If you are part of a community group, a group of volunteers, a social enterprise, charity or a not-for-profit organisation you can apply for:

• Up to £3000 grant if you are a constituted group with your own bank account.
• Up to £500 grant if you are not constituted and do not have your own bank account or
• Up to £500 sponsorship for a celebratory event, competition or tournament

The fund is open from 8^th November to 22^nd November with our panel due to meet to consider applications within 14 days of the closing date.

To apply to the fund, please complete and return the attached application form to Grants@mvhomes.org.uk

Supporting documents required with applications are listed on the back page of the application and must be submitted before an application can be considered.

All grant funding must be spent by 31^st March 2023.  Previously successful applicants must have returned their end of project report from previous funding before a new application can be considered.  Groups who have applied this year but who were turned down can re-apply but the project must differ to the original application.  Groups already funded this financial year cannot apply again.

If you have any queries about the fund or would like to discuss a proposal, email Grants@mvhomes.org.uk or call/text 07718 248645.

We are very excited to announce a unique Get Hired Event for anyone who is interested in working as a part of the Welsh Ambulance Team. 

This one off event will take place at our Prince’s Trust Centre 16 Ocean Way, Cardiff on

 Friday 9^th December – time TBC  and is open to anyone aged 18-30 living in, near or willing to travel Cardiff although specific work location to be confirmed.  

This is an opportunity for interested parties to find out about the current vacancies with Welsh Ambulance Service, mainly Call Handler Roles and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, but Welsh Ambulance Service staff will provide more detail about the roles and requirements on the day and the application process.

NEPTS Band 2 Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service Call Handlers

Take calls from patients and Health Care Assistants to help arrange public transport for patients who are not able to drive, or are too unwell to use public transport. Accurate recording of patients’ details is essential so close attention to detail is paramount.  

999 Call Taker Band 3

Receive emergency calls, take emergency details from callers in a reassuring and professional manner. Convey all relevant details to the appropriate parties. Record caller’s details carefully and accurately. Attention to detail and excellent communication is essential. (5 GCSES A-C required) 

Make Ready (Bands 2-3)

Cleaning, maintaining and restocking Emergency Ambulances. Complete regular deep cleans minimising risk of infection control. Must have high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail. 

Volunteering Opportunities – First responder 

All opportunities can lead to further progression within the ambulance service. 

Any young people who are interested in this opportunity should sign up BEFORE Friday 9^thDecember 

Other considerations:

• Must attend Get Hired Day
• All roles will require either a minimum of 5 GCSEs (Any subjects)/Maths English Science (A-C)
• Bring ID on the day.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Travel expenses will be paid on programme & lunch will be provided.
• Criminal records will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Bands of pay – (2* £20,758 - £21,318) (3* £21,730- £23,177)  

Please contact Rhys.Hills@princes-trust.org.uk or Patrick.Coombes@princes-trust.org.uk for further information.

Fir Tree’s Fantastic Famous 6!

We would like to use this week to give a huge shout out to our wonderful gang of Trustee’s, without their dedication, hard work and commitment we wouldn’t be the proud organisation we are today.

Our Trustee’s have worked hard this year to review our vision and create our new & exciting strategy for the next 4 years.

Some of our trustees have been with us from the beginning, meaning they have been working for the good of our community for over 20 years! We are however grateful to have the opportunity to thank each and every one of them.

Richard Thomas – Our current Chairman, Glenn & Marion – Original founders, Gemma – Our company Secretary and our in house Credit Union representative, Gareth – A dedicated and active member of his community, Bethan – Bethan is a huge asset to our Board not just as our resident Welsh speaker.

I think you will agree that we have a pretty talented bunch of individuals and we feel incredibly fortunate to have each and every one of them on our board of trustees!

Welsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November, recognising the amazing work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and volunteer groups in Wales.

The last few years have seen the voluntary sector and country as a whole endure a series of challenges and difficult circumstances. Welsh Charities Week is a chance to recognise and celebrate all the work that people and organisations across the voluntary sector in Wales do to shine a bit of light in the dark. It’s an opportunity to come together and show appreciation, to show people the difference our sector makes.

HOW YOUR ORGANISATION CAN GET INVOLVED

 There are plenty of easy ways to get involved in #WelshCharitiesWeek. Here are some of the ways voluntary organisations can get involved:

• SHARE A SHORT VIDEO: Create a video about your work on social media and remember to use #WelshCharitiesWeek. We’ve created a simple guide on how to create your video.
• HIGHLIGHT YOUR STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS: Tell the world about a staff member, volunteer or team and the difference they make by posting on social media, or organise a celebration for them using one of our Party Packs. Post your thank you message and any photos you might have on social media using #WelshCharitiesWeek (please make sure you have the consent of everyone featured).
• SHARE THE CAMPAIGN PACK: Send the Welsh Charities Week campaign packto your friends, supporters and partners and ask them to support your work by getting involved in Welsh Charities Week.

GETTING INVOLVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL

Whether you work or volunteer with a charitable organisation or you just want to big up a charity that you love, there are plenty of ways to get involved in Welsh Charities Week.

Volunteer, donate or give a shout out to your favourite charity or voluntary group!

The Welsh Charities Week campaign pack has ideas for how individuals can get involved.

Welsh Charities Week is organised by WCVA (Wales Council for Voluntary Action). Find out more at welshcharitiesweek.cymru.