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Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is excited to announce the launch of a new, comprehensive fact sheet designed to help third sector organisations across Wales, particularly in the Vale of Glamorgan, understand and demonstrate their social value. 

Charity Commission warns charities about fraudulent messages recently sent to charities and trustees. 

GVS has today announced the launch of a new information sheet designed to provide clarity and understanding for the local Third Sector regarding the Vale of Glamorgan Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee (VSJLC). 

The new club launched on 14 March, bringing together 15 players of all abilities. The club will meet every Friday from 5.30-7pm at St Cyres School.

Clive Curtis joined, what was Vale Council for Voluntary Services, on 1st November 1999 as the Western Vale Development Officer. Therefore, that means that Clive has celebrated 25 years with the County Voluntary Council.  

GVS is actively tracking the UK government's plan to integrate the Regulator for Community Interest Companies (CICs) into Companies House. This move, part of a broader effort to streamline regulations, prompts GVS to emphasise the vital role of CICs in the Vale of Glamorgan’s communities. 

Home Access in now based at St Paul’s Community Centre, Arcot Street Penarth, working alongside GVS and is supported by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. The office is open every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

Gwahoddir cymunedau ledled Cymru i ymuno â Gwanwyn Glân Cymru 2025 a helpu i godi’r sbwriel sy’n llygru ein cymdogaethau, ein traethau a’n parciau. 

Communities across Wales are invited to join Spring Clean Cymru 2025 and help pick up the litter that pollutes our neighbourhoods, beaches and parks. 

From April 2025, a small price increase has been implemented to reflect increasing operational costs. If your organisation would like a quote for printing and / or design work, please contact Mark Stillman at GVS.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is set to undergo a smooth transition in its operational leadership, with the appointment of Kris Rees as the new Operational Manager, effective from March 1st. This announcement precedes the retirement of long-serving Operational Manager, Clive Curtis, who will step down in April. 

Cafwyd egwyl fer y llynedd o prosiect llwyddiannus iawn Dangos ymwybyddiaeth o faterion ariannol ar gyfer gweithwyr rheng flaen yng Nghymru. 

Last year saw a short break in the very successful Welsh Government funded project – Dangos – which raises the awareness of financial issues and help for frontline workers in Wales. 

The new and improved Volunteering Wales website is a simple, effective and completely free way for organisations to recruit and manage volunteers.

We’re holding an awards ceremony in September, but you’ve only got until 5pm Monday 31 March 2025 to make a nomination. You can find more detail on all the categories and our terms here: bbc.in/makeadifference 

Barry Ladies Choir are looking forward to singing at Barry Town Council’s International Women’s Day coffee morning on Friday 7th March at Cemetery Approach Community Centre, Barry CF62 8BQ.

Event Wales have funded Richard Newton Consulting via the Sector Support Fund to deliver free to access fundraising workshops and coaching for Wales’ event community. 

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We will be consulting on these proposals for the next four weeks and would like to hear your thoughts if you could please spare ten minutes to read our proposals and complete our that can also be found on Participate Vale.