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Does your Club or community organisation need an accessible Community Facility in Llantwit Major?
1st Llantwit Major Scout Group is exploring plans for a new, fully accessible facility that would provide modern accommodation and create space for local clubs, societies and community organisations.
Stakeholders unite for a highly successful GVS AGM and Strategy Workshop
More than fifty people attended GVS’ AGM and Strategy Workshop at CF61 Community Centre in Llantwit Major, including GVS Members, Trustees, partner organisations and local dignitaries.
What Makes Our Community Special? Children and Young People – Have Your Say!
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is inviting schools and youth organisations across the Vale of Glamorgan to get involved in a new community conversation: “What Makes Our Community Special?”.
Shaping the Future Together: Join us for the GVS AGM & Strategic Planning Workshop 2026
GVS is pleased to announce that its AGM and accompanying Strategic Planning Workshop will take place on Friday 16th October 2026 at CF61 in Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST.
Understanding Winter Pressures for Children and Family Services
Your insights will help us, GVS, develop a clearer picture of the pressures across the sector and identify where there may be opportunities for partnership working, support, or reducing gaps in service.
GVS Strategic Plan Survey – Your Voice Matters
We are inviting all GVS members to share their views and help shape our future direction. Your voice genuinely matters to us. The closing date for responses is 16 November 2026.
GVS’ Impact in 2025 - 2026
The report celebrates another year of strengthen communities across the Vale of Glamorgan. Discover the highlights of our work, the difference we’ve made, and real-life case studies sharing the experiences of people and organisations who have benefited from GVS support.
Santa's Cause is back for 2026!
For the fifth year, we’re coming together to make sure children and families supported by our Social Services teams can experience the joy and excitement of Christmas morning, regardless of the challenges they may be facing.
Black History Youth Awards event invitation and nominations
We are pleased to extend an invitation to your organisation to attend the Black History Youth Awards in Cardiff. We are also inviting organisations and individuals to nominate outstanding young people.
National Resilience Campaign Stakeholder Briefing
The UK Government is launching a major, three-year public information campaign in the Autumn to empower households to take simple steps to prepare for unexpected disruptions.
Defence readiness, civil preparedness and national resilience
As the world becomes more dangerous and contested, both the 2025 Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and the National Security Strategy (NSS) call for a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security, including wider societal participation in achieving national resilience.
New table tennis sessions for juniors in Penarth
The Penarth Table Tennis Club is delighted to announce the launch of sessions for young people from Friday 2 October.
Three national award nominations for Bro Radio
Bro Radio has been named as a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Community Radio Awards, recognising the station’s work to develop new broadcasting talent, create opportunities in the community and deliver ambitious public-interest journalism across Wales.
Vale’s Adults Learners Week Learning & Careers Fair
Vale’s Adult Learners Learning & Careers Fair. The fair is held in celebration of National Adult Learners Week (21–25 September).
Attend the FREE DBS Annual Conference 2026
Registration is now open for the Disclosure and Barring Service’s (DBS) annual conference – a FREE event bringing together the safeguarding community to share expertise and drive better protection outcomes.
Rookwood Sound Radio has an app
With the recent launch of 2 APP's it is so easy to listen to Rookwood Sound Radio, any time of the day, in any location.
GVS Stands with the RNLI
Glamorgan Voluntary Services stands with the RNLI and the volunteers who regularly risk their lives to save countless others. Volunteers should never face intimidation, abuse or threats in carrying out their roles to support the community.
Rhoose Community Library
Rhoose Community Library – Ten year anniversary
To celebrate our ten year anniversary, we are holding an event on Saturday 5th September from 12,00 noon.
Adult Learners’ Week information for the voluntary sector – Get involved this September
We are inviting voluntary organisations and community groups to get involved in the campaign.
Would you like to contribute to the training of student social workers in the Vale of Glamorgan?
Contributing to a student’s social work education can be really rewarding and as a thank you we pay between £150-500 per student.