Utility Aid has provided a jargon buster for energy terms which might be useful for you and your organisation.

The jargon buster explains some of the complicated language around energy, available in English or Welsh.

Their everyday shopping can transform into a continual income stream for your organisation. You can raise up to £100 over a year, just from one person doing their weekly food shop, raise up to £45 each time someone switches their household bills, and raise up to £60 when they book a holiday.

Find out how this free service works here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/merthyr-tydfil

Deadline – 5pm, Thursday 28th March 2024

Supported by the Welsh Government Regional Integration Fund.

Small Grants:  Grants of up to £150,000 pa for a 2 year delivery period are available for projects led by voluntary and community groups/organisations based and working in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taff.

Purpose:

• Combat loneliness and isolation of people living with dementia, their family and Carers

• Prevent unnecessary access to statutory services/support discharge
• Support beneficiary groups to maintain their health, wellbeing   and independence
• Helping community and voluntary organisations build capacity

Application Form and Guidelines available from vamt.net/en/services/funding/

For more information contact:

Anne Morris – Interlink: 07736 587912 amorris@interlinkrct.org.uk

Karen Vowles – VAMT: 07503 954158 karen.vowles@vamt.net

Laura Dadic – BAVO: 01656 810400 lauradadic@bavo.org.uk