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NEWSLETTER NEWYDDLEN

Issue 26: October 2004 Rhif 26: Hydref 2004

Pembrokeshire Voice Llais Sir Benfro

Contents: Foreword News ICT Training Volunteering Development Funding News from WCVA

PEMBROKESHIRE ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES

CYMDEITHAS GWASANAETHAU GWIRFODDOL SIR BENFRO

3638 High Street Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 2DA Tel: 01437 769422 Fax: 01437 769431

3638 Y Stryd Fawr Hwlffordd Sir Benfro SA61 2DA Tel: 01437 769422 Ffacs: 01437 769431

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Our Learning in the Voluntary Sector project was successfully launched in October, with over 70 people attending an excellent one‐day event at the Stackpole Centre. The project, which is unique in Wales, provides extensive support for voluntary groups in Pembrokeshire to access training for their Trustees, volunteers and paid staff. Please take advantage of what is on offer.

ELWa (Education and Learning Wales) is driving forward new policy development to encourage more collaboration in the delivery of learning. They are organising a series of events looking at existing good practice, and identifying problems and opportunities associated with collaboration.

This is an important piece of work, because the results will inform the development of the new National Funding and Planning framework ‐ which will determine how learning will be funded in future.

There is a clear role for the voluntary sector to play in the delivery of adult and community‐based learning, particularly around widening participation and delivering flexible and innovative solutions to training needs.

The Voluntary Sector Training Advisory Group meets regularly to look at key issues associated with training and development, and this helps us to represent the views of the sector at local, regional and national levels.

Funding for training is always an issue. Individual Learning Accounts can provide up to £200 towards the costs of learning for adults who have low levels of skills. European projects can provide low‐cost or even free training, and bursaries to support training costs. ELWa is also consulting at the moment on the concept of Learning Community Accounts ‐ providing an element of funding to support the implementation of Community Learning Plans.

BUT‐ it is important to remember that these initiatives are always time limited and relatively short‐lived. Training must be seen as an investment for the future and the true costs of training must be taken into account when budget setting. Take advantage of what is on offer but don’t rely on it being there forever and plan accordingly!

If you would like to contribute to the current debate around the delivery and funding of community learning, contact Sue Leonard at PAVS on 01437 769422 or e‐mail [email protected]

Foreword

A BIG thank you to everyone who filled in the PAVS Newsletter and website survey.

The feedback was very positive on the content of the newsletter but lots of you felt the layout and presentation could be improved, with more news items and photos.

We will be looking at all the results in more detail but watch out for the new‐look newsletter coming soon.

The style of the newsletter is about to change, developing a new format and themes of interest. In each quarter there will be a focus on a particular topic, and, for this edition, training issues are highlighted. We still want to include as much information as possible from groups, so please get in touch to share news of your organisation.

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The National Assembly’s Regional Public Information Service

Four new regional teams have recently been set up to go out and about in Wales to raise the public’s awareness of the National Assembly. They will be covering south east, south west, mid and north Wales and taking the Assembly to the general public within their own community.

Each team consists of two co‐ordinators who are developing links in each region. Their role will be to develop local networks as part of the Assembly’s commitment to reach all the people of Wales. As well as visiting major national events such as the National Eisteddfod and Royal Welsh Show, these teams will have a strong local presence and will be available to attend local events and to talk to community groups such as Women’s Institutes, Merched y Wawr, religious groups, Rotary Clubs etc.

The co‐ordinators can provide information on the role, functions and powers of the Assembly, how people can contact their local AMs, and who they are. They are available to answer questions on how people can visit Regional and Subject Committee meetings, plenary sessions and the Pierhead exhibition.

They will also welcome the public to the Assembly’s Regional Committees ‐ these committees take place regularly in different venues in each region. They provide an opportunity for members of the public to put their views to Assembly Members on a variety of issues.

The South West Wales regional team is based in the National Assembly for Wales’ office in Picton Terrace, Carmarthen. The two Regional Co‐ordinators are Charmain Watts and Eirudd Hupfield.

Organisations and groups can arrange for the Regional Co‐ordinators to come and talk to them about the Assembly by calling the Assembly booking line on 029 2089 8477 or by e‐mailing : [email protected].

Voluntary Arts Wales Conference 26th / 27th November 2004 Gregynog, Newtown, Powys

We have just two days to change the world and we need YOU to help us reshape the future of the Voluntary and Community arts in Wales.

The Mission:‐ To write a participation policy for the Arts Council of Wales

The Tools for the Job:‐ The conference will work through Open Space Technology, and the process will be facilitated by Theatr Fforwm Cymru giving everyone their chance to have a say in how things should be run in the future!

The vital ingredient:‐ YOU!

The conference will also include an annual get together of Wales' county arts forums. Some Art Forums have been Established for some time and have achieved great things and shared great visions. Others are just Emerging and some have yet to happen. Sadly one or two, after initial successes teeter on the precipice of Extinction. What do they contribute to the arts in Wales and what is their future?

Book early as this is a very popular conference and alas places are limited. Call us on 01938 556455 to book your place or email [email protected]. The conference costs just £45 including accommodation and food for voluntary and community arts groups and £100 for local authorities, funders and statutory organisations.

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The LEARNING FOR THE FUTURE Autumn/ Winter Training Programme has just been launched, offering a range of courses specifically designed to meet the needs of the voluntary sector.

All courses take place at the Pembrokeshire Centre for Voluntary Action at PAVS in Haverfordwest. The venue is fully accessible and there is parking at the rear of the building.

All training is offered at significantly discounted rates to voluntary sector organisations and individuals working within the sector. This is thanks to funding received from the Objective 1 European Social Fund and ELWa for the Learning in the Voluntary Sector training project.

Any income generated from course fees will be paid into a bursary fund that can be used to support voluntary sector organisations attending specialist training courses that might otherwise be difficult to afford. Please give us a ring if you think your group might want to apply to the bursary fund ‐ we will be happy to have an initial chat with you.

Through the training project, we are able to reimburse the costs of dependent care and transport and we can even waive course fees in certain circumstances.

So, if there is anything stopping you from attending one of our courses, please tell us what it is. We will do our very best to help you sort out the problem.

Some courses offer you the chance to get a nationally‐recognised qualification and PAVS can provide free support to help you through the assessment process. But ‐ if you do not want to get a qualification, then don’t let that stop you coming on the course ‐ it is entirely optional!

Courses on offer over the next few months include:

• Action Learning for Managers

• Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees

• Committee Skills

• Hold the Front Page! (media skills)

• Making the Most of Meetings

• Money Management

• Getting People Involved

• Membership Matters!

• Successful Presentations

• Facilitation Skills

Ring Louise on 01437 769422 or e‐mail [email protected] for a copy of the full programme. Alternatively you can download the programme from the website at www.pavs.org.uk/training.

Training SIGN UP NOW! PAVS launches its new

Training Programme for the Voluntary Sector

WHAT DO YOU THINK? We need continual feedback from you to ensure that the right training is running to meet your needs. So, please tell us what you think ‐ your comments are always welcome!

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This very successful one‐day event took place on Wednesday 6 October 2004, at the Stackpole Centre, Pembroke. A total of 76 delegates attended from a wide range of organisations.

The aim of the day was to launch the PAVS Learning Project in the context of the significant changes that the voluntary sector is facing when it comes to financing operations. The voluntary sector is going to experience a big shake‐up of traditional patterns of funding and service delivery over the next few years. The focus has to move away from grant dependency, towards a more enterprising mix of income generation activity and fund raising.

“Learning for the Future” sought to raise the sector’s awareness of the challenges that lie ahead, and the need to get the right training now, to make the most of new opportunities as they arise.

We welcomed a number of guest speakers, whose expertise added to the success of the day. Simon Harris, Chief Executive of the Wales Co‐operative Centre introduced us to the social enterprise model, which allows a more entrepreneurial approach towards service delivery, while not compromising the sector’s core values.

Following on, Paul Ashley‐Jones, Procurement Manager at Pembrokeshire County Council, gave us an overview of how public sector procurement is changing in Wales, and explained how this can work to the benefit of the voluntary sector. There is a clear opportunity here for voluntary organisations to bid for Council and other business, in order to generate revenue to finance their non‐profit activities.

A series of workshops explored themes as diverse as setting up a network of Learning Champions within the voluntary sector in Pembrokeshire, getting groups to think about their funding options, and how they use IT to help them achieve their aims, together with the chance to explore the Social Enterprise model in more detail. We then broke for lunch, but also had the opportunity to “learn a new skill in 10 minutes” – from armchair yoga and sign language, to juggling and making a paper bag!

In the afternoon, John Bennett, MD of Pack‐IT shared his experiences with us. Pack‐IT has grown over the past 10 years from being a fully‐funded voluntary group, to winning the DTI “Social Enterprise of the Year Award” in 2003, with an annual turnover of £1.4 million. John’s account of Pack‐IT’s growth was very inspirational, and vastly entertaining. Clearly, social enterprises can succeed, and deliver value right across the “triple bottom line” of economic, social, and environmental benefits.

Sue Leonard, PAVS Senior Training Officer, then “officially” launched the PAVS Learning project, before the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr John Thomas, brought the day to a close with some well‐chosen remarks.

