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Comic Relief Older People’s Programme – Now Open to Expressions of Interest
Posted on 9 Mawrth 2010
Expressions of Interest are invited from community groups and organisations who are targeting their work at older people aged 65 and over.
Rhowch hwb i’ch Siawns o Ennill Contractau
Posted on 9 Mawrth 2010
Bydd y gweithdai “skill-builder” ½ diwrnod dwys hyn yn canolbwyntio ar wella sgiliau ymarferol a gwybodaeth mudiadau gwirfoddol a chymunedol yng Nghymru, sy’n gweithio mewn meysydd iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol, neu gweithgarwch economaidd / bod heb waith.
GwirVol Grantiau Gwirfoddoli Ymhlith Pobl Ifanc 2010-2011
Posted on 4 Mawrth 2010
Mae Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru wedi darparu £420,000 trwy WCVA i gefnogi prosiectau a fydd yn ysgogi newid sylweddol yn nifer y bobl ifanc sy’n gwirfoddoli, ac amrywiaeth gwirfoddolwyr ifanc.
Big Lottery £2m set aside for People and Places 31/03/10
Posted on 19 Chwefror 2010
Following on from the Big Lottery’s first round of initiatives launched in August 2009, they have set aside a further £2 million to be allocated during the financial year ending 31st March 2011. You can apply for this through their existing People and Places programme fora limited period.
Tender: Employment and Support Services for economically inactive in Carmarthenshire 09/4/10
Posted on 19 Chwefror 2010
Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to invite service providers to join a select list for the provision of Employment and other Support Services for working-aged adults (16-64 yrs) who are economically inactive in Carmarthenshire.
Y Farchnad Lafur Drosiannol Dwyrain Cymru 10/5/10
Posted on 19 Chwefror 2010
WCVA is inviting expressions of interest again from organisations who would like to develop and submit proposals to deliver high quality activities and opportunities for economically inactive and unemployed individuals that will result in positive outcomes for those individuals.
Rescheduled: How to Tender Workshop 22/02/10
Posted on 13 Ionawr 2010
This event is specifically aimed at third sector/voluntary groups, social enterprises and charities working within the areas of Health and Social Care within Carmarthenshire.
Three Lloyds TSB Foundations reach agreement over funding
Posted on 11 Ionawr 2010
The Lloyds TSB Foundations for England and Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands have agreed new funding settlements with the Lloyds Banking Group.
The move will mean their funding will increase over the next four years but their entitlement to the group’s profits will halve in the long term.
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland, which [...]
Tender: Youth financial skills 8/01/10
Posted on 11 Rhagfyr 2009
Part of the suite of Reach the Heights projects, this project aims to aid the development of financial skills and decision making by young people in Wales through developing resources, training and by piloting opportunities for young people to be involved in financial decision making at personal, local and national levels. Deadline 8th January 2009
UnLtd Sport Relief Awards
Posted on 30 Tachwedd 2009
UnLtd Sport Relief Awards are a UK wide funding programme for 11-21 year olds, who are prepared to go the extra mile and use their passion for sport and arts to bring respect and understanding to their communities by setting up their own projects.
Media Trust community voices awards
Posted on 30 Tachwedd 2009
Media Trust is always looking to celebrate the varied and inspiring ways you are using digital media to help empower disadvantaged communities. And now Community Voices has 20 £500 awards to give away before the end of March 2010.
Participatory Budgeting courses now available
Posted on 30 Tachwedd 2009
Participatory budgeting is a process where citizens can share some of the responsibility for what happens where they live, and make some real changes.
Communities First funding 29/01/10
Posted on 30 Tachwedd 2009
The deadline to make an application for funding is 29 January 2010. Community groups can apply for up to £5,000 and there is no minimum amount.
