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WCVA
18th October 2025 admin

Congratulations to winners of the Welsh Charity Awards 2025!

The Welsh Charity Awards winners have been announced, take a look at our amazing winners and finalists for this year.

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WCVA
15th October 2025 admin

Join WCVA’s Engagement team

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join WCVA as our new Communications Support Officer.  This is an

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WCVA
7th October 2025 admin

Funding to drive positive change in communities

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

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WCVA
3rd October 2025 admin

Gift Aid Awareness Day 2025

Gift Aid Awareness Day is back for 2025, providing an opportunity for charities to promote Gift Aid and increase the

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WCVA
3rd October 2025 admin

Last chance to apply for energy surveys

We have ten funded energy surveys as part of the Energy Efficiency scheme available, don’t miss out! SURVEY GRANTS This

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1st October 2025 admin

NICVA’s Consultation Response: Draft NI Executive Anti-Poverty Strategy

29 September, 2025 kathy.maguire@nicva.org Last updated 30 September, 2025 NICVA has submitted its response to the Department for Communities’ recent

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30th September 2025 admin

DAERA Minister Attends September Meeting of the All-Party Group on the VCS

29 September, 2025 kathy.maguire@nicva.org Last updated 29 September, 2025 Last week members of the All-Party Group on the Voluntary and

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WCVA
24th September 2025 admin

Report calls for sector involvement in hospital discharge strategy

The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has published its report into the role of local authorities in hospital discharge.

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WCVA
16th September 2025 admin

Finalists announced for Welsh Charity Awards 2025

The Welsh Charity Awards, recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales. A

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WCVA
16th September 2025 admin

Unlocking untapped potential in community sports

With support from Volunteering Wales Strategic Grants, Sported’s innovative project focused on building the capacity and impact of volunteering at

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WCVA
16th September 2025 admin

WCVA Board of Trustees Election 2025

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

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WCVA
13th September 2025 admin

Trustees’ Week 2025

Trustees’ Week takes place from 3 – 7 November in 2025 and we’re running a series of free events to

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WCVA
9th September 2025 admin

Join our Finance and Risk Committee

Would you relish the opportunity to give something back to the community and help make a difference to people’s lives? If

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6th September 2025 admin

Nearly 24,000 people face losing vital community services with funding on cliff edge

Nearly 24,000 people face losing vital community services with funding on cliff edge shauna.oneill@… Fri, 05/09/2025 – 09:33

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WCVA
4th September 2025 admin

Remember a Charity Week 2025

We’re joining charities and legal professionals across the UK to champion gifts in Wills this Remember A Charity Week.  This

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WCVA
4th September 2025 admin

New opportunities to join our grants team

We have new vacancies in our high-performing grants team for a Grants Support Officer and two Trainee Grants Support Officers.

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2nd September 2025 admin

Ending Poverty in Northern Ireland: A Civil Society Roadmap for Real Change

Ending Poverty in Northern Ireland: A Civil Society Roadmap for Real Change kathy.maguire@… Mon, 01/09/2025 – 13:32

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WCVA
28th August 2025 admin

Join our team at WCVA

We’re hiring two new roles for the positions of Data Insights Officer and TSSW Digital Engagement Manager. WHY WORK AT

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22nd August 2025 admin

NICVA’s #NICantWait Campaign – A Future Worth Funding

NICVA’s #NICantWait Campaign – A Future Worth Funding kathy.maguire@… Sat, 16/08/2025 – 08:28

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WCVA
20th August 2025 admin

Creating coastal co-ordinators

New grant funding will support ‘Coastal Co-ordinator’ roles in Wales, improving capacity to address marine and coastal issues at a

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13th August 2025 admin

NICVA Policy and Public Affairs Update: Summer 2025

NICVA Policy and Public Affairs Update: Summer 2025 kathy.maguire@… Mon, 11/08/2025 – 19:38

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WCVA
12th August 2025 admin

WCVA trustee elections 2025

Do you want to help make a bigger difference in Wales? Whatever your background or experience, develop your skills and