Training LEARNING for the FUTURE preparing the voluntary sector for the day after tomorrow

If your group would like to find out more about how PAVS can help you prepare for the future, call Sue Leonard or Roger Smith on 01437 769422 or email [email protected]

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ACTION LEARNING for MANAGERS (ALM) FREE Introductory Workshop

Friday 5 November 2004 10am ‐ 3.30pm Pembrokeshire Centre for Voluntary Action (PAVS), Haverfordwest

This FREE introductory session is an ideal opportunity to take a close look at a completely new way of developing management skills.

Action Learning starts from the basis that we can all arrive at our own solutions to problems if we are supported by others. It has proved to be an extremely powerful management tool, with learning gained through reflection leading to action on real issues in the workplace.

ALM is a real alternative to short off‐the‐ peg training that does not really alter how people feel or work. It develops networks of contacts, critical friends, mentors and professional links. It encourages reflection in a climate where everything has to be done by yesterday!!

The main resources used in Action Learning are the experiences, feelings, skills and support of the people involved in the group.

ALM Facilitator, Emma Rowe, attributes recent successes in securing long‐term funding for her organisation to her involvement in an Action Learning Set:

“Attending the Learning Set gave me the space I needed to look at the issues facing my organisation. Other members of my group helped me focus on what was really important and decide what action I needed to take to achieve key goals.”

If you think you would benefit from finding out more about ALM, call Louise on 01437 769422 to book your place at the workshop

Free Workshops For Women

PLANED are offering free workshops to women interested in setting up their own business.

Nov 4th ‘Exploring Ideas—Opportunity Knocks’ to be held at PTP Quality Training Offices, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest

Nov 11th ‘Exploring Enterprise’ to be held at PAVS Offices, High Street, Haverfordwest.

Both courses will run from 9.30am ‐ 3.00pm and costs for registered childcare or dependent care can be reimbursed.

For more details and to book a place contact: Jane Howells or Liz Thomas at PLANED on 01834 862113 or email: [email protected]

Participation Cymru

Participation Cymru Training is for people involved in:

• Community activism • Local government • Communities first • Health, voluntary & private sectors

Participation Cymru aims to help people develop the knowledge and skills for public participation in community planning, consultation, partnership working and social inclusion.

For more details and booking information phone 0870 607 1666 or email [email protected]. Alternatively you can visit the website at www.wcva.org.uk

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Local News ICT NEWS Latest news from 123‐communicate…

Firstly, I would like to welcome Marc Tierney to the team as the second half of the ICT Development Officer post. Marc joins Stuart Purdy who is currently working with a number of different groups helping them to create websites.

If your group would like to see how easy it is to make a website or get onto the internet, please contact Stuart or Marc for more information.

Another new member of PAVS is Bettina Becker who has just started a year of research into ‘e‐ learning’ – see her article later in the Newsletter.

Interesting websites:‐

www.reynoldston.com

Reynoldston, in the heart of Gower, has just set up their own community run broadband network. Villagers were concerned that it would be some time before the BT facility was available, so the community opted for their own technical solution.

www.walesontheweb.org

The All‐Wales Portal, the primary access point for Wales related information and services on the web.

Catherine Palmer, ICT Development Officer

WEB ACCESSIBILITY By now most of you will have seen the recent reports on the TV or in the press regarding the final part of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) which came into force on the 1 st October 2004.

Many people do not realise that the DDA covers more than just physical access. Since 1999, legislation says that a website is offered as a ‘service’ and it is up to the organisation to ensure that they are accessible and useable by all.

Over the last few weeks, Marc Tierney, ICT Development Support Officer, has been involved in researching the impact of the DDA on websites. He has discovered that there are many simple ways to ensure that the maximum number of people can use your website, however they use the internet.

Marc says “You have to consider how people use their computers and look at your web‐page. For example, partially sighted surfers may use the keyboard instead of the mouse to move from page to page. Also, not every one has the most up‐to‐date computer or software or fast access. By making your site over complicated you can be excluding vast numbers of people!”

Other factors to consider are; using a clear layout, avoiding large blocks of text, using simple language. Remember, making your website easier to use makes it easy for everyone! The 123‐communicate team will be running a workshop on website accessibility and the steps you can take to make your community groups website open to all. For more details email Marc Tierney, ICT Development Support Officer on [email protected]

Timeline – Disability Discrimination Act

2 nd December 1996

It has been unlawful for service providers to treat disabled people less favourably for a reason related to their disability.

1 st October 1999

Service providers have to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for disabled people in the way they provide their services. This includes accessible websites.

1 st October 2004

The final phase of the Disability Discrimination Act comes into force. This legislation imposes a duty to take reasonable steps to make adjustments to physical features.

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‘E‐learning’ – new buzzword or great enabler?

A whole new field of learning can be opened up with the help of technology. E‐learning is broadly defined by the Welsh Assembly Government as “the use of electronic technology to support, enhance or deliver learning.”

This includes the use of videos, CD‐Roms, television programmes, computers on or off‐line and even mobile phones in a variety of ways as part of a formal course or for more informal learning. The potential of all this is to make learning more interesting, flexible and tailored to individual needs. Instead of sitting in a classroom you could learn at home, at work or use a computer in a public space, whenever you’ve got time, and you can progress at your own pace.

Access to the internet provides you with a whole world of resources and online courses. For example, the BBC offers a range of free courses on its website, ranging from basic skills courses, how to become webwise to how to become a gardener. Have a go at www.bbc.co.uk/learning/courses/

Wales Digital College also offers a range of free courses which can either be studied in Welsh or in English. You can do a series of language courses there, as well as computer courses. Have a look at www.learn.cd/

Learndirect at www.learndirect.co.uk/ offers a range of IT and business courses which come with tutorial support. You can choose to do the courses at special Learndirect centres, where up‐to‐date technology and support is available. eg Pembrokeshire College in Haverfordwest. Alternatively once you have registered you can complete the course at home or from your workplace.

PAVS has just started to explore the potential of e‐learning for voluntary groups and organizations. We’ll keep you updated on our progress in future newsletters.

For any comments contact Bettina Becker at [email protected]

WEEE Directive 2003—what is it?

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive was agreed on 13 February 2003, along with the related Directive on Restrictions of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) aims to minimise the impacts of electrical and electronic equipment on the environment during their life times and when they become waste. It applies to a huge spectrum of products. It encourages and sets criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment. It makes producers responsible for financing most of these activities (producer responsibility). Private householders are to be able to return WEEE without charge.

http://www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/ weee/index.htm for the Department of Trade and Industry's latest information on WEEE sustainability

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AGE CONCERN PEMBROKESHIRE

⇒ Volunteer Carers Befriender

PROJECT MILFORD

⇒ Volunteer Administrative Assistant

⇒ Volunteer Fundraiser

PEMBROKESHIRE ASSOCIATION VOLUNTARY SERVICES

⇒ Volunteer Administrative Support

NARBERTH AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY AND SPORTS ASSOCIATION

⇒ Volunteer Children’s Activities Assistant

⇒ Volunteer Administrative Assistant

WEST WALES ECO‐CENTRE

⇒ Volunteer Advisor

BARNARDOS—MILFORD HAVEN SHOP

⇒ Volunteer Shop Assistant

POSITIVE OPTIMISTIC WOMEN (POW)

⇒ Volunteer Helper

THE POINT FISHGUARD & GOODWICK YOUNG PERSONS PROJECT

⇒ Volunteer Data Entry

PEMBROKESHIRE GIG ASSOCIATION

⇒ Volunteer Member Atlantic Challenge Pembrokeshire

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

⇒ Volunteer Administrative Support

⇒ General Volunteer

HOME START PRESELI

⇒ Volunteer at weekly family group

Volunteering Investors in Volunteers (IIV)

Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) is managing Investors in Volunteers to bring a quality standards award programme for volunteering to groups and organisations.

What is IIV? It is a new UK quality kite mark for volunteer‐ involving organisations.

How does it work? It provides a framework for reviewing and improving on how an organisation attracts, values, supports and develops its volunteers and should lead to more people having an enjoyable experience through volunteering.

Who can access IIV? It will be accessible to organisations in Wales through a website where they will be able to register their interest and receive the standards free of charge if they simply want to use them as a guide.

What about the Award? Those who want to pursue the Award will pay a fee of between £50‐£100, depending on the nature and size of the organisation.

When? IIV is due to be up and running from October 2004

Further Information If you are interested in finding out more about Investing in Volunteers, contact WCVA by e‐mail [email protected]

Latest vacancies PEMBROKESHIRE COALITION— OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

⇒ Enabling Support Volunteer

RSBP Enabling Bird Surveyor

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Volunteering Criminal Records Unit

Wales Council for Voluntary Action CRU is based in Colwyn Bay and provides a bilingual service that is now fully operational. CRU, by providing access to the disclosure service, will help voluntary organisations to make informed recruitment decisions for volunteers and paid staff working in positions which are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The Unit services are open to all voluntary organisations in Wales ‐ community groups, self help groups, community co‐operatives and enterprises, religious organisations and other not‐for‐profit organisations of benefit to communities and people in Wales. Essentially, the Unit provides blank Disclosure Application forms on request; acts as counter signatory and forwards completed forms to the Criminal Records Bureau; receives Disclosure statements and forwards them to the organisation. Voluntary organisations, wishing to use the service must register with CRU to ensure that the Unit can offer the necessary advice and guidance in order to meets its Umbrella body responsibilities when acting on behalf of other organisations. Registration with the CRU is free, Standard and Enhanced Checks are free to volunteers and for paid staff the cost is £28 and £33 pounds respectively. For more information contact WCVA on 0870 6071666 or email [email protected]

Advanced Certificate in Volunteer Management The Advanced Certificate in Volunteer Management is a nationally recognised Certificate at level 3 within the National Qualifications Framework. The course consists of five modules: • Understanding volunteering and volunteer

policies • Integrating volunteers into your

organisation • Planning and organising work with

volunteers • Working with volunteers

• Improving volunteer management

If you would like to find out more about this training course contact Volunteering Pembrokeshire for more information 01437 769422

Pembrokeshire Volunteer Organisers Network

‘A support network for volunteer organisers’

Skills Exchange Event Listening and communication skills

workshop Dec 1st 2004

Picton Centre, Haverfordwest 9.30am—2pm

Free to all Contact Volunteering Pembrokeshire to

book a place 01437 769422

Institute of Volunteer Managers, Wales (IVMW)

Are you involved in the management and development of volunteers and volunteering in your organisation?

