WCVA UPDATE 14 MAY 2019

This week's updates from WCVA

14 May 2019

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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.