East Vale Community Transport  based in Penarth were happy to see their mini bus in use to take a group of local Ukrainians on a visit recently.

As UK Finance launches a banking guide for the sector, we walk you through some of the challenges it hopes to address.

Statement on charities responding to public disorder.

Are you a third sector organisation in Wales looking for a digital solution to your problem? ProMo Cymru offers free one-to-one digital support through their Third Sector Digital Support project, thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund. 

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) supports community and charitable organisations operating in the Vale of Glamorgan and manages three buildings which have space available to rent. The buildings based in Llantwit Major are CF61 (hourly rental) or Illtud House (office space rental) and in Penarth we have St Pauls (hourly rental) with all spaces affordably priced.

At Cyfle Cymru, our mission is to provide comprehensive support and opportunities for individuals seeking to improve their lives and eventually enter the workforce. We serve a diverse range of individuals, including those recovering from substance misuse and/or mental health issues, those with criminal records, and young people who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

Numerous charities are currently experiencing difficulties with accessing bank accounts. In reference to this, UK Finance have launched a Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide.

Alison Pritchard, Head of Support at WCVA, talks about the value of the Charity Governance Code and why it’s important for Welsh charities to get involved in the current consultation to update it.

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. 

To help celebrate Wales Nature Week and the high brown fritillary butterfly which is now only found in one place in Wales – the Vale of Glamorgan – Butterfly Conservation teamed up with Ewenny Pottery and The Fox, St Brides Major and the 1st community butterfly sculpture competition was born! 

Barry Amateur Swimming Club (BASC) hosted, with the support of City of Cardiff Swimming Club, the Cardiff Bay Sprint Meet  on Saturday 6th July 2024.  Two Cups are presented to swimmers (a boy or a girl) who wins the most points over all four individual stroke races.  

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has superb office space available in its Llantwit Major base at Illtud House. The office space is 560 sq ft, costing £1,026 per month, £12,320 per annum.

Good quality A4 lever arch files, all blue, free to collect in Barry. Files contain lots of poly pockets. Please call 07890 941502 for more details, or to arrange collection.

It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to retire from CAVRA. Over the past month, alongside the other trustees, I have worked diligently to find an organisation that shares the same values and interests as CAVRA.  

We will also be teaching children to send their names in Morse Code and awarding them a Certificate at the Millennium Centre. 

We are writing to extend a warm invitation to you to join us at a drop-in session on the 18th July between 2-6pm in Dunraven Room, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU to discuss the development of our Council’s new Corporate Plan 2025-30.

CUBE would like to celebrate today and share with you not 1 but 3 independent evaluations carried out by visiting Professor of South Wales University Mark Jones.  

Cyfle Cymru is a community-focused project dedicated to providing support, education, and engagement opportunities for individuals across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We offer a range of activities, events, and training sessions designed to help participants build valuable skills, gain workplace qualifications, and contribute positively to their communities.

Project Zero is the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s response to the Climate and Nature Emergencies. It brings together the wide range of work and opportunities available to tackle climate change, reduce the Council’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2030, care for nature, and encourage others to make positive changes.

Is your child or teenager looking for an awesome way to keep fit, meet new people and have fun?  Barry Amateur Swimming Club (BASC) is recruiting members from the age of 8+ and is especially looking for more boys.