Are you committed to high standards of practice in volunteer management?

The Institute of Volunteer Managers, Wales recognises the diversity of roles and activities of volunteer managers.

Do you think you will benefit from joining IVMW? If you would like to find out more, please contact Volunteering Pembrokeshire or write directly to Institute of Volunteer Managers, WCVA Volunteering, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH.

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To date projects to the value of over £26m have been approved by WEFO for delivery by Pembrokeshire organisations. Additionally the county is benefiting from various regional projects. The Voluntary Sector has made a significant direct contribution to this total and is also working in partnership with other lead organisations, especially Pembrokeshire County Council.

Recent project approvals include: • St Dogmaels Development Worker • The Cloisters Project – Dean and

Chapter of St Davids A full list is available on the Pembrokeshire website www.objective1‐pembrokeshire.org.uk

In order to celebrate this success and to provide support for potential applicants the Pembrokeshire Partnership and Management Board is holding its annual Objective 1 Forum at the Queens Hall Narberth on 12 th

November. All are welcome. Further details are available from the PPMB Secretariat on 01437 776174. The event will be of particular interest to those responsible for community halls and buildings as the County Council will be launching a new Community Buildings Fund.

As 2006 rapidly approaches, so Objective 1 monies are beginning to run out. Voluntary groups with potential projects are urgently asked to discuss their ideas with staff of either PAVS, WCVA or PPMB Secretariat [see overleaf].

A bidding round is currently open for Priority 4 Measure 3 – Lifetime Learning for All. Hurry! The closing date is November 19 th .

Details of a bidding round are also expected shortly for Priority 4 Measure 2 – Social Inclusion. This Measure has in the past proved very popular with Voluntary Groups and is almost the only Measure available for work with young people14 years and above. For full details on the Priorities and Measures which remain open please visit the Wales European Funding Office website www.wefo.wales.gov.uk

In view of the reducing amount of business, the PPMB at its October meeting made the decision to suspend the 4 Assets Sub Groups and consolidate the approval of projects into the work of PPMB itself. Grateful thanks go to all those voluntary sector representatives who have made valuable contributions over the last few years.

PPMB will continue to meet on a monthly basis and is increasingly beginning to look to the continuation of European funds beyond 2006. Details are not yet available but the situation is looking promising. In order to have a clear view of priorities within Pembrokeshire, PPMB is starting work to convert the existing local strategy into a Pembrokeshire Economic Development and Regeneration Strategy to cover the period up to 2010. If you wish to influence the work of PPMB please make your views known to one of the Voluntary Sector representatives.

Objective 1

Voluntary Sector Full Member Alternate Member

Community Joan Asby Sarah Hughes

Disability Dave Watkin Martin Goodall

Children and Youth Di Horley Vacant

Arts and Culture David Hedley‐Williams Vacant

Environment Jake Hollyfield Charlie Mason

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If you would like to know more about possible European funding 2007 – 2013 you may like to attend a WCVA Regional Policy Event ‘The Shape of Things To Come: Europe post 2006’ which is being held in the Halliwell Centre, Carmarthen on 18 th

November – see enclosed leaflet for full details.

PAVS is currently planning a local Voluntary Sector Objective 1 Forum and themed events for different sections of the Voluntary Sector. Details will follow shortly. Meanwhile, if you have an idea for a project which you think may attract European funding or you would like more information please get in touch with Fiona Walder, Partnership Support Officer at PAVS on 01437 769422 or e‐mail [email protected]

Alternatively please contact Angela Howells, WCVA European Officer Tel 01267 229322 or PPMB Secretariat Tel 01437 776175

Interreg 111A

Interested in European funding and in sharing a project with Irish partners? Then Interreg could be for you.

The next deadline for applications will be early in December.

Help is also at hand to help find and meet potential partners: • Enter your project outline on the

Interreg Partner Search website www.interreg

• Apply for WIN monies which are avail able to help with 50‐75% of the travel and subsistence costs of a planning meeting

For further details contact: Elid Morris at West Wales European Centre Tel 01267 224190 Fiona Walder, Partnership Support Officer, PAVS Tel 01437 769422 e‐mail [email protected]

Gennex 25‐7 on the move

It’s been all go for the Gennex team since the project moved to PAVS last April. From mid‐October the project has found itself a new home next door at No. 40 High Street, Haverfordwest.

Since they’ve been at PAVS, the Gennex Youth Forums and Youth Assembly have achieved numerous successes. For example, Young Voices for Choices (forum for Young Disabled People) overwhelmingly raised over £800 after they organized a bingo evening in early October. Haverfordwest Forum, in partnership with Princes Trust Cymru, undertook an exciting and very successful community project during August in Trafalgar Road.

Also, Gennex has been successful in building a better working relationship between young people, local adults and decision makers, with Narberth members becoming involved with their local Town Council and Funky Forum (Pembroke Dock Youth Forum) organizing an ice‐skating trip inviting various adults to come along. The views of young people continue to be sought via the Youth Assembly: recent consultation exercises have included education and sexual health.

For more information on Gennex 25‐7 please contact Nadine Farmer or Kath Jones at PAVS Tel 01437 769422 or e‐mail: [email protected]

Objective 1

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Developing for the Future …. Does your organisation feel prepared for the changes that are expected in funding and service delivery over the coming years? If you have not already done so, you may want to start to think about the ways in which your organisation could be developed in order to be better prepared for the challenges that will be facing the sector.

Support from PAVS Information and support is available for organisational development from the Development Team at PAVS.

Support is available with: Writing funding bids; Developing and delivering European projects; Developing funding strategies; Developing constitutions; Registering a charity; Setting up a company limited by guarantee; Accessing WCVA’s legal advice service

Development support can be for one‐off pieces of work or can be longer‐term to support a planned programme of development and change. One to one development support is available to groups from the PAVS offices or at a location that is convenient to your organisation. There is also a planned quarterly programme of outreach, where development staff will be based for a week at various venues in villages and towns throughout the county. The next outreach week will take place in January. If you have any suggestions about venues for this and future outreach sessions around the county then please let us know.

Case Studies Below, are case studies which provide just 2 examples which illustrate the types of development support that PAVS is able to provide to groups.

Case Study 1—Tanyard Youth Project The Tanyard Youth Project is a successful youth project based in Pembroke. The organisation currently employs staff, runs and maintains a large building, manages grants from a variety of different sources and manages European projects as well as the core function of providing an independent youth service in a safe environment. The organisation is a Charity and

an *unincorporated organisation i.e an organisation that has no separate legal identity distinct from the individuals that make up the Trustee Board. The Trustees started to explore ways in which they could limit their liability and since then PAVS has been supporting them to explore the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a Company Limited by Guarantee. The Trustee Board made a decision to become a Co Ltd by Guarantee which was supported by the membership and since then PAVS has continued to support the Trustees to set up the new company which includes: • Developing a new constitution (known as a

memorandum and articles of association) • Registering with Companies House • Re‐registering with the Charity • Commission • Transferring all of the assets from the

old to the new organisation *The majority of voluntary organisations and Charities in Pembrokeshire and in Wales are unincorporated organisations

Case Study 2—Pembrokeshire Advocacy Pembrokeshire Advocacy is a county wide organisation providing advocacy support to people with learning difficulties. Part of the overall development of Pembrokeshire Advocacy has included the development of a business plan for the organisation for the next 3‐5 years. Pembrokeshire Advocacy asked PAVS to independently facilitate the process of developing their business plan. This involved developing and delivering a workshop which helped to create a business plan. Having an independent facilitator meant that all Trustees could contribute equally to the process. Following on from this, PAVS is now working with Pembrokeshire Advocacy to develop a funding strategy, helping the organisation to identify what is needed to achieve the aims of the business plan and look at ways to identify appropriate resources.

To find out how PAVS might be able to support the development of your organisation, contact the Development Team at PAVS.

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Funding News The Sustainable Pembrokeshire

Small grants scheme The Sustainable Pembrokeshire Small grants scheme was re‐launched on 11th September at the North Pembrokeshire Eco Festival.

The scheme has funding from the Welsh Assembly Government to continue until March 2005.

The application closing dates are 10th December 2004 and the 16th February 2005, so if you would like to apply then please ensure that applications are received in PAVS by these dates.

Groups can apply for funding of up to £1,000 for projects contributing to sustainability in Pembrokeshire. Individuals and businesses are also eligible to apply for up to £1,000 for projects which can demonstrate innovation and a benefit to the National Park area.

