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The re-launched Volunteering Wales platform is a simple, effective and completely free way for organisations and volunteers to find each

The Minister for Health and Social Services has asked officials to work with the voluntary sector to look at how

The Energy Efficiency Scheme is helping voluntary organisations improve the energy efficiency of their properties by providing advice, finance and

Each year the Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary grants £2,500 to a leader in the voluntary sector in Wales, find out

This week is Welsh Charities Week, from 13 – 17 November 2023, recognising the good work of charities, social enterprises,

For voluntary organisations to be able to pay the Living Wage they need funders to get on board. For Living

Trustees’ Week takes place from 6 to 10 November. Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work

The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2022/23 report highlights the incredible efforts of community groups across Wales to improve the

Welsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November 2023, recognising the good work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary

After the announcement this week from Welsh Government we are monitoring the impact of the revised spending plan on voluntary

An opportunity for Welsh social enterprises, or voluntary organisations with products, services or experiences to sell, to learn from experts,

Our AGM will take place online in November featuring two fantastic guest speakers from Welsh Refugee Council and Cytûn: Churches

This year Trustees Week will take place from 6  to 10 November. Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase

You can access free training sessions on different digital topics this November and December, as part of Newid: Digital for

Volunteers at Maggie’s provide a warm and friendly welcome and a listening ear for those who are affected by cancer.

An opportunity to hear updates from the Charity Commission on their current work. WHAT WILL I LEARN ABOUT? On the

The Volunteering Wales grant scheme has supported organisations like the Welsh Refugee Council to improve access to volunteering for people

WCVA is delighted to be working in partnership with the Association of Chairs to host an event for charity Chairs

Following a formal consultation, the Charity Commission has published new guidance for trustees on using social media. The guidance says

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has launched its new Small Business Research Initiative Challenge. THE CHALLENGE The Social Care and

NCVO’s (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations) most recent research into volunteer experience shows that while volunteering remains overwhelmingly a

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

Gift Aid Awareness Day provides an opportunity for charities to promote Gift Aid and increase the value of their donations.

WCVA welcomes the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee’s review of post-EU regional development funding. Following consultation earlier in the

The Charity Commission has published updated guidance on charities and investments. UPDATED GUIDANCE The guidance (known as CC14) has been

The Charity Commission has published its annual research on public trust in charities and what trustees think about their duties

WCVA has responded with a number of recommendations to Welsh Government’s consultation focusing on plans to improve social care arrangements

Wales Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards (WEDSA) stands as a pioneering initiative in Wales, singularly focused on showcasing the accomplishments of

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to support a vital leader in the voluntary sector, giving them the capacity

Join the Fundraising Regulator and WCVA at an in-person event in Cardiff on 20 September 2023 to share your views

Welsh Charities Week is back from 13 – 17 November to recognise the good work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary

We’re seeking a networking and communications professional on a fixed term or secondment basis for 18 months, starting October 2023.

We’re hiring for the position of Head of Health & Social Care for a period of maternity cover, find out

The Welsh Charity Awards recognise the positive impact and outstanding contributions made by charities, community organisations, not-for-profits, and volunteers across

We’re seeking a well-organised, enthusiast team player to join our grants team as a Grant Support Officer. This in an

Volunteers are connecting with diverse communities to improve services for mothers and babies in Aneurin Bevan health board. Babi (Birth

We’re looking for an enthusiastic policy professional to join our team as Head of Engagement on a fixed term contract

The UK COVID-19 inquiry is urging the public to share their experiences of the pandemic in order to properly understand

19 – 23 June 2023 is Small Charity Week, a week to celebrate and raise awareness of the small charity

The Knowledge Hub, a free online resource for voluntary organisations in Wales, has been updated with more information than ever

The Welsh Charity Awards are back. Your chance to celebrate the life changing impact of not only charities but volunteers

Volunteers with Cariad Pet Therapy take their therapy dogs into hospital and community premises, with remarkable results for patients and

The Wales and Africa grant scheme has enabled organisations like Teams4U and Chomuzangari Women’s Co-operative to run projects that are

2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week, an opportunity to formally thank the incredible volunteers that make a bigger

Welsh Government is consulting on draft statutory guidance for a new Single Unified Safeguarding Review (SUSR) process for Wales. The