Tender: Social Work Team Manager Development Programme 07/01/10
Posted on 27 Tachwedd 2009
Social Services Improvement Agency in partnership with ADSSCymru, wish to procure a national training programme which will improve the management of practice quality in children and adult service social care across Wales. Closing date 7th January 2010
Age Concern Winter Celebration Grant 11/12/09
Posted on 27 Tachwedd 2009
The scheme aims to provide grant funding towards the cost of winter celebration activities organised by voluntary and charitable clubs for older people in the UK. Deadline 11/12/09
Tender: Business Plan for a sustainable building centre 1/12/09
Posted on 25 Tachwedd 2009
The Tywi Afon yr Oesoedd Landscape Partnership (the partnership) wishes to appoint a consultant to write a business plan to map out the future development of the Traditional Sustainable Building Centre. Deadline 1st December 2009.
Tender: Community Consultation 9/12/09
Posted on 25 Tachwedd 2009
Llandyfaelog Community Council in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to appoint a Consultant to undertake a study into the concerns and perceived needs of the residents of the Llandyfaelog Community Council area.
Tender: Advocacy provisions Children and Young People 30/11/09
Posted on 10 Tachwedd 2009
CAFCASS CYMRU are currently implementing a Children and Young People’s Complaint Policy across Wales, and are seeking a number of advocate providers who would be able to provide independent advocacy to assist children and young people who wish to make a complaint to CAFCASS CYMRU about the service they receive from the organisation. Deadline 30/11/09
Second chance for Gateway and ILM contracts 29/01/2010
Posted on 10 Tachwedd 2009
Sell2Wales Gateway Link
Sell2Wales ILM Link
Dyddaid cau: 1.00 yp 29/01/2010
Mae dau o gynlluniau’r WCVA, sef y Porth Ymgysylltu a‘r Farchnad Lafur Drosiannol, wedi ailagor y broses ymgeisio i gael eich cynnwys ar y rhestrau o gyflenwyr cymeradwy – gan roi cyfle arall i fudiadau gymhwyso er mwyn tendro ar gyfer contractau yn yr ardaloedd Cydgysylltu.
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Call for Intergenerational Pilot Projects 30/11/09
Posted on 10 Tachwedd 2009
As part of its Ageing & Social Cohesion programme, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (CGF) is looking to award 20 projects up to £30,000 each to develop intergenerational pilot projects seeking to “Address a 21st Century Challenge”. Deadline 30 November 2009.
Engagement Gateway PQQ Briefings 10/11/09
Posted on 3 Tachwedd 2009
Carmarthenshire Session: 10th November, 10 am-12 pm, The Mount, 18 Queen Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1JT
Tender: Big Lottery Life Skills Project 9/12/09
Posted on 2 Tachwedd 2009
For this procurement exercise there is a budget of approximately £1.8 million (inclusive of VAT). Contract values will range between £150,000 and £1 million (including VAT) over the contract term. Contract terms will be for a period of four years, with the option to review and possibly extend for a further twelve months.
Closing date 9/12/09
Community Asset Transfer Programme 4/12/09
Posted on 30 Hydref 2009
The Big Lottery Fund is working in partnership with the Welsh Assembly Government to deliver a Community Asset Transfer Programme (CAT). This programme will provide both capital and revenue funding to support the transfer of assets, such as land and buildings, from public sector organisations to community ownership.
Megan & Trevor Griffiths Trust 18/11/09
Posted on 23 Hydref 2009
The current round of The Megan & Trevor Griffiths Trust Grant Scheme is open for applications until 18th November 2009.
Giving Sir Gâr Grant Scheme 3/12/09
Posted on 23 Hydref 2009
Groups can apply for grants of up to £500 for both revenue and capital costs and the closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd December 2009
Tender: Fostering and adoption determinations 12/11/09
Posted on 23 Hydref 2009
The contract will involve convening panels to review determinations. Deadline 12/11/09
Tender: Provision for Mental Health Supported living 3/11/09
Posted on 16 Hydref 2009
Carmarthenshire County Council invites tenders for 10 units for the provision of Mental Health Supported Living in Llanelli and Carmarthen.
Equality and diversity funding 2010/11 ~ 6/11/09
Posted on 15 Hydref 2009
Advancing Equalities Fund, the Inclusion Grant, Gypsy Traveller, New Sites and Refurbishment Grant and funding for the International Women’s Day events.
Grantiau Dan Arweiniad Pobl Ifanc ~Youth Led Grants
Posted on 15 Hydref 2009
A total of £1,300 is available for groups to support a range of small volunteering projects and activities, led and carried out by young people, between 16 – 25 year olds.
