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RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [10 March 2025]

Check out the 10 March 2025 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.

Free Printers/Phone for Our Members!

We’re giving away some second-hand printers and phones to our members on a first-come, first-served basis (one per organisation). How to claim: 1. Check out our catalogue of items here 2. Email communityadvice@interlinkrct.org.uk with your chosen item 3. Arrange collection […]

Celebrating Inspirational Women: Joanne Baldock

Celebrating Inspirational Women: Joanne Baldock As part of our International Women’s Day campaign, we’re shining a light on remarkable women in the third sector. Today, we celebrate Joanne Baldock of Role Play Lane, whose vision and dedication have created a […]

Celebrating Inspirational Women: Katy Thomas

Celebrating Inspirational Women: Katy Thomas As part of our International Women’s Day campaign, we’re shining a light on the remarkable women in the third sector. Today, we celebrate Katy Thomas from Mothers Matter, a woman whose tireless dedication to supporting […]

Celebrating Inspirational Women: Tracy Sweetland-Hodges

As part of our International Women’s Day campaign, we’re spotlighting incredible women making a difference in the third sector. Today, we honour Tracy Sweetland-Hodges from Penderyn Community Centre – a woman whose selfless dedication to her community is truly inspiring.“Tracy will do […]

Funding Bulletin [March 2025]

Check out the March 2025 edition of the Funding Bulletin for information about available funding and grants: CLICK HERE.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [25 February 2025]

Check out the 25 February 2025 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.

Re:MAKE Valleys

Nova, from Re:MAKE Valleys, shared how their work is transforming the Maerdy and Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) community by promoting sustainability, inclusivity, and skill-building opportunities. At the heart of Re:MAKE Valleys is a simple yet powerful idea: creating opportunities, building […]

Picture (L-R) Linda Prosser (CTMUHB), Gary Hortop (Linc Cymru), Emma Howells (Valleys to Coast), Anna Howells (CTMUHB), Cllr Christina Leyshon (RCTCBC), Richard Hughes (CTMUHB), Cllr Rhys Goode (BCBC), Robert Green (CTMUHB), Cllr Jane Gebbie (BCBC), Jonathan Morgan (CTMUHB), Lindsay Harvey (BCBC), Cllr Neelo Farr (BCBC), Angela Edevane (MCBC), Heidi Bennett (BAVO), Sarah Mills (CTM Regional Partnership Regional Commissioning Unit), Sharon Richards, (VAMT), Matt Jenkins (CTM Regional Partnership Regional Commissioning Unit)

Interlink RCT joins Fast Track Cymru Initiative

On Thursday 13th February, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership signed the Paris Declaration and joined the Fast Track Cymru Initiative. As a Partnership member, this confirms our commitment to work collaboratively to end new transmissions of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). […]

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [February 2025]

Check out the February 2025 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.

Meet our 700th member

We’re thrilled to share that Interlink RCT now has over 700 members! Our network includes incredible community and voluntary organisations across Rhondda Cynon Taf and beyond. To celebrate this milestone, we visited our 700th member to learn more about their […]

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [11 February 2025]

Check out the 11 February 2025 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.

FREE job advert for our members!

In partnership with Charity Job Finder, we want to provide our members with the ability to recruit professionally and access resources to make sure you hire the best people for your organisation. The platform advertises positions to attract talented and […]

Funding Bulletin [February 2025]

Check out the February 2025 edition of the Funding Bulletin for information about available funding and grants: CLICK HERE.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [27 January 2025]

Check out the 27 January 2025 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.

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [January 2025]

Check out the January 2025 edition of the RCT Wellbeing Bulletin for information on Wellbeing support and activities in RCT: CLICK HERE.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [14 January 2025]

Check out the 14 January 2025 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.

Funding Bulletin [January 2025]

Check out the January 2025 edition of the Funding Bulletin for information about available funding and grants: CLICK HERE.

Interlink wrapped 2024!

What a busy year we’ve had at Interlink RCT! Check out our wrapped video for a summary of 2024.  

Cynon Valley Organic Adventures

Janis, from Cynon Valley Organic Adventures (CVOA), told us about the fantastic work they do and the impact Storm Bert had on the organisation.   What is Cynon Valley Organic Adventures? The site was taken over in 2018, and after […]

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [9 December 2024]

Check out the 9 December 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.

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [December 2024]

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

Funding Bulletin [December 2024]

Check out the December 2024 edition of the Funding Bulletin for information about available funding and grants: CLICK HERE.

Welsh Charities Week (25 – 29 November 2024)

Welsh Charities Week is back, taking place this year 25 – 29 November 2024. The week, organised by WCVA, is about recognising the work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and volunteer groups in Wales.   What is […]

Children, Young People and Families Network & Invisible Walls – raising awareness session

Join us at Bryncynon Strategy for two events! RCT Children, Young People and Families Network in the morning & Invisible Walls- raising awareness session in the afternoon.   If you are attending both events, lunch will be provided.   Register […]

Value of Volunteers Film

In this video Reel Minds CIC, Bryncynon Strategy and Role Play Lane share and explore the importance of volunteering in RCT. Interlink RCT asked groups to tell them the value of volunteering and the difference it makes to the local […]

Interlink Annual Impact Report 2023-2024

To view the Annual Impact Report 2023-2024, click here.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [27 November 2024]

Check out the 27 November 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.

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [November 2024]

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

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [11 November 2024]

Check out the 11 November 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.

Funding Bulletin [November 2024]

Check out the November 2024 edition of the Funding Bulletin for information about available funding and grants: CLICK HERE.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [28 October 2024]

Check out the 28 October 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.

‘The power of mentorship lies in its ability to create ripples of positive change…’

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. […]

Interlink Small Grants – Autumn and Winter Grants 2024 (UP TO £1,000 AVAILABLE)

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

Funding Bulletin [October 2024]

Check out the October 2024 edition of the Funding Bulletin for information about available funding and grants: CLICK HERE.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [14 October 2024]

Check out the 14 October 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.

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [October 2024]

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

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [September 2024]

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

Mentoring RCT Heart Heroes to gain CIO Status. A Lifesaving Mission for our Community.

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 […]

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [30 September 2024]

Check out the 30 September 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.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [9 September 2024]

Check out the 9 September 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.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [22 August 2024]

Check out the 22 August 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.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [9 August 2024]

Check out the 9 August 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.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [12 July 2024]

Check out the 12 July 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.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [28 June 2024]

Check out the 28 June 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.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [14 June 2024]

Check out the 14 June 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.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [31 May 2024]

Check out the 31 May 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.

RCT Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin [15 May 2024]

Check out the 15 May 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.

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [August 2024]

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

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [July 2024]

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

More Training

We support people to develop the knowledge and skills that they need. If you think you or your group might benefit it, we can help you find the right training. Our organisation runs open courses or puts on courses just for small groups, depending on what is most suitable. We can even design a course specifically for you.

  • Business Planning
  • Engagement and Participation
  • Health and Safety
  • Finance and Budgeting
  • Funding Managing People
  • Managing your Organisation
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Volunteer Management
  • Volunteer Recruitment and Management

We can assist with skill sharing or provide bespoke training on all Microsoft packages.

Tell us what courses you want

Inform us of what courses you want us to provide by emailing communityadvice@interlinkrct.org.uk.