Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organisations operate, organisations, including charities are no exception. Using free AI tools thoughtfully can significantly boost your team's efficiency and the overall effectiveness of your mission. This introductory session is designed to demystify AI and show you practical ways it can benefit your organisation.

Dr Natalie Elliott has been working with Public Health Network Cymru and the Dementia Programme Team to organise this free online webinar on 17th July 1.15-2.45pm.

The Forum is excited to announce their third community event for this year. Join us on Thursday, 17^th July from 2pm to 4pm at Barry Library, 160 Kings Square, Barry, CF63 4RW.

Building Connections - 10th July, 10am - 3pm. A day conference aimed at community heritage organisations in Wales and members of the Heritage Network.

Have your say with Building Communities Trust (BCT) and Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), developing a manifesto for change based on the ambitions and needs of community groups operating in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The Welsh Charity Awards are back! The awards, organised by WCVA, recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales by highlighting and championing the positive difference we can make to each other’s lives.

Mae Gwobrau Elusennau Cymru yn ôl! Mae’r gwobrau, a drefnir gan CGGC, yn cydnabod a dathlu’r cyfraniad gwych y mae elusennau, grwpiau cymunedol, cwmnïau nid-er-elw a gwirfoddolwyr yn ei wneud i Gymru drwy amlygu a hyrwyddo’r gwahaniaeth positif y gallwn ni ei wneud i fywydau ein gilydd.

Graham Benfield OBE, a man who profoundly impacted the voluntary sector in Wales, passed away peacefully at home on March 22nd, 2025.

We'd love for you to join us for this year's GVS Annual General Meeting – it's going to be extra special!  The AGM is on Friday 7th November 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at CF61 Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST.

Your school, group or organisation could receive up to £1,500 with Tesco Community Grants!

The Big Barry Clean - that the Barry Partnership are supporting in collaboration with Barry Town Council and Keep Wales Tidy. We are organising this for the month of July and would like to encourage as many individual volunteers and groups as possible to undertake a litter picking activity in Barry during this period. 

At the Knap Point and Liddo, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. 5.30 pm – dusk on Saturday 21st June

A free summer concert with local soloists and music by Bonnie Tyler, Sarah Quartel, Billy Joel, Disney & more!

Join the incredible volunteers at Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru with our first Big Lunch, taking place at 21 High Street on 6 June! It will kick off at 2pm.

The Fayre will be held at the CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST on Friday, June 6th, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Residents of Cowbridge and surrounding villages are invited to a Mini Volunteering Fayre hosted by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) during Volunteers' Week 2025 (June 2nd - 8th).  

 A Mini Volunteering Fayre will be held at Barry Library, King Square, Barry CF63 4RW on Wednesday, June 4th, from 10 am to 1 pm.   

As part of Volunteers' Week 2025 (June 2nd - 8th), GVS will be at Penarth Library, 9-10 Stanwell Rd, Penarth CF64 2AD on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 10 am to 12 pm.   

Every year, the UK comes together during Volunteers' Week, running from the first Monday in June, to celebrate and thank the incredible contributions of volunteers.

Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru’s second Dungeons and Dragons group is now up and running. It offers the opportunity to connect with others, build confidence and boost your wellbeing through the structure of this popular role-playing game.