Tender: Cyrenians projects 5/10/09
Posted on 24 Medi 2009
Cyrenians Supported Employment Agency and Cyrenians Cymru Vocational Training Project.Because of existing relationships with the target group(s) in the area of benefit it is expected that the training and support will be provided at the Sponsor’s premises.
Unltd Sport Relief Awards Programme: Make It Happen!
Posted on 22 Medi 2009
UnLtd Sport Relief Awards are funded by Comic Relief and provide opportunities for young people to bring communities together, to help promote understanding and solve problems through sport, arts and recreational activities.
Tender: Bridges into Work
Posted on 9 Medi 2009
The project aims to engage, support and prepare economically inactive participants, including those that are unemployed or on incapacity benefit, in the most deprived areas, to acquire the appropriate skills to become job ready, and able to progress onto further learning or sustainable employment. Deadline 5/10/09
Tender: Domiciliary Care Providers, Swansea
Posted on 8 Medi 2009
The City and County of Swansea invites applications from DOMICILIARY CARE PROVIDERS registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (or equivalent) who wish to join our list of Accredited Providers for the provision of domiciliary care services for older people. Deadline 25/09/09
Tender: NOMS Cymru Newday Project
Posted on 8 Medi 2009
European funded project to tackle economic inactivity and increase the sustained employment opportunities, predominately for offenders and ex-offenders. Deadline 14/09/09.
Tender: Advice for services contracting using Welsh Language
Posted on 8 Medi 2009
To prepare advice which offers basic principles when using the Welsh language for placing services out to contract with third parties, for all types of services that affect the public in Wales, and also for buying goods. Deadline 21/09/09
Tender: Awareness training for staff in criminal justice system
Posted on 7 Medi 2009
The Welsh Assembly Government is seeking to procure individuals or organisations to deliver a series of workshop/training events to staff within Welsh Youth offending teams (YOT) that fall within the Convergence remit of the funding by the European Social Fund (ESF). Deadline 14/9/09
Expression of interest: Pilot study, internet use and older people
Posted on 6 Awst 2009
As an initial pilot it is proposed that computer and internet access is available to tenants within 2 local authority sheltered housing: Llwyn Yr Ynys Llwynhendy and Bryn Tawel Tumble. Deadline 21/09/09.
Tender: Life Skills Project, Carers & former carers
Posted on 6 Awst 2009
The contract notice linked above, dispatched on 31/7/09, is specifically for the provision of services for individuals who are considered “Carers and former carers” aged 16 plus (participants), that are not in education, employment or training, who reside within the Convergence Area. Deadline for requesting documents: 7/9/09 12:00 Noon. Deadlline for tender or request to participate: 11/9/09 12:00 Noon.
Gift Aid registration surgery ~ 30/9/09
Posted on 6 Awst 2009
Free event: Five Simple Steps to Gift Aid, venue Carmarthenshire Centre for Crafts, St. Clears
Cash 4 Clubs, small grants to community sports
Posted on 3 Awst 2009
A simple small grant scheme for UK community sports clubs
Tender: Travel training for Adults with LDs
Posted on 29 Gorffennaf 2009
Train the Trainer – Independent Travel Training for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Deadline 14/08/09
Big Challenge 2009!
Posted on 28 Gorffennaf 2009
If you are 16-25 and passionate about making your community a better place then visit the Big Challenge website
How to Tender Workshop ~ 25/8/09
Posted on 28 Gorffennaf 2009
Tips and advice on submitting a winning bid with a particular focus on the Third Sector
‘How to Tender’ Event ~ 19/08/09
Posted on 23 Gorffennaf 2009
CAVS, in conjunction with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Social Care and Housing Department are delighted to announce that a specialist combined ‘How to tender’ and ‘meet the buyer’ event has been organised.
Tender ~ Wild Fishing Wales ~ 12/08/09
Posted on 23 Gorffennaf 2009
Wild Fishing Wales is an Environment Agency Wales (EAW) lead, £2.6million project which aims to enhance river and still water habitats and improve angler access to a network of fisheries throughout the Convergence Area of Wales.
