News from Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council

In a climate where fear is spreading fast, we want to spread a message of kindness, hope and community spirit. We are heartened by the voluntary action and community spirit through Denbighshire and elsewhere that we are already seeing. Thank you for stepping up as #DenbighshireVolunteers! Following the statement made by the government on Monday, all DVSC events will be cancelled with immediate effect and for the foreseeable future. This includes our Spring Funding Fair scheduled for March 25 and the #DenbighshireVolunteers Third Sector Network meeting planned for April 1st.  All our resource is focused on mobilising the #COVID19 Volunteer Community Response.

Our next round of community grants will be brought forward and launch on April 1 so that individuals, community groups and organisations can get funding for initiatives to help residents most affected. Grant criteria will be relaxed to enable individuals running small businesses to apply with activities that support their community. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and to find out about other emergency funding initiatives.

UPDATE ON CORONAVIRUS #COVID19

Phase 1 of our #COVID19  Volunteer Community Response is in place! #DenbighshireVolunteers, we need you! Are you healthy and fit? Do you want to step up? Do you want to play a part to protect and help the vulnerable and isolated? Sign up today:   bit.ly/Covid-19VolunteerRole We are working with our local statutory partners, Third Sector Support Wales partners, Welsh Government and the voluntary and community sector in Denbighshire to place volunteers where they are most needed. We would be grateful if you share the plans or information that you are aware of with us, so we can act as the coordinating hub and guide people to resources and networks close to them. To ensure we collate all necessary information, can you please fill out the form on our website. Download and share our posters throughout Denbighshire (click on the picture)! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CLICK TO DOWNLOAD