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Breaking barriers, building furniture

21st July 2022 admin

When the closure of an automotive plant in Merthyr Tydfil lead to staff lay-offs, the Active Inclusion Fund helped Ceri

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Recognising volunteering champions

19th July 2022 admin

Nominations are now open for the Helpforce Champion Awards and we will soon be seeking nominations for this year’s Welsh

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Help us keep the wheels turning

16th July 2022 admin

WCVA joins a coalition of 11 charities calling on the new Chancellor of the Exchequer to increase the Approved Mileage

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Have your say on the Charity Commission’s Changes to the Annual Return

7th July 2022 admin

The Charity Commission has launched a formal consultation on proposed changes to the Annual Return, designed to ensure the regulator is collecting

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WCVA’s change programme

29th June 2022 admin

WCVA will be undertaking an ambitious change programme which will re-design and develop the organisation to ensure that we are

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A strategic approach to volunteering in the NHS

26th June 2022 admin

A report from the Kings Fund explores the current picture of volunteering in NHS trusts in England, identifying what could

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UKSPF update: Action needed

25th June 2022 admin

As we prepare for UKSPF, we’re asking for your help to get the message out about the vital work EU

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Sustrans Cymru & WCVA partner in new office space

21st June 2022 admin

Sustrans Cymru and WCVA have partnered to share a co-habiting workspace in central Cardiff. WCVA is really pleased to have

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Charity Commission updates – New Chair & Business Plan for 2022/23

9th June 2022 admin

The Charity Commission has recently appointed a new Chair and published its Business Plan for 2022/2023, which includes a commitment

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Building Public Trust Award

7th June 2022 admin

The Building Public Trust Award for Impact in Social Enterprise 2022 is open for applications, and you could win £5,000!

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Free digital skills training delivered in Welsh

3rd June 2022 admin

Newid is running free digital skills training for voluntary organisations that provide advice, support and guidance to voluntary groups and

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Replacement funding limbo for vital voluntary sector support services

2nd June 2022 admin

Thousands of people have been supported by voluntary sector led employability & skills services. But as the end of European

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Time to say ‘thank you’ – Volunteers’ Week is here

1st June 2022 admin

Volunteers’ Week is taking place across the UK from 1-7 June. Here’s what is happening for Volunteers’ Week in Wales

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The Community Ownership Fund – round 2

31st May 2022 admin

UK Government has just launched the second round of the Community Ownership Fund to help communities take ownership of local

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Gofod3 is back – book your places now!

29th May 2022 admin

gofod3 is back again this year from the 20-24 June 2022 and with less than a month to go we

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Deadline for applying for free coaching extended

28th May 2022 admin

Heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply for the second round of coaching support through

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Inspiring Impact Programme Closure and Next Steps

24th May 2022 admin

After ten years the Inspiring Impact programme, a UK wide initiative to support good impact practice across the sector, has

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Wales and Africa grant now open

17th May 2022 admin

We are pleased to announce that the Wales and Africa grant scheme will continue for the next three years! Round

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Looking towards Volunteers’ Week 2022

12th May 2022 admin

WCVA’s volunteering team outline the approach to this year’s celebrations. Volunteers’ Week is a UK-wide annual festival of volunteering which

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Repair Café Wales – from grant to government staple

11th May 2022 admin

Repair Café Wales has grown into a really successful grassroots movement, so much so that it is now a core

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Newid: Digital for trustees event series

10th May 2022 admin

The Newid: Digital for Trustees event series, is a programme of inspirational lunchtime talks taking place between the 16- 25

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Are you looking for funding to develop a project to improve the environment?

27th April 2022 admin

We are pleased to announce the eighth round of the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is now open to

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Funding now available for community groups in Wales

27th April 2022 admin

Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales – an easy-to-access grant scheme for community groups in Wales – is now open

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Develop your innovative thinking with Infuse

15th April 2022 admin

If you work for a voluntary sector organisation in the Cardiff Capital Region, you can now apply to join the

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Do you qualify for free digital skills training?

13th April 2022 admin

Newid is running free digital skills training for organisations that provide advice, support and guidance to voluntary groups and charities.

