WCVA Update - 28 January 2019

WCVA Newsletter - 28th January 2019

THIS WEEK'S UPDATES FROM WCVA

28 JANUARY 2019

Hello, and welcome to the WCVA newsletter! The grant funding scheme for the third sector to help vulnerable or at-risk EU citizens needing additional support when applying for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is closing soon. The £9 million fund intends to create a network of funded organisations to ensure that a range of services are mobilised across the UK, so that support and assistance to apply for the EUSS is available to meet those who require the most support to apply. Apply here before this Friday (1 Feb)! The third sector is built on successful collaborative working between organisations, and what better way than a thriving network with a common goal. Whenever you come up against a hurdle or are assembling a funding bid that's getting out of hand, having a group to turn to for guidance and support can carry you the extra mile. Our new training course will walk you through the steps to setting up a mutually beneficial network - but also how to sustain and rejuvenate them when they're running out of steam. Book your place here. Thanks for reading, we'll see you again next week!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Setting up and refreshing networks Team work makes the dream work – learn how to establish a mutually beneficial network or re-energise one that’s lost it's buzz. Keep Reading

Bilingualism at work Training for third sector organisations on developing bilingual services Keep Reading

Environmental projects set to benefit from £1m from Landfill Disposals Tax Community Scheme

Local green space improvements, an outdoor children’s education area and conservation programmes to save endangered species are some of the projects set to benefit from more than £1million through the Welsh Government’s Landfill Disposals Tax Community Scheme, managed by WCVA.

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POLICY LATEST

Sector discusses transformation with Minister The third sector Health, Social Services and Wellbeing group met recently with the Minister and Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services. Keep Reading

Survey captures the experience of carers Carers Wales has launched a survey to gather the experience of carers. Keep Reading

VOLUNTEERING NEWS

Do you use the website Volunteering-Wales.net? We are carrying out a survey of website users on a regular basis - twice a year- in order to find our what kind of use organisations and volunteers are making of this free service which is available throughout wales. Keep Reading

The inspirational stories of Helen, Franco, Nick and Amanda whose lives have drastically changed thanks to the support of ReallyPro's Bounce Back projectwhich is funded through the Active Inclusion Fund and supported by the European Social Fund.

FUNDING LATEST

EU Settlement Scheme funding closes 1 Feb Grant funding scheme for the third sector to help vulnerable or at-risk EU citizens needing additional support when applying for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) closing soon. Keep Reading

Tech for Good Funding of up to £48,000 will be available for charities undertaking technology-related projects to improve their services. Keep Reading

Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust Funding is available for registered charities working to protect, conserve, encourage understanding and relieve the suffering of animals and wildlife. Keep Reading

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Local Grants Programme 2019 Up to £20,000 is available for projects (run by registered charities, CICs, schools and armed forces units. Keep Reading

Community Asset Development Fund

Due to the amount of interest we’ve received for the Community Asset Development Fund within East Wales, and the amount we have available, the fund will now be a competitive application process.

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WCVA GENERAL

New vacancy: Director of Finance Do you want to work for an organisation with a difference? WCVA is looking for an experienced finance professional to lead our finance directorate. Keep Reading