WCVA Update - 22 May 2019

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This week's updates from WCVA

22 May 2019

Want this in Welsh? Get in touch! Angen hwn yn Gymraeg? Cysylltwch gyda ni!

Hi, and welcome to this week’s newsletter. The Leading Wales Awards are the annual awards for leadership in Wales. They are now accepting nominations across 9 categories – including Leadership in Voluntary and Not for Profit Sector. If you have a friend or colleague who is doing outstanding work as a third sector leader, why not nominate them in this category before Friday 7 June. Our Health and Social Care conference with Welsh Government is happening tomorrow at Cardiff City Stadium. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity for the third sector and public sector to come together and explore how we can realise a transformation in health and social care. Just show up tomorrow by 10am to register - for more info and a programme of events visit the webpage. Thanks for reading, we’ll catch you again next week.

Funding latest

Nesta Solving Together Fund A £40,000 fund to support two high-potential, early-stage interventions which aim to improve parental engagement in maths.

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Between £5,000 - £25,000 is available to groups to support research, education and roadside improvement projects that promote advances in UK transport policy, design, management and practice.

Canoe Foundation Between £2,000 to £20,000 is available to groups looking to improve accessibility to use available water and facilities for canoeing.

Volunteering news

Forging connections The Association of Volunteer Managers is delighted to return to the beautiful SS Great Britain in Bristol for a second year. With delegates coming from Wales, Wiltshire and beyond – the event is expected to sell out again this year.

Time to celebrate! Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of volunteers that takes place every year in June and is a perfect time to say ‘thank you’ to your volunteers.

Leading Wales Awards open for nominations

The annual awards for leadership in Wales are now accepting nominations across 9 categories – including Leadership in Voluntary and Not for Profit Sector.

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Training and Events

Introduction to safeguarding in the third sector (Wales) Find out about safeguarding good practice in a third sector context 12 June 2019, Rhyl  25 June 2019, Cardiff

Brexit and Disability in Wales Disability Wales an the Wales Civil Society Forum on Brexit are hosting a roundtable discussion on the implications of Brexit for Disabled people and Disabled People's Organisations in Wales. 6 June 2019, Cardiff

Policy and projects

A Healthier Wales How can the third sector best play its part in transforming health and social care? Have your say at our conference TOMORROW - 23 May, Cardiff.

Deputy Minister looks afresh at government's work with the third sector Jane Hutt AM hosts her first meeting with 12 Third Sector Partnership Council (TSPC) representatives.

Building a Vision Together – what can social enterprise do for Wales? Wales needs a strong social enterprise sector to tackle the challenges of the next decade and to seize new opportunities. This survey is the first stage in seeking your help and advice in this process.

WCVA UPDATE 14 MAY 2019

This week's updates from WCVA

14 May 2019

Want this in Welsh? Get in touch! Angen hwn yn Gymraeg? Cysylltwch gyda ni!

Hi, and welcome to this week’s newsletter. We all know there’s a huge squeeze on public services in Wales, and it’s becoming more and more necessary for volunteers to plug the gaps – within the NHS or for community organisations that contribute in ways like hospital transport, befriending, and bereavement support. Helpforce has been developing an evidence base for effective volunteer interventions in healthcare and is now making the move into Wales. In this blog, our new Helpforce manager Fiona Liddell gives some background on their plan to transform volunteering in and around the NHS. European funding is integral to the third sector in Wales, and WCVA. To celebrate Europe Day last week, our Deputy CEO Phil Fiander published a blog reflecting on the sector’s contribution to delivering European Funds in Wales, as well as a map of our own journey. Thanks for reading, we’ll catch you again next week.

Funding latest

Lloyds Banking Group Credit Union Development Fund Grants of up to £100,000 are available to existing Credit Unions which can show good performance and strong plans for their future development.

Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund Between £2,500 - £5,000 is available to local community groups, sports clubs and charities.

Woodroffe Benton Foundation Small grants of between £500 - £2,500 are available for organisations.

Welsh Government Foundational Economy Challenge Fund The Welsh Government’s Foundational Economy Challenge Fund offers funding of up to £100,000 to support organisations and businesses.

Reflecting on the legacy of EU Funding

On Europe day WCVA’s Deputy Chief Executive, Phil Fiander, reflects on the third sector’s contribution to delivering European Funds in Wales since its management moved to Wales in 1998 and considers what its legacy could be.

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Information and support

Updated DBS Guidance Leaflets New DBS guidance leaflets, including regulated activity in Wales

Alert for Charities – Cyber crime The Charity Commission has issued an alert for charities about cyber crime and how to report it

Launch of Helpforce in Wales

Fiona Liddell is the new Helpforce Manager for Wales at WCVA. In this blog, she announces the launch of Helpforce in Wales, and its plan to transform volunteering in and around the NHS.

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Training and Events

Introduction to safeguarding for European funded projects WCVA's Safeguarding Officer Suzanne Mollison will be running an 'Introduction to safeguarding for European funded projects' webinar. 4 June, 14:00-15:00

Developing a fundraising strategy Take a strategic approach to fundraising. 13 June 2019, Rhyl

Cruse Bereavement Training Hugh James are inviting you to join them for a half day complimentary masterclass to explore how we can make a positive impact, the do's and don'ts when speaking with someone who is bereaved, and address any challenges you and your teams encounter. 5 June 2019, Cardiff

Working in partnership for better outcomes Share the load by developing and improving new or existing partnerships to make your work go further. 18 June 2019, Rhyl

Policy and projects

Sector and government come together for health and social care conference How can the third sector best play its part in transforming health and social care?

Building a Vision Together – what can social enterprise do for Wales? Wales needs a strong social enterprise sector to tackle the challenges of the next decade and to seize new opportunities. This survey is the first stage in seeking your help and advice in this process.