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Dan Do Môn Issue Number 18
The Newsletter for voluntary organisations on Anglesey
Anglesey Objective 1 Partnership Objective 1 projects have to be implemented through local Partnerships, whose membership is composed of:
One third voluntary sector organisations
Ensuring the involvement of the Sector.
YMVS has been asked to undertake the process of selecting the community and voluntary sector representation for this group.
How will the local Partnership work?
Following recent meetings of the local steering group for the strategy, which has included a YMVS representative, a framework document and delivery mechanism was adopted.
It is envisaged that 6 members will eventually represent the voluntary sector organisations on the Objective 1 Steering Group. A GUIDE TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES VOLUNTARY SECTOR GRANTS We have received a number of copies of the newly produced 1st edition of the above guide. Please contact Derlwyn on for a copy or phone: . FUNDING SUCCESS STORIES If you have secured any amount of grant from any distributing body after being advised, or assisted by Ynys Môn Voluntary Services, or from any news seen in Dan Do Môn - we would like to know so we can share your good news with others through Dan Do Môn. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of YMVS. We reserve the right to edit for publication. This newsletter is designed and distributed by YMVS. Late News: CHARITIES BOARD ISSUE FUNDING WARNING The Charities Board in Wales is issuing a warning to voluntary groups to prepare realistically for their future. This year there will be less money for the Charities Board in the UK as a whole so Wales will also receive less money. The money for SMALL GRANTS will be protected, the shortage will be felt in the main grants allocation which will be reduced by £3.5 million to £18.5 million. Roy Norris - Director of the Charities Board in Wales explained "We want people to understand that we have a limited amount of money and that hard decisions have to be made. To small organisations we can say that SMALL GRANTS funds should be enough to meet demand. Most of our main grants will go to new initiatives within the community. It does worry us that groups seeking follow-on funding may depend on us too much, especially if other funding options fail. There will be strong competition for limited funds, that is why I want to warn groups to plan carefully and realistically for the future". Groups seeking application forms from the Charities Board grants or further information should call or contact Mari or Derlwyn at the office on . NOF LAUNCHES COMMUNITY ACCESS TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING The New Opportunities Fund has now launched its Community access to life-long learning programme.
It will allocate funding (£13 million in Wales by 2002) to projects aiming to give many more people access to information and communication technology, learning opportunities, within the following categories:-
During the next few months other initiatives to be launched will be Green Spaces and Sustainable Communities. For more information on any NOF initiative contact the Wales office: . UNA Exchange UNA Exchange is a non-governmental and non-religious organisation specialising in short-term International Volunteers Projects as a means to achieve the wider ideals of peace through international understanding and community development. Some Aims and Objectives of UNA Exchange are:
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to promote international understanding through voluntary service.
UNA Exchange's means of fulfilling these aims are through International Volunteer Project. This year there are over 1,000 projects in 42 countries to choose from.
Contact: UNA Exchange at:
TRAINING Emergency First Aid, Health and Safety Training for Volunteers
This course is designed to provide specific training in Health & Safety matters relating to people working as volunteers.
Out of SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT in NORTH WALES 2000/2001
The National Assembly has just confirmed that for the next financial year, CHWARAE TEG will continue to manage out of school development in Wales.
Equal Opportunities in Voluntary Organisations
This course looks at the principles and intentions underlying equal opportunities and current legislation.
Lifelong Learning in the Community Courses in Basic Skills - Another Chance. Coleg Menai.
Courses are:
Courses available:
For further information contact:
FUNDING NEWS New Trust
The Llysdinam Trust.
Applications: In writing to the correspondent:
The CAMELOT Foundation
There are 3 grant making programmes:
Grants usually range from £500 to £5,000 and are available for
The disadvantage theme of the Community Support programme focuses on 7 priorities including: Rural transport schemes.
For further details: Contact The Camelot Foundation on . TESCO Charity Trust: Grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 are available to local community projects in areas where TESCO have stores, to support work with children, the elderly, or people with disabilities. Contact: . Gulbenkian Foundation Up to £10,000 per project is available, normally to registered charities or other tax exempt organisations in the UK.
Funding is offered in the following fields:
The Foundation's new guidelines for 2,000 includes the following new programmes:
Applications can be made any time. For more information contact: or fax . Disabled People Active In All Communities - Scope
A partnership of voluntary organisations working across Wales - give it a go MILLENNIUM AWARDS.
