Membership

 

Membership is FREE and we have over 650 members, including community and voluntary organisations across Rhondda Cynon Taf and beyond. The more we work together, the stronger we all become.

Become a member

Benefits of membership

  • free, confidential, ongoing, face-to-face or online information, advice and training
  • support from a peer mentor
  • support with setting up a new activity, group or organisation
  • assistance identifying what is important
  • help connecting you to others who can support you
  • developing strategic plans
  • reporting to the board
  • committee/trustee roles
  • managing meetings
  • writing policies and procedures
  • Access to small grants.
  • Support with:
    • funding applications.
    • monitoring and evaluation to measure your impact.
    • budgeting.
  • Free funding searches.
  • Assistance recruiting and managing your volunteers.
  • Guidance with volunteer policies.
  • Support with using Volunteering Wales and Connect RCT to find volunteers.
  • Access to our ‘Managing Volunteers’ network. 
  • Influence decision-makers that affect you such as the local authority, health board and strategic partnerships. 
  • Get your voice heard on relevant policies, decisions and funding. 
  • Join our networks to find out what’s happening, share experiences and learn from each other.
  • Gain individuals, groups and organisations as contacts.
  • Receive an incredible a range of up to date information, sent to anyone in your group or organisation.
  • Promote what you do on Connect RCT, with scope for occasional spotlights in our bulletins and on our social media. 
  • Have a permanent online presence on the Connect RCT website.
  • Have your say in what we do in the future.
  • Apply to join our board of trustees.