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‘Breathing space to explore, develop, overcome & achieve…’

13th April 2022 admin

With new funding on the horizon, our new report highlights the successes of organisations that received grants through the pilot

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Work for WCVA – health & social care liaison

13th April 2022 admin

We’re hiring for the position of ‘Third Sector National Health and Social Care Manager’ and after receiving feedback we have

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WCVA launches bilingual version of the Charity Essentials health check tool

6th April 2022 admin

WCVA has worked with our sister council in England, NCVO, to launch a bilingual version of the Charity Essentials tool.

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Ending Physical Punishment in Wales

6th April 2022 admin

21 March 2022 was a historic moment for children and their rights in Wales. From this day forward, physically punishing

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Campaign to help trustees be ‘certain in uncertain times’

6th April 2022 admin

WCVA is supporting the Charity Commission’s current campaign to raise awareness amongst charity trustees of their core responsibilities, and to

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Charity Commission – Update on holding remote meetings

6th April 2022 admin

Since April 2020 charities have been able to hold meetings by telephone or online, even if their governing document does

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gofod3 2022 – Now accepting applications to host events

2nd April 2022 admin

Got something to share with voluntary organisations in Wales? We’re now taking applications to host events at gofod3. We’re over

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Document retention periods for European funded projects

22nd March 2022 admin

Organisations delivering European funded projects are required to maintain adequate project records and make them available to the Welsh Government

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Free coaching support for heritage organisations

22nd March 2022 admin

Heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply now for the second round of coaching support

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Last chance for growth & asset development funding

12th March 2022 admin

As the clock runs down on European funding, groups are being encouraged to apply for the final rounds of the

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Free nature training for Welsh community groups

8th March 2022 admin

New course dates announced for free online training places for community groups in Wales who’d like to protect and restore

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Voluntary sector support for Ukraine

5th March 2022 admin

As the crisis in Ukraine intensifies, voluntary organisations and volunteers are rallying around to provide support. Here’s an overview of

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Charities Act will lead to changes for charities in Wales

4th March 2022 admin

UK Government’s Charities Act has been given Royal Assent. The Act, previously announced in last year’s Queen’s Speech, makes several

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Volunteering Wales grants are back!

1st March 2022 admin

We’ve just re-launched the Volunteering Wales grant scheme for projects that will support positive volunteering experience, tackle barriers to volunteering

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Join the ‘Nature and Us’ conversation

19th February 2022 admin

Voluntary organisations are in a unique position to help people all over Wales have their say on the future of

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‘Net zero carbon start-up grant’ launches pilot

17th February 2022 admin

A new pilot scheme will offer financial support to budding Welsh social businesses to get trading or investment ready, plus

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Celebrating ten years of the Inspiring Impact programme

15th February 2022 admin

After a decade of supporting voluntary organisations to improve their impact practice, the UK-wide initiative Inspiring Impact will close in

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gofod3 2022 dates announced

15th February 2022 admin

Got something to share with voluntary organisations in Wales? gofod3 – Wales’ space for the voluntary sector – is back.

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Join WCVA’s finance team

15th February 2022 admin

We’re currently looking for a ‘Payroll and Finance Officer’ and ‘European Finance Manager’ to join our brilliant finance team. Find

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Adapting charity property to a COVID World

12th February 2022 admin

Voluntary organisations in Wales are being called on to take part in the 2022 Charity Property Matters Survey. The COVID-19

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Help improve digital skills in the voluntary sector

4th February 2022 admin

We are looking for delivery partners to get involved in an exciting new project to help us improve the level

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Two exciting opportunities to join the WCVA team

4th February 2022 admin

We’re hiring for the positions of ‘Third Sector National Health and Social Care Manager’ and ‘Resilience Team Administrator’. Find out

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Welsh Government launches new Code of Safeguarding Practice

3rd February 2022 admin

The new Code of Safeguarding Practice sets out Welsh Government expectations in relation to safeguarding arrangements. The Code of Safeguarding

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How retaining assets empowers communities

3rd February 2022 admin

WCVA’s Head of Policy Ben Lloyd reports on discussions around Welsh Government policy on community assets. In the last few

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New chair of the Charity Governance Code announced

1st February 2022 admin

Radojka Miljevic has been announced as the new independent chair of the Charity Governance Code steering group. The group is

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Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2022 call for nominations

29th January 2022 admin

This is your chance to nominate an inspirational lifelong learner for the annual Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2022 Do you

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Funding for environmental projects available now