To receive an application pack please e‐mail [email protected], contact the Admin Team at PAVS on (01437) 769 422 or visit www.pavs.org.uk/funding

Pembrokeshire Keyfund

The Keyfund provides 100% grants of between £3,000 ‐ £10,000 to encourage and support community groups in the electoral wards of St Dogmaels, Maenclochog, Pembroke Dock Llanion and Central and Monkton to run local projects.

To date, the following groups have been awarded over £180,000 to develop projects within their local communities:

St Johns Community Hall Pembroke Dock Youth Forum Pembroke and District CAB Dyfed Powys Crime Prevention Trust Pembroke Dock Museum Trust Kings Christian Fellowship Monkton Voice Blaenconin Baptist Church St Tysilios Church, Llandysilio Pisga Chapel, Llandysilio Bethel Chapel, Mynachlogduu Llys‐y‐fran YFC Clychau Clochog St Mary’s Church Hall, Maenclochog St Dogmaels Parish Church Nevern Village Hall St Dogmaels Village Hall

There is still over £180,000 in grant funding available for groups.

The scheme was set up so that each ward had a set allocation against which they could bid. Future changes to the Keyfund will mean that there will be a phased merging of ward allocations enabling wards that have spent their existing allocations to put forward additional eligible projects.

For further information about this and about the Keyfund in general contact Margaret Brooks at PAVS.

Have you got a project which is in need of some funding?

If you would like to run a search on potential funders PAVS has access to

Funderfinder and Grantfinder computer programmes which hold

information on over 4,000 funders. We also have information and application

packs from some of the large funding organisations and hold a number of

brochures, resources and books on funding in the Pembrokeshire Centre for Voluntary

Action at 36‐38 High Street, Haverfordwest. Facilities are also available for groups to ‘surf

the web’ for information and support.

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Funding News ‘Funding ‐ The Wider Picture’ workshop As part of the launch event for the PAVS Training Project at the Stackpole Centre on the 6th

October, a workshop was run on “Funding—The Wider Picture”.

The main event focused on some of the current changes which are happening in the voluntary sector with the types of funding available being one of those.

Through this workshop participants were encouraged to begin looking at the current funding which was coming into their organisations before moving on to think about potential future funding opportunities.

There was an opportunity to think about the possible training and information which might help groups to make this transition.

In 2005 the Development Team will be facilitating a programme of workshops on the theme of ‘Sustainable Funding’. The aim of this programme is to give voluntary organisations in Pembrokeshire information and support to enable them to explore more sustainable funding options.

The Sustainable Funding programme of workshops will include specific sessions on the following: Tax efficient giving, Making more of company support, Payroll giving, Sustainable Funding Strategies.

If you have any suggestions about training or information needs which you have under the theme of sustainable funding then please contact Lorna Unwin at PAVS to discuss this further or e‐mail [email protected]

Funding successes!! Applying for funding takes time and effort and so this is the part where we acknowledge all the hard work that goes into putting together a successful funding bid. It is encouraging to see that other local organisations have been successful in their applications for funding.

Here are some of the recent funding successes for the voluntary sector in Pembrokeshire:‐

St. David’s Diocese Lloyds TSB Foundation £5,000

Enchanting Forest, Abercych Cydcoed £105,000

Burton Out of Hours Club Awards for All £4,715

Institute of Fundraising Annual Conference The Institute of Fundraising will be holding their Annual Conference at Sketty Hall in Swansea on the 19th November. There will be workshops and presentations under the theme of “Funding for Keeps”.

Places cost £60 for non‐members and £50 for members.

For more information please contact the Institute of Fundraising on (02920) 521 272 or e‐mail cymru@institute‐of‐fundraising.org.uk

*Have you had any funding successes?* If your group has recently been successful with a grant application then please let us know so that we can spread the good news!

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BT Community Connections Community groups throughout the UK are again being invited to apply to this scheme which offers a package worth around £1,300. this includes an NEC multimedia computer, one year’s free internet connection and Microsoft software. The deadline for postal applications to the scheme is the 25th November 2004 and the 2nd December 2004 for online applications.

Applicants will be notified of the success of their application by post or e‐mail after 4th February 2005. A list of successful applicants will be published on the web‐site on 26th January 2005.

For further information please visit the web‐site ‐ www.btcommunityconnections.com/ If you need to contact the BT Community Connections Team then please write to them at:‐ PO Box 4500, London, W1A 7LF Or email: [email protected]

Advocacy Grant scheme for Wales The aim of this scheme is to support the development of good quality advocacy by well‐managed schemes and groups who can achieve good value for money.

Grants are available between £5,000 and £25,000 and are available each year for a period of one, two or three years.

The third and final round for applications closes on the 17th January 2005. If you have any queries about the scheme then please contact Janet Badger on (01562) 723 027.

Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust ‐ Activate and Traws Cymru Please be advised that these schemes are currently under review and not inviting applications. It is anticipated that a new grant scheme will be launched in February 2005.

Trusthouse Charitable Foundation This charitable trust focuses its grant‐making in three areas for support of UK projects. The aim is to fund projects in the following areas of healthcare and disability; community support; and education and the arts.

Some grants of between £10,000—£50,000 are offered for three year revenue or capital projects, however the majority of grants offered are up to £10,000.

For more details about the scheme please contact the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, 5 Chancery Lane, London, EC4A 1BU

The Yapp Charitable Trust The Yapp Trust makes grants for running costs and salaries to small UK registered charities that work with: elderly people; children and young people; people with disabilities or mental health problems; people trying to overcome life‐limiting problems such as addiction, relationship difficulties, abuse, a history of offending.

An average grant of £3,000 is offered per year.

For more information please contact ‐ [email protected] Or telephone: 01484 683403 Applications need to be in by the end of January 2005 for review in the March meeting.

Funding News

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WCVA Social Risk Fund phase 2

The WCVA have recently announced that they have secured match funding to enable them to continue the Social Risk Fund grant scheme.

The current funding will allow the scheme to continue until December 2006.

The priorities of the Social Risk Fund are to support voluntary and community groups with new, innovative projects which can demonstrate that they are giving people new skills, regenerating local communities and helping to combat social exclusion.

The scheme aims to help target the following groups to increase employment opportunities and prospects. Some of the groups who could benefit include:‐

• Disabled people • Ethnic minority groups • Older people • Young people • Peoples with basic skills needs • People wishing to return to

employment

From November onwards there will be a new Social Risk Fund Advisor covering the Pembrokeshire area.

The new Social Risk Fund Advisor for Pembrokeshire, Michael Shirley, will be based in Carmarthen and can be contacted on (01267) 229 322. Or you can contact the Cardiff office on (029 20) 431 700.

For more information on the scheme please visit the WCVA web‐site ‐ www.wcva.org.uk

Cydcoed Woodland for All grants

This grant programme supports community groups to use woodland for community development in the Objective One areas, of which Pembrokeshire is one.

The scheme can support up to 100% of the costs associated with improving the condition of the woods; opening up woodlands; planting trees and other developments. Running costs, insurance, mobile equipment and training as stand alone items cannot normally be supported.

For more information about the scheme please contact (01495) 320 331 or e‐mail [email protected].

Funders

PAVS’ Guide to Making Better Funding Applications

The PAVS ‘Guide to Making Better Funding Applications’ is a practical resource for voluntary and community groups to use when applying for funding. It includes the following range of information sheets: • Finding the right funder • Top tips in completing application

forms • Developing Project Proposals • Applying to Charitable Trusts • Useful facts about Pembrokeshire To receive a copy of the pack please contact PAVS.

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Carnegie UK Trust The Carnegie UK Trust is currently distributing grants under two programmes. These are the Rural Community Development Grants Programme and the Young People’s Grants Programme.

The Young People’s Grants Programme aims to support and promote young people’s participation in decision‐making. Its focus is on involvement that is meaningful, benefits all participants and leads to sustainable developments in young people’s participation.

The three main priorities are: • Developing ways of sustaining a

commitment to youth participation in decision‐making by organisations;

• Identifying and promoting the benefits gained by young people, adults and organisations that result from young people’s participation in the decision‐making;

• Disseminating and sharing good practice which results in improving opportunities for young people to take part in decision‐making.

The deadline for grant applications will be 1st September and 1st January respectively for the November and March meetings.

Grants are usually up to £30,000 in total, for a maximum of three years. In exceptional circumstances, they may consider grants of up to £20,000 a year for up to three years. An annual review will be carried out for grants lasting more than one year.

Who can apply? Applications from not‐for‐profit voluntary/ community organisations, young people‐led networks and other agencies that can demonstrate supporting young people in taking part in decision‐making

will be prioritised. The applicant organisation must be based in the UK or Ireland and registered as a charity (or recognised by the Inland Revenue in Scotland).

Please note that the number of projects that the Carnegie UK Trust funds in Wales and Ireland (North and South) are currently under represented; therefore applications from these countries are welcomed.

For more information please visit the web‐ site at www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk Or contact: Carnegie UK Trust, Comely Park House, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7EJ, Telephone: 01383 721445

The Tudor Trust has recently announced its up‐dated grant‐making priorities under the following areas:‐ Youth, Older People, Community, Relationships, Housing, Health; mental health and substance misuse, Learning, Financial Security, Criminal Justice.

These priorities will run from October 2004 until the end of March 2005, the priorities will be reviewed again after this date.

