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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.
Patient Voice Volunteer
Patient Voice Volunteers are at the centre of everything that the Patient Experience does. Helping to create and collect patient feedback which helps to shape and improve vital services.
High Brown Fritillary Butterfly Recorders – Vale of Glamorgan
The High Brown Fritillary Butterfly needs counting. Join this organisation and help to look after the butterflies and moths.
Volunteer Independent Visitor
This is a worthwhile opportunity where you will make a positive difference to the life of a vulnerable young person.
Guide Dogs Foster - Respite
In this role you will provide a temporary home for a dog, using the support and guidance of Guide Dogs for the welfare and handling of the dog.
Accredited Mental Health First Aid Training Coming to Cowbridge This August
Chatfield Training, in partnership with With Music in Mind, is delivering a two‑day 'QNUK Level 3 Award for Mental Health First Aiders (RQF)' course this August.
East Vale Community Transport Celebrates 40 Years of Service to the Vale
East Vale Community Transport marked an amazing milestone on 18 June 2026 as more than 100 people came together to celebrate 40 years of dedicated service to the local community.
Former GVS CEO Rachel Connor receives Royal Invitation to Buckingham Palace
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is delighted to share that Rachel Connor, our long‑standing former CEO who dedicated over 30 years to the Voluntary Sector, received a prestigious invitation to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on 8 May 2026.
BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme
Together with our parent charity, we deliver the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme which supports children and young people in crisis.
Amount: Limited
Deadline: Ongoing
Learning Through Making Fund
The Learning Through Making fund supports UK-based visual art organisations to bring opportunities for making into their work in art education.
Amount: £25,000
Deadline: 12pm, Friday 11 September 2026
Grants for Good - Mathew Good Foundation
Grants for Good is our first fund that invites local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that have an average annual income of less than £50,000 to apply to us for funding.
Amount: £5000
Deadline: 15th September
State of Caring Survey 2026 - Make Your Voice Heard!
Are you an unpaid carer in Wales? Your experiences matter.
Hourglass Volunteer Opportunity: Support Safer Ageing in Vale of Glamorgan
Join Hourglass (Safer Ageing) to support older people facing abuse through our vital Helpline and frontline services.
Carers Wales Me Time Sessions for Unpaid Carers – Summer 2026
Throughout July and August, Carers Wales is offering a varied programme of free Me Time sessions for unpaid carers.
Play Your Part in Strengthening the Voluntary Sector: GVS Recruiting New Trustees
GVS seeks new trustees to help strengthen communities across the Vale of Glamorgan. Elections will take place at our AGM on 16 October 2026, with nomination due by midday on 18 September 2026.
Quaker housing trust Grants
Project Development Grants: Amount: Up to £6000
Deadline: 5pm 11th August 2026
Capital Loans and Grants: Amount: Up to £20,000 or Up to £30,000 interest-free loan
Deadline: 5pm 01 July 2026
Legal Support Grant 2026–2029
The Legal Support Grant 2026 is a two-and-a-half-year grant programme funded by the Ministry of Justice and delivered by The Access to Justice Foundation across England and Wales.
Amount: £875,000
Deadline: 12pm (midday) 25th June 2026
Social Impact Funding
Grants for charities working to address key societal issues affecting young people, aged 18 years old and under, aligned to one of our annual focus areas.
Amount: £10,000 (2 years)
Funding round: Anti-Racism | Online Abuse (ongoing)
Social Investment Cymru birthday party grant scheme
Grants for throwing a party!? As part of the 20 year anniversary of Social Investment Cymru are helping the organisations they’ve supported to celebrate their successes.
Amount: £1000
Deadline: 02 July 2026
Barry Ladies Choir Summer Concert
Barry Ladies Choir invite you to their free summer concert on 14th July: ‘This Is My Song’ with local soloists, a raffle and refreshments.