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As part of its Programme for Government and the Cooperation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, Welsh Ministers are examining options for
Read moreDevastating earthquakes have killed thousands of people in Turkey and Syria. DEC member charities are already responding to the earthquake
Read moreCynnal Cymru are offering free online training for voluntary organisations covering how the natural environment works, the threats it faces,
Read moreThe Charity Commission has issued guidance for trustees about managing cost-of-living related financial difficulties in charities. The guidance states that
Read moreThe Charity Commission wants to hear your views on their draft guidance for charities on social media. The Commission acknowledges
Read moreWCVA invites you to attend a focus group and have your say on the role of the voluntary sector in
Read moreThe StartUp Awards are back for 2023, and social enterprises in Wales are being encouraged to enter the Social Enterprise
Read moreSocial Investment Scotland are running a three-day retail bootcamp for social enterprises and voluntary organisations with products, services, or experiences
Read moreMarch 2020 marked the beginning of a period of vast change for the voluntary sector in Wales. A report by
Read moreAs we reach the end of the Active Inclusion Fund’s lifetime, a new evaluation report presents findings on how and
Read moreThe Charity Commission is aiming to build more supportive and meaningful relationships with individual trustees. As part of this, they
Read moreWhat are the rules for charities that want to support, or oppose, a change in government policy or the law?
Read moreWe know that there is a lack of diversity on trustee boards. There are numerous benefits to having a diverse
Read moreWCVA hosted an event to build connections between the National Emergencies Trust and key partners in Wales. Here we summarise
Read moreWe run through the latest information available on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Following a quiet autumn on the UK
Read moreWould you like to attract people from diverse backgrounds to get involved in your heritage organisation or project? As part
Read moreAs we come to the end of 2022 we take a look back at what we’ve achieved this year. 2022
Read moreThe Net Zero Carbon Start-Up Grant – a pilot scheme managed by our Social Investment Cymru team – is providing a much-needed
Read moreTo be better prepared to deal with change and uncertainty heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project can benefit
Read moreWCVA received a record number of nominations for the Welsh Charity Awards this year and during Welsh Charities Week we
Read moreFrom price rises to difficulties recruit staff, WCVA’s Head of Policy Ben Lloyd provides some sobering feedback from our recent
Read moreThe aim of Safeguarding Week is to raise awareness about safeguarding because everyone has a role to play in keeping
Read moreWelsh Charities Week is back, a week all about recognising the work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community
Read moreJuggling volunteering alongside studies and extra curricular commitments can be a challenge. Cardiff and Vale UHB decided to give young
Read moreTrustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from
Read moreAs EU funded projects reach their ends and wind down, we’ve commissioned a series of videos to highlight the particular
Read moreBridgend Association of Voluntary Services (BAVO) is celebrating following commendation from the Welsh Language Commissioner on its Cynnig Cymraeg (Welsh
Read moreWCVA and partners have received funding from Welsh Government to deliver the start-up phase of the National Nature Service (NNS)
Read moreThe Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2021/22 report highlights the incredible achievements of community groups across Wales who have been
Read moreThe Recovery Loan Fund has reopened for applications with £7m immediately available to UK charities and social enterprises. Social Investment
Read moreAn online launch event for a paper on the value of volunteering within health and social care will be held
Read moreAn online launch event for a paper on the value of volunteering within health and social care will be held
Read moreRead about the fantastic 12-month projects we’ve funded through round 1 of the 2022-25 Wales and Africa Grant Scheme. The
Read moreGiving Tuesday is taking place on 29 November 2022. It’s a great opportunity to make the most of a global
Read moreOur AGM will take place in person in November, featuring two fantastic guest speakers plus an opportunity for our members
Read moreA paper written for and published by the Bevan Commission will be launched in November. Here is a summary of
Read moreWhen the closure of an automotive plant in Merthyr Tydfil lead to staff lay-offs, the Active Inclusion Fund helped Ceri
Read moreNominations are now open for the Helpforce Champion Awards and we will soon be seeking nominations for this year’s Welsh
Read moreWCVA joins a coalition of 11 charities calling on the new Chancellor of the Exchequer to increase the Approved Mileage
Read moreThe Charity Commission has launched a formal consultation on proposed changes to the Annual Return, designed to ensure the regulator is collecting
Read moreWCVA will be undertaking an ambitious change programme which will re-design and develop the organisation to ensure that we are
Read moreA report from the Kings Fund explores the current picture of volunteering in NHS trusts in England, identifying what could
Read moreAs we prepare for UKSPF, we’re asking for your help to get the message out about the vital work EU
Read moreSustrans Cymru and WCVA have partnered to share a co-habiting workspace in central Cardiff. WCVA is really pleased to have
Read moreThe Charity Commission has recently appointed a new Chair and published its Business Plan for 2022/2023, which includes a commitment
Read moreThe Building Public Trust Award for Impact in Social Enterprise 2022 is open for applications, and you could win £5,000!
