We are launching our first ever Local Giving Fundraiser and we are hoping that you might be able to help!

We are raising money for our Community Pantry which provides nutritious and highly subsidized food to people at risk of hunger in Merthyr Tydfil. The demand on the Community Pantry is growing and we are raising money from partners, friends and supporters to help stock the shelves.

Please click on this link to make a donation! Every penny counts!

Supporting our Community Pantry | Localgiving

A £ 10 donation will provide 3 families in crisis with a bag of food, toiletries and cleaning products

A £ 20 donation will provide 6 families in crisis with a bag of food, toiletries and cleaning products

A £ 50 donation will provide 15 families in crisis with a bag of food, toiletries and cleaning products

For further information, please contact Helen at the Foundation Group on 01685 383929

Advocacy Support Cymru [ASC]

have the following Job Vacancies

HR & Admin Advisor

See vacancies

Apply here

Closing Date: Sunday 11^th May 5pm

Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)

See vacancies

Apply here (Full-Time option) or here (Part-Time option)

Closing Date: Friday 16^th May 5pm

Ynni Cymru supports community-owned renewable energy and Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES). SLES bring together energy generation, storage, demand, and infrastructure in a local area. This improves efficiency and delivers the greatest local benefits.

We have created a £10 million capital grant funding programme. Public and community sector organisations, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to develop SLES in Wales can apply for funding.

Projects will need to be completed by 31 March 2026.

Applications for the Ynni Cymru Capital Grant will close at 5pm on 16 June 2025.

Please read the application guidance to help support your application: https://www.gov.wales/ynni-cymru-capital-grant-funding-programme-2025-2026-guidance

Apply for the Ynni Cymru Capital Grant

For applications with a value of less than £150,000, apply using the link below https://ymateb.gov.wales/s/4E4OW0/?lang=1036499

For applications with a value of over £150,000, apply using the link here https://ymateb.gov.wales/s/13PM6V/?lang=1037839

Drop-In Sessions with the Ynni Cymru team will take place each Tuesday between 12-2 during the time the application window is open, and on Wednesday 7 May Business Wales are hosting a webinar at 11am to provide advice on good practise in terms of writing an application and undertaking procurement. You can sign up to both/either of these at Ynni Cymru - Local Partnerships

You can email the Ynni Cymru team with any queries at ynnicymru@localpartnerships.gov.uk.

With less than a month to go until Volunteers’ Week 2025, now’s the perfect time to start printing any materials you’ll need.

This includes your customised canva thank you cards, certificates, photo message cards, colouring sheets, and fun photo props, everything to help you celebrate your volunteers in style!

There’s much more available on the Resources page, so be sure to take a look and download what you need.