From time to time we all need some help and support.

With the rising costs of living, many people in Wales need that help now.

The Welsh Government is doing everything it can to put money back into people’s pockets.

There is support available to you that could help you with some of your living costs.

If you are unsure about what support is available to you, Advicelink Cymru can help you check what you are entitled to and to claim what’s yours.

When you call Advicelink Cymru, on 0808 250 5700, you will get free and confidential advice about money you may be entitled to.

Advicelink Cymru can help you:

• apply for welfare benefits, such as Personal Independence Payment, Carers Allowance and Pension Credit
• get Welsh Government support

The Advicelink Cymru helpline can also arrange for you to get help with debt and personal finance issues.

The first round of the Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant 2025-28 is now open for applications with a closing date of 2 May 2025.

This fund will enable a small number (approx. five) strategic investments to build on and learn from the new or enhanced approaches/initiatives for volunteering across Wales. It will enable the progress that has been made so far to be further explored and ‘hard wired’ into ongoing work.

Grant requests are welcome for projects up to 18 months with a value of between £50,000-£100,000. For more information please visit the WCVA website.

Ahead of submitting an application, you must speak to a named WCVA member of staff or a named member of the Third Sector Support Team at Welsh Government; the contact details are available in the scheme guidance. This will ensure that the activity is in keeping with the grant aims.

To apply please visit https://map.wcva.cymru.

Advocacy Support Cymru has the following vacancies:-

Independent Mental Capacity Advocate

(IMCA) (FT 37 Hours) – Swansea-based 

Details, salary plus apply for this role here/yma

Closing Date This Friday 7^th Feb 5pm

Duty Administrator

(FT 37 Hours) – Cardiff or Swansea.

Details, salary plus apply for this role here/yma

Closing Date Friday 14^th February 5pm

See also current vacancies 

Training sessions are available in Welsh and English and will be delivered by Data Cymru,  who provide a range of specialist support designed to help you find and use data effectively.

The sessions are intentionally ‘basic’ in its approach and content, and are aimed at beginners. No previous knowledge of collecting and analysing data is required.

An introduction to designing and running surveys

Thursday 20 February 2025 |10 am – 12:30 pm | Online | English

Thursday 20 February 2025 |12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Online | Welsh

Book you place here:-

https://wcva.cymru/training-events/an-introduction-to-designing-and-running-surveys/?ref=newid.cymru

Getting your point across: An introduction to presenting data effectively

Thursday 20 March 2025 |10 am – 12:30 pm | Online| Welsh

Thursday 20 March 2025 |1pm – 3:30 pm | Online| English

During this course we will introduce you to some top tips, tools and resources to help you present data effectively – in tables, charts, maps and text. Our training course gives practical advice and guidance to help you present your data effectively, and to make sure that your audience understands the intended messages quickly and easily.

Book your place here:-

https://wcva.cymru/training-events/getting-your-point-across-an-introduction-to-presenting-data-effectively/?ref=newid.cymru