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Free local radio publicity for Third Sector organisations
Did you know your Third Sector organisation could feature for free on GVS’ Bro Radio Show? Explore a different but effective form of advertising to help create awareness of your organisation and let local people know about your latest news and events.
Llantwit Major Arts and Crafts Group meet at CF61
Llantwit Major Arts and Crafts Group is a friendly group of individuals with a diverse range of arts and crafts interests. The group meet in the main hall at CF61 in Llantwit on the first and third Thursday evening of each month, between 7:30 and 9:30pm. This week, on Thursday the 3rd of February, the group are hosting their Membership Evening, and anyone is welcome to come and find out more about the group, with no obligation or fee for the evening.
Cytuno ar les canolfan gymunedol newydd ar gyfer Eglwys Sant Paul ym Mhenarth
Mae’n bleser gan Gymdeithas Tai Newydd gyhoeddi cytundeb les newydd gyda Gwasanaeth Gwirfoddol Morgannwg (GVS) ar gyfer y ganolfan gymunedol newydd yn Eglwys Sant Paul ym Mhenarth.
New community centre lease agreed for St Paul’s in Penarth
Newydd Housing Association is delighted to announce a new lease agreement for the new community centre at St Paul’s Church, in partnership with GVS.
Deg rheswm pam y gall ein cefnogaeth amhrisiadwy wneud gwahaniaeth i'ch sefydliad cymunedol
Mae Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Morgannwg (GVS) yn elusen gofrestredig ac yn sefydliad ambarél sy'n cynrychioli buddiannau sefydliadau gwirfoddol a chymunedol ym Mro Morgannwg.
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Funding is still available for a youth volunteering project or activity in the Vale
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.
Does your organisation need support? January is membership month!
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.
Improve your skills through GVS’ support – low cost training!
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
Glamorgan Voluntary Services gets animated!
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 Season’s Greetings / Cyfarchion y Tymor
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
BB40 – The event of the year!
Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry on Saturday 4th December.
Positive impacts from volunteering journeys - make a difference to your life whilst helping others
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.
Food Share Llantwit Major will continue to serve over the Christmas period
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.
Climate Change - questions for the local Third Sector
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.
A wnaeth GVS greu effaith go iawn?
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.
Llantwit Major Christmas Fair at CF61 again this year
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
Who’s GVS and what do they do?
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is an independent registered charity and has a flourishing membership of over 700 organisations operating in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Did GVS make a real Impact?
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.
My Story - volunteering for a charity during COVID-19
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.