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Linking Lives Cymru

Ydych chi’n rhan o eglwys neu sefydliad Cristnogol yng Nghymru sydd â phrosiect neu syniad i helpu pobl sy’n teimlo’n unig neu’n ynysig yn gymdeithasol?

Mae Cynllun Grantiau Bach Cysylltiad Cymdeithasol, a redir gan Befriending Networks a Linking Lives UK, yn cynnig grant bach ynghyd â dwy flynedd o hyfforddiant, adnoddau a chymorth i’ch helpu i ddechrau, tyfu neu gryfhau prosiectau cyfeillio a chysylltiad cymdeithasol yn eich cymuned.

Mae ceisiadau ar agor tan 28 Chwefror 2026.

Dysgwch ragor am ein gwaith yng Nghymru.

Volunteers in Penmaenmawr practice active listening

Beth sydd ar gael

Bydd ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus yn cael:

  • Grant arian o £925 tuag at gostau’r prosiect
  • Aelodaeth am ddim am ddwy flynedd o Befriending Networks
  • Dwy flynedd o gymorth partneriaeth gan Linking Lives UK
  • Mae hyn yn cynnwys hyfforddiant i gydlynwyr a gwirfoddolwyr, cymorth cynllunio, adnoddau ymarferol, a chyfleoedd i gysylltu â phobl eraill sy’n rhedeg prosiectau cyfeillio ledled Cymru a’r DU.

Pwy all ymgeisio?

Gallwch wneud cais os yw eich sefydliad yn cwrdd â’r meini prawf canlynol:

  • Nid yw’n sefydliad er elw ac mae wedi’i leoli yng Nghymru
  • Mae’n eglwys, prosiect dan arweiniad eglwys, elusen Gristnogol, neu’n sefydliad sy’n fodlon gweithio gydag ethos Cristnogol
  • Eisiau dechrau, datblygu neu gynnal gwaith cyfeillio neu gysylltiad cymdeithasol
  • Yn sefydliad cofrestredig (dim unigolion) ac yn darparu cyfrif banc sefydliadol

Pa fathau o brosiectau y gellir eu hariannu?

Rydym yn cefnogi prosiectau sy’n lleihau unigrwydd ac ynysigrwydd cymdeithasol, gan gynnwys:

  • Cyfeillio un i un (yn y cnawd neu dros y ffôn)
  • Gwasanaethau cyfeillgarwch dros y ffôn
  • Gweithgareddau cyfeillio neu gysylltiad cymdeithasol grŵp

Gall prosiectau gefnogi pobl fel oedolion hŷn, gofalwyr, pobl sy’n byw ar eu pennau eu hunain, ffoaduriaid neu geiswyr lloches, pobl ifanc, neu bobl eraill sy’n profi ynysigrwydd.

Nid oes angen prosiect wedi’i ddatblygu’n llawn arnoch chi – dim ond syniad clir, realistig a chymorth gan eich eglwys neu sefydliad.

Sut i ymgeisio?

  1. Darllenwch y Canllawiau Grant a’r Telerau ac Amodau
  2. Cwblhewch y ffurflen gais ar-lein erbyn 28 Chwefror 2026
  3. Bydd ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus yn cael gwybod erbyn 13 Mawrth 2026
  4. Gwneir taliadau grant erbyn 31 Mawrth 2026.

Angen trafod y peth?

Os hoffech chi wirio a yw eich syniad yn addas, rydym yn hapus i helpu.

Matt Youde
Gweithiwr Datblygu Cyfeillio (Cymru)

matt@befriending.co.uk
0131 261 8799


Linking Lives Cymru

Are you part of a church or Christian-aligned organisation in Wales with an project or idea to help people who feel lonely or socially isolated?

The Social Connection Small Grants Scheme, run by Befriending Networks and Linking Lives UK, offers a small grant plus two years of training, resources and support to help you start, grow or strengthen befriending and social connection projects in your community.

Applications are open until 28 February 2026.

Read more about our work in Wales on our blog.

Volunteers in Penmaenmawr practice active listening

What’s on offer?

Successful applicants will receive:

  • £925 cash grant towards project costs
  • Two years’ free membership of Befriending Networks
  • Two years of partnership support from Linking Lives UK
  • This includes training for coordinators and volunteers, planning support, practical resources, and opportunities to connect with others running befriending projects across Wales and the UK.

Who can apply?

You can apply if your organisation:

  • Is not-for-profit and based in Wales
  • Is a church, church-led project, Christian charity, or organisation willing to work with a Christian ethos
  • Wants to start, develop or sustain befriending or social connection work
  • Is a registered organisation (no individuals) and provide an organisational bank account

What kinds of projects can be funded?

We support projects that reduce loneliness and social isolation, including:

  • One-to-one befriending (in person or by phone)
  • Telephone friendship services
  • Group befriending or social connection activities

Projects may support people such as older adults, carers, people living alone, refugees or asylum seekers, young people, or others experiencing isolation.

You don’t need a fully developed project — just a clear, realistic idea and support from your church or organisation.

How to apply

  1. Read the Grant Guidelines and Terms & Conditions
  2. Complete the online application form by 28 February 2026
  3. Successful applicants will be notified by 13 March 2026.
  4. Grant payments will be made by 31 March 2026.

Need to talk it through?

If you’d like to check whether your idea is a good fit, we’re happy to help.

Matt Youde
Befriending Development Worker (Wales)

matt@befriending.co.uk
0131 261 8799

Downloads

  • Lawrlwytho Canllawiau’r Grant / Download Grant Guidelines : Cymraeg / English
  • Darllen Telerau ac Amodau / Read Terms & Conditions: Cymraeg / English

More from Linking Lives Cymru

What is befriending?

Befriending is a relationship initiated and supported by an organisation, such as a church, charity or local council. Befriending takes many shapes – one-to-one matches, in-person visits, telephone services, group befriending and more. We can help you design the service that works best for your organisation or church. To find out more about befriending, explore the resources on our website, such as:

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