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WCVA
5th August 2025 admin

Volunteering Wales grants now open for applications

The Volunteering Wales grant scheme supports projects that create meaningful volunteering experiences, remove barriers to participation and make a lasting

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1st August 2025 admin

The Partnership Agreement: A New Chapter for Government and the Voluntary & Community Sector in Northern Ireland

The Partnership Agreement: A New Chapter for Government and the Voluntary & Community Sector in Northern Ireland kathy.maguire@… Thu, 31/07/2025

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31st July 2025 admin

General Manager Position with SECTOR MATTERS

General Manager Position with SECTOR MATTERS Lorraine.McCul… Wed, 30/07/2025 – 16:44

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31st July 2025 admin

HR Consultant position with SECTOR MATTERS

HR Consultant position with SECTOR MATTERS Lorraine.McCul… Wed, 30/07/2025 – 16:41

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WCVA
29th July 2025 admin

Last chance to nominate for WEDSA 2025!

Closing this week, the Wales Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards (WEDSA) recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of ethnically diverse individuals

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19th July 2025 admin

Launch of NI Partnership Agreement and UK Civil Society Covenant

Launch of NI Partnership Agreement and UK Civil Society Covenant kathy.maguire@… Fri, 18/07/2025 – 13:57

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WCVA
18th July 2025 admin

The new UK Civil Society Covenant

The new UK Civil Society Covenant has been launched today, marking an opportunity to reset relationships between government and civil

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18th July 2025 admin

NICVA Welcomes New NI Partnership Agreement and UK Civil Society Covenant as Milestones for Sector Collaboration

NICVA Welcomes New NI Partnership Agreement and UK Civil Society Covenant as Milestones for Sector Collaboration jonny.currie@n… Wed, 16/07/2025 –

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WCVA
12th July 2025 admin

Counselling & support services for voluntary organisations

Platfform Wellbeing are providing wellbeing support to people working or volunteering in safeguarding in Wales, and those affected by safeguarding

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12th July 2025 admin

Student Placement Opportunity – Communications and Engagement Support (Temporary 48 weeks)

Student Placement Opportunity – Communications and Engagement Support (Temporary 48 weeks) Lorraine.McCul… Fri, 11/07/2025 – 10:03

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WCVA
11th July 2025 admin

Clean Energy Fund launched for North Wales

The Clean Energy Fund is supporting voluntary organisations in North Wales to lower carbon emissions and create innovation in clean

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WCVA
4th July 2025 admin

Introducing Wales’ new approach to volunteering

Together with a variety of volunteering stakeholders we’re excited to launch our New Approach to Volunteering for Wales. Launched today

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WCVA
3rd July 2025 admin

The Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary is back!

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

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1st July 2025 admin

NICVA Joins Civil Society Groups in urging NI Executive to withdraw draft Anti-Poverty Strategy, citing it as ‘Unfit for Purpose’

NICVA Joins Civil Society Groups in urging NI Executive to withdraw draft Anti-Poverty Strategy, citing it as ‘Unfit for Purpose’

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26th June 2025 admin

Member Spotlight: The Little Forget Me Nots Trust – Compassionate Support for Bereaved Families

Member Spotlight: The Little Forget Me Nots Trust – Compassionate Support for Bereaved Families leeann.kelly@n… Fri, 20/06/2025 – 10:21

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WCVA
25th June 2025 admin

The Welsh Charity Awards nominations closing soon

Are you ready to shout about your favourite voluntary organisation or volunteer? Take part in this year’s awards and nominate

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24th June 2025 admin

Launch of Anti Poverty Strategy for NI

Launch of Anti Poverty Strategy for NI kathy.maguire@… Thu, 19/06/2025 – 10:10

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17th June 2025 admin

Joint Forum June Meeting Update – Important Milestone

Joint Forum June Meeting Update – Important Milestone kathy.maguire@… Fri, 13/06/2025 – 16:58

