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
Mae cylch 3 Cynllun Grant Cymru ac Affrica ar agor nawr i ymgeiswyrGan weithio gyda phartneriaid yn Affrica Is-Sahara, gall mudiadau wneud cais am grantiau rhwng £5,000 - £25,000 i wneud cyfraniad diriaethol i un o’r pedair thema ganlynol: • Iechyd• Dysgu Gydol Oes• Y Newid yn yr Hinsawdd a’r Amgylchedd• Bywoliaeth gynaliadwyEr mwyn gwneud cais i Grantiau Cymru ac Affrica, bydd angen i chi gofrestru gyda Phorth Ymgeisio Amlbwrpas CGGC (MAP). Sicrhewch eich bod wedi darllen y ddogfen ganllaw ar wefan WCVA CGGC cyn dechrau eich cais am gyllid.Dyddiad cau: 21 Rhagfyr 2026, 5 pmCliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth: wcva.cymru/cy/cyllid/cymru-ac-affrica/Gall ymgeiswyr wneud cais am rhwng £5,000-£25,000 o gyllid am brosiect 12 mis sy’n cyfrannu at waith Cymru o gyflawni Nodau Datblygu Cynaliadwy’r Cenhedloedd Unedig a chyflwyno buddion i Gymru ac Affrica. .Bydd ceisiadau yn cau ar 21 Rhagfyr 2026 am 5pm, a'r cynharaf y gall weithgareddau ddechrau yw 1 Ebrill 2027. Am fanylion llawn, dilynwch y ddolen yn y sylwadau 👇
Round 3 of the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme is now open to applicants.Working with Sub-Saharan African partners, organisations can apply for grants between £5,000 - £25,000 to make a tangible contribution to one of the four following themes: • Health• Lifelong Learning• Climate Change and Environment• Sustainable LivelihoodsIn order to apply to the Wales and Africa Grant, you will need to register with WCVA’s Multipurpose Application Portal (MAP). Please ensure that you have read the guidance document on the WCVA CGGC website before beginning your request for funding.Closing date: 21 December 2026, 5 pmClick here for more information:wcva.cymru/funding/wales-and-africa/Applicants can apply for funding between £5,000-£25,000 for a 12 month project that contributes to Wales’ delivery of UN Sustainable Development Goals and deliver benefits to Wales and Africa. Application will be closing on 21 December 2026 at 5 pm, and the earliest that activities can begin is 1 April 2027.For the full details, follow the link in the comments 👇
The Freemasons' Charityarity Grants programme is open to registered charities in England and Wales working with our three main priority groups:• Children with SEND• Children affected by domestic abuse• Early Years (ages 0-5), with a focus on poverty and neglectfreemasonscharity.org.uk/support-our-work/
Royal Society Partnership - Grants for SchoolsGrants are up to £3,000 for UK schools and colleges teaching students aged 5–18 to collaborate with STEM professionals on curriculum-linked research projects.Grants can be used to purchase equipment for STEM (science, mathematics, engineering, and computing) projects. The fund covers equipment and resources for hands-on investigations in areas such as climate science, biodiversity, and materials.royalsociety.org/grants/partnership-grants/In addition to the normal Partnership grants for schools, there is a separate fund with the same criteria, specifically aimed at STEM projects for 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 (SEND)royalsociety.org/grants/partnership-grants/send/To qualify for either scheme, projects must work in partnership with a practising scientist or engineer currently working in a STEM-related profession, such as a researcher or analyst.There are 3 funding rounds each year, and the deadlines are 30th November, 30th April, and 10th July. The Royal Society
Webinar: Getting Started with Legacy Giving📆 Date: Wednesday 18th November⏰ Time: 10:00am - 11:30amThis insightful free webinar will explore one of the biggest long-term fundraising opportunities for charities: gifts in wills.Whether you're new to legacy fundraising or looking to strengthen your approach, this session will provide practical advice, valuable insights and actionable steps you can put into practice straight away.Key learnings include:• Who leaves gifts in wills to charities• What inspires people to leave a charitable gift in their will• The practical steps charities can take to encourage legacy giving Register here:
