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Accepting, refusing and returning donations to your charity
Legal rules for trustees when deciding whether to accept, refuse or return a donation.
Being a Trustee - learn the essentials of running a voluntary group or charity
This training session is there to provide an informal overview of the role and responsibility of being a trustee.
It’s Trustees Week! 6-10 November 2023
With many organisations experiencing significant operational challenges, it’s so much more important than ever to step back and acknowledge the unseen work of our trustees. Trustees’ Week is a chance to thank them for their commitment to the Sector.
Free Safeguarding Webinar for Trustees in Wales
A Safeguarding Week webinar for trustees in Wales. Tuesday 14 November 2023 - 2pm - 3pm (Online).
Knowledge Hub can give your charity the tools you need
The Knowledge Hub, a free online resource for voluntary organisations in Wales, has been updated with more information than ever in time for Small Charity Week.
Updated guidance on internal financial controls for trustees
The Charity Commission has recently updated its guidance on financial controls to include risks presented by newer technology, such as cryptoassets.
Being a Trustee - learn the essentials of running a voluntary group or charity
This training session is there to provide an informal overview of the role and responsibility of being a trustee.
Manage financial difficulties in your charity arising from cost of living pressures
Guidance about cost of living related financial difficulties in charities.
New short guidance for trustees on political activity and campaigning for charities
What are the rules for charities that want to support, or oppose, a change in government policy or the law?
Are you looking to start a voluntary group or charity? GVS can help
Starting something new can be daunting. If you have an idea for a voluntary group or charity then Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is here to help make it a reality. Our dedicated Governance Officer is able to support with everything from choosing the right structure, writing a constitution, developing policies, registering a charity and much more.
Manage financial difficulties in your charity arising from cost of living pressures
Guidance about cost of living related financial difficulties in charities.
Setting up ‘My Charity Commission Account’
What trustees and charities need to know about ‘My Charity Commission Account’, and how to set up and use your own account.
GVS celebrates Trustees’ Week at its AGM and Conference – view our Impact Report 2021-2022
Read about GVS’ superb AGM and Conference and read about GVS’ achievements in our Impact Report for 2021-2022
Gift Aid Awareness Day 2022
Gift Aid Awareness Day provides an opportunity for charities to promote Gift Aid and increase the value of their donations.
Free support for energy projects
The Welsh Government Energy Service works with the public sector and community groups to reduce energy use, generate locally owned renewable energy, and reduce carbon emissions, helping deliver a stronger, fairer, greener Wales.
Supporting charities through uncertain times: the Commission's priorities for Wales
Helen Stephenson addresses WCVA's gofod3 event.
gofod3 – Wales’ space for the voluntary sector
The biggest voluntary sector event of its kind in Wales. With over 70 FREE different masterclasses, panel debates and workshops taking place over the course of the week, there’s something for everyone.
Catalyst Cymru: Broadening Horizons
The project provides support to micro, small and medium sized heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project to broaden their income streams and reach new audiences and people.
Charity Commission – Update on holding remote meetings
The Charity Commission has updated its coronavirus guidance, including changes to the guidance on holding remote meetings.
Ukraine Crisis – Guidance for Charity Trustees
The Charity Commission has issued guidance for charities and trustees on responding to the crisis in Ukraine.