Dave, a volunteer with Royal Voluntary Service, has been given royal recognition as part of the official coronation celebrations. Dave

Heidi volunteered with Betsi Cadwaladr Robins volunteer scheme in order to get experience. Now she is on her way to

The Charity Commission has recently updated its guidance on financial controls to include risks presented by newer technology, such as

We’re seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join our newly developed Corporate Services team providing administrative support

The Open University, in partnership with Third Sector Support Wales, has developed a free training programme to allow volunteers to

On the 24 April 2023, we launched the new ‘Macmillan community innovation project’, hosting our first official project advisory board

To be better prepared to deal with change and uncertainty heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project can benefit

The Welsh Charity Awards are back. Your chance to celebrate the life changing impact of not only charities but volunteers

Round 3 of the Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant is now open for organisations looking to improve their volunteering systems. The

Round 4 of the Wales and Africa 2022-25 scheme is now open to applicants. The scheme enables community groups and

WCVA has been going through an ambitious change programme to re-design and develop the organisation. Here we provide an update

We’re seeking two enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individuals to join our newly developed Corporate Services team providing administrative support across

Volunteers have always been the lifeblood of our communities in Wales, with one in three* people typically volunteering at any

The Big Help Out aims to get more people involved in volunteering by encouraging people to take part in introductory

Social business start-up grants offer financial support to budding Welsh social businesses to get trading or investment ready, plus technical

Join the Quality Assurance panel to represent Investing in Volunteers Wales and contribute to ensuring consistency in the IiV process

Join WCVA at upcoming focus groups for an opportunity to help shape the way fundraising in Wales is supported and

Our new report explores how voluntary organisations used EU funding to create lasting change for Welsh people and communities. In

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a new report that outlines the cyber threat that charities of all sizes

We’re seeking a volunteering professional for a maternity cover period on a fixed term or secondment basis for 9-12 months,

Social business start-up grants offer financial support to budding Welsh social businesses to get trading or investment ready, plus technical

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our dynamic communications and marketing team as WCVA’s ‘Digital Communications Support Officer’.

gofod3, Wales’ space for the voluntary sector, is back for 2023, but in a new and different format. We have

The UK Government Community Ownership Fund is now open for applications. The fund helps communities take ownership of local assets

As part of its Programme for Government and the Cooperation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, Welsh Ministers are examining options for

Devastating earthquakes have killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria. DEC member charities are already responding to the earthquake

Cynnal Cymru are offering free online training for voluntary organisations covering how the natural environment works, the threats it faces,

The Charity Commission has issued guidance for trustees about managing cost-of-living related financial difficulties in charities. The guidance states that

The Charity Commission wants to hear your views on their draft guidance for charities on social media. The Commission acknowledges

WCVA invites you to attend a focus group and have your say on the role of the voluntary sector in

The StartUp Awards are back for 2023, and social enterprises in Wales are being encouraged to enter the Social Enterprise

Social Investment Scotland are running a three-day retail bootcamp for social enterprises and voluntary organisations with products, services, or experiences

March 2020 marked the beginning of a period of vast change for the voluntary sector in Wales. A report by

As we reach the end of the Active Inclusion Fund’s lifetime, a new evaluation report presents findings on how and

The Charity Commission is aiming to build more supportive and meaningful relationships with individual trustees. As part of this, they

What are the rules for charities that want to support, or oppose, a change in government policy or the law?

We know that there is a lack of diversity on trustee boards. There are numerous benefits to having a diverse

WCVA hosted an event to build connections between the National Emergencies Trust and key partners in Wales. Here we summarise

We run through the latest information available on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Following a quiet autumn on the UK

Would you like to attract people from diverse backgrounds to get involved in your heritage organisation or project? As part

As we come to the end of 2022 we take a look back at what we’ve achieved this year. 2022

To be better prepared to deal with change and uncertainty heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project can benefit

From price rises to difficulties recruit staff, WCVA’s Head of Policy Ben Lloyd provides some sobering feedback from our recent

The aim of Safeguarding Week is to raise awareness about safeguarding because everyone has a role to play in keeping

Welsh Charities Week is back, a week all about recognising the work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community

Juggling volunteering alongside studies and extra curricular commitments can be a challenge. Cardiff and Vale UHB decided to give young

Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from

As EU funded projects reach their ends and wind down, we’ve commissioned a series of videos to highlight the particular