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The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme 2020/21 report highlights the incredible achievements of community groups across Wales who have been
Read moreDo you want to help voluntary organisations to make a bigger difference? Apply now to become a WCVA funding advisory
Read moreThis week we’re marking the first Welsh Charities Week, so what should you expect and how can you get involved?
Read moreUse your voice to help us shape the future of funding searches for Welsh voluntary organisations. A tool for the
Read moreOrganisations from Wales are being invited to apply to Spring Impact’s Scale Accelerator Programme, in what will be the final
Read moreWe share key findings from our independent study on UK charities’ presence in Wales and the impact of COVID-19. The
Read moreThe bereavement framework offers funding support to organisations that commission or provide bereavement services. Bereavement is something that we all
Read moreWe are pleased to announce an upcoming programme of digital skills development and support for the voluntary sector in Wales,
Read moreAfter providing a lifeline to the community in Barry during the pandemic, family support non-profit CUBE (Community United Barry 4
Read moreUK Government didn’t give much away about the Shared Prosperity Fund in the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review, but it
Read moreOpen now, the Recovery Loan Fund is a new scheme from Social Investment Business and founding investor the Fusion21 Foundation
Read moreWhat will you be doing to celebrate Trustees’ Week in Wales? Trustees’ Week 2021 is just around the corner and
Read moreWe hear almost daily about the workforce pressures in health and social care. At the same time health and care
Read moreOur AGM & annual lecture will take place online in November, featuring fantastic guest speakers, networking opportunities, & this year’s
Read moreHeritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply now for coaching support through the new Catalyst
Read moreThe first Welsh Charities Week will take place 15-19 November 2021. Join us as we celebrate the charities, voluntary organisations,
Read moreOur very own Rajma Begum has won an award for her outstanding contribution to Sport, Arts and Culture at the
Read moreThe Charity Commission has launched a new charity fraud website designed to give the voluntary sector information, advice and practical
Read moreKarma Seas CIC were funded by the Youth Led Grants in Bridgend to deliver their project. Read about the positive
Read moreThe National Emergencies Trust have partnered with Crowdfunder to distribute the remaining £1.2m of the Coronavirus Appeal Funds. Match-funding is
Read moreIt’s been a quiet summer on the EU replacement funding front Funding decisions Funding decisions in relation to the Community
Read moreThis blog provides a summary of the guidance and support available for voluntary organisations following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
Read moreTwo virtual events taking place in September and October may be of interest to trustees and charity representatives in Wales.
Read moreIt’s almost time for WCVA members to vote for their top seven nominees to join WCVA’s board of trustees. Thank
Read moreAs HSBC makes the decision to introduce new charges for charity bank accounts, WCVA and partners are working to support
Read moreThis week (from 13 September to 17), Mudiad Meithrin is running their #MoreThanACommittee campaign to celebrate the work of members
Read moreSVC’s Young Carer’s Project received funding from the Cardiff Youth Led Grant Panel. Lead Volunteer, Kelly talks about her experience
Read moreCharity Commission trustee research has found that the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on voluntary organisations. The Charity Commission has
Read moreA recent independent evaluation of our Active Inclusion Fund looked at learning for future employability programmes and policy. Here are
Read moreHas the pandemic increased your workload? Need an extra pair of hands? Voluntary organisations in Wales can benefit from six-month
Read moreThe Charity Commission’s research looked at public trust in charities and their expectations for the voluntary sector. The Charity Commission’s
Read moreAdult Learners’ Week plays a major role in promoting opportunities for individuals to learn new skills, find resources to support
Read moreThe Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of free online resources, networking and learning.
Read moreVoluntary organisations in Wales can benefit from six-month job placements completely paid for by the Kickstart Scheme. Here’s how Cynon
Read moreAs time runs out to apply for the Social Business Growth Fund The White Hart Community Inn Ltd show how
Read moreAfter going from A-Levels right into lockdown, The Outdoor Partnership helped Gwion navigate a world of work that was at
Read moreNew research captures the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerability and the Voluntary and Community Sector’s rapid supportive response. A new
Read moreThis is an update on the arrangements for the Trusted Charity quality standard which has now been transferred to a
Read moreIn the face of Covid-19 people and communities stepped up with new ideas and approaches to get things done. A
Read moreA £380,000 grant programme to encourage people from excluded and disadvantaged communities across Wales to get in touch with nature
Read moreWCVA Chief Executive Ruth Marks has given evidence to the House of Lords Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee. The Committee has
Read moreThe new Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant round will unlock the potential for embedding or upscaling the co-ordinated volunteering that has
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThis free online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective and inclusive way. The Trustee Recruitment Cycle has
Read moreThe Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during
Read moreGovernors for Schools is a leading education charity that finds, places, and supports skilled volunteers as governors on school boards.
Read moreThe Charity Commission has published a blog on the five key changes to charity law included in the charities bill.
Read moreThe EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) application deadline is fast approaching; EU, EEA and Swiss nationals (and their eligible family members)
Read moreIn the face of Covid-19 people and communities stepped up with new ideas and approaches to get things done. Now
Read moreWCVA’s Safeguarding Team are delighted to welcome a new member of staff, Cerri Dando, who will be taking the lead
Read moreOur volunteering team explain more about the volunteering networks in Wales, the benefits of getting involved and how to join.
