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Office Space to let!
Various rooms available as office space at The Gathering Place St. Athan.
Help Shape the Vale of Glamorgan's Active Travel Network
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is updating its Active Travel Network Map (ATNM)—and we want to hear from you.
St David’s Day 2026 to be “most memorable yet” says FM as new celebration fund announced
The First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan has announced a new fund for communities across Wales to help them celebrate St David’s Day next year. Applications are open for activities aimed at bringing communities together around the day of Wales’ patron saint Dewi Sant, on 1st March. Activities could include parades, music performances, community workshops, traditional Welsh folk dancing (twmpathau) or food-based events.
Celebrate the festive season the Forget-me-not way!
Cardiff North, South & Vale, and Newport: 15th December 7pm, All Nations Centre, Cardiff, CF14 3NY
Online via Zoom: 18th December 11am, Passcode: 995 5577 2106
4Winds - A Mental Health Resource for Cardiff and The Vale
4Winds is an independent, user led mental health charity working to improve mental health and wellbeing in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
If you are in need of support or information on mental health issues, we are here for you.
Free Mindfulness Session with 4Winds
When: Monday 1st December 2025, 10.30am - 1pm
Location: 4Winds, 65 Clare Road, Grangetown, CF11 6QP
Free Managing Anxiety Session with 4Winds
When: Monday 8th December 2025, 10.3am - 1.00pm
Location: 4Winds, 65 Clare Road, Grangetown, CF11 6QP
The Think CO Programme supports CO Awareness Week 2025
The Week aims to save lives by making people more aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) as well as what to do if you suspect CO. A range of resources are available for download for free. The Week also supports the Pack Safe appeal which raises awareness of the importance of knowing about CO when travelling.
Help - Wales Facebook page.
Welsh Government recently launched Here to Help - Wales Facebook page.
Platfform Wellbeing Counselling and Support
Thanks to funding from the Welsh Government, we have commissioned Platfform Wellbeing to provide wellbeing support to people working or volunteering in safeguarding, and those people affected by safeguarding incidents.
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity - Funding available for rent in advance, deposits, ID and removal costs
We would like to invite you to join a Zoom meeting where we can discuss our grant offer and answer any questions you might have:
Date/time: Tuesday 09 December 14:00 – 15:30
Meet the Funder: The Giving Machine’s Giving Lottery
GVS are pleased to host a meet the funder session for The Giving Machine’s Giving Lottery on the 9th December 2025 between 10am and 11:30am.
Big Give has released 2 funds: Arts for Impact and Earth Rise
Big Give have release 2 funds that are now open for applications: Arts for Impact 2026 and Earth Rise 2026
Memory, wellbeing and carers groups
Attend our Memory and Wellbeing Café and our Carers Wellbeing Group.
Gain new, fully funded, qualifications to support your career development
Here are just some of the fully funded qualifications you may be entitled to receive from the Welsh government.
Age Friendly Vale Festive Get Together / Digwyddiad Nadoligaidd Bro Oed Gyfeillgar
Join us for our fourth Age Friendly Vale Festive Get Together, a warm and welcoming event to celebrate the season and say thank you for your support throughout the year. Pop by and enjoy a free cuppa and mince pie along with the chance to catch up, network and make new connections. Thursday 11th December 2025 from 11:00am – 12:30pm
Christmas Concert Volunteer
Getting into the festive mood. Volunteer at our Christmas carol services. If you are a born organiser and a lover of all things Christmassy - candles, choirs and seasonal songs, come and volunteer.
Youth Homeless Helpline Volunteer
Helping young people. For thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality.
Mobility Buddy Volunteer
Helping people with combined sight and hearing loss. If you're interested in a career in Health and Social Care, this is a great role to start in. You'll have the chance to meet new people and learn new skills!
Why do People Volunteer?
People volunteer for many reasons, giving their time freely and giving back to their community. But, there is so much more that you can gain from volunteering.