What you need to know before making a My Fund application
Who can apply for My Fund?
Anyone with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
and/or who is autistic who lives in Carmarthenshire.
*We can only support people aged 18 and over
Pwy all wneud cais am Fy Nghronfa?
Unrhyw un sydd ag anabledd dysgu a/neu sy'n awtistig sy'n byw yn Sir Gaerfyrddin.
*Dim ond pobl 18 oed a hŷn y gallwn eu cefnogi
Can I make more than 1 application?
No
A allaf wneud mwy nag 1 cais?
Na
Do I need to spend the money by a certain time?
Yes.
You will need to spend the money within six months
We will talk to you about this if your idea is chosen.
Oes angen i mi wario'r arian erbyn amser penodol?
Ydw.
Bydd angen i chi wario'r arian o fewn chwe mis
Byddwn yn siarad â chi am hyn os caiff eich syniad ei ddewis.
How do I apply for My Fund?
You can apply for My Fund by: Clicking here
Sut ydw i'n gwneud cais am Fy Nghronfa?
Gallwch wneud cais am Fy Nghronfa drwy: Clicio YmaClicio Yma
What can I apply for?
We want people to apply for things which will help them live happier and healthier lives.
You will know the things which make the biggest difference to you.
Beth alla i wneud cais amdano?
Rydyn ni eisiau i bobl wneud cais am bethau a fydd yn eu helpu i fyw bywydau hapusach ac iachach.
Byddwch chi'n gwybod y pethau sy'n gwneud y gwahaniaeth mwyaf i chi .
Is there a limit to how much money I can apply for?
No.
There is no
maximum
Maximum means the highest amount, or greatest value that something can be.
amount. However, the value of your application will be taken into account when distributing
Oes terfyn ar faint o arian y gallaf wneud cais amdano?
Na.
Nid oes uchafswm.
Fodd bynnag, bydd gwerth eich cais yn cael ei ystyried wrth ddosbarthu arian cyfyngedig.
Can my idea be for more than one item or activity?
? No.
Each application needs to be for one idea.
For example; a holiday, a season ticket, a laptop or a bike.
A all fy syniad fod ar gyfer mwy nag un eitem neu weithgaredd?
Na.
Mae angen i bob cais fod ar gyfer un syniad.
Er enghraifft; gwyliau, tocyn tymor, gliniadur neu feic.
Is there a closing date for applications?
Yes.
The closing date for telling us what you would like is 3rd March 2026*
We will not be able to look at any applications sent to us after that date.
Oes dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau?
Oes.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer dweud wrthym beth hoffech chi yw 3ydd Mawrth 2026*
Ni fyddwn yn gallu edrych ar unrhyw geisiadau a anfonir atom ar ôl y dyddiad hwnnw.
What am I not allowed to apply for?
Bills, illegal items, alcohol or things that may cause harm to yourself or others cannot be applied for.
We cannot fund anyone who does not have a learning disability or
autism
Autism is a disability. Autistic people find it difficult to understand what other people think and feel. They also find it difficult to tell people what they think and feel. Everyone with autism is different.
who lives outside Carmarthenshire.
Beth na chaniateir i mi wneud cais amdano?
Ni ellir gwneud cais am filiau, eitemau anghyfreithlon, alcohol na phethau a allai achosi niwed i chi'ch hun neu eraill.
Ni allwn ariannu unrhyw un nad oes ganddo anabledd dysgu nac awtistiaeth sy'n byw y tu allan i Sir Gaerfyrddin.
What makes a strong application?
The strongest applications are:
- Applications which are clear about what you want and why it will make your life happier or healthier.
- Applications which have long-lasting benefits, which carry on after you have spent your money.
- Applications which will help individuals or groups of people who are more
vulnerable
Being vulnerable means being at risk of harm, or that you need special care because of your age or disability.
. For example, a group of friends could apply, but not a formal group.
Beth sy'n gwneud cais cryf?
Y ceisiadau cryfaf yw:
- Cymwysiadau sy'n glir ynglŷn â'r hyn rydych chi ei eisiau a pham y bydd yn gwneud eich bywyd yn hapusach neu'n iachach.
- Cymwysiadau sydd â buddion hirdymor, sy'n parhau ar ôl i chi wario'ch arian.
- Ceisiadau a fydd o gymorth i unigolion neu grwpiau o bobl sy'n fwy agored i niwed. Er enghraifft, gallai grŵp o ffrindiau wneud cais, ond nid grŵp ffurfiol.