Grants available between £2,000 - £8,000.
Dont forget that Grantseeker, Grant Finder and Funder Finder computer packages are available at the office, phone for help on . Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales
The Lloyds TSB Foundation allocates its funds to support local communities.
The Foundation has two main objectives to which it allocates funds:
Areas of Special Interest for 2000:
Organisations need to be recognised charities before applying.
Full guidelines for applicants and applications are available from:
STEPPING STONES - an organisation which works with adults who have been sexually abused as children.
They are based in Wrexham, but have received a grant from the National Lottery to establish groups across North Wales.
Contact Tina on . Prince's Trust Bob Griffiths has been appointed as the Prince's Trust new Development Worker for North Wales.
Focus on three main areas:
The Trust operates a number of different programmes to help young people between the ages of 14-30.
Bob can be contacted at:
ALEXANDRA ROSE DAY
Alexandra Rose Day - in June each year, makes it possible for your Charity or voluntary group to raise funds through taking part in street or house-to-house collections. They arrange the necessary permits and provide all the materials needed for the collection - your group provides the Rose sellers and you keep 80% of the proceeds for your immediate needs, sending only 20% to Alexandra Rose Day.
Further opportunities are provided by the Autumn Raffle.
For further information contact:
OUR ADDRESS IS:
YNYS MÔN VOLUNTARY SERVICES STAFF STRUCTURE
YMVS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MARI JONES - RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
If your organisation wishes to affiliate with Ynys Mon Voluntary Services please contact the office. Benefits include: SUPPORT SERVICES - access to accurate, current, and relevant information. ADVICE ON FUNDING - planning for fund-raising, identifying sources for funds, and making applications, assistance in filling forms. PRACTICAL SERVICES - access to photocopying, assistance with posters - newsletters TRAINING - identifying needs of voluntary organisations. MANAGEMENT and LEGAL - assisting organisations to operate legally and efficiently, provide help with constitutions - charity law - financial control With all the changes in legislation and structures in local government, emphasis on partnerships, local Compacts, Best Value, regenerating communities, without forgetting the tremendous potential in securing Objective 1 funds - it is important for the voice of the voluntary sector to be heard if to compete effectively. CONTACT AND USE YNYS MÔN VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Robyn Hughes from Bangor has been appointed the Playing Fields Development Officer (part-time post - 18.5 hours week) with Ynys Môn Voluntary Services since April.
Derlwyn Rees Hughes joins Ynys Môn Voluntary Services team with a background of over 20 years experience with voluntary organisations on Ynys Môn.
To contact us: Tel: , Fax: or E mail: YNYS MÔN VOLUNTEER BUREAUS PAGE IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
A second meeting of Ynys Môn Volunteer Organisers Forum has been arranged for Wednesday, June 7th 2000 from 2pm-4pm at Môn Training . The theme of this session will be on RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS. Those attending are asked to bring examples of their own recruitment materials to share with others.
The theme for the day is make your mark. The order of the day is as follows:
9am-2pm -Exhibition of volunteering opportunities for members of the public to link to a programme of both fun and educational activities, which will be held outside if the weather is favourable.
If youd like to get involved in any way on this day contact the Volunteer Bureau on as soon as possible. TIMEBANK DAY 23rd JUNE 2000 TimeBank is a national initiative to encourage people to give their time and get involved in local communities. BBC ONE has set aside 60 minutes PEAK TIME ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME on this day. For a local update contact us at the Volunteer Bureau on and for a national update keep watching the TV.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Citizens Advice Bureau - for admin, advisers and the new Telephone Advice Service and Home Visit Rural Access Project. Full training given Carers Outreach -for various tasks Beaumaris Youth Club - to keep the youth club open extra nights and organise events etc. Exp desirable but training provided by The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wales. Min age 20 WRVS - to assist in their Hospital shops Ynys Môn Homestart - to support families at home with children under 5 years Plas Newydd National Trust - for a variety of tasks. Full training given Car Linc Môn to assist with essential journeys, within your community, where no other means of transport is available. Good Turn Scheme - to help with those essential tasks e.g. shopping, visiting, collection serv ice, where no other means of support is available. Holyhead Stroke Association to help in monthly meetings for stroke sufferers. Also Volunteers for Committee and Fund Raising. Hospice at Home drivers in Holyhead area to take patients to Holyhead hospice, on a Monday morning every 2 weeks.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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