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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is an update on the arrangements for the Trusted Charity quality standard which has now been transferred to a

In the face of Covid-19 people and communities stepped up with new ideas and approaches to get things done. A

A £380,000 grant programme to encourage people from excluded and disadvantaged communities across Wales to get in touch with nature

WCVA Chief Executive Ruth Marks has given evidence to the House of Lords Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee. The Committee has

The new Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant round will unlock the potential for embedding or upscaling the co-ordinated volunteering that has

The First Minister, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, has announced that WCVA will distribute an additional £2.25m of funding to the voluntary sector in Wales through

This free online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective and inclusive way. The Trustee Recruitment Cycle has

The Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during

Governors for Schools is a leading education charity that finds, places, and supports skilled volunteers as governors on school boards.

The Charity Commission has published a blog on the five key changes to charity law included in the charities bill.

The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) application deadline is fast approaching; EU, EEA and Swiss nationals (and their eligible family members)

In the face of Covid-19 people and communities stepped up with new ideas and approaches to get things done. Now

WCVA’s Safeguarding Team are delighted to welcome a new member of staff, Cerri Dando, who will be taking the lead

Our volunteering team explain more about the volunteering networks in Wales, the benefits of getting involved and how to join.

This is an update for charities in Wales that hold the Trusted Charity Mark (previously PQASSO) or are undergoing the

The Investing in Volunteers team is celebrating its busiest year yet, achieving its yearly target for registrations for the award

Coming soon, an interactive resource to help the development of volunteering within health and social care services. During COVID-19 we’ve

Volunteers’ Week takes place across the UK 1-7 June. Find out what is happening for Volunteers’ Week in Wales this

Following the launch of the Volunteers Week 2021 campaign pack, the Volunteers Week Wales Subgroup share what they and some

WCVA and Aberystwyth University are currently working with partners on a UK wide collaborative research study looking at volunteering during

This year’s Wales Nature Week takes place between 29 May – 6 June 2021. Find out how you can take

In India, a second wave of coronavirus is having a devastating impact. India’s health system is struggling to cope, hospitals are

WCVA has responded to Welsh Government’s recent consultation on the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Bill. This new Bill

The Charity Commission has updated its coronavirus guidance on insolvency protections for charitable companies and CIOs. Provisions have been introduced

WCVA’s Volunteering team walk you through the approach to Volunteers’ Week 2021. Volunteers have always been the lifeblood of our

On Wednesday 14 April a range of representatives from across the voluntary sector in Wales came together to discuss what

We’re conducting a survey to find out how the voluntary sector can work better with the Welsh Government on the

WCVA has responded to Welsh Government’s consultation on its White Paper for rebalancing social care in Wales. The White Paper

As it’s the last chance to run one-year employment projects, voluntary organisations are being encouraged to get in touch with

WCVA hosted a UK wide event where we formally launched the new Investing in Volunteers (IiV) standard. Read below for

Organisations from Wales are invited to apply to Spring Impact’s Scale Accelerator Programme – closing Monday 12 April. Scale Accelerator

WCVA welcomes a Charity Commission campaign aimed at helping trustees to refresh their knowledge of charity governance and be ‘certain

Former Chair and current Vice President of WCVA, Tom Jones, has been elected President of the European Rural Community Alliance

The Charity Governance Code has recently been refreshed and one of the main changes is an updated version of the

We are pleased to announce that the All Wales Basic Safeguarding Awareness training pack, which is hosted by Social Care

A new service from The Disclosure and Barring Service will focus on working collaboratively with safeguarding organisations, and organisations that

ICSA, The Chartered Governance Institute, has published new guidance on holding virtual and hybrid AGMs. The guidance aims to provide

The Minister for the Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs recently met with the voluntary sector to discuss the green and

The census is here, and you can play your part by helping your community join in. By now you will probably have

Abergele Community Action were funded by the Youth Led Grants for their Castle Clean Up Project. Read about the positive

Our new survey on new subsidy control rules is now open – please complete by 19 March. Since 1 January,

Find out about Torfaen Youth Forum, who were funded by the Youth Led Grants in 2019/20 on their environmental project.

WCVA is interested in learning more about the impact of COVID-19 on the voluntary sector in Wales, particularly in relation

Abigail went from student volunteer to leader of a new peer support project for young people with additional learning needs,

Social enterprises in Wales can now apply for the SIS Retail Academy 2021. The SIS Retail Academy helps mission-driven businesses

WCVA is pleased to announce that a new, additional round of Active Inclusion funding is now open on WCVA’s Multipurpose

Social enterprises in Wales can now apply for the SIS Retail Academy 2021. The SIS Retail Academy helps mission-driven businesses

The emergency COVID-19 funding for voluntary organisations in Wales is set to close to applications mid-March. WCVA is currently accepting

STEER share the positive impacts of the Youth Led Grants on their youth volunteering projects. Based at the edge of

New bespoke employment programmes have been launched by ACE CGL (Achieving Change Through Employment – formerly SOVA), and they are

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations in England (NCVO) has announced it will be winding down the ‘Trusted Charity’ quality