GVS Covid Response
In our role as the County Voluntary Council for the Vale of Glamorgan we are concentrating our efforts on being the conduit between support offered and support needed, whilst supporting organisations, some newly formed, with their governance and planning. All staff are currently working from home so please bear with us.
COVID 19 Financial Impact on Charities and Voluntary groups working in the Vale
Message from Rachel Connor, Chief Executive, Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS)
In these challenging times we are asking Charities and Voluntary groups that work in the Vale of Glamorgan about the services they are offering in response to the COVID 19 crisis. We’ve compiled a (very) short online questionnaire for you to complete to tell us about the services you are offering. This will give us a full picture as possible about what is happening across our communities.
The Financial Impact on organisations is also causing a great deal of concern. The questionnaire also asks about the likely financial impact on your organisation. This information is necessary so we can provide evidence to Welsh Government for emergency funding for our local Third Sector.
I know you are probably being inundated with requests for information. However, I would urge you to complete the simple online questionnaire which can be found here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NCN3W6D.
The information you provide will help us serve our communities better and, hopefully, assist us to draw down funding to help plug the gap that’s been made by this crisis.
I look forward to hearing from you
Rachel Connor, Chief Executive
Enquires
The Staff team at GVS are currently fielding many responses and queries from
Individuals offering to help their local community
Voluntary and Community groups developing their own contingency plans
Public Sector partners seeking the best way to access safe, coordinated voluntary and community-based support for the Residents of the Vale of Glamorgan.
Volunteering Enquiries
To volunteer in response to COVID-19 please visit our volunteering opportunities page Please access the Volunteering in Wales website for individuals to register interest in volunteering opportunities https://volunteering-wales.net/vk/volunteers/index.htm
The staff team are working from home, but GVS can be contacted in office hours via the following contact numbers and email addresses. Please bear with us if you do not receive an instant response.
Phone:
07871 615676
Email:
janine@gvs.wales
lani@gvs.wales
General Enquiries
Phone
07947 848605
Ceri@gvs.wales
Mark@gvs.wales
Cath@gvs.wales
Health and Social Care Third Sector Co-ordination
Phone:
07908 514987
Email:
Governance and Funding
Phone:
07908 514987
Email:
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Directory of Third Sector Services
This briefing provides information about third sector front line services, and helplines, which can support people during the Covid-19 crisis. It also includes information about other services and community hubs.
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Covid 19 Vaccination Information for Wales
Public Health Wales has produced information regarding the vaccine which is available on their website.
Guidance for Support Working in the Community
Glamorgan Voluntary Services has produced guidance for new and emerging support groups working in the community. We would be grateful if you could pass this on to all who may be interested.
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Covid 19 Checklist for Trustees
To support voluntary and community organisations through the COVID-19 crisis Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has put together this a checklist of actions for groups to consider.
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Steps for Opening your Community Facility
GVS has put together some hints, tips and things to consider before you open a community facility.
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How to Organise and Run an Effective Virtual Meeting
Hints and tips on how to run a virtual meeting
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Guidance on How to Hold a Virtual AGM
The Covid-19 pandemic is raising numerous issues for Third Sector Organisations to deal with and forcing them to change the way they operate. Read our guidance to find out more about running a virtual AGM.
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Safety Guidance for Seasonal Gifting Schemes
As we head towards the season of giving, many organisations are considering setting up schemes to provide gifts or presents to the families and people they support. Content provided by Swansea Council for Voluntary Services.
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