The Newsletter for voluntary organisations on Anglesey Charity Number Issue No. 15 November 1999 CAPACITY BUILDING FUND
Could your project make a difference to the quality of life in your community?
What is this fund? It is European money, which is available throughout North Wales to fund anything which will make a group stronger, more knowledgeable, and build its potential to serve the community.
It can fund:
It cannot fund:
Who can apply?
For further information contact the office on or phone Denise Bullock on .
WCVA Small Grants Scheme
The Building Stronger Communities (Rural Wales) small grants scheme has been set up by Wales Council for Voluntary Action with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The scheme aims to build the capacity of local community based and community led voluntary organisations in rural Wales. Capacity building is defined as action which strengthens or develops the ability of voluntary community organisations to help the people in the communities they serve. Funding under the scheme is available for activities which help people living within the area defined as the Objective 5b Rural Wales programme. Revenue funding can be given to support organisations based outside the defined area as long as the people helped by the project live within the area. Grant aid of up to 50% of the total eligible project costs is available for voluntary and community organisations which meet the eligibility criteria. To take advantage of the above contact Ingela Mann as soon as possible on . 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. YMVS ANNUAL MEETING 8.9.99 The Annual Report and Financial Statement were received. The following were confirmed as members of the Management Committee of Ynys Môn Voluntary Services for the period 1999–2002: Di Bushell – Ynys Môn CAB Suzanne Fisher – Môn/Gwynedd Victim Support John Clifford Jones – Age Concern Gwynedd a Môn Sandra Lavender – Fforwm Anabledd Taran Cyf Rhiannon Lovell – Cruse Bereavement Care The following Officers were elected: Di Bushell as Chair, Tony Pritchard as Vice-Chair, Emyr Buckland as Treasurer. Mr Ieuan Wyn Jones MP AM explained the difference between the Assembly and Westminster, and the fact that the announcement to transfer the responsibilities of the Welsh Office to the Assembly was made during May this year. The Assembly had subject committees with a Chair and Secretary responsible for the subject. There were also discussion committees, i.e. Regional Committees, and these were not responsible for policy. Mr Jones said it was important for the Assembly to be in constant contact with other bodies including the voluntary sector. He emphasised the way to make contact with the subject committees was to contact the Assembly Member, committee Secretary and Chair of the committee. The way to access the Regional Committees was through the Chair, committee Clerk and, of course, Assembly Member. He also talked on the different way of making decisions regarding finance, which, in his opinion, was much more open with responsibility on the committees and committee Chairs to fight for resources. For a copy of the reports, contact the office on . The Big Issue Cymru The Big Issue Magazine raises awareness on key issues and is a combination of political, social and general interest features which now reaches an average of 1.2 million readers in the UK every week. The Big Issue Cymru currently attracts a weekly readership in excess of 45,000 across Wales. It provides an excellent value for money publication for its readers and also a cost-effective medium for advertisers. More than three quarters of the readers are professionals (ABC1) under the age of 44 and equally split between the sexes. Recent market research shows that the magazine attracts readers who are low consumers of other media. Few Big Issue readers read other similar titles in the marketplace, they are amongst the lowest viewers of commercial television, preferring instead to go out and do it, and moderate consumers of commercial radio. It follows therefore that the Big Issue Cymru reaches a highly sought after audience who are hard to reach through traditional media. The magazine has over the last twelve months increased and continued to expand its Recruitment Section which has proven to be a popular and successful source of advertising by Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations. The Big Issue readers are socially aware, many of whom are already or have been working in the areas you are looking to recruit from or maybe contemplating new career moves. For more information contact Jane on . North Wales Organic Growers and Permaculture Group (NWOGPG) Tuesday, 23 rd November 1999, 7.00pm at The Greenhouse, Bangor (opposite the Wildlife Trust) The NWOGPG is organising the above meeting with Mr Ifan Jones from the Wales Co-operative Centre to present the concept of a co-operative and discuss on its suitability as the legal infrastructure of the Farmer’s Markets. Following their previous meeting on 20.09.99, Resi Tomat will be able to present you with the up to date situation regarding producers availability to attend the markets. To achieve a clearer picture, she would be most grateful if producers could forward their completed questionnaires. (Contact her if you need a new copy)
Please note her change of address:
NWOGPG will hold their Annual General Meeting on 14 December 1999 at 7.30pm at Greenhouse, Bangor to include a talk by David Frost, ADAS regarding conversion to organic and the New Organic Scheme for Wales. New NLCB Policy Updates From the 1 st October, the National Lottery Charities Board (NCLB) will implement several policy changes. Parents and Branches If your organisation is linked to a larger organisation or parent body and you are not independent in your own right, you may now apply for a grant if you:
But the organisation you are linked to will need to support your bid and agree to take legal responsibility for any grant made to you. Rules on how many grants an organisation can hold There is now no restriction on the number of grants you can apply for under our main grants programmes. You may apply for any number of grants under each programme. However, you may not hold more than one grant at a time for the same project. We will only consider applications to fund a particular project or parts of it under one programme at a time. Full details of these policy changes are included in the new application pack, available now. Visions for Change Free to health care workers in independent health care sector. The Centre for Learning and Development (CLD), University of Wales, Bangor is proud to announce a programme of human resource development training (funded by the European Social Fund) that provides experiential learning for employees in Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SME’s). Visions for Change can provide skills for all company employees that helps increase their contribution in the workplace, increase individual employability and facilitate career progression. Courses are free of charge to employees of small to medium sized businesses (250 employees and under). (In the case of an individual who work in an organisation with more than 250 employees, an application can be made towards course costs through your local Training & Enterprise Council by using the Individual Learning Accounts) If you are working in independent health care, you can now access these courses enabling you to:
If you would like to register for this Programme, or discuss any of our other business support services, please contact :
Dee Jones on
ARTS GRANTS Deadlines fixed for arts awards Arts Council of Wales Arts Lottery for All large grants now need to be submitted by fixed deadlines. This is to create a fairer basis for making decisions in the face of increased pressure on ACW’s lottery funds. The deadlines are 14 January 2000 (for decision May 2000), 31 May 2000 (Oct 2000), 29 September 2000 (Feb 2001). The Fast Track applications (up to £5000), the Super Fast Track system (up to £1000) or round two Millennium applications (up to £5000) will continue to be dealt with on a rolling basis.
