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Mae Gwobrau Cymunedau Diogelach Cymru 2024 nawr ar agor ar gyfer enwebiadau
Gall unigolion enwebu eu hunain ar gyfer y gwobrau neu gael eu henwebu gan drydydd parti. Croesawir enwebiadau ar gyfer unrhyw unigolyn, sefydliad neu brosiect yng Nghymru p’un ai a ydynt yn cael eu talu neu ddim yn cael eu talu o’r sector cyhoeddus, y sector preifat neu’r trydydd sector – elusennau, grwpiau gwirfoddol a grwpiau cymunedol.
The Wales Safer Communities Awards 2024 are now open for nominations
Entries to the awards can be self-nominated or nominated by a third party. Nominations are welcome of any individual, organisation or project working in Wales, whether paid or unpaid from public, private or the third sector – charities, voluntary groups and community groups.
Do you require spacious office space at great rates in the Vale of Glamorgan?
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has superb office space available in its Llantwit Major base at Illtud House with prices starting from £594.00 per month.
Cowbridge Male Voice Choir - a review of our year
Please use the link to see what Cowbridge Male Voice Choir has achieved over the past year and see what we can do for you. We are always in demand for concerts to raise money for charities but please ask.
Gwobrau Elusennau Cymru / Welsh Charity Awards
The Welsh Charity Awards, organised by WCVA, recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales. The Closing date for nominations is 13 September 2024, 5 pm.
EVCT provides local Ukrainian people with a trip to Dyffryn Gardens
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.
Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide launched
As UK Finance launches a banking guide for the sector, we walk you through some of the challenges it hopes to address.
Charity Commission statement in response to riots and public disorder
Statement on charities responding to public disorder.
Free Digital Help For Third Sector Organisations in Wales
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.
GVS offers short and long term rental space in three Vale based buildings
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.
Cyfle Cymru: Empowering Communities Through Opportunities and Support
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).
UK Finanace - Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide
Numerous charities are currently experiencing difficulties with accessing bank accounts. In reference to this, UK Finance have launched a Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide.
Refreshing the Charity Governance Code
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.
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.
St Brides Major community comes together to celebrate rare butterfly
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 compete in the Cardiff Bay Sprint Meet
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.
Do you require spacious office space at great rates in the Vale of Glamorgan?
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.
Lever Arch Files – available for free!
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.
Retirement of Ivor Davies as Chairman and dissolution of CAVRA
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.