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11 January 2016 Welcome to Interlink’s Information bulletin

Find local groups and services in Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil with Findagroup quickly and easily! Join us at the Listening to Older People Project event on 14 January! Are you a small community group or club in the Rhondda looking for tips and support with writing a funding application? Book onto our ‘Writing a Funding Application Workshop on 24 February, see below for more info. Do you have events or information you would like to include in the bulletin? Then please forward your information to [email protected] by Wednesday 27 January. Click here to view the Winter Edition of our newsletter. Interlink News

Interlink is made up of our members, which are all community and voluntary organisations. We believe the more we work together, the stronger we all become. Once you join, you will be able to make use of all the things we have to offer. Please fill in our Membership application form and e-mail it to [email protected] or send it to us at the address below.

Take a look at the first Public Engagement Newsletter! - For more information contact: Third sector … [email protected] Children and Young People…. [email protected] Public Sector … [email protected] www.interlinkrct.org.uk

Findagroup in RCT and Merthyr Tydfil is now live – ARE YOU LISTED? http://findagroup.cymru/ For more information contact Interlink on 01443 846200.

The Listening to Older People Project - 10.00am - 3.00pm Thursday 14 January 2016 at DEWIS CIL, , CF37 5BP To discuss the project, contact Simon [email protected] or to book contact Kath [email protected] / 01443 846200.

RCT Together Rhondda Workshop: Writing a Funding Application – 24 February 2016 – 5.30pm – 8.30pm at Ferndale Community School, Contact Interlink to book or for more information.

Interlink, 6 Melin Corrwg, Road, Upper Boat CF37 5BE 01443 846200 e-mail: [email protected] www.interlinkrct.org.uk Registered Chairty No: 1141143 Company Limited by Guarantee: 07549533

The Essentials: Social Services and Well-being () Act - Learning Resources - There are now a growing number of resources available for all of us in relation to understanding what the act means for the society and the third sector. A great resource is the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act Information and Learning Hub http://www.ccwales.org.uk/learning-resources/ The resources include an ‘Introduction and Awareness’ pack and an interactive e-learning module designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of the Act – click here to view it. Please note that this version is not assessed and there is no test at the end of the module. Safeguarding - The Cwm Taf (Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil) Safeguarding Boards for Adults and Children have recently launched their new website, known as the “Safeguarding Hub, here is the link: http://www.cwmtafsafeguarding.org/ For any information and advice on the SSWB Act or Building Community Capacity – please let us know! Contact Interlink on 01443 846200

Looking for Funding? Open 4 Community - Great news! We’re pleased to announce the launch of a brand new funding information service – Open 4 Community. Follow the link to access this FREE service and start sourcing funding opportunities today http://www.idoxopen4community.co.uk/interlink for more information or help using this service contact Interlink and speak to Joanna or Ken. Interlink Training

Interlink offers a range of meeting and conference facilities, whether your requirements are for a training venue, conferences, small meetings or one-to-ones. www.interlinkrct.org.uk/conference-facilities

Are you looking for office accommodation in the Pontypridd area? We have office space available to rent in our office in Upper Boat, for more information give us a call on 01443 846200.

Training Courses Volunteer Recruitment – 27 & 28 January 2016 at VAMT, 9.30am – 4.30pm - £40 Project Management Training - 28 January 2016 at Interlink, 9.30am – 12.30pm £20 members £40 non members Social Services Wellbeing Act – 29 January 2016 at VAMT, 9.00am – 1.00pm - FREE Discrimination Awareness Training - 24 February 2016 at Interlink, 9.30am – 12.30pm - FREE To book a place contact Alisa at Interlink on 01443 846200 or email: [email protected]

Would you like to attend a First Aid or Health and Safety Course? Then please let us know by calling 01443 846200 or email: [email protected]. We will be providing another course soon, date to be confirmed.

Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board Training Programme 2015-16 For more information email: [email protected]

Interlink, 6 Melin Corrwg, Cardiff Road, Upper Boat CF37 5BE 01443 846200 e-mail: [email protected] www.interlinkrct.org.uk Registered Chairty No: 1141143 Company Limited by Guarantee: 07549533

Interlink are able to assist with skill sharing or provide bespoke training on Microsoft packages: We are able to assist organisations with the following services: • Website • Mailshot • Desktop publishing • Photocopying • Laminating/Binding • Signposting For more information contact us on 01443 846200 or e-mail: [email protected] Visit www.interlinkrct.org.uk/training to see what training we have on offer.

Children and Young People The Integrated Family Support Team (IFST) are offering a 2 day training session on Working with Substance Misuse in Families. This 2 day training session will be held on the 28 & 29 January 2016 at The Glyncornel Centre, Nant-y- Gwyddon Road, , CF40 2JF. Telephone: 01443 420940. If you are interested in attending this training could you please contact Debbie Otley on 01443 823939 or email [email protected] .

Safeguarding Children– From Recognition to Response (1 day) Child Protection ( Level 3) 13 January 2016, 9.30am–4.30pm at Hawthorn Leisure Centre, CF37 5LN or 27 January 2016, 9.30am–4.30pm at Heddfan, Rhydyfelin CF37 5PN We have a few spaces available on the following, to book please e-mail [email protected] or tel. 01443 668879

Young Wales Annual Conference Young people's participation in Wales today - what does it look like? 5 March 2016 at 9.45am - 3pm, Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff To reserve your place(s) please visit our website at: www.childreninwales.org.uk/items/category/events/

Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board Training Programme 2015-16 For more information email: [email protected] Local Events Cwm Taf Public Forum Meetings - TAFF ELY PUBLIC FORUM - 29 January 2016 (Friday) 9:30 am to 12 pm (9:15 registration) Llantrisant Leisure Centre, Southgate Park, Llantrisant CF72 8DJ ______RHONDDA VALLEYS PUBLIC FORUM - 12 February 2016 (Friday) 12:30 pm to 3 pm (12:15 pm registration) Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Road, CF41 7SY ______MERTHYR TYDFIL PUBLIC FORUM - 16 February 2016 (Tuesday) 9:30 am to 12 pm (9:15 registration) Canolfan Soar, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UB ______

Interlink, 6 Melin Corrwg, Cardiff Road, Upper Boat CF37 5BE 01443 846200 e-mail: [email protected] www.interlinkrct.org.uk Registered Chairty No: 1141143 Company Limited by Guarantee: 07549533

CYNON VALLEY PUBLIC FORUM - 26 February 2016 (Friday) 12:30 pm to 3 pm (12:15 pm registration) Michael Sobell Sports Centre, The Ynys, CF44 7RP For more information contact Sharon Jeynes on 01443 744839 / 01443 744888 or email: [email protected]

Getting Results from Twitter – Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 7.30am for 8:00am start (concludes by 10am, to include Tea, Coffee and Breakfast Roll) at Central South Consortium Joint Education Service, . This is an introductory session led by Social Media and Public Relations specialist Gwyneth Moore. If you are interested please contact [email protected]

WALKING FOOTBALL - Mens Shed to run Walking Football - Friday February 5th at the SportsYard www.sportsyard.co.uk between 12am - 1.0pm - FREE sponsored by DRIVIN SCHOOL OF MOTORING. Give Paul a call on 01443 682312 to book your place. Limited numbers so call NOW! Also see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1091781614173245/

Cwm Taf Recovery College and the latest New Horizon activity timetable. Courses are due to commence the week beginning 18 January with Anxiety and Harm Reduction in Aberdare, Made of Money in Rhondda and Mental Health and Well-being in Taff Ely. To secure a place please complete the Enrolment Form and return via post or email. Kristy Davies [email protected]/ [email protected] or 01685 881113 www.newhorizons-mentalhealth.co.uk/recovery-college/