18th January 2022 admin

Are you looking for funding to develop a project that will improve the environment? The Landfill Disposal Tax Communities Scheme

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North Wales social enterprise wins UK award

17th December 2021 admin

Glyn Wylfa which includes Caffi Wylfa, a social enterprise based in Chirk, North Wales has won the Transformative Community Business

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Community Ownership Fund update

16th December 2021 admin

The second round of the Community Ownership Fund has been pushed back until Spring 2022, with round one re-opening for

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Wales and Africa grants closing soon

14th December 2021 admin

The Wales and Africa grant scheme is open for applications until 16 January 2022. The Wales and Africa grants scheme

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Grant applications open for ‘Weston Charity Awards 2022’

14th December 2021 admin

Applications for the Weston Charity Awards 2022 are officially open thanks to a partnership between The Garfield Weston Foundation and

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Leadership bursary returns

8th December 2021 admin

For the first time since 2019 the Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary is now open for applications. The Walter Dickie Leadership

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Help us shape the future of Funding Wales

1st December 2021 admin

Funding Wales, Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW)’s free funding search tool – has been helping organisations across the country to

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Comment on Funder responses in light of the Covid-19 virus by News: Wales funding organisations work together to deliver £20m in grants during pandemic | TVA – Torfaen Voluntary Alliance

30th November 2021 admin

[…] The other funders in the Forum, including Community Foundation Wales, The Waterloo Foundation and Pen-y-Cymoedd Community Fund have been

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Comment on COVID- 19: Changing charitable objects by News: Regulatory Alert for large or complex service delivery charities | TVA – Torfaen Voluntary Alliance

30th November 2021 admin

[…] COVID- 19: Changing charitable objects […]

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Comment on Volunteers – how to help and stay safe by Volunteering during COVID 19

30th November 2021 admin

[…] Volunteers – how to help and stay safe […]

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Comment on Funder responses in light of the Covid-19 virus by Covid19: Latest updates from WCVA (13.5.2020) | TVA – Torfaen Voluntary Alliance

30th November 2021 admin

[…] We’ve collated a list of various funders’ responses to the virus […]

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New Community Asset Loan Fund announced

23rd November 2021 admin

Funded by Welsh Government, the Community Asset Loan Fund will offer loan finance for groups looking to bring property into

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Landfill Tax Communities Scheme annual report now available

20th November 2021 admin

The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2020/21 report highlights the incredible achievements of community groups across Wales who have been

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WCVA is looking for new funding advisory panellists!

16th November 2021 admin

Do you want to help voluntary organisations to make a bigger difference? Apply now to become a WCVA funding advisory

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Welcome to Welsh Charities Week

16th November 2021 admin

This week we’re marking the first Welsh Charities Week, so what should you expect and how can you get involved?

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Funding Wales: Your opportunity to shape the next stage

13th November 2021 admin

Use your voice to help us shape the future of funding searches for Welsh voluntary organisations. A tool for the

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Subsidised places available for intensive leadership training

13th November 2021 admin

Organisations from Wales are being invited to apply to Spring Impact’s Scale Accelerator Programme, in what will be the final

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‘And What About Wales?’ – new research on UK charities in Wales

13th November 2021 admin

We share key findings from our independent study on UK charities’ presence in Wales and the impact of COVID-19. The

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National Bereavement Support Grant launched

13th November 2021 admin

The bereavement framework offers funding support to organisations that commission or provide bereavement services. Bereavement is something that we all

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Introducing Newid: digital for the third sector

10th November 2021 admin

We are pleased to announce an upcoming programme of digital skills development and support for the voluntary sector in Wales,

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It’s hip to be square

5th November 2021 admin

After providing a lifeline to the community in Barry during the pandemic, family support non-profit CUBE (Community United Barry 4

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2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review

3rd November 2021 admin

UK Government didn’t give much away about the Shared Prosperity Fund in the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review, but it

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New COVID-19 recovery loan fund supports UK charities & social enterprises

2nd November 2021 admin

Open now, the Recovery Loan Fund is a new scheme from Social Investment Business and founding investor the Fusion21 Foundation

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Trustees’ Week in Wales Events – 1 – 5 November

26th October 2021 admin

What will you be doing to celebrate Trustees’ Week in Wales? Trustees’ Week 2021 is just around the corner and

