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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.

VACANCY: Interlink RCT – Finance & Business Support Officer

We have a vacancy for a part-time Finance & Business Support Officer. You will provide a wide range of business support to the Management Team and Finance and Resources Manager assisting with internal processes and financial administration, including grants, contracts, […]

VACANCY: Interlink RCT – Impact and Research Officer

We have a vacancy for an Impact and Research (Monitoring and Evaluation) Officer. You will focus on research, monitoring and evaluation including supporting Interlink and evaluate our own services and develop the monitoring and evaluation support to provide to our […]

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.  

Connecting Communities in Taf-Ely

Connecting Communities is one of Interlink’s flagship networking events where we invite community groups and voluntary organisations, funders, trainers, councillors and other valued partners into one event to meet, share ideas and build important relationships. The event includes: Stalls and […]

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.

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [June 2024]

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

RCT Wellbeing Bulletin [May 2024]

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

“Mentoring has been far more than what was written on the brief…” [Case Study]

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 […]

An important message from Interlink RCT (regarding riots and racism)

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 […]

Voluntary Sector Grant Scheme 2024/25 – Short breaks for unpaid carers

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 […]

Small Charity Week (24-28 June 2024)

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 […]

Carers Week 2024 – Age Connects Morgannwg

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. […]

Great Big Green Week (10-18 June 2024)

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 […]

Carers Week (10-16 June 2024)

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 […]

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.