Working together to support offenders and their families in Wales - 8 February 2016, 10.00am - 3.00pm, Cardiff. Join us as we launch our development work in Wales aimed at supporting voluntary sector organisations working in the country! We will be bringing together partners from across the Criminal Justice System (CJS) including voluntary and statutory sector organisations, prison and probation staff and commissioners, in order to identify the current opportunities and challenges that exist in effectively supporting offenders and their families in Wales. There will be discussion about the important role that the voluntary sector plays as well as updates on the policy context. Find out more here www.clinks.org/training- events

RCT Gala Awards 2016 - Social Enterprise Category We are celebrating our tenth business awards in , where we celebrate all that is best in business. Entries for the awards are now open and you have until Friday 22nd January 2016 at 12pm to submit your application. Nominations are open to any organisation with an operational base in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The RCT Business Club Awards 2016 will take place on Friday 11th March 2016 at Llechwen Hall, Nr Pontypridd. (sponsored by RCT Homes) Open to all social enterprises based within the Borough. Download your entry forms from www.rctbusinessclub.co.uk or get in touch with us on 01443 495178 or email [email protected]

Community Land - Get It, Keep It, Profit! - Save the Date: Tuesday 1 March 2016 Growing Together and the Community Land Advisory Service (CLAS) will be jointly hosting this informative event about access to land for community growing groups through a variety of options (purchases, leases, Licences etc.) and how to

Interlink, 6 Melin Corrwg, Cardiff Road, Upper Boat CF37 5BE 01443 846200 e-mail: [email protected] www.interlinkrct.org.uk Registered Chairty No: 1141143 Company Limited by Guarantee: 07549533

develop income streams from the land to help sustain it. There is a choice of venue available depending on where there is most demand. So if you want to register an interest in attending this event, please email: [email protected] Don't forget to check out our website for many other events happening early in the new year.

Introductory Certificate In Fundraising (Part 1) Find out more about the Introductory Certificate in Fundraising. Cardiff - Tuesday 9 February 2016 - Carol Akiwumi Click Here To Book - CERTCARDIFF Conwy- Tuesday 10 May 2016 - Dr Claire Routley Click Here To Book - CERTCONWY2 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING - Carol Akiwumi Wednesday 10 February 2016 at C3SC, Brunel House, Cardiff - 10am (9.30am Registration) - 1pm Click Here For More Details Click Here To Book www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

Local News The Coalfields Regeneration Trust are looking at developing programmes of support for community groups that run and manage community facilities. To help us determine the support you need we are circulating the attached short survey which should take less than 5 minutes to answer. Your feedback would be much appreciated. The Trust will use the survey findings to demonstrate, to potential funders/sponsors, your organisation’s need for support with managing your community facility. The survey can be accessed by clicking on the following web-link. Click here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Q9SBSXM Please note that the deadline for completing the survey is 9pm on Wednesday, 13th January 2016. If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of the survey, please contact the office where a copy will be posted onto you. I’d like to thank you in advance for completing the survey. For more information contact Michelle Rowson-Woods on 01443 404455 Web: http://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk

2015- 2016 Town Centre Anti-Social Behaviour perception survey - The Community Safety Partnership runs this survey between December and April every year to facilitate individuals perception on visiting Both Pontypridd and Aberdare Town centres. www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=143021185596

Gofal launches fourth survey about primary mental health services in Wales - www.gofal.org.uk/news/2015/11/05/gofal-launches-fourth-survey-about-primary-mental-health-services-in-wales/ This national survey is open to any person in Wales who has visited their local GP surgery to seek advice, treatment or support for mental health problems during the last 12 months. All responses are anonymous, it will only take 5 minutes and you could win a Kindle Fire! See more at Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Snapshot15

ELITE currently have accommodation for hire (subject to availability) - The room hire includes a fully manned reception area. There are internet facilities (need to use your own laptop) and screen, flip chart stand, TV and DVD player and photocopying facilities, available on request. For further information contact Tracy Moore on 01443 226664. Ian Thomas or Richard Evans on 01443 692061.

