Thursday, 5 November 2015

TRUSTEE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Being a Trustee

Tuesday 17th November 2015 - full day
Cost:
£20 - PAVO members
£40 - 3rd Sector, non PAVO members
£60 - All other / individuals
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
  • Understand what it means to be a trustee, who can be one and what roles and responsibilities trustees may have
  • Appreciate what trustees can be liable for, and know how to limit potential risks
  • Understand the principles of good governance, the roles of specific officers, and the difference between a trustee board and its subcommittees
  • Have an overview of what is needed for effective trustee recruitment and induction
To book: click here

R G Hills Charitable Trust

The R G Hills Charitable Trust supports registered charities active in the UK undertaking projects in a range of charitable areas, but particularly those concerned with:
o Health,
o Poverty and
o Education issues.
Grant awards tend to be between £1,000 and £3,000.
During the financial year ending 31 March 2014 the Trust made 35 awards totalling £70,000 (in 2013 this was 52 awards totalling £93,500).
PLEASE NOTE: the Trust does not maintain a website.
Further information is however, available on the Charity Commission website.
Organisations provided with grant support last year are listed on the accounts and include:
The application process is ongoing and interested applicants may apply at any time in writing to:
Mr Harvey Barrett
R G Hills Charitable Trust
Furley Page Solicitors
39-40 St Margaret's Street
Canterbury
Kent CT1 2TX

(Source: GRIN)   

Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Not strictly funding related but.....................

NEW: PAVO Trustee Network
2nd – 8th November 2015 is Trustees Week.
Trustees' Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.
The voluntary sector in Powys would come to a standstill without the support and hard work that trustees undertake, in order to enable groups and organisations to operate safely, efficiently and effectively.

Governance is an issue that affects any group, no matter what size it is.  PAVO along with the Charity Commission is wholly committed to championing good governance in the sector, and trustees play an enormous part in enabling this to happen.  In recognition of this, PAVO is setting up a Trustee Network in order to provide mutual learning and support to trustees of voluntary or community organisations operating within Powys (including charity trustees, management committee members and not-for-profit company directors).

The virtual network will ensure that members are kept up to date electronically with news, information, and developments in the field of governance and trusteeship. 
The network will also:
·         provide the opportunity for trustees to share learning and information about their experiences              in fulfilling their governance roles
·         provide a forum for determining the training and development needs of trustees.
·         allow trustees the opportunity to be consulted and feedback on strategic policy developments.
The network will meet on an annual basis, so watch this space for the date of the first meeting.

We want as many trustees as possible to sign up to become a member of the network, so don’t delay, join today!

To register your details please click on the link below:



Check out PAVO's Trusty Trustee blog today!  Go to:  http://trustypavo.blogspot.co.uk/ to see what trustee and governance is all about.



NEWYDD: Rhwydwaith Ymddiriedolwyr PAVO
Mae’r 2il i’r 8fed o Dachwedd 2015 yn Wythnos Ymddiriedolwyr.  
Mae Wythnos Ymddiriedolwyr yn ddigwyddiad blynyddol i arddangos y gwaith gwych sy’n cael ei wneud gan ymddiriedolwyr, ac yn amlygu cyfleoedd i bobl o bob cefndir i gymryd rhan a gwneud gwahaniaeth.

Byddai'r sector gwirfoddol ym Mhowys yn dod i stop heb y gefnogaeth a’r gwaith caled y mae ymddiriedolwyr yn ymgymryd ag ef, er mwyn galluogi grwpiau a sefydliadau i weithredu'n ddiogel, yn effeithlon ac effeithiol.

Mae llywodraethu yn fater sy'n effeithio ar unrhyw grŵp, waeth beth yw ei faint. Mae PAVO ynghyd â'r Comisiwn Elusennau yn gwbl ymrwymedig i hyrwyddo llywodraethu da yn y sector, ac mae ymddiriedolwyr yn chwarae rhan enfawr o ran galluogi hyn i ddigwydd. Er mwyn cydnabod hyn, mae PAVO yn sefydlu Rhwydwaith Ymddiriedolwyr er mwyn darparu dysgu a chefnogaeth gydfuddianol i ymddiriedolwyr mudiadau gwirfoddol neu gymunedol sy’n gweithredu o fewn Powys (gan gynnwys ymddiriedolwyr elusennau, aelodau pwyllgorau rheoli a chyfarwyddwyr cwmnïau nid er elw).

Bydd y rhwydwaith rithwir hon yn sicrhau bod aelodau yn derbyn yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf yn electronig yn cynnwys newyddion, gwybodaeth, a datblygiadau ym maes llywodraethu ac ymddiriedolaeth.
Bydd y rhwydwaith hefyd yn:
· rhoi cyfle i ymddiriedolwyr i rannu profiadau dysgu a gwybodaeth wrth iddynt gyflawni eu rolau llywodraethu.
· darparu fforwm ar gyfer pennu anghenion hyfforddi a datblygu ymddiriedolwyr.
· rhoi cyfle i ymgynghori ag ymddiriedolwyr a modd i gyflwyno adborth ar ddatblygiadau polisi strategol.

