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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.
Do you need funding for a youth volunteering project or activity?
Applications can be submitted at any time and will be continually considered and assessed throughout the year. All funding must be spent by 12th February 2027.
Main grants programme
Sir Halley Stewart Trust brings Large multi-year grants, where the Trust will be a sole or major funder. The Trust has three priority areas: Medical, Social and Religious, with education being a central theme that runs across all grants.
Amount: £60,000
Deadline: Rounds in June, October and February
Small grants programme
One-off grants for small projects, where the Trust will be a sole or major funder. The Trust has three priority areas: Medical, Social and Religious
Amount: £5000
Deadline: Open all year
Age Connects Wales is marking this year’s International Day of Older Persons
The event will take place on Wednesday 30 September, from 6pm to 8pm, in the Senedd, and will be sponsored by Lynne Neagle MS, a long‑standing supporter of Age Connects and its work in Torfaen.
Marsh Charitable Trust
The Trust focuses on providing funding which could help small organisations pay for various running costs, such as volunteer expenses, training days, equipment maintenance and other core outgoings.
Amount: £2000
Deadline: Rolling
Help The Homeless
Help the Homeless makes grants to small and medium-sized charitable organisations whose aim is to help homeless people return to the community and enabling them to resume a normal life.
Amount: £5000
Deadline: Rolling
Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity
The Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity is a grant-giving organisation which broadly benefits the arts, education, health and social concern in Wales, with a focus on small and local organisations.
Amount: £10,000
Deadline: Rolling
Green Community Grants Programme
The Green Community Grants Programme offers one-year flexible funding for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million.
Amount: £25,000
Deadline: 21st October
DWF Foundation
The DWF Foundation (also referred to as the Foundation) is an independent charity, founded by DWF. It has the sole aim of providing funds, resources and mentoring support to help individuals, groups and communities to achieve their full potential.
Amount: £5000
Deadline: Rolling
Small Eco Awards
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched a brand-new programme - for community groups in Wales who want to take practical action for the environment.
Amount: £20,000
Deadline: Rolling
Vale 50+ Strategy Forum Annual General Meeting 2026
The Vale 50+ Strategy Forum is inviting members, partner organisations and local residents to attend its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 15 October 2026.
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.
Forte Charitable Foundation
Forte Charitable Foundation's (Formerly Trusthouse) mission is to help address disadvantage and deprivation in communities in the UK.
Amount: £50,000/project or £100,000 for 3 years
Deadline: Rolling
Seedlings of Change
Seedlings of Change explores what happens when children experiencing poverty are given the opportunity to lead climate and nature action in their own communities. The programme aims to develop practical models that can inspire communities across Wales.
Amount: £60,000
Deadline: 25th Sept 2026
Perthyn Grant for Communities
The Perthyn Grant Scheme aims to accelerate the development of community-led Welsh-language enterprises and housing initiatives across Wales.
Amount: £10,000
Deadline: 30th November 2026
The Link Hub Every Wednesday @ YMCA, Barry
The Link Hub is a relaxed youth-work space where you can get support, advice, and guidance - all in one place
Unlock Your Potential: Let Adult Learner Week be Your Launchpad
This year, Adult Learners Week takes place during 21st-27th September 2026, so now is the perfect time to take advantage of the fully funded qualifications your workforce are entitled to receive from the Welsh Government.
Rhoose Community Library and Activity Centre’s Volunteering Vacancies
We're looking for volunteers to get involved in a variety of different roles. Involving volunteers helps us achieve our goals and also has a positive impact on our library service, our customers, the local community and on individuals.