Interreg 4A – Third Round
Posted on 21 Gorffennaf 2009
Priority 1, Theme 2 – Skills for Competitiveness and Employment Integration; Priority 2, Theme 2 – Sustainable Regeneration of Communities
CWM Community and Environmental Fund Wales
Posted on 20 Gorffennaf 2009
The CWM Community and Environmental Fund has funds available for community and environmental projects located in Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Tender: Life Skills, Care Leavers
Posted on 20 Gorffennaf 2009
BIG anticipates awarding approximately four contracts to Service Providers who have the specialist skills, knowledge and experience to engage with participants that are or have been in care, and reside within the Convergence Area
Tender for community consultation
Posted on 13 Gorffennaf 2009
A study into the concerns and perceived needs of the residents of the Llanfihangel-ar-Arth Community Council area. All tenders need to be submitted by 17th July 2009.
WCVA Funding Portal
Posted on 6 Gorffennaf 2009
WCVA’s Funding Portal is a one-stop shop for funding advice and opportunities, found on www.sustainablefundingcymru.org.uk
WRAP Mixed Plastics Recycling Grant
Posted on 2 Gorffennaf 2009
WRAP is launching a new capital grant opportunity to provide financial assistance towards facilities for sorting, recycling and reprocessing mixed plastic pacakaging from the domestic waste stream. Closing date 10.9.2009.
Under 8’s Small Grant Scheme
Posted on 2 Gorffennaf 2009
The scheme aims to help establish, expand or develop services for children. The closing date for applications is the 17th of July 2009.
Sell2Wales ~ Neath Port Talbot ~ Consultancy 30/7/09
Posted on 2 Gorffennaf 2009
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking suitable tenders to provide Consultancy with regards to the modernization of our Adult Social care Service across the County Borough of Neath & Port Talbot. Deadline 30/7/09
Drinkaware grant schemes
Posted on 30 Mehefin 2009
Our funding schemes give local and national projects a fantastic chance to change the nation’s drinking habits and make a positive difference to people’s lives
Sell2Wales ~ Pembrokeshire ~ Befriending Service 15/7/09
Posted on 24 Mehefin 2009
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified service providers wishing to be considered for invitation to tender for the provision of a Befriending Service for Older People
Sell2Wales ~ Pembrokeshire ~ Information Service 15/7/09
Posted on 24 Mehefin 2009
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified service providers wishing to be considered for invitation to tender for the provision of an Advice and Information Service for Older People
Sell2Wales ~ Communities & Nature ~ 28/7/09
Posted on 24 Mehefin 2009
Communities and Nature (CAN) is one of a suite of strategic projects being developed to deliver ‘Environment for Growth’ (Priority 4, Theme 3) of the Convergence Programme.
Local Investment Fund for SMEs
Posted on 19 Mehefin 2009
A package of flexible financial support to help new and existing SME businesses in Wales
Tender Opportunity ~ Life Skills Project
Posted on 18 Mehefin 2009
Tender notice by Big Lottery Fund
Deprived Area Fund, deadline 10/7/09
Posted on 17 Mehefin 2009
Eligible wards in Carmarthenshire are: Ammanford, Bigyn, Burry Port, Felinfoel, Garnant, Glanamman, Glanymor, Llwynhendy, Trimsaran and Tyisha
GwirVol International Grant Scheme 20/7/09
Posted on 16 Mehefin 2009
The GwirVol International Youth Volunteering Grant Scheme will support opportunities to volunteer internationally for young people in disadvantaged and minority communities in Wales
!Stop Press! Future Jobs Fund ~ deadline 12th June 2009
Posted on 9 Mehefin 2009
We are looking for Carmarthenshire organisations who could either help with providing a placement for the individuals or can input into the work via a project, deadline 12th June 2009
Tendering Opportunity: Peer Mentoring Scheme, deadline 1/7/09
Posted on 9 Mehefin 2009
Designed to help individuals with Substance Misuse problems achieve economic independence through accessing Employment, Education and Training opportunities. Deadline 1/7/09
BT Community Connections
Posted on 9 Mehefin 2009
The award scheme enables groups already working within communities to get online and experience the benefits of the Internet
Convergence Tender Opportunity ~ Reach the Heights Project
Posted on 8 Mehefin 2009
The tender is for the development and implementation of a range of programmes of free participatory arts activities, workshops and projects for young people aged between 11-19. Deadline 13th July 2009.