If you have any queries then please contact the trust at: 7 Ladbroke Grove, London W11 3BD Tel: 020 7727 8522 Fax: 020 7221 8522 The web‐site provides a clear guide to the schemes priorities ‐ http://www.tudortrust.org.uk/

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The Pilgrim Trust

The Pilgrim Trust funds a wide range of projects. Funds are made available for the following activities:

Support for Social Welfare, Arts and Buildings Conservation and Places of Worship projects for UK registered charities.

The average grant which is distributed by the Trust is about £20,000.

Applications forms and guidelines are available from the web‐site (see below for the address). Applicants must include a copy of their audited accounts with an application to the Trust.

The decisions are made on a quarterly basis at Trustee meetings which normally take place in late January, April, July and October. Applications need to be received at least 6 weeks before these meetings for consideration.

Once a grant has been awarded the trustees do not normally consider a further application until at least two years after the date which the grant was awarded.

For further information please visit the web‐site www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk

Or contact The Pilgrim Trust, Cowley House 9 Little College Street, London SW1P 3SH , Tel 020 7222 4723 Fax 020 7976 0461 E‐mail [email protected]

Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust

Funds are distributed to projects which can demonstrate that they are for the benefit of children.

Applications to this scheme are invited in writing to the following address:

The Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust, Charles Bradbrook , Professional Advisor, Deloitte and Touche, Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3TR

BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need considers applications from registered charities, voluntary organisations or self help groups, for grants for projects that aim to make a positive difference to the lives of children who are disabled or disadvantaged, through poverty, neglect or abuse.

Capital grants are provided for one year, whilst salary and revenue support are available for up to three years.

The trust will not fund trips or projects abroad, medical treatment or research, or unspecified expenditure.

The next closing date for applications is November 30th 2004.

A few copies of the new Children in Need application packs are available from the PAVS Resource Area, please drop in to pick up a copy.

Administration Unit, PO Box 76 London W3 6FS Tel: (020) 8576 7788 Fax: (020) 8576 8887 E‐mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey

Funders

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One of the highlights of the voluntary sector calendar takesplace in Cardiff this year on December 2 and 3 at the ThistleHotel.

The theme of this year’s WCVA annual conference is ‘independence,inspiration and innovation’ and the two-day event will provideopportunities to consider the twin themes of independence andinnovation, and what they mean to your organisation and the sector.

The conference will also provide a forum for networking, sharingideas and experiences in a series of workshops and seminars.

In addition to reduced rates for WCVA members and voluntaryorganisations, delegates can also receive a further 10 per cerntreduction on the cost of each application in a group booking of four ormore. Group bookings are not restricted to delegates from the sameorganisation – the only stipulation is that each application form bereceived together.

For any queries and further information, please contact the WCVAHelpdesk on 0870 607 1666, email [email protected] or visitwww.wcva.org.uk

WCVA conference news

The next meeting of theVoluntary SectorPartnership Council will

be held on 29 November from12:30 until 2:00 in Neath CivilCentre. The main item on theagenda will be theimplementation of theIndependent Commission toReview the Voluntary SectorScheme’s recommendations.

For more informationabout themeeting go to the policy andresearch area of WCVA’s websitewww.wcva.org.uk or ring AnnaNicholl on 029 2043 1717.

The National Assembly forWales welcomed therecommendations of the

Independent Commission toReview the Voluntary SectorScheme during a full plenarydebate on 13 October. TheAssembly also noted whatEdwina Hart, Minister for SocialJustice and Regenerationdescribed as the “first stageimplementation plan”.

The Minister underlined theimportance of it being animplementation plan, believingthat many of therecommendations could now beimplemented quickly and withrapid effect. She emphasised thatit was the first stage of the plan,illustrating the AssemblyGovernment’s “continuingcommitment to surroundingthat implementation withongoing discussions anddialogue with interested groupsand individuals.” She alsooutlined her plan to create a‘short-life working group’, whichwill include people from the

voluntary sector to continue todevelop the plan.

In the implementation plan,the Minister accepted, oraccepted in principle, all of therecommendations by theCommission to Review theScheme. She also set out initialplans to implement these.

All political parties welcomedthe Minister’s positive responseto the Commission’srecommendations, and therewere questions around how thiswould be done. Several membersasked why some of therecommendations had only beenagreed in principle and therewas concern about the lack offirm commitments foradditional resources toimplement some of therecommendations. AssemblyMembers underlined the needfor the voluntary sector to takethe lead on improvingcommunication within thesector and there was concernthat these processes do notbecome unnecessarilybureaucratic. Many AMs also

underlined the importance ofgetting funding relationshipsright. The need for a strategicaction plan, which ismeasurable, with clear objectivesthat are measured annually wasalso highlighted.

In its briefing to AMs beforethe debate, WCVA welcomed theMinister’s acceptance of eachrecommendation in full or inprinciple. The voluntary sectorrepresentatives on the VoluntarySector Partnership Council havealready developed proposals forimproving communication andwidening engagement in theScheme, particularly by smalllocal voluntary groups.

A full record of the debate andthe initial implementation plancan be found on the Assembly’swebsite at www.wales.gov.uk.The implementation of therecommendations will also bediscussed at the next VoluntarySector Partnership Council, to beheld on 29 November, 2004(more details under policy andresearch at www.wcva.org.uk).

National Assembly welcomes

Commission’s recommendations

Partnership

council


The service users of six localvoluntary groups in EastMidlands, led by

Voluntary Action Leicester, havewon a landmark case in the HighCourt when they took LeicesterCity Council to task over itsdecision to withdraw fundingfrom what they considered to beservices vital to their lives andwell-being.

The Honourable Mr JusticeSilber ruled that Leicester CityCouncil had not adequatelyconsulted with the voluntaryorganisations over its decision, inFebruary, to cut their funding.However, as the judge was notruling against the local authority’sdecision, but the process used bythe council to reach its decision,the groups could still face fundingcuts if proper consultationprocedures are used in future.

The funding cuts of £3millionwere announced by newly electedLiberal Democrat/Conservativeand would affect 100 voluntaryorganisations over a period of twoyears. The service users ofVoluntary Action Leicester,Turning Point Women’s Centre,Ajani Women’s Centre, theChinese Community Centre, StGabriel’s Community Centre andthe Shree Sanatan Project thenmade the decision to take thecouncil to court.

Gill Snowdon, Service Directorof Voluntary Action Leicestercommented: ‘We hope the casewill instil confidence in voluntarygroups across the UK to believe itis possible to challenge unfairnesswhen it arises in the fundingrelationship with statutoryagencies.’

Graham Benfield OBE, ChiefExecutive of WCVA added: ‘ Thecase clearly shows that public lawprinciples are there to be usedwhen the relationship betweenpublic bodies and the voluntarysector breaks down.

‘It also demonstrates theimportance of local compacts andcodes of funding practice andconsultation which a re now inplace in some county in Wales.Such compacts and codes ofpractice, however, need to beliving documents to make surethey are being implemented.

‘It is often important to refreshand reconfirm them after eachelection to ensure knowledge andcommitment is maintained andenhanced, Where this is doneunfairness will be avoided and aconstructive relationship ispossible.’

Voluntary groups win court battle as

local authority fails to consult

Last month, as part of TheBig Recycle, an 18-monthnational awareness-raising

campaign to encourage thepublic to recycle more, 10Cleanstream projects openedtheir doors across the countryproving that Wales is on the roadto achieving the best recyclinglevels in Britain.

Since the launch of theCleanstream grants scheme inMay 2002, £2.7m of funding hasbeen awarded to 21 communityprojects across Wales, withgrants ranging from £25,000 to£300,000.

One of the 10 projects isNewport Wastesavers: TheCleanstream Resource Centre –Servicing the Community, anambitious high diversionrecycling scheme which has been

operating successfully for nearlya decade.

Cleanstream funding ishelping provide a weeklykerbside collection service to12,000 households in the city’smost deprived wards, along withlocal village recycling, a flats andsheltered homes collectionservice, tailored bulky wastereuse solutions and hazardouswaste recycling.

And European funding iscontributing to the constructionof a large new state-of-the-artrecycling centre, which is due toopen this month and which willdramatically increase the group’srecycling capacity.

Cleanstream has beenmanaged by WCVA inpartnership with Cylch - WalesCommunity Recycling Network,the Environment Agency Wales

and the Welsh LocalGovernment Association(WLGA). It is funded by the BigLottery Fund (formerly the NewOpportunities Fund).

‘Wales can and should becomea leader in recycling within theUK,’ said WCVA environmentgrants officer Colin Keyse. ‘Aquantum leap in recyclingservices and infrastructure inWales is underway, with projectsin many local authority areasalready kicking off.’

A website has been set up toprovide in-depth information tothe public on what can berecycled, how it can be recycledand what recycling facilities existin their area. For furtherinformation and to register forcampaign updates visitwww.recyclenowpartners.org.uk/thebigrecycle

Wales model for recycling in UK


Wales-wide standards set

for child services

Welsh Assembly Health Minister Jane Hutt (right) haslaunched a new 10-year plan which will aim to givechildren in Wales access to high-standard health and

education.The development of the Children’s NSF began in September 2002

and aims to improve quality and equity of service delivery throughthe setting of national standards. The framework is being developedas a partnership between health and social care with links toeducation, housing, leisure, the voluntary sector and otherstakeholders including parents/ carers, children and young people.

The National Service Framework (NSF) for Children, Young Peopleand Maternity Services sets 21 standards which aim to ensure thatchildren and young people get the same quality of health, socialcare, education and transport services wherever they live in Wales.

It aims to reduce regional variations in services and coverschildren up to their 18th birthday.

