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Meet the Funder – Sport Wales
19th June 10am until 12 noon
Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, Voluntary Action Centre,
89-90 High Street, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UH.
To book your place email karen.vowles@vamt.net
What is Small Charity Week?
Small Charity Week is a campaign to empower the UK’s small charities to have an even greater impact on society, and to address the challenges they face.
Throughout the week, our colleagues at National Council Voluntary Organisations will provide training and events for small charities and create a national conversation about the vital role of small charities in strengthening communities across the UK.
Because when small charities are stronger, the communities they support are stronger too.
Thank you to all those small charities in Merthyr Tydfil supporting our communities.
Explore the Small Charity Week events calendar
Book onto Small Charity Week events and access one-to-one support sessions. Some are online and some in person, please note some are chargeable. Webinars will be recorded and if you are unable to attend there will be an opportunity to access the recording soon.
A charity that has been established for over 60 years, Sense has developed an unrivalled depth of knowledge, skills and expertise to help people with a broad range of complex disabilities, and those who are deafblind, learn to communicate and express themselves. We believe that no-one should be isolated or unable to fulfil their potential. We help people to develop the skills to enjoy everyday things like having a conversation, enjoying friendships and living independently.
The Virtual Buddying project is open to anyone with a disability aged 5 years and over that may be experiencing isolation or loneliness.
The project works by matching a disabled person with a virtual buddy for a weekly call online or over the phone. Some matches choose to keep their calls to a social chat whilst others like to build skills together such as cooking and playing instruments.
Virtual Buddying helps reduce isolation, improves self-esteem and confidence, helps improve communication, social and independent living skills and gives all our buddies something to look forward to every week!
For more information:
Get in touch:
Lauren Heath – Virtual Buddying Project Coordinator
Email: lauren.heath@sense.org.uk
Phone: 07876 870949