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17th June 2025 admin

NICVA response to the new draft SORP

NICVA response to the new draft SORP denise.copelan… Thu, 12/06/2025 – 17:17

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14th June 2025 admin

Joint Forum June Meeting Update

Joint Forum June Meeting Update kathy.maguire@… Fri, 13/06/2025 – 16:58

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13th June 2025 admin

NICVA statement on violence and community unrest in Ballymena

NICVA statement on violence and community unrest in Ballymena shauna.oneill@… Thu, 12/06/2025 – 14:19

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WCVA
12th June 2025 admin

Work for WCVA – Clean Energy Investment Manager

We’re looking for a proactive and committed individual to join the Social Investment Cymru team as a Clean Energy Investment

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12th June 2025 admin

Beyond UKSPF – Economic Inclusion and the role of the voluntary and community sector

Beyond UKSPF – Economic Inclusion and the role of the voluntary and community sector jonny.currie@n… Wed, 11/06/2025 – 12:56

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WCVA
10th June 2025 admin

Coastal Capacity Building Fund is back!

The Coastal Capacity Building Fund is supporting local projects in coastal areas in Wales and bringing together partners to tackle

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WCVA
6th June 2025 admin

Volunteering: The heartbeat of health and care in Wales

Let’s celebrate Volunteers’ Week this year by giving a massive thank you to all those who have stepped up and

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WCVA
6th June 2025 admin

Growing through volunteering

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2025 and World Environment Day, we share Patsy’s story, highlighting how volunteering helps people and

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5th June 2025 admin

Project Administrator Vacancy – Community Empowerment Programme

Project Administrator Vacancy – Community Empowerment Programme susan.glass@ni… Wed, 04/06/2025 – 10:01

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WCVA
4th June 2025 admin

Young volunteers lead the way at Talyllyn Railway

Young volunteers at Talyllyn Railway have brought history back to life while gaining skills, confidence, and a strong sense of

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WCVA
4th June 2025 admin

Volunteers’ Week 2025 is here!

It’s time for Volunteers’ Week, the annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. It’s Volunteers’ Week

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WCVA
31st May 2025 admin

Nominations now open for WEDSA 2025!

We’re excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Wales Ethnically Diverse Sports Awards (WEDSA) 2025. The awards

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WCVA
30th May 2025 admin

Volunteering for a healthy later life – Richard’s story

Richard Green is a Site Ambassador at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs, Cardiff. Volunteering gives him the social contact he missed

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WCVA
30th May 2025 admin

Celebrating health and social care during volunteers week

As Volunteers’ Week approaches, organisations across Wales are preparing to celebrate the contributions of volunteers in health and social care.

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30th May 2025 admin

Economy Minister attends May Meeting of the APG on the Voluntary and Community Sector

Economy Minister attends May Meeting of the APG on the Voluntary and Community Sector kathy.maguire@… Thu, 29/05/2025 – 14:20

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WCVA
29th May 2025 admin

Understanding fundraising in Wales

Discover how fundraising in Wales has changed by taking part in the only study of its kind focussing on Wales.

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23rd May 2025 admin

Fair Funding for Fairer Communities is a Conversation Worth Having 

Fair Funding for Fairer Communities is a Conversation Worth Having  jonny.currie@n… Wed, 21/05/2025 – 16:39

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WCVA
20th May 2025 admin

The Welsh Charity Awards are back

Are you ready to shout about your favourite voluntary organisation or volunteer? Take part in this year’s awards and nominate

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WCVA
20th May 2025 admin

Volunteers’ Week 2025: How to get involved

Every year, Volunteers’ Week gives us a chance to celebrate the people who give their time and energy to improve

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20th May 2025 admin

New PEACEPLUS Programme Launches to Empower Belfast Communities and Support Local Leadership

New PEACEPLUS Programme Launches to Empower Belfast Communities and Support Local Leadership shauna.oneill@… Mon, 19/05/2025 – 13:39

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WCVA
13th May 2025 admin

Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice

Join WCVA and the Fundraising Regulator for an essential overview of the new Code of Fundraising Practice which sets the