Ms Hutt commented: ‘The standards are not just for the NHS inWales. They include social care and other local authority services.

‘The standards will ensure that children and their families areplaced at the heart of all service-planning, with services delivered tomeet their needs.

Consultation on the document will run until January 2005. Available: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites/home.cfm?OrgID=441

Think of the taxman beforeyou make your charitydonation – that is the

message from WCVA’s GivingWales project - an initiativeaimed at increasing the incomeof Welsh charities through tax-efficient giving.

It has been estimated that whileindividual giving in the UKgenerates £6.7 billion for charitieseach year and two thirds of theadult population donate to charityon a regular basis, many donorsand fundraisers are still not fullyaware of the benefits that taxeffective giving brings.

Two of the most popular waysof taking advantage of taxeffective giving are through GiftAid and payroll giving.

Gift Aid enables charities to getan additional 28p for every £1donated, by allowing them to

claim back from the InlandRevenue the income tax paid bythe donor on their gift. A donoronly needs to complete a simpleGift Aid declaration from once foreach charity they are giving to,and can also pledge money in thisway through supporting a friendor family member to participatein a sponsored event such as theLondon Marathon.

Closer to home we have Wales’sown phenomenally successfulannual Santa Fun Run, which thisDecember aims to raise over£173,000 for Newtown Dial a Rideand many other local charities inmid Wales. With all the Gift Aidreclaimed, this total will increaseby around £67,000 to £240,000.

Payroll Giving allows employeesto make charitable donationsdirectly from their gross salary,costing them £7.80 for every £10

donated. The amount of moneygiven in this way has more thandoubled in the past four years tojust under £90 million perannum, but less than 10 per centof the UK workforce actually usepayroll giving. Many employersoffer a payroll-giving scheme, butmost fail to properly promote it totheir staff. Research shows thatcompanies that do do so believe itimproves their image, enhancestheir community involvementprogramme and supportsemployee volunteering.

If you would like to find outmore about tax effective givingplease contact Jonathan Brown,Giving Wales Officer at WCVA on01686 611051 or [email protected] to arrange ameeting or request moreinformation.

Getting Wales giving effectively

Adult Learners’ Week is anUK-wide festival oflearning – which aims to

promote and raise awareness oflearning for adults.

Nominations are invited for theInspire Awards 2005 to celebratethe achievements of individualsand community groups. Family,friends, colleagues or tutors canmake nominations. Or you cannominate yourself.

Applicants can come from avoluntary or community setting,higher education, furthereducation, trade unions,employers and culturalorganisations.

The closing date for entries is 1March 2005. Details fromwww.niace.org.uk/niacedc/ALW/2005/Awards.htm.

Awards to

inspire


Data Protection Act 1998 Contact details of all recipients of the National Supplement are held andprocessed by WCVA on computer. The information is used by WCVA for the monitoring and promotion of

the voluntary sector in Wales. Contact details are disclosed to third parties for the purposes of assistingthis promotion.

The next

edition of this

national

supplement

will be

available at the

end of January

2005.

Targeting

health

The Targeting poor health:review of rural and urbanfactors affecting the costs

of health services and otherimplementation issues report,published in July 2004, looks atthe rural issues that have beenhighlighted at recent events bythe voluntary sector.

The report is especiallywelcomed as the WanlessAllocations to Local HealthBoards earlier this year did notreflect the rural dimensions toaccessing health and social careand the overall effect on well-being.

The document includesinformation on the followingissues:" resource allocation for rural

areas" HIV and infectious diseases" ethnicity and health

resource allocation in WalesClick on the link below to view

the document.http://www.wales.gov.uk/subih

ealth/content/keypubs/pdf/targeting-poor-health-e.pdf

Voluntary sector co-

ordinates campaign to

help older people

"keep well this winter"

John Griffiths, Deputy Health Minister with responsibility forOlder People, officially launched the Assembly’s Keep Well ThisWinter campaign for 2004-2005. The campaign is part of Health

Challenge Wales – the new national focus for better health in Wales,which encourages organisations, and individuals, to take moreaction to improve health and well-being.

As in previous years, the Welsh Assembly Government is working inpartnership nationally, and at the local level, with a range of voluntaryorganisations and statutory bodies to deliver the campaign. AgeConcern Cymru co-ordinates the campaign on behalf of the Assembly.

The campaign, now in its fifth year, provides information andsupport to help older people stay well over the cold winter months. It isdelivered through a series of themed messages, combined withcommunity action. The themes of the campaign are:

Keeping well: having a flu vaccination, eating healthily, and takingappropriate exercise.

Keeping warm: asking about grants for home heating and insulation,and energy efficiency advice.

Keeping safe: safety at home, avoiding slips and trips, electric blankettesting, and befriending schemes for vulnerable people.

Deputy Health Minister, John Griffiths said: ‘The partnershipapproach used in developing the Keep Well This Winter campaign isparticularly important.’

To find out more, please contact Age Concern on 029 2037 1566.

Charities, local groups and voluntary organisations are beinginvited to apply for funding under the BBC’s Children inNeed initiative. In order to be eligible organisations must

work with disadvantaged young people up to the age of 18 living inthe UK.

Applicants should demonstrate how their project would changethe lives of children for the better. Where possible and appropriate itshould take into account children’s views and involve them indecision-making.

The next deadlines for applying for funds are 30 November 2004and 30 March 2005. Details from www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/

Children in Need grants

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Bydd un o uchafbwyntiau calendr y sector gwirfoddol yndigwydd yng Nghaerdydd eleni, ar Ragfyr 2 a 3, yng Ngwesty'rThistle.

Thema cynhadledd flynyddol CGGC eleni yw 'annibyniaeth,ysbrydoliaeth ac arloesedd' a bydd y digwyddiad deuddydd yn rhoicyfleoedd i ystyried y themâu deuol o annibyniaeth ac arloesedd, a'rhyn y maent yn ei olygu i'ch mudiad a'r sector.

Bydd y gynhadledd hefyd yn fforwm ar gyfer rhwydweithio, rhannusyniadau a phrofiadau mewn cyfres o weithdai a seminarau.

Yn ogystal â chyfraddau gostyngol i aelodau CGGC a mudiadaugwirfoddol, gall cynadleddwyr gael disgownt pellach o 10 y cant oddi argost pob cais, os ydynt yn archebu ar gyfer grwp o bedwar neu fwy.Does dim rhaid i archebion grwp fod yn perthyn i'r un mudiad – yrunig amod yw bod pob ffurflen gais yn dod i law gyda'i gilydd.

Os oes gennych chi unrhyw ymholiadau neu os ydych amwybodaeth bellach, cysylltwch a Lein Gymorth CGGC ar 0870 6071666, anfonwch ebost at mailto:[email protected] neu ewch atwww.wcva.org.uk

Newyddion cynhadledd

Cynhelir y cyfarfod nesaf oGyngor Partneriaeth ySector Gwirfoddol rhwng

12:30 a 2:00 ar 29 Tachweddyng Nghanolfan DdinesigCastell Nedd. Y brif eitem ar yragenda fydd gweithreduargymhellion y ComisiwnAnnibynnol i Adolygu Cynlluny Sector Gwirfoddol.

Am ragor o wybodaeth am ycyfarfod , ewch i'r adran polisiac ymchwil ar wefan CGGC ynwww.wcva.org.uk neu ffoniwchAnna Nicholl ar 029 2043 1717.

Cyngor

partneriaeth

Mae CynulliadCenedlaethol Cymruwedi croesawu

argymhellion y ComisiwnAnnibynnol i Adolygu Cynllun ySector Gwirfoddol yn ystod dadllawn ar 13 Hydref. Nododd yCynulliad hefyd yr hyn addisgrifiwyd gan Edwina Hart, yGweinidog dros GyfiawnderCymdeithasol ac Adfywio fel y"cam cyntaf y cynllungweithredu".

Pwysleisiodd y Gweinidog pamor bwysig oedd iddo fod yngynllun gweithredu, ganddatgan ei bod o'r farn y gellidgweithredu llawer o'rargymhellion yn gyflym achydag effaith uniongyrchol.Pwysleisiodd mai cam cyntaf ycynllun oedd hwn, a'i fod yndangos "ymrwymiad parhaus isicrhau bod y camau gweithreduhynny wedi’u hategu gandrafodaethau a deialog parhausgyda grwpiau ac unigolion syddâ diddordeb". Amlinelloddhefyd ei chynllun i greu"gweithgor oes byr", a fydd yncynnwys pobl o'r sectorgwirfoddol i barhau iddatblygu'r cynllun.

Wrth weithredu'r cynllun,derbyniodd y Gweinidog, neuderbyniodd mewn egwyddor,bob un o argymhellion yComisiwn i Adolygu'r Cynllun.Hefyd amlinellodd gynlluniaucychwynnol i'w gweithredu.

Croesawyd ymateb positif yGweinidog i argymhellion yComisiwn gan bob un o'rpleidiau gwleidyddol, ac roeddcwestiynau'n aros ynglyn â sut ygellid cyflawni hyn. Gofynnoddnifer o aelodau pam fod rhai o'rargymhellion wedi cael euderbyn mewn egwyddor yn uniga mynegwyd pryder oherwydddiffyg ymrwymiad cadarn iddarparu adnoddau ychwanegoli weithredu rhai o'rargymhellion.

