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The Penarth Community Group is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to support two vital community services this winter: the Penarth Warm Space and the Penarth Food Pod.

Through this programme, the Foundation will award grants of up to £7,500 to more than 20 dementia clubs and memory cafés across England, Scotland and Wales.

The Coalfields Support Grant can fund professional fees and surveys to help organisations responsible for community buildings plan for the future.

£1,500 for one-off arts projects, for organisations to deliver artistic activities, particularly in areas with limited creative opportunities or areas underrepresented in our funding.

Volunteers can support the ongoing work across the organisation to ensure that the voices of the service users at the Health Board are being heard

We’re exploring the creation of a community-run padel tennis and wellbeing centre in Barry. This facility would be not-for-profit, open to all ages and abilities, and designed to support sport, social connection, and mental wellbeing.

Family Volunteering, volunteer together during the Easter. Get some fresh air and meet new people

Sessions available in March 2026.

Information and Support Centres

Our centres provide information, support and signposting for patients, carers, visitors and staff on a wide range of health issues including:

That’s why we’re opening our doors and would love to invite you to join us at our Open Day.

When - 11AM - 2PM

Where - Moss Rose Cottage Rumney, CF3 3EB

Register your interest by Monday 2 March

Who can apply?

Organisations who support unpaid carers based in Wales or working in Wales.

Funding details:

Total available: approximately £1.5m
Minimum grant: £20,000
Deadline: 10am, 23 March 2026

The next meeting will take place in person on Thursday the 5th of March at 12noon – 2pm. Location: Ely and Caerau Hub, Cowbridge Rd W, Cardiff, CF5 5BQ.

Please book onto the meeting using this link: CSING Network Meeting Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

When: 19th March 2026,  11:30am – 1:30pm

Where: The Gathering Place,  St Athan, CF62 4JH

If you are not ready for employment but want to help yourself, come and chat to GVS staff about getting involved in volunteering. Hundreds of opportunities available across the Vale of Glamorgan.

12 March 2026 at St Pauls Community Centre, Penarth CF64 1EU

On Wednesday 25th March Advocacy Support Cymru is delivering safeTALK, a practical half-day workshop structured to fit within a working day.

Please note that surveys close on 23rd March 2026

We are delighted to invite you to book your place at the Genomics Showcase 2026 – which is being hosted by Genomics Partnership Wales - on 23 April at Cardiff City Stadium.

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