MEET THE FUNDER

 Tuesday 5^th 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 <emily.whiteman-cranston@vamt.net>

It's My Shout is a non-profit community filmmaking scheme that offers people the opportunity to be involved in broadcast short films, regardless of their experience.

Next week, on 11th June, they'll be holding an information and casting evening at Calon Las Community Hub. This opportunity is open to all people who live in or have very strong connections to Merthyr Tydfil.

You can sign up using the following links.

Crew Register Link: https://form.jotform.com/250832914538360

Actor Register Link: https://form.jotform.com/251132576179359

 If you require any support to get involved or have any access needs, we can support you. Please get in touch.

Grants of up to £10,000 are now available for voluntary and community groups in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil to deliver creative, flexible short breaks for unpaid carers.

Application deadline: 12pm, Friday 27 June 2025

 This funding is part of the Amser Grant Scheme, which supports community and voluntary sector organisations across Wales to improve the availability and accessibility of meaningful breaks for carers.

Funded projects will enable carers to take regular time away from their caring responsibilities, alone or with the person they care for. This could include overnight stays, day trips, or shorter sessions such as weekly activities. The aim is to support the health and wellbeing of both the carer and the cared-for person, while strengthening their relationship. The scheme focuses on:

• Increasing short break opportunities 

• Providing flexible, personalised support 

• Reaching carers most in need

Before applying, you must contact Interlink RCT or Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, please get in touch to apply or find out more information:

Interlink RCT

Community Advice Team communityadvice@interlinkrct.org.uk 

07514 744322

Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil

Claire Williams

claire.williams@vamt.net

01685 353900 

Detailed information about the grant scheme can be found here.