Contact the Arts Council of Wales at
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cadi Evanson
Could you offer a volunteering opportunity to a young person between 16-25? Do you know of a young person who liked to be given the opportunity to volunteer or is already volunteering on a project? Do you know of a young person who would like the opportunity to set up a project that will benefit your community? If you answered yes to one of those questions Millennium Volunteers can assist you. Millennium Volunteers recognises voluntary work that’s already in action. Hours can be back-dated to beginning of April ’99 (up to 50 hours). Includes anyone doing voluntary work including schemes such as Princes Trust, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme etc. The seminar on Millennium Volunteers Wales Programme has now changed from the date stated in the last edition of Dan Do to Tuesday, 23 rd November 1999 from 10am - 12pm, at Mon Training Centre, Llangefni. Mr Alun Taylor, the National Co-ordinator of the scheme in Wales, will be there to explain in greater details the structure of the programme. As this Bureau has been appointed the Local Delivery Partner for the Programme we’ve chosen Ms Jane Bailey to be our local Co-ordinator. She works on a part time basis (15 hours) and can be contacted through our office. We are looking for both Delivery Partners (Voluntary/Self Help Groups) and young people willing to set up their own projects (Youth Led Projects). Please note grants of between £50 and £5000 are available and not £50 to £500 as noted in the last edition of Dan Do. The grants may be accessed to cover travel, out of pocket expenses and any other additional costs incurred through participating in the scheme. We have been informed that access to these grants is always on going and that the period from application to decision is around 6 weeks. There is limitless scope with ideas for projects providing that its shown in the application that both the young person and the community will benefit. Few examples of projects/ideas from elsewhere in Wales ‘Grassroots’ drama project-writing & performing plays on issues relevant to young people Children’s Book - group producing a book to take around schools /playgroups Outdoor equipment hire for local kids clubs etc. - group set up to run a cheap hiring service to the community Group set up to support leisure time activities for young people with learning difficulties (supported by MIND) ‘Sorted’- project providing advice & info to young people on safe sex & substance abuse, which includes getting the message across through performance art. If you’re interested in coming to its launch or require more information give Jane a ring in the office on . OUR ADDRESS IS:
Ynys Môn Voluntary Services Room 20,
http://www.menternet.org.uk/ymvs/index.htm E mail:
DIGARTREF YNYS MÔN Cyf.
8 th – 20 th November 1999 - 21, William Street, Holyhead A homeless project for 16 – 25 year olds is opening a temporary Charity Shop in Holyhead, to raise much needed funds for the hostel. If anyone has any unwanted items of clothing, bric a brac, small household goods and furnishings to donate, they would be very grateful – we will collect – please telephone . COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE A Community Legal Service can bring together providers of legal and advice services into coordinated networks. It will make life easier because supply of advice and information will be more effective, more consistent, better quality and available to more people who most need it. A key principal of the Community Legal Service will be seamless referral to the right part of the local network, regardless of where your first port of call is. If your organisation provides advice to individuals, come to a briefing meeting on Community Legal Services, to be held at Môn Training on Monday 22 November at 10.30am. Please contact the office if your are able to attend on . National Lottery Charities Board’s Wales office
New telephone number
LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATION The Foundation has published its new guidelines for the year 2000. There are 3 new Areas of Special Interest - Family Support, Challenging Disadvantage and Discrimination and Promoting Effectiveness in the Voluntary Sector. There are 2 distinct programmes - Community Programme and Collaborative Programme.