Read moreNewid is running free digital skills training for voluntary organisations that provide advice, support and guidance to voluntary groups and
Read moreThousands of people have been supported by voluntary sector led employability & skills services. But as the end of European
Read moreVolunteers’ Week is taking place across the UK from 1-7 June. Here’s what is happening for Volunteers’ Week in Wales
Read moreUK Government has just launched the second round of the Community Ownership Fund to help communities take ownership of local
Read moregofod3 is back again this year from the 20-24 June 2022 and with less than a month to go we
Read moreHeritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply for the second round of coaching support through
Read moreAfter ten years the Inspiring Impact programme, a UK wide initiative to support good impact practice across the sector, has
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that the Wales and Africa grant scheme will continue for the next three years! Round
Read moreWCVA’s volunteering team outline the approach to this year’s celebrations. Volunteers’ Week is a UK-wide annual festival of volunteering which
Read moreRepair Café Wales has grown into a really successful grassroots movement, so much so that it is now a core
Read moreThe Newid: Digital for Trustees event series, is a programme of inspirational lunchtime talks taking place between the 16- 25
Read moreWe are pleased to announce the eighth round of the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is now open to
Read moreComic Relief Community Fund in Wales – an easy-to-access grant scheme for community groups in Wales – is now open
Read moreIf you work for a voluntary sector organisation in the Cardiff Capital Region, you can now apply to join the
Read moreNewid is running free digital skills training for organisations that provide advice, support and guidance to voluntary groups and charities.
Read moreWith new funding on the horizon, our new report highlights the successes of organisations that received grants through the pilot
Read moreWe’re hiring for the position of ‘Third Sector National Health and Social Care Manager’ and after receiving feedback we have
Read moreWCVA has worked with our sister council in England, NCVO, to launch a bilingual version of the Charity Essentials tool.
Read more21 March 2022 was a historic moment for children and their rights in Wales. From this day forward, physically punishing
Read moreWCVA is supporting the Charity Commission’s current campaign to raise awareness amongst charity trustees of their core responsibilities, and to
Read moreSince April 2020 charities have been able to hold meetings by telephone or online, even if their governing document does
Read moreGot something to share with voluntary organisations in Wales? We’re now taking applications to host events at gofod3. We’re over
Read moreOrganisations delivering European funded projects are required to maintain adequate project records and make them available to the Welsh Government
Read moreHeritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply now for the second round of coaching support
Read moreAs the clock runs down on European funding, groups are being encouraged to apply for the final rounds of the
Read moreNew course dates announced for free online training places for community groups in Wales who’d like to protect and restore
Read moreAs the crisis in Ukraine intensifies, voluntary organisations and volunteers are rallying around to provide support. Here’s an overview of
Read moreUK Government’s Charities Act has been given Royal Assent. The Act, previously announced in last year’s Queen’s Speech, makes several
Read moreWe’ve just re-launched the Volunteering Wales grant scheme for projects that will support positive volunteering experience, tackle barriers to volunteering
Read moreVoluntary organisations are in a unique position to help people all over Wales have their say on the future of
Read moreA new pilot scheme will offer financial support to budding Welsh social businesses to get trading or investment ready, plus
Read moreAfter a decade of supporting voluntary organisations to improve their impact practice, the UK-wide initiative Inspiring Impact will close in
Read moreGot something to share with voluntary organisations in Wales? gofod3 – Wales’ space for the voluntary sector – is back.
Read moreWe’re currently looking for a ‘Payroll and Finance Officer’ and ‘European Finance Manager’ to join our brilliant finance team. Find
Read moreVoluntary organisations in Wales are being called on to take part in the 2022 Charity Property Matters Survey. The COVID-19
Read moreWe are looking for delivery partners to get involved in an exciting new project to help us improve the level
Read moreWe’re hiring for the positions of ‘Third Sector National Health and Social Care Manager’ and ‘Resilience Team Administrator’. Find out
Read moreThe new Code of Safeguarding Practice sets out Welsh Government expectations in relation to safeguarding arrangements. The Code of Safeguarding
Read moreWCVA’s Head of Policy Ben Lloyd reports on discussions around Welsh Government policy on community assets. In the last few
Read moreRadojka Miljevic has been announced as the new independent chair of the Charity Governance Code steering group. The group is
Read moreThis is your chance to nominate an inspirational lifelong learner for the annual Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2022 Do you
Read moreAre you looking for funding to develop a project that will improve the environment? The Landfill Disposal Tax Communities Scheme
Read moreGlyn Wylfa which includes Caffi Wylfa, a social enterprise based in Chirk, North Wales has won the Transformative Community Business
Read moreThe second round of the Community Ownership Fund has been pushed back until Spring 2022, with round one re-opening for
Read moreThe Wales and Africa grant scheme is open for applications until 16 January 2022. The Wales and Africa grants scheme
Read moreApplications for the Weston Charity Awards 2022 are officially open thanks to a partnership between The Garfield Weston Foundation and
Read moreFor the first time since 2019 the Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary is now open for applications. The Walter Dickie Leadership
Read moreFunding Wales, Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW)’s free funding search tool – has been helping organisations across the country to
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Read moreFunded by Welsh Government, the Community Asset Loan Fund will offer loan finance for groups looking to bring property into
Read moreThe Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2020/21 report highlights the incredible achievements of community groups across Wales who have been
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