We’re exploring the creation of a community-run padel tennis and wellbeing centre in Barry. This facility would be not-for-profit, open to all ages and abilities, and designed to support sport, social connection, and mental wellbeing.

If you are not ready for employment but want to help yourself, come and chat to GVS staff about getting involved in volunteering. Hundreds of opportunities available across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Barry Amateur Swimming Club has officially launched its centenary year after holding its 100th Annual General Meeting at Sully Sports and Social Club on Monday 19 January 2026.

Following the manifesto launch in November, we’ve been focusing on developing our new How to Organise a Hustings Toolkit, created to help community groups plan and run inclusive and well‑organised hustings events. It includes practical guidance, templates, and tips covering planning, promotion, accessibility, and event delivery.

Yn dilyn lansiad y maniffesto ym mis Tachwedd, buom yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu ein Pecyn Cymorth Sut i Drefnu Hystingau, a luniwyd i helpu grwpiau cymunedol i gynllunio a chynnal digwyddiadau hystingau sydd wedi’u trefnu’n dda. Mae’n cynnwys canllaw ymarferol, templedi, ac awgrymiadau sy’n cwmpasu cynllunio, hyrwyddo, hygyrchedd, a darparu digwyddiadau.  

A Good Thing is an award-winning non-profit online platform that matches wonderful UK charities with organisations that have things to donate: helping charities while providing organisations with an ethical means of disposing of unwanted goods. 

Recruiting Players, Partners and Volunteers for Cardiff Chiefs RFC (Mixed Ability)

Mae Rhoi trwy’r Gyflogres yn ffordd hawdd i fusnesau o bob math yng Nghymru gefnogi achosion da drwy ganiatáu i’w staff wneud rhoddion cyn treth.

Payroll Giving is an easy way for Welsh businesses of all kinds to support good causes by allowing their staff to make donations before tax.

We are seeking views from the local Voluntary Sector on the future of the Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee (VSJLC). The closing date for this consultation is 24th February 2026.

GVS is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Boston as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st February 2026. Christine brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to empowering communities and strengthening the Third Sector.

It’s the International Year of Volunteering! Nearly 1/3 of adults in Wales volunteer, yet volunteer recruitment remains in the top three concerns for 30% of the organisations we surveyed in Wave 1.

Barry Rugby Football Club is progressing plans to develop a new all-weather 3G sports pitch at its Merthyr Dyfan Road ground — creating a shared, year-round community sports and wellbeing hub for Barry and the wider Vale of Glamorgan.

 Every year, over £1 billion in benefits go unclaimed in Wales which is why we’ve launched our national communications campaign – ‘Claim What’s Yours’.

An invitation is being made by South Wales Police (SWP) to community organisations and charities with experience in youth mentoring programmes (including ‘lived experience’).

ACRE’s annual campaign shines a spotlight on the contribution that village halls make to rural communities. The campaign is scheduled for 16th to 22nd March 2026.

Local community organisations and charities will once again be joining Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) to offer volunteering opportunities at the Big Volunteering Fayre on Wednesday 28th January, from 10am – 2pm at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry.

We have launched two new services at Citizens Advice Cardiff and Vale, specifically for Veterans, Armed Forces serving personnel, and their families. I thought it would be useful to let you know about them.

Films are being shown throughout 2026 in a new community initiative for the rural Vale of Glamorgan.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We wish you a restful festive season and look forward to working with you in 2026. Please note that GVS will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period from Friday 19 December. We will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.