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.

On 4th April 2025 Barry Ladies Choir joined forces with Vale Associated Training Brass Band to raise £700 for Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern in a spring concert for a capacity crowd at St Peters Church in Dinas Powys.

The recent coffee morning held in support of the CF61 Gardening Project proved to be a resounding success, raising a fantastic total of £1,088.18.

The Future Generations Report is designed to support politicians and public body leaders in making life better for people and planet now and in the future.

At CF61, we have two versatile and welcoming spaces available for hire: the spacious Colhuw Main Hall and the multi-purpose Hoddnant Room.

The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales’ new Future Generations Report 2025 is challenging leaders and politicians across Wales on what needs to happen next to deliver on the Well-being of Future Generations Act and protect our future.

Gambling-related harm is a growing public health concern, particularly for young people.

Paul Dunn is a long-term volunteer with Butterfly Conservation in the Vale of Glamorgan and former Senior Ranger at the Heritage Coast. 

The impact rising Employers National Insurance Contributions will have on voluntary organisations has been highlighted again in a recent Senedd debate – but action is still needed.

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

Bro Radio, the local radio station for the Vale of Glamorgan, has announced the return of its Community Awards including The Charity Award, Sports Club of the Year, Community Group of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.

Mae eich llais chi yn bwysig! Mae Pwyllgor Cyllid y Senedd eisiau clywed gan pobl yng Nghymru am yr hyn y dylai Llywodraeth Cymru ganolbwyntio gwariant arno.

Your voice matters! The Senedd’s Finance Committee wants to hear from people in Wales about what the Welsh Government should focus spending on.

It is unfortunately common for charities to feel financial pressure at some point in their existence, and at the Commission we see the sector’s financial resilience and sustainability as a key current risk.

Charity Commission warns charities about fraudulent messages recently sent to charities and trustees.

Crawshay link is a partnership project with the Crawshay Residents Association & Vale Homes. The aim of the partnership is to welcome the new Ukrainians that have moved into the temporary accommodation site at Heol Croeso into the local community.

Visit our new community group in Barry. Supporting individuals in or seeking recovery from alcohol and drug use.

Bro Radio, the local radio station for the Vale of Glamorgan, has announced the return of its Community Awards. Nominations are open for Bro Radio’s Community Awards until Friday, 2nd May 2025.

Transport for Wales are gathering views on the Active Travel Act Guidance, and they need your input to help inform their recommendations for light revisions to part 2.

Visit our coffee morning and see our beautiful gardens