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Work with us - GVS is looking for a new Development Officer
This is a key post within Glamorgan Voluntary Services providing a comprehensive information and advice service to the Third Sector. Closing Date for Applications: 4pm 24/02/2026
Pre-Loved Children and Baby Clothing event in Llantwit Major
Clothes Bank (St Athan) is hosting a friendly, inclusive Children and Babies Clothing Event on Saturday 28 February, 12.30pm – 4.30pm, at CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST.
Using consultation to improve your funding success.
Here are some helpful tips on how to undertake effective consultations that will strengthen your funding applications.
Workplace Champion Online Session
Wednesday 18th March 2026, 12:30-1:30pm Registration is free — secure your place today!
All Wales Fast Track Coalition Grant now open
This new all Wales grant offers up to £210,000, with a maximum of £105,000 per year across the 2026–27 and 2027–28 financial years to support the establishment of a coalition to accelerate action on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Tuberculosis
Funds with deadlines closing February 2026.
Here are some funds that you may have missed, with deadline closing in February 2026.
Successful GVS Big Volunteering Fayre Inspires Community Action
The GVS Big Volunteering Fayre, held on Wednesday 28th January at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry, was a resounding success, attracting a total of 250 attendees.
Focus on volunteering & immigration – Baromedr Cymru second wave now open
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.
Fund for Wales Now open
Grants of between £500 and £2000 are available for charitable groups and organisations how have a yearly income of less than £100,000.
CUBE 5 Years Celebration
Come to our launch and celebrate our last 5 years with our exiting plans for the next chapter. We would like to invite you and your colleagues to the event below.
NHS Wales waiting list and longest waits down
The latest monthly fall in the waiting list, a 23,400 drop from October to November, is the biggest monthly reduction on record. It is also the sixth consecutive month the waiting list has been cut.
People in Wales can now track their NHS waiting list progress on the app
People across Wales can now see where they are on NHS waiting lists using the NHS Wales App.
The latest update lets people who have been added to a waiting list since December check their waiting list status, view their referral into hospital care, and access information to help manage their health while waiting for treatment.
Final preparations being put in place for roll out of women's health hubs
Final preparations are underway for the launch of new NHS services in all parts of Wales to improve access to vital healthcare services for women.
The first pathfinder women’s health hub will open before the end of January, with hubs in place in each health board area by early March.
New powers to protect NHS staff come into force in Wales
New legal protections for NHS staff against nuisance and disruptive behaviour in hospitals have come into force in Wales.
The changes create a specific offence of causing nuisance or disturbance on NHS premises and give the police and authorised NHS officers the power to remove people.
Funders Fair hosted by Heledd Fychan
Join Heledd Fychan at a Funders Fair on the 6th February 2026 for a chance to talk to a potential funder about your project or Charity.
Funding available for rent in advance, deposits, ID and removal costs
We’re writing from St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, where we work to end homelessness by providing funding, supporting frontline workers, and advocating for change.
As part of this, we offer the VRF, which awards fast emergency grants of up to £500 to help people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
All Wales Carers Assembly 2026
On March 23rd Carers Wales will host an All-Wales Carers Assembly. By attending you will have the opportunity to hear from and engage with senior policy makers and leaders of services and take part in open discussions and collaborative workshops designed to capture real experiences and practical ideas
Carers Wales Online Sessions: Me Time
We’re pleased to share our upcoming calendar of free online training, wellbeing, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.
These sessions are free to access.
Have Your Say on Health & Social Care in Llantwit Major!
We’ll be at:
29/01/2026 – Foodshare, CF61, 12pm-2pm
Vale Unpaid Carers Hub
We will be providing information and advice relating to unpaid carers on:
Thursday 29th January 2026 - Llandough Hospital – 9:30am – 12:30pm.
Friday 30th January – Practice of Health GP Surgery, 31 Barry Road, Barry, CF63 1BA 10am – 12pm