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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

The 3-SET team give a brief update on policy developments regarding the world of European funding and its successors in

The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services has said that community activity that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic must

Volunteers have made a huge difference during the pandemic. Here’s how to keep your volunteers safe in line with Welsh

An additional round of the Wales and Africa Grant Scheme will focus on projects that help partnerships adapt for the

25 voluntary organisations in Wales have been given the green light to benefit from fully funded jobs through the UK

Members of WCVA can now nominate representatives to the Third Sector Partnership Council, the group that connects the voluntary sector

The 2021/22 Volunteering Wales Grants scheme is now open to applications, with an emphasis on projects supporting the Well-being of

A new round of Active Inclusion funding is now open on WCVA’s Multipurpose Application Portal (MAP). The closing date for

The Charity Commission has launched a new set of simple, easy to understand guides to help trustees run their charities

WCVA has responded to the Public Accounts Committee’s consultation on barriers to the implementation of the Future Generations Act, as

In September the Charity Commission launched a new version of the online register of charities. The online register provides the public

The Steering Group responsible for the Charity Governance Code, which sets out seven principles of good governance practice for charities

WCVA are delighted to announce a new National Lottery funded project – helping three communities in Wales develop their visions

WCVA has responded to the Finance Committee’s consultation on Welsh Government’s draft budget proposals for 2021/22, and Welsh Government’s consultation

We give you a brief update on State Aid in light of the upcoming end of the transition period. State

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) have announced changes to the ‘filtering rules’ for DBS checks. From Saturday 28 November

The Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) deadline has been extended to 31 January 2021. RRLF is a £25m emergency

WCVA has published its annual report for 2019/20 – featuring stories from across the sector, statistics, and more. At times

The SUPER research group needs new members to help researchers with key aspects of their work. Health and care research

The Minister for Finance thanked the voluntary sector for its efforts during the pandemic at a recent meeting, and noted

This week is Living Wage Week, the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement. The Living Wage campaign is an

WCVA was among third sector stakeholders who have given evidence to the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee on the

WCVA is pleased to announce that it will be part of a research project comparing the volunteering response to Covid-19

Since 2014, annual #iwill Weeks have brought together thousands of individuals and organisations to champion young people as leaders of

Organisations and young people across the UK are getting ready to celebrate annual #iwillWeek, this year in the form of

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

At WCVA we offer a wide range of benefits and flexible employment that makes a difference. WCVA currently has four

Knowledge Hub gives voluntary organisations in Wales easy access to a range of online information, networking and learning. Third Sector

The voluntary sector recently met with the Minister for the Environment, Lesley Griffiths, to discuss the green recovery from Covid-19,

We’re gathering your thoughts on the 2021-22 draft Budget, and more. The Finance Committee has launched its consultation on Welsh

Following the collection of evidence, the Welsh Affairs Committee’s ‘Wales and the Shared Prosperity Fund’ inquiry has now been published.

WCVA is pleased to be running this new scheme with Welsh Government and Credit Unions of Wales. If Covid-19 has

Next week WCVA in partnership with the Charity Retail Association will be sharing stories from charity shop volunteers to attract

It’s nearly time for Trustees’ Week, the annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities

Welsh charity leaders are being encouraged to take part in this survey ahead of the launch of the scheme. Business

We are looking for community organisations who want to support people in their communities to shape their future. We are

The delivery and compliance group is made up of cross sector representatives involved in the delivery of European Social Fund

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

The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from

Get your team in-step for recovery by joining this webinar from communications experts Housebrands. Trying to navigate a path through

Investing in Volunteers (IiV) Essentials is a new free tool to help ensure that volunteers have the best possible experience.

Supporting voluntary fundraising regulation by registering with the Fundraising Regulator means Welsh charities can increase public trust in fundraising and

The Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) will close to new applications on 30 September. RRLF is a £25m emergency

UK Parliament has launched a range of online workshops to help Welsh organisations understand how the Houses of Commons and

The Charity Commission has launched a new version of its public register of charities. The revised register aims to increase

Do you work with people who need to be heard in next year’s election? The Electoral Reform Society Cymru are

We present options for trustees around AGMs during the pandemic. The question of how and when to hold an AGM

The steering group responsible for the Charity Governance Code (the Code), which promotes good governance practice for charities of all

A new fund from Welsh Government and administered by WCVA will focus on reducing the inequality resulting from the pandemic.