Tynnodd Aelodau'r Cynulliadsylw at yr angen am drefniadau iwella cynrychiolaeth achyfathrebu o fewn y sector ermwyn iddynt fod yn eiddo i'rsector gwirfoddol aphwysleisiwyd na ddylai'rprosesau hyn fod yn rhyfiwrocrataidd. Pwysleisioddsawl AC hefyd bwysigrwyddsicrhau bod y berthynas gyllidoyn un briodol. Nodwyd hefyd yr

angen am gynllun gweithredustrategol, mesuradwy, gydagamcanion pendant sy'n cael eumesur yn flynyddol.

Yn ei gyfarfod briffio gydagACau cyn y drafodaeth,croesawodd CGGC y ffaith bod yGweinidog yn derbyn pob un o’rargymhellion yn llawn neumewn egwyddor. Maecynrychiolwyr y sectorgwirfoddol ar GyngorPartneriaeth y Sector Gwirfoddoleisoes wedi datblygu cynigion argyfer gwella cyfathrebu acehangu cyfranogaeth ynghylch yCynllun, yn enwedig gangrwpiau gwirfoddol bach lleol.

Mae cofnod llawn o'rdrafodaeth a'r cynllungweithredu cychwynnol i'w caelar wefan y Cynulliad ynwww.cymru.gov.uk. Bydd ybroses o weithredu'rargymhellion yn cael eu trafodhefyd yn y cyfarfod nesaf oGyngor Partneriaeth y SectorGwirfoddol ar 29 Tachwedd2004 (mae rhagor o fanylion i'wcael yn yr adran polisi acymchwil yn www.wcva.org.uk).

Croeso argymhellion y Comisiwn


Mae defnyddwyrgwasanaeth chwe grwpgwirfoddol lleol yn

Nwyrain Canolbarth Lloegr, odan arweiniad Voluntary ActionLeicester, wedi ennill achospwysig yn yr Uchel Lys, yn dilyneu penderfyniad i herio CyngorDinas Caerlyr am eibenderfyniad i dynnu arian ynôl oddi wrth wasanaethau yroedd defnyddwyr ygwasanaethau yn eu gweld felrhan hanfodol o'u bywyd a'ulles.

Dyfarnodd yr Anrhydeddus MrUstus Silber nad oedd CyngorDinas Caerlyr wedi ymgynghoridigon â'r mudiadau gwirfoddolcyn gwneud ei benderfyniad, ymmis Chwefror, i dorri'r cyllid aoedd ar gael iddynt. Foddbynnag, gan nad oedd y barnwryn dyfarnu yn erbynpenderfyniad yr awdurdod, ondyn hytrach yn erbyn y broses yroedd y cyngor wedi ei defnyddio iddod i'w benderfyniad, gallai'rmudiadau barhau i ddioddef

toriadau mewn cyllid hyd yn oedpe bai trefniadau ymgynghoripriodol yn cael eu dilyn yn ydyfodol.

Cyhoeddwyd y toriadau o £3miliwn gan y Cyngor sy'n cael eiredeg gan y DemocratiaidRhyddfrydol / Ceidwadwyr a oeddnewydd gael ei ethol, a byddai'rpenderfyniad yn effeithio ar 100 ofudiadau gwirfoddol dros gyfnodo ddwy flynedd. Yn dilyn ycyhoeddiad penderfynoddVoluntary Action Leicester,Canolfan Merched Turning Point,Canolfan Merched Ajani, yGanolfan Gymuned Tsieineaidd,Canolfan Gymuned St Gabriel aPhrosiect Shree Sanatan y byddantyn mynd â'r cyngor i gyfraith.

Meddai Gill Snowdon,Cyfarwyddwraig GwasanaethauVoluntary Action Leicester: ‘Eingobaith yw y bydd yr achos hwnyn rhoi hyder i grwpiaugwirfoddol o bob rhan o'r DU igredu bod modd herioannhegwch pan ddaw i'r amlwg

yn y berthynas gyllido gydagasiantaethau statudol.’

Ychwanegodd Graham BenfieldOBE, Prif Weithredwr CGGC: ‘Mae'r achos yn dangos yn glirbod egwyddorion y gyfraithgyhoeddus ar gael i'w defnyddiopan fydd anawsterau'n codi yn yberthynas rhwng cyrff cyhoeddusa'r sector gwirfoddol.

‘Mae hefyd yn dangospwysigrwydd cytundebau lleol achodau ymarfer ac ymgynghoriariannol sydd ar waith mewn rhaisiroedd yng Nghymru erbyn hyn.Ond mae gofyn i gytundebau achodau ymarfer o'r fath fod ynddogfennau byw er mwyngwneud yn siwr eu bod yn cael eugweithredu.

‘Mae'n aml yn bwysig eugloywi a'u hail-gadarnhau ar ôlpob etholiad i wneud yn siwr bodgwybodaeth ac ymrwymiad yncael eu cynnal a'u gwella. Owneud hyn, mae annhegwch yncael ei osgoi ac mae perthynasadeiladol yn bosibl.’

Fis diwethaf, fel rhan o YrAilgylchu Mawr, ymgyrchddeunaw mis i godi

ymwybyddiaeth ac annog ycyhoedd i ailgylchu mwy,wnaeth 10 prosiect Ffrydlan agoreu drysau led led y wlad i brofifod Cymru am gyflawni'r lefelauailgylchu gorau yng ngwledyddPrydain.

Ers lansio'r cynllun grantiauFfrydlan ym mis Mai 2002, mae£2.7m o nawdd wedi ei ddyfarnui 21 o brosiectau cymunedolledled Gymru, gyda grantiau’namrywio o £25,000 i £300,000.

Un o'r 10 prosiect y tynnirsylw ato yn ystod wythnoslansio'r Ailgylchu Mawr oHydref 18 ymlaen, yw ArbedwyrGwastraff Casnewydd: CanolfanAdnoddau Ffrydlan -

Gwasanaethu'r Gymuned,cynllun ailgylchu hynodamrywiol ac uchelgeisiol syddwedi bod yn gweithredu'nllwyddiannus ers bron i ddengmlynedd.

Mae cyllid Ffrydlan yncyfrannu at ddarparugwasanaeth casglu ochr y fforddwythnosol i 12,000 o gartrefi ynwardiau mwyaf difreintiedig yddinas, ynghyd â gwasanaethailgylchu mewn pentrefi lleol,gwasanaeth casglu o fflatiau achartrefi gwarchod, atebiongwastraff swmpus teilwredig acailgylchu gwastraff peryglus.

Rheolwyd Ffrydlan ganCGGC mewn partneriaeth âCylch – Rhwydwaith AilgylchuCymunedol Cymru, Asiantaethyr Amgylchedd Cymru a

Chymdeithas Llywodraeth LeolCymru (CLlLC). Fe'i hariennirgan y Gronfa Loteri Fawr (yr henGronfa Cyfleoedd Newydd gynt).

‘Gall a dylai Cymru ddod ynarweinydd ym myd ailgylchu yny DU,’ medd swyddog grantiauamgylcheddol CGGC, ColinKeyse.

Sefydlwyd gwefan i roigwybodaeth fanwl i'r cyhoeddam beth yn union sy'n gallu caelei ailgylchu, sut y gellir eiailgylchu a pha gyfleusterauailgylchu sydd ar gael yn euhardal. Os carech chi gael mwyo wybodaeth a chofrestru idderbyn gwybodaeth reolaiddam y datblygiadau diweddar,ymwelwch âwww.recyclenowpartners.org.uk/thebigrecycle

Grwpiau gwirfoddol yn ennill yn y llys

Cymru ar flaen y gad o ran ailgylchu gwastraff


Safonau Cymru-Gyfan ar

gyfer gwasanaethau plant

Mae Jane Hutt, Gweinidog Iechyd Llywodraeth y Cynulliadwedi lansio cynllun 10 mlynedd newydd gyda’r nod osicrhau bod plant Cymru’n gallu cael gafael ar iechyd ac

addysg o safon.Dechreuwyd datblygu FfGC y Plant ym mis Medi 2002 a’r nod yw

gwella ansawdd a chydraddoldeb y gwasanaeth a ddarperir drwyosod safonau cenedlaethol. Mae’r fframwaith wrthi’n cael eiddatblygu’n bartneriaeth rhwng iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol gydachysylltiadau ag addysg, tai, hamdden, y sector gwirfoddol arhanddeiliaid eraill gan gynnwys rhieni / gofalwyr plant a phoblifanc.

Mae’r Fframwaith Gwasanaeth Cenedlaethol (FfGC) i Blant, PoblIfanc a Gwasanaethau Mamolaeth yn gosod 21 o safonau er mwyn osicrhau bod plant a phobl ifanc yn cael gwasanaethau iechyd, gofalcymdeithasol, addysg a chludiant o’r un safon, waeth ble maennhw'n byw yng Nghymru.

Y nod yw lleihau’r gwahaniaethau rhwng y gwasanaethau addarperir mewn gwahanol ranbarthau ac mae'n cynnwys plant hydat eu pen-blwydd yn 18 oed.

Ymgynghorir ar y ddogfen tan fis Ionawr 2005.Ar gael: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites/home.cfm?OrgID=441

Meddyliwch am y dyntreth cyn i chi roicyfraniad i elusen -

dyna'r neges gan brosiectCGGC, Rhoi yng Nghymru -cynllun sy'n ceisio cynydduincwm elusennau Cymru trwyroi mewn ffordd dreth-effeithiol.

