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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.
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.
‘And What About Wales?’ – new research on UK charities in Wales
WCVA share key findings from our independent study on UK charities’ presence in Wales and the impact of COVID-19.
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.
The South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner wants to hear your views!
The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales has now launched is annual community consultation and is urging people to share their feedback with him before the survey closes on Wednesday 15th December.
Welsh Women’s Aid are running their ASK ME training
Raise awareness around violence against women
Be a Santa to a Senior!
At Home Instead we run our yearly campaign “Be a Santa to a Senior” to help gather donated gifts from shops and the general public and distribute them to our local elderly and lonely residents.
Job Application with Llamau OSC41 - Support Worker Bridgend
Hours: 35 hours per week. Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months with the possibility of extension, depending on contract. Salary: £21,276 per annum. The closing date for the applications is midday on Monday 29th November 2021.
Job Application with LLamau OSC42 - Support Worker - Vale
Salary: £21,276 per annum. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm, however there is some requirement for work outside those hours. The closing date for the applications is midday on Monday 29th November 2021.
FREE quality chairs available
Llandough and Leckwith War Memorial Institute has 32 surplus chairs which we would like to dispose of free of charge to a voluntary organisation.
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.
A celebration of your work - Welsh Charities Week
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.
Amelia Trust Farm at a Crossroads
Amelia Trust Farm in Barry is an independent charity, primarily focused on being an alternative education provision for disadvantaged and vulnerable young people. For many young people and their families, the Farm is a lifeline.
Angela Price - Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club
It is with sadness I have to announce the recent passing of Angela Price. Angela was a lifelong volunteer for Barry Beavers DSC.
UK American Express Leadership Academy
The UK American Express Leadership Academy (AmEx) is a free leadership development programme for emerging leaders in the not-for-profit sector in the UK.
Are you using GVS’ discounted Printing and Design Service?
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) Printing and Design Service is fully operational and has been efficiently meeting the needs of member organisations.
Building Green Pathways for a Healthier Wales
Down to Earth has been successful in bidding for £140,000 to help young people in Southeast Wales rebuild self-esteem and confidence through creating green hospital infrastructure.
Is your organisation receiving the latest funding opportunities, getting free support and great services relevant to your needs?
You could be missing out on something special. Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is an independent registered charity and has a flourishing membership of over 700 organisations operating in the Vale of Glamorgan.
ESSENTIAL TRAINING - An Introduction to Data Protection (including GDPR)
A workshop to help you with key information about the basics of Data Protection since our departure from the EU and the Transition Period.
New website launched to protect the voluntary sector from fraud and cybercrime
The new website is part of a joint initiative between the Charity Commission and the Fraud Advisory Panel, ahead of this year’s Charity Fraud Awareness week, which will take place from 18 to 22 October.