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WCVA
3rd May 2025 admin

Principles established for fair and consistent voluntary sector funding

The new version of the Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector is a set of principles to ensure

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2nd May 2025 admin

The Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill: It’s Here – Here’s What Happens Next

The Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill: It’s Here – Here’s What Happens Next Lorraine.McCul… Thu, 01/05/2025 – 13:16

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WCVA
29th April 2025 admin

What the health and care project has achieved and what’s coming next

WCVA’s Health and Care Project has received renewed funding for the next two years.  The Health and Care Project, funded

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WCVA
26th April 2025 admin

Volunteers in mental health services

Volunteers with lived experience of mental health are supporting mental health services at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. A one

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WCVA
26th April 2025 admin

The economic value of your organisation in health and care services

We’re looking for voluntary organisations to tell us how their work can save money by reducing the burden on the

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WCVA
25th April 2025 admin

Number of closures in the voluntary sector rising

The ongoing effects of the cost of living crisis are further stretching resources as demand for charitable services are increasing

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WCVA
23rd April 2025 admin

Volunteers are paramedics’ ‘eyes and ears’

Welsh Ambulance Services Trust (WAST) trains and supports volunteers to enable prompt response to 999 calls and to reduce unnecessary

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18th April 2025 admin

NICVA Responds to DoH EQIA on draft Budget 25/26

NICVA Responds to DoH EQIA on draft Budget 25/26 kathy.maguire@… Thu, 17/04/2025 – 07:19

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WCVA
17th April 2025 admin

Driving inclusion and diversity in sport – our West Wales road trip

Travelling around West Wales, our Sport Diversity Cymru team has been providing a listening ear to organisations that want to

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WCVA
15th April 2025 admin

Can voluntary organisations benefit from bulk energy purchases?

Working with Utility Aid we’re gathering insights on voluntary sector energy usage, exploring the potential of our collective purchasing power

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WCVA
12th April 2025 admin

Welsh voluntary sector ‘power couple’ retire

The inspirational Margaret Jervis and Richard Morgan recently announced their retirement after dedicating a lifetime to supporting people, communities and

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11th April 2025 admin

An update on NICVA’s use of social media

An update on NICVA’s use of social media jonny.currie@n… Tue, 08/04/2025 – 16:21

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WCVA
9th April 2025 admin

DEC launches urgent Myanmar appeal

Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an urgent appeal in response to the devastating Myanmar Earthquake as member charities on

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WCVA
9th April 2025 admin

New approach to volunteering in Wales

WCVA and Welsh Government are co-creating a new approach to volunteering with key stakeholders in Wales, share your views on

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WCVA
9th April 2025 admin

Five years of funding the voluntary sector through MAP

We’re celebrating the fifth birthday of our Multi-Purpose Application system (MAP) – here’s how it’s helped us manage and distribute

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28th March 2025 admin

Spring statement briefing

Spring statement briefing shauna.oneill@… Thu, 27/03/2025 – 12:54

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WCVA
26th March 2025 admin

Survey shows snapshot of nation’s health

NHS Wales’s Time to Talk survey for November 2024 has found that 58% of people in Wales say they are

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WCVA
22nd March 2025 admin

Senedd debate highlights impact of National Insurance increases

The impact rising Employers National Insurance Contributions will have on voluntary organisations has been highlighted again in a recent Senedd

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WCVA
4th March 2025 admin

Promoting climate and gender justice in Uganda

Funding from our Wales and Africa grants scheme has supported Size of Wales to empower women while tackling climate change.

