Adferiad are delighted to announce the Welsh Government Culture Grants Scheme for Grassroots Organisations is open for applications until 5pm on Monday 15th September 2025.

This new round of grants providing Revenue & Capital funds will enable Grassroot Organisations or Groups run by or for:

• People from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities in Wales. This includes people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
• People from the LGBTQ+ community in Wales
• People with disabilities in Wales.

to deliver 6-month projects between October 2025 – March 2026 that reflect the diversity of Wales’ communities through arts & culture activities.

Further information is available online at Welsh Government Culture Grants Scheme for Grassroot Organisations - Adferiad 

There will be an Information Session with a Q&A slot on Tuesday 26^th August 2025, 11am, via Microsoft Teams, CultureGrantsInformationSession

Please contact us at culturegrants@adferiad.org for more information.

Safeguarding Group B

9^th October 2025 - 9:30 to 4:30

Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, Voluntary Action Centre,

89-90 High Street, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UH.

Group B Safeguarding Training is designed for anyone who comes into contact with adults, children and families who may be at risk of harm. It explains the basics of safeguarding and what to do if you need to report on to Social Services and/or the Police.  

This training is specifically for Voluntary and Charity organisations.

To book your FREE place on the training contact karen.vowles@vamt.net

MEET THE FUNDER

National Lottery Funding session 10^th September

Do you have a project or idea that needs funding?

Book an in person half an hour appointment with the funder by contacting

Karen.vowles@vamt.net

The Annual General Meeting of VAMT will be held on 25^th September, 11am at the Voluntary Action Centre

Business on the day will include-

• Minutes of AGM held on 26^th September 2024 – for approval
• Annual Report – to be received, presented by Sharon Richards, Chief Officer, VAMT
• Audited Accounts 1^st April 2024-31^st March 2025 – to be received, presented by Marian Barnes, RCH Chartered Accountants
• Election of Board of Trustees
• Appointment of Auditors

 Followed by a light lunch.

We are busy planning an exciting agenda and will forward this in due course. 

In the meantime, to secure your place, please complete reply slip and return to diane.lewis@vamt.net by 12^th September.

We look forward to welcoming you.