An information session is being delivered for the Comic Relief Organisational Growth Grant.

​The scheme will fund organisations which work to deliver benefits under the following themes, actions to be funded under this grant request should be aligned with the aims of the grant scheme:

​• Children and young people – learning and development; early childhood development

​• Community – focusing on local services including food banks, community kitchens and safe spaces for vulnerable people

​• Family focused outreach and support - basic essentials and needs / financial support

​• Homelessness

​• Mental health services

​Organisations with a socially focussed purpose and an annual income of less than £250,000 are eligible to apply.

Tuesday 12 November

10:00 - 12:00 GMT

to register please use the link below:

https://lu.ma/k4tcztrn

Please click HERE for the Entry Form.

Big Give’s Arts for Impact campaign, in collaboration with New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture (NPAC), supports arts and culture charities making a positive societal impact across the UK.

Between 18th-25th March 2025, donations to participating charities will be DOUBLED. Applications close on Wednesday, 18th December 2024. For more information, eligibility, and how to apply, visit:-

https://linktr.ee/TheBigGive

The theme for HMD 2025 is For a Better Future .

Your HMD activities can take place between December and February. Whether you're planning an event or looking for meaningful ways to participate, we offer a wide range of resources, ideas, and guidance to help:

To order leaflets, badges, or candles for your HMD activity follow this link, or to learn more about how you can support our work, please click here:-

https://www.hmd.org.uk/resource/order-resources/

If you have any questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Wales team by emailing wales@hmd.org.uk.

6 November @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

WCVA – A webinar to meet LawWorks and find out about their services

Online, Wales

This webinar is aimed at trustees to explain the free services that LawWorks can offer to your organisation • An overview of LawWorks, including LawWorks Cymru. • Advice for your organisation- details of the Not for Profits Programme • Sourcing legal advice for your clients- navigating the landscape of free legal advice in Wales

WCVA – Governance Surgery

Online, Wales

This is your opportunity to meet with the Governance Manager of WCVA to discuss any queries you may have regarding your organisation’s governance or your responsibility as a trustee. Please email bookings@wcva.cymru to express and interest. A link will be sent out closer to the event date.

Free

7^th November @5:30

Training – Role the Chair online via Teams

To book your place contact karen.vowles@vamt.net

7 November @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

WCVA – Safeguarding for Trustees

Online, Wales

This webinar will discuss safeguarding responsibilities of trustees It will cover: - Their duties under the Charity Commission and charity registration - The requirements and understanding of safeguarding from the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act - Expectations placed upon Trustees to lead their organisational safeguarding, sufficient oversight - Practical steps to include policies.

Free

8 November @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

WCVA – Conflict of Interest Webinar

Online, Wales

This webinar is aimed at trustees ( Committee members, directors etc) to explain good practice in reference to conflicts of interest and look at recent Charity Commission Decisions. It is delivered by Hugh James Solicitors. Please email bookings@wcva.cymru to express an interest. A booking link will then be sent at a later date.

Free