Read moreThis is an update for charities in Wales that hold the Trusted Charity Mark (previously PQASSO) or are undergoing the
Read moreThe Investing in Volunteers team is celebrating its busiest year yet, achieving its yearly target for registrations for the award
Read moreComing soon, an interactive resource to help the development of volunteering within health and social care services. During COVID-19 we’ve
Read moreVolunteers’ Week takes place across the UK 1-7 June. Find out what is happening for Volunteers’ Week in Wales this
Read moreFollowing the launch of the Volunteers Week 2021 campaign pack, the Volunteers Week Wales Subgroup share what they and some
Read moreWCVA and Aberystwyth University are currently working with partners on a UK wide collaborative research study looking at volunteering during
Read moreThis year’s Wales Nature Week takes place between 29 May – 6 June 2021. Find out how you can take
Read moreIn India, a second wave of coronavirus is having a devastating impact. India’s health system is struggling to cope, hospitals are
Read moreWCVA has responded to Welsh Government’s recent consultation on the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Bill. This new Bill
Read moreThe Charity Commission has updated its coronavirus guidance on insolvency protections for charitable companies and CIOs. Provisions have been introduced
Read moreWCVA’s Volunteering team walk you through the approach to Volunteers’ Week 2021. Volunteers have always been the lifeblood of our
Read moreOn Wednesday 14 April a range of representatives from across the voluntary sector in Wales came together to discuss what
Read moreWe’re conducting a survey to find out how the voluntary sector can work better with the Welsh Government on the
Read moreWCVA has responded to Welsh Government’s consultation on its White Paper for rebalancing social care in Wales. The White Paper
Read moreAs it’s the last chance to run one-year employment projects, voluntary organisations are being encouraged to get in touch with
Read moreWCVA hosted a UK wide event where we formally launched the new Investing in Volunteers (IiV) standard. Read below for
Read moreOrganisations from Wales are invited to apply to Spring Impact’s Scale Accelerator Programme – closing Monday 12 April. Scale Accelerator
Read moreWCVA welcomes a Charity Commission campaign aimed at helping trustees to refresh their knowledge of charity governance and be ‘certain
Read moreFormer Chair and current Vice President of WCVA, Tom Jones, has been elected President of the European Rural Community Alliance
Read moreThe Charity Governance Code has recently been refreshed and one of the main changes is an updated version of the
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that the All Wales Basic Safeguarding Awareness training pack, which is hosted by Social Care
Read moreA new service from The Disclosure and Barring Service will focus on working collaboratively with safeguarding organisations, and organisations that
Read moreICSA, The Chartered Governance Institute, has published new guidance on holding virtual and hybrid AGMs. The guidance aims to provide
Read moreThe Minister for the Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs recently met with the voluntary sector to discuss the green and
Read moreThe census is here, and you can play your part by helping your community join in. By now you will probably have
Read moreAbergele Community Action were funded by the Youth Led Grants for their Castle Clean Up Project. Read about the positive
Read moreOur new survey on new subsidy control rules is now open – please complete by 19 March. Since 1 January,
Read moreFind out about Torfaen Youth Forum, who were funded by the Youth Led Grants in 2019/20 on their environmental project.
Read moreWCVA is interested in learning more about the impact of COVID-19 on the voluntary sector in Wales, particularly in relation
Read moreAbigail went from student volunteer to leader of a new peer support project for young people with additional learning needs,
Read moreSocial enterprises in Wales can now apply for the SIS Retail Academy 2021. The SIS Retail Academy helps mission-driven businesses
Read moreWCVA is pleased to announce that a new, additional round of Active Inclusion funding is now open on WCVA’s Multipurpose
Read moreSocial enterprises in Wales can now apply for the SIS Retail Academy 2021. The SIS Retail Academy helps mission-driven businesses
Read moreThe emergency COVID-19 funding for voluntary organisations in Wales is set to close to applications mid-March. WCVA is currently accepting
Read moreSTEER share the positive impacts of the Youth Led Grants on their youth volunteering projects. Based at the edge of
Read moreNew bespoke employment programmes have been launched by ACE CGL (Achieving Change Through Employment – formerly SOVA), and they are
Read moreThe National Council for Voluntary Organisations in England (NCVO) has announced it will be winding down the ‘Trusted Charity’ quality
Read moreThe 3-SET team give a brief update on policy developments regarding the world of European funding and its successors in
Read moreThe Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services has said that community activity that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic must
Read moreVolunteers have made a huge difference during the pandemic. Here’s how to keep your volunteers safe in line with Welsh
Read moreAn additional round of the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme will focus on projects that help partnerships adapt for the
Read more25 voluntary organisations in Wales have been given the green light to benefit from fully funded jobs through the UK
Read moreMembers of WCVA can now nominate representatives to the Third Sector Partnership Council, the group that connects the voluntary sector
Read moreThe 2021/22 Volunteering Wales Grants scheme is now open to applications, with an emphasis on projects supporting the Well-being of
Read moreA new round of Active Inclusion funding is now open on WCVA’s Multipurpose Application Portal (MAP). The closing date for
Read moreThe Charity Commission has launched a new set of simple, easy to understand guides to help trustees run their charities
Read moreWCVA has responded to the Public Accounts Committee’s consultation on barriers to the implementation of the Future Generations Act, as
Read moreIn September the Charity Commission launched a new version of the online register of charities. The online register provides the public
Read moreThe Steering Group responsible for the Charity Governance Code, which sets out seven principles of good governance practice for charities
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