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Supporting Communities and the Third Sector in Merthyr Tydfil

Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil

Whether you’re an individual looking for support or a community group in need of guidance, funding or training, We are here to help.

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Supporting Communities and the Third Sector in Merthyr Tydfil

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People

Help for People

  • We help individuals find volunteering opportunities, access local services, and get support for their wellbeing.
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Organisations

Help for Organisations

  • Get help with funding, governance, training, and more. We are here to support the third sector in Merthyr Tydfil.
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Projects

Our Projects

  • We deliver and support projects across Merthyr that improve lives, tackle challenges, and build stronger communities.
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Lotto Merthyr Tydfil

VAMT is excited to announce Lotto Merthyr Tydfil, a new fundraising initiative giving people the chance to support local good causes while also having the opportunity to win cash prizes.

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Events, Training & What’s On

Training opportunity – Engaging & Empowering Local Communities

Meet the Funder – South Wales Police Youth Trust

A Good Thing – AI Training

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News & Updates!

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September 16, 2026

Volunteering Wales Main Grant – now open

The Volunteering Wales Main Grant is now open for applications with a closing date of...

By Kathryn Hay

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September 16, 2026

Grants and Sponsorship – Merthyr Valley Homes

Merthyr Valleys Homes’ Grants and Sponsorship Fund is open for the third round of the...

By Kathryn Hay

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September 11, 2026

Young People Say Training

Young people say training will be taken place - Thursday 12th November 2026, 5:30pm - 7:00pm...

By Kathryn Hay

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Our Mission

To increase the extent, quality and impact of voluntary action in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil by supporting, representing and assisting Third Sector organisations and volunteering. Effecting change by enhancing well-being of individuals, organisations and communities. We do this by:

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The Four Pillars of Our Work

Volunteering

We promote, support, and celebrate volunteering across Merthyr Tydfil — connecting people with opportunities to make a difference.

Good Governance

We help organisations stay compliant, confident and well-run through trustee support, policies, and practical advice.

Sustainable Funding

From grant searches to application support and “Fit for Funding” audits, we help groups find and manage funding successfully.

Engagement & Influencing

We amplify the voice of the third sector, helping organisations shape local services, connect through networks, and influence change.

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Feedback from the Community

What People Say About Us

Liana James

Employability and Enterprise Coach (The College Merthyr Tydfil)

“Partnership working with VAMT has provided us with the support to assist learners source numerous volunteering opportunities. These opportunities are vital to some learners as they are a requirement of the course. The Volunteering Officer has been extremely knowledgeable and a helpful link for us here at the College, to ensure that those opportunities are shared with our learners. The organisations, adaptability, and flexibility only enhances the great working relationship that has already been created. VAMT go above and beyond to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to access the vast amount of volunteering opportunities in the borough. I look forward to continuing to work together in the future”

Heidi Jacobsen

Hope Church

“Hope Church continues to work alongside the Volunteering Centre in VAMT. We liaise with the Volunteering Officer in regard to our volunteering needs for both Hope Pantry & Out for an hour, she then links us up with a suitable volunteer. Most recently we have had two retired gentlemen who were looking for a way to fill their time. Both have a different skill set and have settled in well to Hope Pantry. It’s always a positive experience and we have been blessed with a variety of volunteers who enable our support services to run. ”

Judith Smallwood

Osteoporosis Society

“Thanks for your continued help. This year has been one of our most successful due to the grants you have helped us get.”

Rebecca Edwards

Twynyrodyn Community School PTA

“We were feeling very positive after our meeting. We've got dozens of ideas now of things that we could do for the school children going forward and ideas for the building etc.”

Allen Paul

President Merthyr Malayali Cultural Association

“I wanted to take a moment to thank VAMT for the funding support you provided for our upcoming Onam celebration. Your contribution has been invaluable in helping us bring this event to life.”

Harri Lawson

Barclays Local Specialist

“Yesterday we supported Stephens and George charitable trust with running money skills sessions for 2 groups of children aging from 7-11. The sessions were well received by the children and the work the charity does is amazing. Off the back of this we have agreed to support their youth volunteers programme also for volunteers aged 12-20. We have also arranged to support their literacy festival where we will have a stall present and members of staff volunteering at the festival. Just want to extend my thanks to VAMT for helping with these introductions”

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