Can your organisation encourage more young people to volunteer?
Posted on 8 Mehefin 2009
The aim of the new GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants scheme is to support the delivery and promotion of a wide range of new volunteering opportunities by third sector organisations in Wales, especially for disadvantaged young people.
EHRC ~ new Strategic Funding
Posted on 8 Mehefin 2009
This new programme will provide three-year funding for voluntary and community groups to run projects. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 12th June 2009.
BBC Children in Need Launches New Grant Programme
Posted on 8 Mehefin 2009
The new programme will focus on disabled young people aged 12-18 years old living in the UK.
New feature on Sustainable Funding Website
Posted on 8 Mehefin 2009
A new online resource which will help Wales’ 30,000 voluntary groups access up-to-date information on funding sources and options
E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund 12 June & 16 October
Posted on 1 Mehefin 2009
The E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund will support community energy projects which either result in the production of energy from a sustainable source or which reduces the amount of energy used by a community organisation
£3m boost for Communities First Trust Fund in Wales
Posted on 13 Mai 2009
Communities First areas across Wales are set to receive over £3m from the Communities First Trust Fund for 2009/2010.
Giving and public fundraising training 2/6/09
Posted on 5 Mai 2009
A one-day training course on giving and public fundraising, Llanelli – 2/6/09, Pontypridd 4/6/09
Megan and Trevor Griffiths Trust 22/5/09
Posted on 5 Mai 2009
The closing date for grant applications for next meeting of Trustees is May 22nd
Launch of Big Lottery Fund Life Skills Project
Posted on 1 Mai 2009
The Life Skills project is not a grant-making programme. The project will follow a strict competitive tender process.
The People’s Millions 15/05/09
Posted on 21 Ebrill 2009
A chance for Welsh communities to go for gold
CAVS CDF 2009/10 Launch
Posted on 21 Ebrill 2009
This grant scheme is designed to provide not-for-profit voluntary and community groups with a new source of funding to develop community facilities and activities.
Lloyds TSB Foundation ~ open for business
Posted on 31 Mawrth 2009
Those organisations that believe that they may be eligible for funding can access the online eligibility test on the Lloyds TSB Foundation website
Y Porth Ymgysylltu Sesiwn briffio
Posted on 12 Mawrth 2009
Only organisations on WCVA’s approved supplier list will be eligible to tender for the Gateway contracts. To join the approved supplier list, organisations must complete and submit a pre-qualification questionnaire.
Training ~ getting fit for grant funding
Posted on 21 Ionawr 2009
A one-day training course on getting fit for grant funding
WCVA Cynllun Porth
Posted on 9 Ionawr 2009
A new £29m scheme has been set up to tackle these challenges and invest in organisations that are engaging with economically inactive people in former Objective 1 areas – now known as Convergence.
Fundraising Learning Online
Posted on 7 Ionawr 2009
A virtual learning centre for fundraising
Engagement Gateway Regional Events
Posted on 18 Rhagfyr 2008
A series of events to launch a new European project that will invest in organisations working with economically inactive people will take place in January 2009
Fairtrade Fortnight Competition
Posted on 10 Rhagfyr 2008
Fair Trade Wales is offering three prizes to the best Fairtrade Fortnight ideas. The prize money is on offer to help turn your ideas into a reality. Entry deadline 21/12/08.
WCVA Mental Health Small Grant Scheme
Posted on 26 Tachwedd 2008
WCVA has launched its Mental Health Small Grant Scheme on 17 November 2008. This small grant scheme is a one-off grant and the maximum grant limit (per project) is £3,000 available to eligible organisations. Closing date for applications 16 January 2009
Volvo Adventure Funding Programme
Posted on 10 Hydref 2008
The Volvo Adventure: an educational programme that rewards environmental activities and the decision-makers of the future. Closing date 28 February 2009.