Rural Wales LPIP Community-led Research Programme Grant
New £20,000 grant for rural communities in Wales – apply by 29th August 2025
£20,000 grant now open for rural communities in Wales!
Webinar on 2nd July 12:00 – 13:30 for more detail.
Register for webinar now!
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/cgoITxIRRE2rpBDJ9B5UDw
Are you part of a rural community in Wales with an idea that could help shape a better future for your area?
The Cymru Wledig Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Rural Wales launched the Rural Wales LPIP Community-led Research Programme Grant.
This is a new opportunity for up to six rural communities to get £20,000 to explore what matters locally that can lead to positive change.
This is more than just a grant! Successful communities will also receive training, support and opportunities to connect.
For more information, frequently asked questions and the application form go to
Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales – Community-led Action Research – Together for Change
Following an open call on social media, there is less than a week to go for community groups and social enterprises to apply for FREE DIGITAL MENTORING via the Newid programme; a project funded by Welsh Government and delivered by Cwmpas, WCVA, and Promo Cymru to help third sector organisations and social enterprises in Wales better embrace the digital world, may that include service design, digital fundraising, AI etc.
Interested parties will need to apply here
https://cwmpas.coop/.../now-open-free-digital-mentoring.../
The deadline for applications is the
30th June 2025.
Summer holidays are a well-earned break – but they’re also a brilliant opportunity to try something new, meet new people, and build your confidence. If you’re aged 14+ and want to make your summer more meaningful, volunteering in Merthyr Tydfil could be just what you’re looking for.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering isn’t just about giving your time – it’s about what you gain too.
Whether you want to boost your CV or UCAS application, gain experience for a future job, or simply give something back to your community, volunteering can help you:
Importantly, volunteering gives you real-world experience that you won’t always get from school or college courses alone. If you’re thinking about a future in areas like health and social care, education, retail, events, or community work, volunteering helps you develop practical skills and see what the job is really like.
“Volunteering helped me to work out what I want to do as a career. It also gave me loads to talk about in my job interview!” – Josh, 18, Merthyr Tydfil
What Can You Do?
There are loads of ways to get involved, even if you’ve never volunteered before.
You could:
And so much more! Whatever you’re interested in doing, our volunteering officers can support you in finding a voluntary role that suits you and matches your interests.
We work with a wide range of local organisations, so there’s something to suit everyone’s interests and availability.
How to Get Started
To get started, contact a local volunteering officer:
📩 Lowri Hunt
📧 lowri.hunt@vamt.net
Tuesday 5th August 10am – 11:30am via Teams
Postcode Community Trust provides unrestricted funding to charities and good causes operating in Wales. In 2024 Postcode Community Trust provided over £3 million across Wales and will be hosting a workshop advising about changes to their funding structure for the final funding round of 2025. Along with covering upcoming changes to their funding, the session will provide insight into their eligibility criteria and include tips and tricks to put together a strong application for funding.
To secure your place at the session contact -
emily.whiteman-cranston@vamt.net
