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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.
Third Sector Capital Fund 2026/27
The Third Sector Capital Fund is open for applications from Thursday, 2nd July 2026, with a deadline for submission of 12noon on Friday, 31st July 2026.
Get support as a Serving member of the Armed Forces, veteran or family member
Please see the Guide providing information and contacts for the Armed Forces community now living in Wales.
Clinigau galw heibio ar gyfer brechlyn RSV yn cael eu cynnal i bobl gymwys ym mis Gorffennaf
Mae'r Feirws Syncytiol Anadlol (RSV) yn haint feirysol cyffredin iawn sy'n lledaenu'n hawdd rhwng pobl ac yn aml yn arwain at annwyd cas neu haint ysgafn ar y frest. Nid oes angen trefnu apwyntiad - dewch draw.
RSV vaccine walk-in clinics taking place for older people and pregnant women this July
The walk-in sessions – available to over 75s and pregnant women from 28 weeks’ gestation - are taking place on the following dates in the following locations. No booking is required - simply turn up.
Volunteer to be a National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) Watchkeeper at St Donat’s Bay
NCI St Donat’s Bay is keeping a special lookout this summer – searching for the next intake of volunteer watchkeepers.
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales / Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Cymru
Last call to have your say in our third sector survey! The survey's closing date is 18 July, so fill it in now while you can: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/62FYJ8W
Fund for Wales
The Fund for Wales is a national community endowment fund, managed and promoted by Community Foundation Wales
Amount: £500 - £2,500/annum > 3 years
Deadline: 12 noon 9th November
Regional Creatives Fund
£30,000 grants launched for UK charitable organisations through Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund
Deadline: 02 August 2026
Reducing Veteran Homelessness - Funding
The Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme will improve the capacity of services in supported housing, to meet the needs of veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Maximum value: £1,250,000
Deadline: 12 noon Wednesday 05 August 2026
EU Voices Fund - EoI
The EU Voices project has officially launched its Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI), offering funding and capacity-building support to grassroots civil society organisations (CSOs) working with EU citizens across the United Kingdom
Amount: £20,000
Deadline: 6th July 2026
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