Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club welcomes swimmers of all ages and all abilities. We have trained Halliwick Instructors and volunteer helpers. The Halliwick philosophy is based on Water Safety and Happiness in the water. We use games, music and suitable toys to have fun and teach swimming therapy and safety. We are always looking for new members and new volunteers.  

35 Hours / Permanent , Tongwynlais, Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options  £35,513 to £37,381. Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 11 August 2024  Interview date: Wednesday 21 August 2024 

Numerous charities are currently experiencing difficulties with accessing bank accounts. In reference to this, UK Finance have launched a Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide.

Recent findings from the Public Health Wales annual report which examines Trends in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of blood borne viruses in Wales: Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, reveal a noteworthy decline in Hepatitis C diagnoses, reflecting significant progress towards eliminating this public health threat.

Existing research into the benefits of flood early warning systems has focused on their impact on tangible losses, such as damage to property, rather than looking at their effectiveness for reducing the negative health impacts of flooding.

A review of available literature into settings-based interventions to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity, carried out by the Public Health Wales Evidence Service, has identified a lack of good quality evidence relating to actions carried out in this space.

People staying away from home should always pack a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, public health experts advise.

We’re happy to announce that there will be an opportunity to learn more about the current Third Sector Capital Fund from the Vale Council through a free online Zoom session, taking place on the 2nd of August at 10 am.

We must protect and promote stronger social connections in a rapidly changing world to improve health and wellbeing for all in Wales, public health experts have advised.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Health Visiting Service has made some changes to its breastfeeding support groups to provide more targeted and equitable support.

Physiotherapy Technician Rob Skellett is passionate about the planet. 15 years ago, working on the Trauma Wards at the University Hospital of Wales, he noticed that used crutches, walking sticks and walking frames were being thrown away rather than reused.

A small business owner has urged parents to sign up for the Welsh Government’s Childcare Offer before the autumn term starts.

The aim of this programme is to support partnerships from across the arts, health, social care and third sectors to provide high-quality creative projects that deliver health and wellbeing benefits for the people of Wales.

Grants up to £1000 to hundreds of clubs across the UK to make football more accessible in our communities.

VOICES ADFOCAD are holding Soup and a Slice sessions in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan during August 2024.

Funding up to £25,000 to enable communities across the UK to have a safe space for people to be together.

The Fore offer unrestricted grants of up to £30,000 spread over one to three years.

Skipton Building Society Charitable Foundation aims to improve the wellbeing, welfare and education of children and adults in communities throughout the UK by making donations of up to £6,000 to registered charities.

Music for All are delighted to be able to offer up to £5000 in financial awards as well as donations of instruments to community projects.

Alison Pritchard, Head of Support at WCVA, talks about the value of the Charity Governance Code and why it’s important for Welsh charities to get involved in the current consultation to update it.