Do you have a project that benefits people in Merthyr Tydfil and needs funding?

Would you like to have a conversation about how Merthyr Valleys Homes Grants and Sponsorship Fund can help you?

We will be at Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil on Monday 18^th May from 1:30 to 3pm.

To book your space please contact karen.vowles@vamt.net

What’s a Charity Response Forum ?

A Charity Response Forums is a one-off, 2.5-hour online sessionexclusively for your charity.

The forum brings together two individuals from your organisation (we'd recommend that at least one representative is a senior staff member or a trustee), a small group of volunteers from Lloyds Banking Group (with a range of experience, skills, and perspectives), and a skilled facilitator.

The forum allows you to test your thinking, generate different approaches and ideas, and tackle up to three areas that are a priority problem or opportunity for your organisation.           

Examples of areas for discussion include: 

• Refining your communications strategy
• Strengthening staffing and recruitment practices
• Enhancing networking and stakeholder relationships
• Developing organisational and business strategies 

• Charity Response Forums are available between 8 - 26 Junewith two slots per day to choose from at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  

What’s the time commitment? 

• Registration: Complete a brief registration form and book a time slot (10 mins) 

• Prep Call: One week before your forum attend a prep call with your forum facilitator to identify and prioritise three areas for discussion (20 mins) 

• The Forum: Engage in your online facilitated forum with a small group of volunteers (5 hours) 

• Post-Forum: Receive detailed notes from your forum within one week and share your thoughts via a brief online survey (10 mins) 

Want to know more? 

You can also speak to your Foundation contact about whether this offer is right for you or email us at volunteering@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk 

 Want to register for a Charity Response Forum? 

Registration is open from 5 – 15 May, to register complete two steps: 

1. Complete the registration form HERE 

2. Select a day / time slot for your forum HERE

Legacy in the Community recently received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a new project aimed at improving access to period dignity support across our local communities. As part of the project, they will be focusing on gathering research on period poverty through questionnaires, alongside the distribution of essential products and support services to individuals who may struggle to access them.

Although, the project and product delivery is regional including Merthyr Tydfil, they are very conscious that they need to obtain as much information as possible to be able to provide quality feedback to demonstrate that there is a need for this provision  throughout all our communities, therefore they are sharing the questionnaire Pan Wales.

Links and QR code below:-

General Survey (Individuals): This survey is for individuals to share their own experiences of accessing period products.

Access to Period Product Support Survey – Fill in form

Parent/Guardian Survey (ALN): This survey is for parents or guardians supporting someone with additional learning needs or disabilities, to capture any challenges they may face in accessing suitable products.

Supporting Access to Period Products – Parent/Guardian Survey – Fill in form