Please see the below links and information from the Learning and Work Institute, who are an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work. 

About us - Learning and Work Institute

They have a campaign running in September this year, 15th-21st September - to inspire people across Wales to discover new learning opportunities and pathways.  This may be particularly of interest to partners and older people locally, and there's many ways to get involved.

Adult Learners' Week - Learning and Work Institute

Although short notice, there is some potential funding available for activities in support of this campaign.

Innovation Fund - Learning and Work Institute 

( closes 25th July)

And finally, there is a bilingual toolkit available to support the campaign too, to help local promotion and activities.

English

https://www.learningandwork.wales/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/English_Adult-Learners-Week-2025-Campaign-Toolkit.pdf

Cymraeg

https://www.learningandwork.wales/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Welsh_Adult-Learners-Week-2025-Campaign-Toolkit.pdf

Taith provides grant funding to a variety of organisations from every education sector in Wales, including Schools, Youth, Adult Education, Further Education, Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education, to undertake international exchange activities. They have a focus on providing life changing opportunities for learners and staff across all age groups and backgrounds and is committed to supporting people from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

Taith’s Pathway 2 funding is available to any non-profit educational or training organisation in Wales seeking to fund an international collaborative project. To qualify, projects must address specific issues or sector priorities in Wales. Pathway 2 projects offer staff and learners opportunities to enhance their understanding and knowledge of key themes while developing collaborative outputs with international partners.

Pathway 2 2025 will open for applications in the autumn. 

They are eager to encourage any organisations looking to partner with international counterparts within the WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities & Communities to learn from positive intergenerational activities and best practices from other countries, and to implement these insights in Wales to further develop this area.

More information on Taith can be found on its website: https://www.taith.wales/

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Level 2 & 3 Wellbeing in Nature qualifications, now open for booking at wellbeinginnature.org.uk. 

Developed in collaboration with expert outdoor training providers, these pioneering courses combine decades of experience in outdoor learning and wellbeing, offering you a unique opportunity to transform your passion for nature into a powerful tool for promoting health and wellbeing.

Who is this qualification for?

Whether you work in health, education, local government, the charity sector, or community support, Wellbeing in Nature equips you with the tools, knowledge, and skills to lead impactful, nature-based wellbeing programmes. These qualifications are ideal for anyone passionate about helping others experience the transformative benefits of nature.

Why choose Wellbeing in Nature?

Spending time in nature has been proven to improve mental and physical health—and with our Level 2 & 3 qualifications, you can help others tap into these benefits. Whether you’re looking to enhance your own knowledge or lead wellbeing programmes in your community, these courses provide you with the confidence and expertise to make a real difference.

Ready to take the next step? You can find more details about the courses in our brochure on the website. Wellbeing in Nature - Wellbeing in Nature

Are you interested in being a Voluntary Sector representative at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Councils Scrutiny Committees?

Be vocal and help make a difference... Become a Co-opted Member on one of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Scrutiny Committees.

Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for:

• Holding the Cabinet to account
• Policy Review and Development
• Reviewing and scrutinising the performance of the Council and help drive improvements in services.
• External scrutiny

Overview and Scrutiny Committees help ensure local public services are delivered effectively and efficiently and have wide ranging powers to investigate areas of local interest.

Scrutiny can question decision takers, call in expert witnesses or hear evidence from other local stakeholders.  Investigations are not restricted to Council run services, any area of interest to the local community may be investigated by scrutiny.

There are currently vacancies for Voluntary Sector Co-opted representative on three Scrutiny Committees.

• Sustainable Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny
• Aspirational Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny
• Healthier Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny

For further information regarding the role of each scrutiny committee or wish to join the online event on 14^th August at 10am to discuss further please contact karen.vowles@vamt.net

Over the coming months, we have two Dementia Friendly activities scheduled at our museums:

Paper coastal landscapes: National Museum Cardiff, 7 August at 1:30 - 4pm

Harvest: St Fagan's National Museum of History, 11^th September at 1 – 4pm

These sessions are open to both those living with dementia and those supporting people living with dementia.

Booking is essential. To book a space, please register using our events pages here: Paper coastal landscapes | Harvest, or by using the contact details below.

Should travel be a barrier to you participating, support is available and can be discussed.

You can find these and other events related to Wellbeing on our events page, here: Wellbeing Events. This list is updated as activities are arranged.

For more information, or to discuss any concerns you may have about joining us, please get in touch by email mims@museumwales.ac.uk or phone 029 2057 3418