2020 has been a turbulent year for everyone, the voluntary sector included, and many have had to endure a number

For members of diverse communities based in North Cardiff, the Community Care and Wellbeing service (CCAWS) is a lifeline, offering

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is launching a Civil Solidarity Prize, a one-off award with the specific theme

Getting on Board campaign to improve trustee diversity The charity Getting on Board has published a report and call to

The Governance Institute (ICSA) has published new guidance on re-opening for charity trustees. Many trustees are currently considering how to

The European Solidarity Corps, a programme run by the Erasmus+ UK National Agency, is all about helping organisations and young

In response to the current Coronavirus crisis, WCVA ran a series of events entitled ‘Preparing for Different Futures’, which explored

In response to the current Coronavirus crisis, WCVA ran a series of events entitled ‘Preparing for Different Futures’, which explored

WCVA is inviting voluntary heritage organisations in Wales to apply for dedicated development support from our Catalyst Cymru: Resilient Heritage

With help from the Voluntary Services Emergency Fund, the Centre for African Entrepreneurship (CAE) has been providing Swansea’s BAME community

The level of public trust in charities in England and Wales has improved, according to research from the Charity Commission.

In response to the current Coronavirus crisis, WCVA ran a series of events entitled ‘Preparing for Different Futures’, which explored

Bridgend Carers Centre (BCC) exists to support unpaid carers in Bridgend. Since the coronavirus pandemic, they’ve had to adapt and

In response to the current Coronavirus crisis, WCVA has been running a series of events entitled ‘Preparing for Different Futures’,

Project Hope is a project by young people for young people. Started by 21-year old Naomi Lea just a couple

Age Cymru is to launch the Friend In Need service to help tackle loneliness and isolation amongst the over 70s

This Volunteers’ Week we turn our attention to the volunteers that have shown the most amazing expressions of support at

30 May – 7 June 2020 Gardens, large and small are fantastic places for all kinds of plants and animals.

Cardiff’s Coronavirus Relief Project has marked Ramadan by rallying a fantastic community response, sending out 500 food parcels and collecting

The Welsh Language Commissioner’s office is offering free translations under 1000 words to voluntary organisations during the coronavirus pandemic. During

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers that have given their time over the last twelve months to causes they

14 voluntary organisations working on the frontline in the battle against coronavirus have received funding in the first round of

A new round of Active Inclusion funding is being launched to help organisations in the struggle against coronavirus – with

As inquiries into the impact of Covid-19 have begun to emerge, we’re piloting a couple of new online engagement tools

Generous citizens across Wales have been more than willing to give up their time for others – we share some

On Monday, the Welsh Government announced £24 million for the voluntary sector. Two funds managed by WCVA will support volunteering

The Governance Institute, ICSA, has produced a free guidance note on good practice for virtual board and committee meetings. This

The Welsh Government is currently consulting on a framework for regional investment for Wales. The proposal can be found here

Welsh Government will provide new funding for voluntary organisations, both at the forefront of the Coronavirus support efforts, and for

The Charity Commission has updated its COVID-19 guidance to include information for charities considering whether they need to change their

Many voluntary organisations may need to furlough employees and use the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The scheme has

Jane Hutt, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, today gave thanks to the brilliant, kind people from all backgrounds throughout

Alongside the NHS and other emergency services carrying out vital roles during this crisis there are also charities, community groups,

We find ourselves in an unprecedented situation for the UK in modern times, as communities, voluntary organisations and funders navigate

In a meeting with the voluntary sector, the Minister for Housing and Local Government expressed support for the sector and

The coronavirus pandemic has raised serious issues for trustees of all charities, meaning that risk management and effective decision-making are

Last updated 18 March 2020 Added Coronavirus and governance: what trustees need to think about (English only) Added All schools in Wales