The Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) have commissioned Richard Newton Consulting to undertake two pieces of work. One to evaluate the experiences of those who have used their safeguarding support services, and two to work out the sectors requirements for safeguarding services in Wales.

Services available for Carers of those with Dementia

Mae’n bleser gan Ymddiriedolaeth Natur De a Gorllewin Cymru (YNDGC) gyhoeddi ei bod wedi cael cymorth ariannol gan Rownd 3 Cronfa Rhwydweithiau Natur (NNF) Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer prosiect unigryw - Ditectifs Deiet Dolffiniaid: Datgelu Deiet Dolffiniaid ac Ymgysylltu â Chymunedau ar gyfer Cadwraeth yn y DU.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) is delighted to announce that it has received funding support from the Welsh Government’s Nature Networks Fund Round 3 (NNF) for a unique project - Dolphin Diet Detectives: Unveiling Dolphin Diets and Engaging Communities for UK Conservation.

As Bro Radio celebrates 15 years of serving the Vale of Glamorgan, the local radio station has announced that its bringing back its Community Awards to celebrate everything great about living, working and visiting the County it serves. Nominations for Bro Radio's Community Awards are open until 11:59pm on Friday 3rd May 2024.

When: April 10th 2024

Where: Barry Memorial Hall. CF62 8NA – FREE parking available

Time: 10am and 6pm

25+ stalls providing information and advice to unpaid carers

We’re on a mission to bring GetFit.Wales project to your area, and we need your help to make it happen.

This is the fourth and final chance to bid for this fund which lets communities apply for funding to take ownership of assets at risk of loss, including community centres, sports clubs, pubs, open space, or any other asset at risk of closure.

When: April 10th 2024

Where: Barry Memorial Hall. CF62 8NA – FREE parking available

Time: 10am and 6pm

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) latest Spring editions of GVS’ e-Vista magazine and Sustainable Funding News are now available to download.

GVS’ Design Service extends to pull-up banners, PVC banners, magazines, leaflets, event programmes and lots more.  GVS’ Printing Service continues to efficiently meet the needs of its service users. From April 2024, GVS has introduced a small price increase to the service along with a minimum printing charge of £10.00 per print job. 

A parliamentary event was held on Monday 4th March to celebrate the first anniversary of the formation of The National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA), hosted by Founder and Honorary President Anthony Mangnall MP (Totnes & South Devon).

Local Councils have been working together to encourage electoral participation, particularly in under-represented groups. Part of this work has been to create videos to show what electors can expect at a polling station, and to hopefully make election day a more inclusive experience.  

Mae ProMo Cymru yn falch iawn i gyhoeddi lansiad Rhaglen Cynllunio Gwasanaeth Digidol arloesol - siwrne chwe mis i rymuso a chwyldroi gwasanaethau pum sefydliad trydydd sector yng Nghymru. 

ProMo Cymru is thrilled to announce the launch of a ground-breaking Digital Service Design Programme – a six-month journey to empower and revolutionise the services of five third-sector organisations in Wales. 

Legal rules for trustees when deciding whether to accept, refuse or return a donation.

The Vale 50+ Forum are hosting their first ‘Have Your Say’ social event of the year on Thursday 21st March from 2-4pm at YMCA Barry, and everyone is invited.

GVS and the Vale of Glamorgan Council are involved in the development of a new networking group to promote and raise awareness of community activity taking place in Barry.

This e-mail is to inform you that as of the 5th of April, I am standing down as Coordinator for Vale Baby Basics after seven and a half years. We are currently looking for a replacement, via the Trustees at Coastlands and with support from Baby Basics UK.