For further information contact: Mike Lewis, Lloyds TSB Foundation (Wales), P O Box 81, 27 High Street, Cardiff
MILLENNIUM VOLUNTEERS IN WALES
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
1. CRUISE - seeking Fundraising Officer. 2. ALEXANDRA ROSE DAY ORGANISATION - seeking Volunteer County Co-ordinators to work with local charities and voluntary groups 3. IMPERIAL CANCER RESEARCH FUND - seeking volunteers to assist with fundraising and assist in their local Charity Shop 4. CAIS –Are looking for volunteers to train as:
Welsh speakers specifically needed, but English speakers also required. 5. DISABLEMENT WELFARE RIGHTS CHARITABLE TRUST - seeking volunteers within four task areas:
6. HOSPICE AT HOME - Volunteers required
7.LLANDEGFAN SCOUT GROUP - seeking adults to reform both the Beaver section and Scout section. Previous experience not necessary. Full training will be given. Tel. 8. AGE CONCERN GWYNEDD & MÔN - to assist with their Luncheon club at Newborough on Wednesdays. 9. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WALES - Leaders and Assistants required to set up and run Youth Clubs in rural areas of Anglesey. Training will be given. 10. REACH – REACH finds voluntary jobs for experienced managers and professionals. If interested telephone - . Ffynnon Gwerin, a local voluntary organisation, is arranging regular traditional folk evenings. The evening starts with four workshops running in parallel on different types of instruments for one hour. Workshops are provided on fiddle, harp, wind instruments (especially flute and whistle), percussion and voice. The workshops are followed by a combined folk music session and twmpath/ceilidh for up to two hours. A café service will also be provided. Everyone welcome. There will be a Ffynnon Gwerin folk evening:in the Old Catholic Church, Bangor High Street, every Friday from 18.00 to 21.00, starting Friday 22 nd October.
Ffynnon Gwerin hopes to arrange weekly folk evenings at a fixed venue on Ynys Môn once a suitable venue and the necessary funding have been arranged.
Tel / Fax / Answering Machine: OBJECTIVE 1 The Voluntary sector was given a clear signal that they would have a strong say in the delivery of the new Objective 1 programme for West Wales and the Valleys during the Assembly’s debate on Objective 1. The plenary session on 19 October brought the Objective 1 programme for Wales a step closer when it debated and approved the Objective 1 document for submission to the European Commission on 31 October. It is estimate that the programme period will see at least £2.4 billion of economic investment going into west Wales and the Valleys from 2000 to 2006. The full details of what will be funded will be developed in a separate programming complement. This will be finalised by a monitoring committee which it is intended should be up and running in shadow form early in the new year. During the debate Val Feld announced that a shadow monitoring committee would be formed as soon as possible and that the voluntary sector would have an equal say in the decision making process for the new programme. Ms Feld stated that "There is much work to be done on the implementation of the monitoring committees. We must stick to the European Commission’s proposal that we base the composition of our monitoring committees on the basis of a third of members from the public sector government organisations, a third from social partners, including private businesses, and a third from community organisations. No one sector would have overriding ownership or dominance of how the programmes are rolled out. It is important that we find ways between us of preventing these programmes becoming a political football." Rhodri Morgan then echoed this view when closing the debate he said, "we approve of Val’s idea on the monitoring committee’s composition. Objective 1 will enable us to unite Wales by bringing the lagging areas up to the standard of living in the rest of Wales and the whole of Wales up to the standard of living throughout Western Europe. If Objective 1 is successful, it will enable Wales to flower as never before." The Assembly’s approval of the document in its present state it is not the end of the story. There will be a five-month period of negotiation with the Commission on the details of the document. Locally Following the successful Conference held 11 September 1999, the Community Regeneration Task Group has met to contribute and to develop a response to the Ynys Môn Objective 1 Development Strategy. The strategy will be available for consultation shortly. Part of the consultation will be establishing the Objective 1 Partnership. A copy of the Conference report is available from our office, telephone . NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Guidance for the voluntary sector available from Wales Council for Voluntary Council. Tel:
Children in Need have published a guide, free to voluntary organisations working with disadvantaged children – A Guide to Self Evaluation, How to tell you are making a difference: A basic guide for voluntary organisations, available from BBC Broadcasting House, Tel: . VIEWS INVITED ON ANGLESEY ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT Increasing the prosperity of Anglesey is the ambitious aim of a new economic strategy for Anglesey. The new document, prepared as a plan for developing the Island's economy over the next five years, also calls for sustainable growth, the reduction of social and economic inequalities, and enhancing the wellbeing of the people of Anglesey. The document identifies the challenges facing the Island's economy, including the net loss of younger people, high levels of unemployment, and making maximum use of Objective One funding. Other priorities identified in the five-year strategy include supporting community development, improving skills, marketing Anglesey as a location, helping businesses to thrive, improving infrastructure, and addressing the special needs of rural areas. Views on the document are now being invited, before the production of a final version. "This is a very important document for Anglesey's economic development over the next few years, and I am anxious to obtain views from businesses, organisations, and the general public before we recommend a finalised version to the Council" said Huw Griffiths, Anglesey County Council's Head of Economic Development, who has been responsible for its preparation. Over 200 copies of the document have been issued to various bodies, including all community councils, and over 100 businesses. It is hoped to report the results of the consultation to the County Council's Economic Development and Tourism Committee in December. Views are being invited on its contents by the 19th November 1999. Copies of the document are available on request by contacting Dylan Williams on .
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