community sector, FLVC is offering this course at a subsidised rate for members.FLVC Members – £50 per personNon-members – £75 per personThis course is designed for those who require Group C safeguarding training as part of their role, providing the knowledge and understanding needed to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.Safeguarding is about protecting children and adults from abuse or neglect and educating those around them to recognise the signs and dangers.Group C practitioners are those who have direct responsibility for safeguarding people:• who have an assessing role that’s linked to the safeguarding process and / or• who are operating at a level where they can give advice about safeguarding to those in group A and group B and / or• in a setting they work in or manage and / or• with whom they spend a lot of time unsupervised and there may be safeguarding concerns.Group C practitioners also include an organisation’s designated safeguarding person and people who take a more prominent role in safeguarding decisions, including those with an active role in core groups and protection planning activities.If you need support with any of the information above or about setting a safeguarding policy, please reach out to FLVC. For more information and to secure your place, visit: www.flvc.org.uk/flvc-safeguarding-group-c-training/
Flintshire Volunteer Centre
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Come along to our Youth Volunteer Event at Coleg Cambria Deeside 6 campus starts at 11 -2pm.If your studying Welsh Baccalaureate or doing your DofE or if you just want to explore different volunteering opportunities Come along and get involved and discover where volunteering could take you!#volunteering #ColegCambria#YouthVolunteering#DofE #welshbaccalaureate Dewch i'n digwyddiad gwirfoddoli i bobl ifanc yng nghampws Deeside 6 Coleg Cambria; mae'n dechrau am 11am ac yn gorffen am 2pm.Os ydych chi'n astudio'r Fagloriaeth Gymreig, yn gweithio tuag at Wobr Dug Caeredin (DofE), neu'n syml eisiau archwilio cyfleoedd gwirfoddoli gwahanol – dewch draw i gymryd rhan a darganfod ble gall gwirfoddoli fynd â chi!
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
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