Interlink, 6 Melin Corrwg, Cardiff Road, Upper Boat CF37 5BE 01443 846200 e-mail: [email protected] www.interlinkrct.org.uk Registered Chairty No: 1141143 Company Limited by Guarantee: 07549533

Funding Postcode Local Trust - Postcode Local Trust was established in 2015 to provide financial support for charities and good causes which help communities enhance their natural environment in a way that benefits the wider community. Registered charities* in , Scotland & Wales can apply from £500 - £20,000 (£10,000 in Wales) for projects meeting the above remit, whilst other organisations may apply for up to £2,000. The form will be open at the following times in 2016: 5th Jan – 29th Jan 2016 1st Sep – 30th Sep 2016 For more information visit www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk

Grants for Community Arts - Extended closing date is 29 January 2016 for activities to be held before the end of March 2016. For more information and a Community Arts Fund application form: https://www.gwynedd.gov.uk/en/Residents/Benefits-and-grants/Arts-grants.aspx

Starting up a new business? Developing your existing company? Do you have a good idea for a business, but need some help to get it going? Or have you already launched your business but need some additional finance to help it grow? Robert Owen Community Banking can. If you want to talk to a specialist before submitting an enquiry or a full loan application, call us on 01686 626234 (ext 2) during office hours or visit the website to complete an on-line enquiry form or email: [email protected] or www.rocbf.co.uk

NIHR Public Health Research Programme - Commissioned Research Call Launched (UK) The deadline for applications is 26 April 2016 (1pm). www.nets.nihr.ac.uk/funding/phr-commissioned

The Architectural Heritage Fund - The 2016 deadlines are 10 February 2016, 11 May 2016, 17 August 2016 and 26 October 2016. www.ahfund.org.uk/grants.php UK Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence Open for 2016 Entries - The deadline for nominations is 1 February 2016. www.museumsandheritage.com/show/awards Vacancies Rhondda Volunteering Project Worker with Interlink (part time, up to 16 hours per week, flexible, £8.25 per hour) This part-time position is offered on a 16 month fixed-term basis. Closing Date: 5pm Wednesday 17 February 2016 For further information: Please call Simon James on 01443 846200 or [email protected] For an application: Please contact 01443 846200 or [email protected] or visit www.interlinkrct.org.uk

Part time Youth Worker vacancy with Fir Tree Centre – For more information contact Tanya Skinner – Social Enterprise Manager, Fir Tree Community Association on 01443 413408/07914712979. Closing date for applications 3 February 2016. Interviews to take place on 11 and 12 February 2016.

Communications Officer vacancy with Cadwyn - To arrange an informal chat about the role please contact Nia Boulton on 029 20 434478. Deadline 20 January 2016.

Interlink, 6 Melin Corrwg, Cardiff Road, Upper Boat CF37 5BE 01443 846200 e-mail: [email protected] www.interlinkrct.org.uk Registered Chairty No: 1141143 Company Limited by Guarantee: 07549533

Drop-in Centre Support Worker Office Base: The Phoenix Drop-In, Caerphilly Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week. Salary: NJC 18-22 (£17,714 - £20,253) Contract: Fixed term contract for 6 months(possible extension depending upon further funding) Closing date: MIDDAY on Monday 18 January 2016 Completed applications must be returned to [email protected] www.drugaidcymru.com

For more voluntary sector vacancies visit: www.recruit3.org.uk Consultations Your views wanted: CC20 Fundraising guidance consultation The Charity Commission is seeking feedback on their draft revised guidance Charity fundraising: a guide to trustee duties (CC20). It’s a lot shorter than the current version, and makes it clear that trustees have a key role to play in setting their charity’s approach to fundraising, and in making sure that it reflects their charity’s values. The commission would particularly like to hear from trustees whose charity raises money from the public. You can give feedback on the Charity Commission’s consultation page where you’ll find the draft guidance and a questionnaire. The consultation closes on 11 February.

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Interlink, 6 Melin Corrwg, Cardiff Road, Upper Boat CF37 5BE 01443 846200 e-mail: [email protected] www.interlinkrct.org.uk Registered Chairty No: 1141143 Company Limited by Guarantee: 07549533