Welsh Government News

21 March 2022 is a historic moment for children and their rights in Wales. From this day on, physically punishing children will be illegal in Wales. We want to protect children and their rights, to help give them the best start in life.

This is the first time that a digital baseline assessment has been undertaking in Wales. We are appealing to those that work in the Third Sector in Wales.

As you may be aware the Vale Public Services Board (PSB) has launched its consultation on the draft Well-being Assessment. The Assessment is a statutory requirement of the PSB and considers the environmental, economic, social and cultural well-being of the Vale of Glamorgan. Deadline for feedback on the assessment is 13th February 2022.

As from Friday 4th February the new office for Vale People First is The Bridge Between Community Centre, Heol-y-Llongau, Barry CF63 4AR

The Flat Holm society is currently seeking volunteers to help with the day – to – day running of the charity.  Flat Holm is a Welsh island lying in the Bristol Channel approximately 6 km (4 mi) from Lavernock Point in the Vale of Glamorgan and it includes the most southerly point of Wales.

Mae Comisiynydd y Gymraeg yn awyddus i glywed am eich profiadau chi o ran cael cyfarfodydd yn ymwneud â lles gyda’ch Cyngor Sir lleol.

The Welsh Language Commissioner would like to hear about your experiences of having meetings dealing with well-being with your local County Council.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council would like to hear from children and young people that live in the Vale about whether they have the time and space they need for playing and hanging out.

Mae’n bleser gan Gymdeithas Tai Newydd gyhoeddi cytundeb les newydd gyda Gwasanaeth Gwirfoddol Morgannwg (GVS) ar gyfer y ganolfan gymunedol newydd yn Eglwys Sant Paul ym Mhenarth.

Newydd Housing Association is delighted to announce a new lease agreement for the new community centre at St Paul’s Church, in partnership with GVS.

Volunteer Co-ordinator Vacancy. Closing date 14th February 2022

The tender closes on the 7th February at 4pm.

Tender closes on 7th February 2022 at 4pm

Mae Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Morgannwg (GVS) yn elusen gofrestredig ac yn sefydliad ambarél sy'n cynrychioli buddiannau sefydliadau gwirfoddol a chymunedol ym Mro Morgannwg.

Every year Barry Beavers hosts an Astra 15 Regional Gala in March. This year, we will host the first Astra 15 Regional Gala since 2019 (due to closure from Covid-19 restrictions) so we are really excited to get things up and running again.

Help end violence against women

Have you received a good (or bad) service from Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) over the last year?

Local community groups and charities operating in the Vale of Glamorgan are encouraged to sign-up to Glamorgan Voluntary Services’ (GVS) membership to gain unrivalled and expert support. GVS supports over 700 organisations and membership is free for 90% of organisations.

Apologies:  in the recent announcement of the appointment of a new Co-ordinator, EVCT gave an incorrect phone number.  Please note that the correct number is 02920 705 138.  We are still able to offer socially-distanced transport for people in need of transport.

Cyber resilience is an organisation-wide approach which combines cyber security with organisation resilience, enabling an organisation to better prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber-attacks and breaches.

2021 was another steady year for the Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association (CAVRA) Team. The year has been difficult due to the effects of COVID-19.