Do I need to enter the cost of the item in my application form?
Yes.
We need to know how much your idea will cost.
If you are not sure of the cost please phone us before you apply, on 07432 499 956
Oes angen i mi nodi cost yr eitem yn fy ffurflen gais?
Ydw.
Mae angen i ni wybod faint fydd eich syniad yn ei gostio.
Os nad ydych yn siŵr o'r gost , ffoniwch ni cyn i chi wneud cais, ar 07432 499 956
Can I change my mind about my idea if I am successful? |
No.
The Panel listen to each of the ideas to decide which ideas we can fund, so you cannot change your idea after you have applied.
A allaf newid fy meddwl am fy syniad os byddaf yn llwyddiannus?
Na.
Mae'r Panel yn gwrando ar bob un o'r syniadau i benderfynu pa syniadau y gallwn eu hariannu, felly ni allwch newid eich syniad ar ôl i chi wneud cais.
What happens if I don't have a bank account?
We will work with you to make sure you don't miss out on this money.
Beth sy'n digwydd os nad oes gen i gyfrif banc?
Byddwn yn gweithio gyda chi i wneud yn siŵr nad ydych chi'n colli'r arian hwn.
Can someone else apply for me? |
Yes.
If you need support to apply, someone else like a family member or carer can apply for you.
Please use the name of the person with a learning disability as the name of the applicant.
A all rhywun arall wneud cais ar fy rhan?
Ydw.
Os oes angen cymorth arnoch i wneud cais, gall rhywun arall fel aelod o'r teulu neu ofalwr wneud cais ar eich rhan.
Defnyddiwch enw'r person ag anabledd dysgu fel enw'r ymgeisydd.
If I am supporting someone to apply to My Fund, what will I need to do?
Organisations
Organisations are groups like companies and businesses.
can only apply for people they support.
You will need to give us their name as the applicant.
Make sure you give us the right contact information to be able to reach you as we need to contact successful applicants throughout the My Fund year.
You can support more than one person to apply for My Fund, but you will need to apply on a different laptop, PC or tablet.
Os ydw i'n cefnogi rhywun i wneud cais i Fy Nghronfa, beth fydd angen i mi ei wneud?
Dim ond ar gyfer pobl maen nhw'n eu cefnogi y gall sefydliadau wneud cais.
Bydd angen i chi roi eu henw i ni fel yr ymgeisydd.
Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn rhoi'r wybodaeth gyswllt gywir i ni er mwyn i ni allu cysylltu â chi gan fod angen i ni gysylltu ag ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus drwy gydol blwyddyn Fy Nghronfa.
Gallwch gefnogi mwy nag un person i wneud cais am Fy Nghronfa, ond bydd angen i chi wneud cais ar liniadur, cyfrifiadur personol neu dabled gwahanol.
What will I need to do if my application to My Fund is successful?
We will need to find out a bit more about you so we can work out the best way of getting the money to you.
We would also like to know how the money makes your life happier and healthier.
So we will need to talk to you at different times during the year to help you share your story with us.
Beth fydd angen i mi ei wneud os yw fy nghais i Fy Nghronfa yn llwyddiannus?
Bydd angen i ni ddysgu mwy amdanoch chi er mwyn i ni allu penderfynu ar y ffordd orau o gael yr arian i chi.
Hoffem hefyd wybod sut mae'r arian yn gwneud eich bywyd yn hapusach ac yn iachach.
Felly bydd angen i ni siarad â chi ar wahanol adegau yn ystod y flwyddyn i'ch helpu i rannu eich stori gyda ni.
If you are a
support worker
Support workers
Support workers are people who are paid to give care and support to people who need it.
are people who are paid to give care and support to people who need it.
, make sure that the contact details you give us on your
application form
An application form is a form you have to fill in to try to get something.
are correct.
This is because we will need to speak to you if your application is successful.
Os ydych chi'n gefnogwr gweithiwr, gwnewch yn siŵr bod y manylion cyswllt a roddwch i ni ar eich ffurflen gais yn gywir.
Mae hyn oherwydd y bydd angen i ni siarad â chi os yw eich cais yn llwyddiannus.
Can organisations apply?
Organisations can apply on behalf of a person with a learning disability for their My Fund idea.
A all sefydliadau wneud cais?
Gall sefydliadau wneud cais ar ran person ag anabledd dysgu ar gyfer eu syniad Fy Nghronfa.