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Volunteer to Career

26th October 2021 admin

We hear almost daily about the workforce pressures in health and social care. At the same time health and care

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WCVA’s AGM and annual lecture 2021

26th October 2021 admin

Our AGM & annual lecture will take place online in November, featuring fantastic guest speakers, networking opportunities, & this year’s

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New project offers free coaching support for heritage organisations

26th October 2021 admin

Heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply now for coaching support through the new Catalyst

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Introducing Welsh Charities Week

22nd October 2021 admin

The first Welsh Charities Week will take place 15-19 November 2021. Join us as we celebrate the charities, voluntary organisations,

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WCVA National Diversity Manager recognised with award

16th October 2021 admin

Our very own Rajma Begum has won an award for her outstanding contribution to Sport, Arts and Culture at the

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New website launched to protect the voluntary sector from fraud and cybercrime

12th October 2021 admin

The Charity Commission has launched a new charity fraud website designed to give the voluntary sector information, advice and practical

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‘Volunteering helped me in lots of ways’

7th October 2021 admin

Karma Seas CIC were funded by the Youth Led Grants in Bridgend to deliver their project. Read about the positive

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Access match-funding through COVID-19 crowdfunder scheme

5th October 2021 admin

The National Emergencies Trust have partnered with Crowdfunder to distribute the remaining £1.2m of the Coronavirus Appeal Funds. Match-funding is

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EU replacement funding news

5th October 2021 admin

It’s been a quiet summer on the EU replacement funding front Funding decisions Funding decisions in relation to the Community

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COVID-19 alert level 0: guidance and support available for voluntary organisations in Wales

28th September 2021 admin

This blog provides a summary of the guidance and support available for voluntary organisations following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions

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Events for Trustees – Charity Commission Annual Public Meeting and Charity Governance Conference

28th September 2021 admin

Two virtual events taking place in September and October may be of interest to trustees and charity representatives in Wales.

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WCVA Board of Trustees Election 2021

28th September 2021 admin

It’s almost time for WCVA members to vote for their top seven nominees to join WCVA’s board of trustees. Thank

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WCVA concerned about banking challenges for the voluntary sector

28th September 2021 admin

As HSBC makes the decision to introduce new charges for charity bank accounts, WCVA and partners are working to support

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More than a Committee

15th September 2021 admin

This week (from 13 September  to 17), Mudiad Meithrin is running their #MoreThanACommittee campaign to celebrate the work of members

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Volunteering is repaid with ‘laughter, smiles and change’

11th September 2021 admin

SVC’s Young Carer’s Project received funding from the Cardiff Youth Led Grant Panel. Lead Volunteer, Kelly talks about her experience

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COVID-19 had ‘uneven’ impact on voluntary sector

10th September 2021 admin

Charity Commission trustee research has found that the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on voluntary organisations. The Charity Commission has

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Sector’s role in employability programmes is essential

9th September 2021 admin

A recent independent evaluation of our Active Inclusion Fund looked at learning for future employability programmes and policy. Here are

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Deadline fast approaching to access fully funded placements

9th September 2021 admin

Has the pandemic increased your workload? Need an extra pair of hands? Voluntary organisations in Wales can benefit from six-month

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Research shows rise in public trust

7th September 2021 admin

The Charity Commission’s research looked at public trust in charities and their expectations for the voluntary sector. The Charity Commission’s

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Your invitation to join Adult Learners’ Week 2021

7th September 2021 admin

Adult Learners’ Week plays a major role in promoting opportunities for individuals to learn new skills, find resources to support

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Upskill, learn & network – the improved voluntary sector ‘Hub’

7th September 2021 admin

The Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of free online resources, networking and learning.

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Nurturing growth with Cynon Valley Organic Adventures

4th September 2021 admin

Voluntary organisations in Wales can benefit from six-month job placements completely paid for by the Kickstart Scheme. Here’s how Cynon

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Putting your Hart into it

3rd September 2021 admin

As time runs out to apply for the Social Business Growth Fund The White Hart Community Inn Ltd show how

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A breath of fresh air with The Outdoor Partnership

10th August 2021 admin

After going from A-Levels right into lockdown, The Outdoor Partnership helped Gwion navigate a world of work that was at

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New research captures the impact of COVID-19

27th July 2021 admin

New research captures the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerability and the Voluntary and Community Sector’s rapid supportive response. A new

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