Bydd y rhwydwaith yn cyfarfod yn flynyddol, felly cadwch lygad allan am ddyddiad y cyfarfod cyntaf.
Rydym am i gymaint o ymddiriedolwyr ag y bo modd i gofrestru i ddod yn aelod o'r rhwydwaith, felly peidiwch ag oedi, ymunwch heddiw!

I gofrestru eich manylion cliciwch ar y cyswllt isod os gwelwch yn dda:

Cymrwch gip olwg ar flog ‘PAVO's Trusty Trustee’ heddiw! Ewch i: http://trustypavo.blogspot.co.uk/ i weld be’ ’di be’.

PAVO Training

Our new PAVO training brochure is available here:

http://issuu.com/pavotraining/docs/training_booklet

Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund Opens to UK Applications

Returning for a fifth year in a row, the Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund will be giving away 85 awards of £300 over a 17-week period to local community projects across the UK and Ireland.
Local charities, community groups and individuals can apply for an award to help support sporting or leisure activities or hobbies that are beneficial to members of the community.
Each week, four of the five available awards will be selected by a panel of judges who will judge each entry (and use of the award) on:
  • The extent to which the proposed initiative will help the local community in question.
  • The extent of the proposed initiative’s reach.
  • The perceived local need for such hobbies, sporting or leisure activities.
The remaining award will go to the project that has received the most public votes on the Galaxy Hot Chocolate website.
Applications quick and easy to fill out. Interested groups should fill in the online form and explain, in 200 words or less, what their organisation does and why the £300 grant would be influential in carrying out their project. Unsuccessful entries will automatically be carried forward to the following week, although any public votes already secured will be discarded and voting will begin again for all projects.
The final deadline for applications is 28 February 2016 (11:59pm).
Full terms and conditions can be found on the Galaxy Hot Chocolate website
Source: Galaxy Hot Chocolate, 02/11/2015

Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust – Reminder of Deadline for Local Grants

The aim of the Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust (MSCT) is to enrich the quality of life in Welsh communities by investing in community-based projects that will have a lasting impression on the people who will benefit. The Trust's income is generated through a levy on every ticket purchased for public events at the Millennium Stadium, which enables it to award grants to voluntary and charitable organisations throughout Wales.
Grants of up to £2,500 are available for not-for-profit organisations in Wales that have a remit to serve their local community or town.
Funding is available for projects in the following areas:
  • Sport - The Trust is keen to support volunteer-based projects, particularly from ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. In addition, the Trust recognises the difference that coaching can make to the development of a sport and is keen to fund equipment and coaching costs if the need has been clearly identified.
  • The Arts - The Trust aims to give more people the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of performing and visual arts in Wales. The Trust particularly favours proposals which expand and improve arts provision in parts of the country less well served than others and will give priority to organisations which strive to work together to share experiences, practices and ideas.
  • The Environment - The Trust encourages applications relating to recycling, developing green spaces, the development and promotion of green practices and the promotion of public transport schemes. Projects that improve the quality of Wales' environment, protect and create a vibrant countryside, and develop and promote sustainable land use planning will be a priority for support. The Trust aims to fund programmes that protect and enhance Wales' natural heritage and promote its sustainable use and enjoyment in a way which contributes to local economic prosperity and social inclusion.
  • The Community - The Trust will give priority to organisations that are looking to tackle social, personal, economic or cultural barriers within their own communities. In particular, projects that lead to greater independence and give people more control over their lives will be given priority. The Trust welcomes applications that give people a voice to express their needs and hopes. The Trust is keen to help disabled people to challenge barriers and to be active and visible in their local communities.
The deadline for applications is 30 November 2015 (12 noon).
Please note that paper based applications are no longer accepted.
Full details can be found on the Trust's website
Source: Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust, 23/10/2015

Arts Council of Wales to Hold Funding Advice Sessions

Charitable and not-for-profit organisations wishing to apply for a grant from the Arts Council of Wales have the opportunity to discuss their project with an Information Officer before starting the application process.
40 minute slots will be available to attendees to discuss possible projects with Information Officers who will be able to offer guidance on eligibility and how best to apply for a grant.
These sessions will be attended by appointment only. To book a place groups will need to contact the Information Team, either by:
  • Emailing Information@artscouncilofwales.org.uk. They will be asked to send a brief description of their project proposal and attach a description of their track record as an arts organisation.
  • Calling 0845 8734 900 with the above information.
The next sessions are scheduled to be held on:
  • 13 November in Wrexham (Oriel Wrecsam, 11 Chester Street, LL13 8BE)
  • 20 November in Caerphilly (Blackwood Miners’ Institute, High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1BB)
  • 4 December in Caernarfon (Galeri Caernarfon, Doc Fictoria, LL55 1SQ)
  • 11 December in Ceredigion (Theatr Felinfach, Aeron Valley, Lampeter, SA48 8AF)
Further details can be found on the Arts Council of Wales website
Source: Arts Council of Wales, 27/10/2015