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In this Explore who gives and why and, importantly, why gifts in wills are good not only for organisations but for the people who support them.Flintshire Local Voluntary Council
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Join us to explore the Vision for Volunteering in Wales.📆 Tuesday, 24 November 2026⏰ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM🖱 Online via Microsoft TeamsFLVC, DVSC Denbighshire and AVOW are hosting an informal Lunch and Learn session for volunteer managers, coordinators, and organisations that involve volunteers.The Vision for Volunteering in Wales sets out a shared ambition for creating positive, inclusive, and rewarding volunteering experiences. This session will help you understand what the Vision means in practice, how it can support your volunteer programme, and the role organisations can play in shaping the future of volunteering in Wales.Whether you're looking to strengthen volunteer recruitment, improve retention, enhance volunteer experiences, or prepare for future developments in the sector, this is an opportunity to learn, share ideas, and ask questions.Your local Volunteer Centre will be on hand to provide guidance, resources, and support as the Vision is rolled out across Wales.Come along, connect with peers, and help shape the future of volunteering in Wales.Click here to secure your place:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-the-vision-for-volunteering-in-wales-tickets-2004584053867
Ymunwch gyda ni i archwilio’r Weledigaeth ar gyfer Gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru📆 Dydd Mawrth, 24 Tachwedd 2026⏰ 1:30 YP – 2:30 YP🖱 Ar-lein trwy Microsoft TeamsMae CGLlSFf, DVSC Denbighshire ac AVOW yn cynnal sesiwn Cinio a Dysgu anffurfiol ar gyfer rheolwyr gwirfoddoli, cydlynwyr a mudiadau sy’n ymwneud â gwirfoddolwyr.Mae’r Weledigaeth ar gyfer Gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru yn nodi uchelgais ar y cyd ar gyfer creu profiadau gwirfoddoli cadarnhaol, cynhwysol a gwerth chweil.Bydd y sesiwn hon yn eich helpu i ddeall beth mae’r Weledigaeth hon yn ei olygu yn ymarferol, sut y gall gefnogi eich rhaglen wirfoddoli, a’r rôl y gall mudiadau ei chwarae wrth lywio dyfodol gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru.P’un a ydych chi’n awyddus i gynyddu’r nifer o wirfoddolwyr rydych chi’n eu recriwtio, gwella’r nifer o wirfoddolwyr rydych chi’n eu cadw, gwella profiadau gwirfoddolwyr neu baratoi ar gyfer datblygiadau yn y sector yn y dyfodol, mae hwn yn gyfle i ddysgu, rhannu syniadau, a gofyn cwestiynau.Bydd eich Canolfan Wirfoddoli leol wrth law i gynnig arweiniad, adnoddau a chymorth wrth i’r Weledigaeth gael ei chyflwyno ledled Cymru.Dewch draw, cysylltwch gyda chyfoedion, a helpwch i lywio dyfodol gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru.Cliciwch yma i sicrhau eich lle:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-the-vision-for-volunteering-in-wales-tickets-2004584053867
It’s Trustees’ Week!This year, Trustees’ Week takes place between 9 and 13 November 2026.We would like to take this opportunity to thank all FLVC trustees for their time, commitment and dedication.Events are taking place across the UK to celebrate the achievements of trustees and to highlight opportunities to get involved with a local charity or voluntary organisation at board level.For further information, please visit the Trustees Week website: trusteesweek.org/By visiting the website, you can find information about the week, read trustee stories, take the trustee quiz, discover events & updates and so much more.
Mae’n Wythnos yr Ymddiriedolwyr!Eleni, mae Wythnos yr Ymddiriedolwyr yn digwydd rhwng Tachwedd 9 a 13 2026.Hoffem gymryd y cyfle hwn i ddiolch ymddiriedolwyr CGLlSFf am eu hamser, ymrwymiad, ac ymroddiad.Mae digwyddiadau yn cael eu cynnal ledled y DU i ddathlu cyflawniadau ymddiriedolwyr ac i dynnu sylw at gyfleoedd i ymuno ag elusen leol neu sefydliad gwirfoddol ar lefel bwrdd.Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i wefan Wythnos yr Ymddiriedolwyr: trusteesweek.org/Trwy ymweld â'r wefan, gallwch ddod o hyd i wybodaeth am yr wythnos, darllen straeon ymddiriedolwyr, cymryd y cwis ymddiriedolwr, darganfod digwyddiadau & diweddariadau a llawer mwy.
