The Youth Led Grants Panel are delighted to announce that applications are now open for 2021/22 youth led grant fund. The fund is a grant for youth volunteering projects and activities that take place in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Panel will be awarding grants of up to £450.

Local community groups and charities operating in the Vale of Glamorgan are encouraged to sign-up to Glamorgan Voluntary Services’ (GVS) membership to gain unrivalled and expert support. GVS supports over 700 organisations and membership is free for 90% of organisations.

Only £10 per session: Being a Trustee - The Essentials, An Introduction to Data Protection (including GDPR), An Introduction to Social Media, How to use Twitter workshop and Getting fit for fundraising

GVS launched its first animated information film for people thinking about volunteering. The film, available in both Welsh and English, sees the journey someone would take when they are thinking of volunteering in their community and what they can expect, along with a host of useful information on volunteering.

GVS’ offices will be closed from Friday 24th December until Tuesday 4th January 2022 

Bydd swyddfeydd ‘GVS’ ar gau rhwng dydd Gwener 24ain Rhagfyr a dydd Mawrth 4ydd Ionawr 2022

Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry on Saturday 4th December.

For a number of reasons, I found myself out of work and volunteering whilst looking for a job really helped give me more structure and motivation.

Foodshare Llantwit Major is running as normal in the lead up to and over Christmas from its base at CF61.  We are open every Thursday 12:30 pm – 2:30pm, including the 23rd and 30th December.

GVS is checking in on how we are doing across the Third Sector in the Vale of Glamorgan. This survey is extremely short, only five questions and we are asking for responses by Friday 17th December 2021.

Mae GVS yn credu iddo wneud gwahaniaeth i'r cymunedau y mae'n eu gwasanaethu, rhwng Ebrill 2020 a Mawrth 2021, yn ystod cyfnod pan gymerodd sefydliadau a gwirfoddolwyr safiad unedig yn erbyn y pandemig.

Run by Llantwit Major Events Group, the fair promises to be bigger and longer than last year. The event will take place on Saturday 27th November from 10am to 6pm, it’s free admission and will include more stalls and fairground rides for smaller children, as well as a stage with entertainment promised all day

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is an independent registered charity and has a flourishing membership of over 700 organisations operating in the Vale of Glamorgan.

GVS, from April 2020 to March 2021, believes it made a difference to the communities it serves, during a time when organisations and volunteers took a united stand against the pandemic.

To celebrate the first Welsh Charities Week 15th-19th November 2021, Chloe Hilldrup, matched with Age Connects through Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) volunteering services, tells us about her volunteering experience during COVID-19.

The first Welsh Charities Week 15th-19th November 2021 celebrates the charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers that enrich all of our lives in Wales.

Some common questions which are answered to help you on the road to volunteering

Trustees Week (1st – 5th November) is that time of the year when we can reflect upon and celebrate the incredible efforts of those volunteers who are the heartbeat of charities and voluntary groups around the country.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) launches its low cost, highly relevant Winter training programme. The training and briefing sessions, conducted through Zoom, cost just £10 per person.

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) Printing and Design Service is fully operational and has been efficiently meeting the needs of member organisations.

Get advice on fundraising for your charity or voluntary group.