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4th March 2025 admin

One Year On: Moving from Reset to Results

One Year On: Moving from Reset to Results celine.mcstrav… Mon, 03/03/2025 – 09:28

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4th March 2025 admin

NICVA response to the NI Executive Programme for Government 2024-2027

NICVA response to the NI Executive Programme for Government 2024-2027 jonny.currie@n… Sun, 02/03/2025 – 21:34

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28th February 2025 admin

Open College Network and NICVA announce strategic partnership

Open College Network and NICVA announce strategic partnership shauna.oneill@… Thu, 27/02/2025 – 22:12

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27th February 2025 admin

All Party Group on Voluntary & Community Sector holds its first meeting of 2025

All Party Group on Voluntary & Community Sector holds its first meeting of 2025 kathy.maguire@… Wed, 26/02/2025 – 12:59

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27th February 2025 admin

All Party Group on Voluntary and Community Sector – Further Meeting Dates for 2025 confirmed

All Party Group on Voluntary and Community Sector – Further Meeting Dates for 2025 confirmed kathy.maguire@… Wed, 26/02/2025 – 11:04

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WCVA
26th February 2025 admin

Volunteers: bridging the gap in dementia care

A recent report highlights the importance of volunteers and community support for people living with dementia and their carers. THE

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21st February 2025 admin

Department of Health Core Grant Scheme Reveals Critical Gap in Voluntary Sector Support Despite Growing Health Needs

Department of Health Core Grant Scheme Reveals Critical Gap in Voluntary Sector Support Despite Growing Health Needs jonny.currie@n… Wed, 19/02/2025

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WCVA
18th February 2025 admin

Macmillan Community Innovation Project tackles barriers to cancer care in Wales

WCVA and Macmillan Cancer Support in Wales’ Community Innovation Project recently concluded with a celebration event in Cardiff. The Community

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WCVA
18th February 2025 admin

Don’t miss free digital training delivered in Welsh

During March 2025, as part of our Newid project, we’ve got free Welsh language training sessions with Data Cymru and

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18th February 2025 admin

Funding February: The Importance of Networking in the VCSE Sector

Funding February: The Importance of Networking in the VCSE Sector susan.glass@ni… Fri, 14/02/2025 – 16:00

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8th February 2025 admin

Funding February – A Case Study: Planned interventions bring children from segregated communities together

Funding February – A Case Study: Planned interventions bring children from segregated communities together susan.glass@ni… Thu, 06/02/2025 – 15:04

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WCVA
4th February 2025 admin

Apply now for Volunteering Wales Strategic Grants

The Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant scheme is now open for projects that will look long-term at volunteering and improve volunteering

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4th February 2025 admin

Charities Host Conference on Combating Xenophobia, Racism, and Islamophobia in Northern Ireland

Charities Host Conference on Combating Xenophobia, Racism, and Islamophobia in Northern Ireland shauna.oneill@… Mon, 03/02/2025 – 11:46

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WCVA
1st February 2025 admin

Little Lounge – supporting the local community

The Comic Relief Organisational Growth Grant helped Little Lounge grow and serve the community while launching their first Community Hub.

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WCVA
30th January 2025 admin

Investing in prevention ‘keeps people healthy and addresses inequalities’

Public Health Wales has published a new report ‘Investing in a Healthier Wales: prioritizing prevention’ and here are some key

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WCVA
28th January 2025 admin

gofod3 event & exhibition space now open

Got something to share with voluntary organisations in Wales? We’re now accepting applications for hosting events and taking exhibition space

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WCVA
23rd January 2025 admin

The Game Change Project

The Comic Relief Organisational Growth Grant enabled the Game Change Project to develop a new mission statement, a three-year fundraising

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16th January 2025 admin

Belfast Agenda – NOMINATIONS OPEN for the refresh of the VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel

Belfast Agenda – NOMINATIONS OPEN for the refresh of the VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel susan.glass@ni… Wed, 15/01/2025 – 15:11

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16th January 2025 admin

NICVA and CO3 Launch their Access to Resilience Programmes to Ethnically Minoritised Communities

NICVA and CO3 Launch their Access to Resilience Programmes to Ethnically Minoritised Communities sandra.bailie@… Wed, 15/01/2025 – 16:20

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WCVA
14th January 2025 admin

Statement on recent social media attacks on Welsh Refugee Council

WCVA issues a statement in response to the unfair and unfounded social media attacks directed at Welsh Refugee Council. We

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