GwirVol Street Games Grant open for applications

This new initiative is designed to help develop structured sports programmes in disadvantaged communities in Wales, by involving young people aged 16-25 as volunteers.

Project funding of up to £2,000 per project is available. As well as funding, the projects will also have access to training, support and mentoring, along with qualifications including Community Sports Leadership Awards and recognition awards such as the Millennium Volunteers Award.

The grants will help organisations to provide opportunities that will challenge young people, meet their aspirations and add value to their communities. There are no limits on the type of sports that will be supported.

Not-for-profit organisations, including community groups and sports clubs in disadvantaged communities in Wales, may apply.

For this round, all complete applications, with all supporting documents, must be received by 2pm on 30^th July 2010 at the latest. No late applications will be considered.

Go to http://www.gwirvol.org/en/grants/gwirvol-a-streetgames/ for more information

Brecon and Radnor Samaritans celebrate new office opening

Local dignitaries, volunteers and supporters turned out in force in Llandrindod on the 2nd July to celebrate the opening of the new offices of the Brecon and Radnor Samaritans. The offices at 2 High Street were opened officially by Roger Williams MP, followed by tours of the building and afternoon tea. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the commitment to the organisation from its volunteers was evident.

The new offices will include a charity shop upstairs, with a duty room, and drop in facility downstairs, along with a training room. The group hope that the new premises will help them retain volunteers, as they are entirely dependant on volunteers to provide the service.

The charity shop will provide an important source of income as you may be surprised to find out that the Brecon and Radnor branch is an independent charity, and receives no funding from the national umbrella group.

There will be a new recruitment drive for volunteers in the Autumn.