Er yr amcangyfrifir bodrhoddion gan unigolion yn y DUyn cyfrannu £6.7 biliwn atelusennau bob blwyddyn, a boddau o bob tri oedolyn yn y DU ynrhoi i elusennau'n rheolaidd, maenifer o roddwyr a chodwyr arianyn dal i fod yn anwybodus amfanteision rhoi mewn ffordddreth-effeithiol.

Dwy o'r ffyrdd mwyafpoblogaidd o fanteisio ar roimewn ffordd dreth effeithiol ywCymorth Rhodd a Rhoi trwy'rGyflogres.

Mae Cymorth Rhodd yn golyguy gall elusennau gael 28cychwanegol am bob £1 a roddant,

trwy alluogi iddynt hawlio'n ôlgan Gyllid y Wlad y dreth incwma dalodd y rhoddwr ar eu rhodd.Dim ond unwaith y mae'n rhaid iroddwr lenwi ffurflen datganiadCymorth Rhodd syml ar gyfer pobelusen yn maent yn cyfrannu ati,a gallant hefyd addo arian yn yrun modd, trwy gefnogi ffrind neuaelod o'u teulu i gymryd rhanmewn digwyddiad codi arianmegis marathon Llundain.

Yn nes gartref, yma yngNghymru, mae gennym y RasSanta hynod boblogaidd ac eleni,ym mis Rhagfyr, y nod yw codidros £173,000 i'r elusen Galw amBas yn y Drenewydd a nifer oelusennau lleol eraill yn yCanolbarth. Gyda'r hollGymorth Rhodd a ad-hawlir,ychwanegir oddeutu £67,000 at ycyfanswm i wneud £240,000.

Mae Rhoi trwy’r Gyflogres yngalluogi gweithwyr i gyfrannu atelusennau'n uniongyrchol o'u

cyflog gros, sy'n costio £7.80iddynt am bob £10 a roddir. Maecyfanswm yr arian a roddir fel hynwedi dyblu a mwy yn ystod ypedair blynedd diwethaf i fod ynfymryn llai na £90 miliwn yflwyddyn, ond mae llai na 10% oweithlu'r DU yn rhoi trwy'rgyflogres. Mae nifer o gyflogwyryn cynnig cynllun rhoi trwy'rgyflogres ond mae'r rhan fwyafyn euog o beidio â'i werthu'niawn i'w staff. Dengys bodcwmnïau sy'n gwneud hyn yncredu ei fod yn gwella eu delwedd,yn cynyddu eu cyfraniad i'rgymuned ac yn cefnogigweithgarwch gwirfoddol eugweithwyr.

Os carech chi wybod mwy amroi mewn ffordd dreth-effeithiol,cysylltwch â Jonathan Brown,Swyddog Cymru'n Rhoi yn CGGCar 01686 611051, ebost [email protected].

Cael Cymru i roi

Gwyl ddysgu ledled y DUydy’r Wythnos iOedolion sy’n Dysgu –a’i

nod yw hyrwyddo a chodiymwybyddiaeth o ddysgu ioedolion.

Gwahoddir enwebiadau argyfer Gwobrau Ysbrydoli 2005 iddathlu llwyddiant unigolion agrwpiau yn y gymuned. Gallteulu, ffrindiau, cydweithwyr neudiwtoriaid enwebu pobl. Neu feallwch chi enwebu’ch hun.

Caiff ymgeiswyr ddod o gefndirgwirfoddol neu gymunedol,addysg uwch, addysg bellach,undebau llafur, cyflogwyr amudiadau diwylliannol.

Y dyddiad olaf ar gyfer derbynceisiadau yw 1 Mawrth 2005.Manylion ganwww.niace.org.uk/niacedc/ALW/2005/Awards.htm.

Ysbrydoli iddysgu


Deddf Cadw Data 1998. Cedwir a phrosesir manylion cysylltu pob un sy’n derbyn yr AtodiadCenedlaethol gan CGGC ar gyfrifiadur. Defnyddir y wybodaeth gan CGGC i fonitro a hyrwyddo’r sector

gwirfoddol yng Nghymru. Datgelir manylion cysylltu i drydydd parti i fod o gymorth yn y broses hwn.

Bydd rhifyn

nesaf yr atodiad

cenedlaethol

hwn

ar gael ar

ddiwedd mis

Ionawr 2005.

Gwahoddir elusennau, grwpiau lleol a mudiadau gwirfoddol iwneud cais am arian dan ymgyrch Plant mewn Angen y BBC.Er mwyn bod yn gymwys rhaid i fudiadau fod yn gweithio

gyda phobl ifanc hyd at 18 oed sy’n byw yn y DU ac sydd dananfantais.

Dylai ymgeiswyr ddangos sut y byddai eu prosiect yn newidbywydau plant er gwell. Lle bo’n bosib ac yn briodol dylai ystyriedbarn plant a’u cynnwys yn y broses o wneud penderfyniadau.

Y dyddiadau cau nesaf ar gyfer gwneud cais am arian yw 30Tachwedd 2004 a 30 Mawrth 2005. Manylion ganwww.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/

Grantiau Plant mewn Angen

Sector gwirfoddol yn

cydlynu’r ymgyrch

"Gofal Piau Hi y Gaeaf

Hwn" i helpu’r henoed

Lansiwyd ymgyrch y Cynulliad ar gyfer 2004-2005, Gofal PiauHi y Gaeaf Hwn, yn swyddogol gan John Griffiths, y DirprwyWeinidog dros Iechyd sydd â chyfrifoldeb am yr Henoed.

Mae’r ymgyrch yn rhan o Her Iechyd Cymru – y ffocws cenedlaetholnewydd ar gyfer gwell iechyd yng Nghymru, sy’n annog mudiadau, acunigolion, i wneud mwy o ymdrech i wella iechyd a lles.

Fel yn y blynyddoedd blaenorol, mae Llywodraeth CynulliadCymru’n gweithio mewn partneriaeth yn genedlaethol, ac yn lleol,gyda nifer o wahanol fudiadau gwirfoddol a chyrff statudol er mwyngweithredu’r ymgyrch. Cydlynir yr ymgyrch ar ran y Cynulliad gan AgeConcern Cymru.

Mae’r ymgyrch, sydd ar ei phumed flwyddyn erbyn hyn, yn darparugwybodaeth a chefnogaeth er mwyn helpu’r henoed i gymryd gofal ynystod misoedd oer y gaeaf. Mae’n cael ei darparu drwy gyfres onegeseuon sy’n seiliedig ar themâu, ynghyd â gweithgareddau yn ygymuned. Themâu’r ymgyrch yw:

Cadw’n iach: cael brechiad rhag y ffliw, bwyta’n iach, a gwneudymarfer corff priodol.

Cadw’n gynnes: holi ynghylch grantiau ar gyfer cynhesu acinswleiddio’r ty, a chyngor ynghylch effeithlonrwydd ynni.

Cadw’n ddiogel: diogelwch yn y cartref, peidio â llithro neu faglu,profi blancedi trydan, a chynlluniau ymgyfeillio ar gyfer pobl hawddeu niweidio.

Yn ôl y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Iechyd, John Griffiths: ‘Mae’rbartneriaeth a sefydlwyd er mwyn datblygu’r ymgyrch Gofal Piau Hi yGaeaf Hwn yn hynod o bwysig.’

Am fwy o wybodaeth, cysylltwch ag Age Concern ar 029 2037 1566.

Targedu

iechyd

Mae'r adroddiad Targeduiechyd gwael: adolygu'rffactorau gwledig a

threfol sy'n effeithio ar gostaugwasanaethau iechyd a materiongweithredol eraill, agyhoeddwyd ym mis Gorffennafyn edrych ar y materion gwledigy tynnwyd sylw atynt mewndigwyddiadau diweddar agynhaliwyd gan y sector.

Mae'r adroddiad yn arbennig odderbyniol, gan nad oeddDyraniadau Wanless i'r ByrddauIechyd Lleol, yn gynharach eleni,yn adlewyrchu'r elfennaugwledig sy'n berthnasol i gaelmynediad at iechyd a gofalcymdeithasol a'r effaithgyffredinol ar les.

Mae’r ddogfen yn cynnwysgwybodaeth am y materioncanlynol:" dyrannu adnoddau mewn

ardaloedd gwledig" HIV ac afiechydon heintus " ethnigrwydd a dyrannu

adnoddau iechyd yng NghymruCliciwch ar y ddolen hon i

weld y ddogfenwww.wales.gov.uk/subihealth/content/keypubs/pdf/targeting-poor-health-e.pdf

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The deadline for contributions to the next edition of the newsletter is Friday January 14th 2005. The newsletter will be circulated by 31st January.

Disclaimer: Whilst taking care not to include any material which may cause offence, PAVS can accept no responsibility for the contents or comments made in articles, other than our own, which appear in this newsletter.

1st Dec 2004 Revised Date for PAVS AGM

1st Dec 2004 PVON ‘Skills Exchange Event’ 9.30‐2.00 at the Picton Centre, Haverfordwest

15th Nov 2004 Deadlines for applications for Pembrokeshire 10th Jan 2005 Keyfund

10th Dec 2004 Deadlines for applications for Sustainable 16th Feb 2005 Pembrokeshire Small Grants Scheme

Waldo Williams Tribute ‘Mor o Oleuni’ (A Sea of Light)

10th Dec 2004 Theatr Mwldan 11th Dec 2004 Theatr Gwaun

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