Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is working to improve the quality of life of older people in Merthyr Tydfil and want to ensure that Merthyr Tydfil is an age friendly town, where people can age healthily, happily, and safely.

If you are over 50 or have a family member or are a carer for someone over 50 then please take part in this survey, to help drive change in Merthyr Tydfil. 

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/AgeFriendly23/

Unfortunately, the Trustees Week Safeguarding Session with Susanne Mollinson on 8th November is cancelled.

This is due to lack of numbers booking into the session.

We are hoping to reschedule for January 2024.

A “Quiz Night” will be held on Wednesday 15^th November at 7pm at the West End Bowls Club, The Walk, Merthyr Tydfil.

The event is to raise funds for the Merthyr Tydfil Community Trust.

The Merthyr Tydfil Community Trust is a charitable trust that supports local voluntary and community groups. It makes small grants to small groups that make a big difference to them. It only supports groups operating in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. For more information on the Trust click on www.merthyrcommunitytrust.co.uk

Please support us by coming along and entering a team.

If you require further information or a booking form then please contact Ian Davy on 07966 698017 or at ian.davy@hotmail.co.uk

Here’s a great funding opportunity to sit alongside your pantry or may fund a warm bank in your community building.

Fuel Poverty Fund

The Fuel Poverty fund aims to support economically disadvantaged areas and to target grassroots organisations that serve historically underrepresented and marginalised groups.

Who can apply

Registered charities, non-profit companies limited by guarantee, or statutory bodies can apply for up to £10,000; constituted charitable organisations with no charity number can apply for up to £2000.

Eligible expenditure

Successful projects will need to meet one of the following themes:

• Helping individuals to access energy tariff advice or support accessing schemes, including, but not limited to, winter fuel discounts and Social Fund schemes
• Providing energy efficiency or heating solutions to people living in fuel poverty
• Operating a ‘Warm Bank’ in a community building
• Improving energy efficiency in a community building used as a warm space
• Providing warm packs to vulnerable households e.g. radiator bleed keys, heavy curtains, blankets, radiator foil etc.
• Innovative approach to combating fuel poverty

Objectives of Fund:

This winter, National Grid’s electricity distribution business has teamed up with Localgiving to deliver grants to charitable organisations tackling fuel poverty in their communities. With the increase in fuel costs and the cost of living, many families will find paying their bills a struggle at this time of year. And in response to the continued need for support and application levels for previous funds, we are proud to be distributing £5m this Winter. But hurry, the deadline is Friday 10th November!

How to apply

If you are an existing Localgiving member, then simply log into your account (https://localgiving.org/login) to apply. A link to the application form can be found under the ‘My Grants’ section of your account displayed on the left-hand side of your dashboard. If you are not a Localgiving member, then apply here - https://localgiving.org/community-matters-fund-2023-apply

If you are successful with your application and are not yet a Localgiving member, you will also receive a complimentary Localgiving annual membership.