On Tuesday, Stephanie, one of our Social Prescribers, attended an information and awareness session in Buckley with a lovely group of women and Police Community Support Officer Jo, to raise awareness on staying safe in the home and the services we may access for support. ---------------------------Ar ddydd Mawrth, mynychodd Stephanie, un o’n Rhagnodwyr Cymdeithasol, sesiwn gwybodaeth a chodi ymwybyddiaeth ym Mwcle gyda grŵp anhygoel o ferched a Swyddog Cefnogaeth Gymunedol Heddlu Jo, i godi ymwybyddiaeth am aros yn ddiogel yn y cartref a'r gwasanaethau y gallwn eu defnyddio am gymorth.
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Join us to explore the Vision for Volunteering in Wales.📆 Tuesday, 24 November 2026⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM🖱 Online via Microsoft TeamsFLVC, DVSC Denbighshire and AVOW are hosting an informal Lunch and Learn session for volunteer managers, coordinators, and organisations that involve volunteers.The Vision for Volunteering in Wales sets out a shared ambition for creating positive, inclusive, and rewarding volunteering experiences. This session will help you understand what the Vision means in practice, how it can support your volunteer programme, and the role organisations can play in shaping the future of volunteering in Wales.Whether you're looking to strengthen volunteer recruitment, improve retention, enhance volunteer experiences, or prepare for future developments in the sector, this is an opportunity to learn, share ideas, and ask questions.Your local Volunteer Centre will be on hand to provide guidance, resources, and support as the Vision is rolled out across Wales.Come along, connect with peers, and help shape the future of volunteering in Wales.Click here to secure your place:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-the-vision-for-volunteering-in-wales-tickets-2004584053867
Ymunwch gyda ni i archwilio’r Weledigaeth ar gyfer Gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru📆 Dydd Mawrth, 24 Tachwedd 2026⏰ 1:30 YP – 2:30 YP🖱 Ar-lein trwy Microsoft TeamsMae CGLlSFf, DVSC Denbighshire ac AVOW yn cynnal sesiwn Cinio a Dysgu anffurfiol ar gyfer rheolwyr gwirfoddoli, cydlynwyr a mudiadau sy’n ymwneud â gwirfoddolwyr.Mae’r Weledigaeth ar gyfer Gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru yn nodi uchelgais ar y cyd ar gyfer creu profiadau gwirfoddoli cadarnhaol, cynhwysol a gwerth chweil.Bydd y sesiwn hon yn eich helpu i ddeall beth mae’r Weledigaeth hon yn ei olygu yn ymarferol, sut y gall gefnogi eich rhaglen wirfoddoli, a’r rôl y gall mudiadau ei chwarae wrth lywio dyfodol gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru.P’un a ydych chi’n awyddus i gynyddu’r nifer o wirfoddolwyr rydych chi’n eu recriwtio, gwella’r nifer o wirfoddolwyr rydych chi’n eu cadw, gwella profiadau gwirfoddolwyr neu baratoi ar gyfer datblygiadau yn y sector yn y dyfodol, mae hwn yn gyfle i ddysgu, rhannu syniadau, a gofyn cwestiynau.Bydd eich Canolfan Wirfoddoli leol wrth law i gynnig arweiniad, adnoddau a chymorth wrth i’r Weledigaeth gael ei chyflwyno ledled Cymru.Dewch draw, cysylltwch gyda chyfoedion, a helpwch i lywio dyfodol gwirfoddoli yng Nghymru.Cliciwch yma i sicrhau eich lle:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-the-vision-for-volunteering-in-wales-tickets-2004584053867
⭐ 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
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
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