Jennifer Hare (CEO of Manage Money Wales C.I.C.), told us about the power that mentorship can have.   “I am an accountant by profession and have worked in the third sector in RCT, specifically finance, for the past 15 years. […]

Nina Finnigan, from Bryncynon Strategy, told us about her successful project to mentor RCT Heart Heroes to gain CIO status.    “I recently had the honour of mentoring RCT Heart Heroes, a remarkable organisation that provides defibrillators through the Rhondda […]

Natasha Burnell, Programme Manager at People and Work told us about her experiences of being a Peer Mentor: “Since September 2023 I have mentored two organisations, nominally supporting them with a mixture of business planning, community asset transfer and funding […]

To all our Interlink RCT members, local communities and our valued partners, Over the past week, we have witnessed distressing and shocking events. We recognise the profound impact these have on our staff, members and our diverse communities. Interlink RCT […]

Grants of up to £10 000 are available for projects led by voluntary and community groups/organisations across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.   Purpose:  Increase the availability and accessibility of short breaks for unpaid carers Provide personalised, flexible, and […]

Lead on marketing Interlink RCT and communicating with our 650 members. Please apply if you are passionate about working alongside communities, are creative and have experience of promotion and communication.   Post title: Marketing and Communications Officer Hours: 37 hours, […]

Interlink RCT is an exceptional employer and we value everyone in our Team and their wellbeing.  We provide a great working environment, rewarding work with people and communities, an 8% non-contributory pension, 30 days annual leave, learning and development and […]

Small Charity Week amplifies, supports and connects small charities right across the UK. Join us to empower your team, access practical support, and make new connections – so you can make an even bigger impact.   What is Small Charity […]

For this year’s Carers Week, we will be sharing case studies and quotes resulting from the recent Amser Unpaid Carers Short Breaks Grant Scheme.   Age Connects Morgannwg: Mrs W who cares for her father who has chronic health conditions. […]

Background For Great Big Green Week 2024, we developed one unifying theme that ties together all the diverse activities that take place as part of Great Big Green Week. For 2024, ‘Let’s swap together for good’ is our hero theme […]

National charities join to launch theme for this year’s Carers Week and to raise awareness of 5.7 million unpaid carers across the UK. Today Carers UK and charity supporters have shared the theme for Carers Week 2024, which is ‘Putting […]

“I volunteer with the Beavers section of 1st Tonyrefail /2nd Gilfach Goch scouts group. I began volunteering when my son began in Squirrels a little over a year ago. Without people like me volunteering the Squirrels would have had to […]

Annette created Rhondda Fach Veterans, a veterans group for the patients of Ferndale Medical Centre as a safe and friendly space to meet and share experiences. She started by contacting patients known to the surgery as veterans and worked with […]

In 2018, Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health (LTMMH) was created in the South Wales valleys with the aim of breaking the stigma of men’s mental health and providing support to those who are suffering.   Shaun Parfitt, Co-founder of LTMMH: […]

As a Year 9 student, Mia volunteered for Role Play Lane, a not-for-profit children’s centre offering a huge variety of play, education and well-being sessions.    As a volunteer, Mia helped with fundraising, collecting raffle items and promoting the service at […]

At Interlink RCT we deliver rewarding work with people and communities and are committed to the wellbeing, support and learning and development of everyone in our small team. We provide an 8% non-contributory pension and 30 days annual leave. We […]

My name is Stuart Ball and I am totally and utterly blind due to having Cancer in my eyes as a child. I am currently volunteering for Sight Life, an amazing charity for blind and partially sighted people, which supports […]

Volunteers’ Week is a special week earmarked to thank volunteers for all that they bring to their local communities. 2024 marks the 40th Anniversary of Volunteers’ Week, and organisations across the UK will be celebrating from Monday 3 June 2024 to Sunday […]

Check out the 19 April 2024 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.  

Check out the April 2024 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.  

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for community groups to fund projects that show strong community involvement and help bring people and communities together. These grants are supported by Ripple Energy through funds generated from the Graig Fatha Wind […]

Grants are available for community groups to fund projects that show strong community involvement and help bring people and communities together. These grants are supported by Ventient Energy through funds generated from the Taff Ely Wind Farm. Grants may be […]

Job title: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Salary: £6,967 (£34,834 pro-rata) Hours: 7.4 hours Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)   Interlink RCT is an exceptional employer with a positive working environment, where we value the wellbeing of everyone in our Team. […]

Check out the March 2024 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.  

What is #SocialPrescribingDay?   Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. Since 2019, thousands of local and national organisations, link workers, medical professionals, academics and students have taken part […]

Check out the 8 March 2024 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.  

Grants: A total funding pot of £150,000 pa for 2 years available for projects led by voluntary and community groups/organisations based and working in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil or Bridgend.   Purpose: Combat loneliness and isolation of people living […]

Check out the 23 February 2024 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.  

Interlink RCT are contacting relevant experienced consultants to express an interest in working with Interlink RCT to help develop detailed plans, milestones and outcomes, using Theory of Change, following from the development of our Strategy for 2024-2027. Deadline: 29 February […]

Check out the February 2024 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.

Check out the 8 February 2024 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.  

Check out the 26 January 2024 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.  

To view the Interlink Strategy 2024-2027, click here.

Check out the January 2024 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.  

LOTS OF NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS IN THIS ONE! Check out the 12 January 2024 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much […]

To view the Annual Impact Report 2022-2023, click here.

Check out the 15 December 2023 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.

£5 million has been awarded to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with the aim of reducing health inequality and improving wellbeing. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has been successful in its bid […]

Check out the December 2023 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.  

Check out the 30 November 2023 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.

Check out the 17 November 2023 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for community groups to fund projects that show strong community involvement and help bring people and communities together. These projects are supported by funds generated from the Graig Fatha Wind Farm located near […]

Welsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November, recognising the amazing work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and volunteer groups in Wales. The last few years have seen the voluntary sector and country as a […]

Check out the November 2023 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.  

Trustees’ Week is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Thank you for the time, commitment and effort you bring to your charities to help them thrive. Throughout Trustees’ […]

Check out the 2 November 2023 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.

Grants: Grants of up to £21,755 per area are available for projects led by voluntary and community groups/organisations based and working in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taf. Only Regional collaborative bids are expected.   Purpose: Combat loneliness and […]

Check out the 19 October 2023 edition of the RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin for training and events, networks, funding and grants, community news, volunteer opportunities, vacancies, and much more: CLICK HERE.

Check out the October 2023 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.  

Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of […]