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. 

Welsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November 2023, recognising the good work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and volunteer groups in Wales.

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GVS has measured its impact for 2022-2023 by recently producing its annual Impact Report. GVS’ small but effective team has produced some outstanding results in the past year, culminating in vital support to the vibrant local Third Sector organisations it serves.

GVS recently held its AGM in its newly renovated and beautifully restored St Paul’s Community Centre in Arcot Street, Penarth. St Pauls’ stained glass windows were the mesmerising attraction on the day.  The Impact Report, produced in both English and Welsh is available to download.

Everyone who takes part in the survey will also have the chance to win one of ten £50 Love2Shop vouchers, which can be spent in a wide variety of high street shops and restaurants. 

There are three rooms available for rent at Amelia Trust Farm, and they are ideal for charities or small businesses looking for office or meeting space.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) wish to gather your views on the Compact and what you feel should be its priorities. Please would you take 10 minutes of your time to complete the survey and ensure your voice is heard. 

South Wales Polices’ vision is to be the best at understanding and responding to our community. South Wales Listens is our new engagement platform and will be pivotal in us continuing to achieve this vision.

WCVA is conducting a survey on the impact of inflation on voluntary sector organisations delivering public services. The survey closes at 12 pm on 13 October 2023.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is hosting an “in person” Annual General Meeting at its beautifully restored community building St Pauls in Penarth.

GVS member organisations have priority booking to attend the event on Wednesday, 25th October at 10.00am finishing by 12noon which is followed by a light buffet lunch.

GVS’ Design Service extends to pull-up banners, PVC banners, magazines, leaflets, event programmes and lots more! Most recent members’ projects have included designing a PVC banner, pull-up banners, posters and postcards.

Jobs Fair and Learning

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) supports community and charitable organisations operating in the Vale of Glamorgan and manages three community buildings. If you require a community space in Llantwit Major or Penarth for exercise classes, choir practice, meetings or even office space, our buildings could meet your needs. 

Proposal to establish a new school building for St Richard Gwyn High school and increase its capacity from 813 places to 1,050 places from September 2025. The consultation period runs from 5 September to 17 October 2023.

The Golden Pass is aimed at inactive adults aged 60+ and aimed at supporting them to become active.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council wants to talk to residents about what matters to them and about life in the Vale of Glamorgan. Let’s Talk About Life in the Vale is a new county-wide survey of residents that gives people living in the Vale of Glamorgan the chance to share their experiences of public services, their priorities for the future, and help the Council better understand how to get more people involved in local decision making.

Interested in a challenging career in the third sector?

Glamorgan Voluntary Services’ (GVS) Gardening Project at CF61 in Llantwit Major has a new bench expertly designed and made by our amazing volunteer Nick Clark.

Parents Federation are holding sessions during August. Come and meet like-minded carers and share experiences and new ideas.