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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.
Do you work with Children and Young People aged 0-25 years old or Families in the Vale of Glamorgan?
If you do, please come along to our Families First Networking Event which is being held on Thursday 1st October 2026 at the Memorial Hall, Gladstone Road, Barry between 10am-2pm.
The Woodroffe Benton Foundation
The Small Grant Programme focuses on projects that support people, particularly those with physical or learning disabilities, to access the natural world and spend time outdoors.
Amount: £2,500
Deadline: 31st August 2026 OR when 150 applications have been received so apply asap!
The Hilden Charitable Fund
Funding smaller UK-based organisations delivering projects within the UK to support social justice and to tackle disadvantage in specific areas of focus - providing unrestricted, core or project funding.
Amount: Up to £14,000
Deadline: Thursday 27th August 2026 at 3pm
Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants
Charities, not-for-profits and schools supporting children & young people can apply for up to £1,500 to improve access to fruit and veg through Tesco’s blue token customer vote.
Amount: Up to £1,500
Deadline: Rolling (but does have periodic opening/closing dates)
The Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust Local Grant Scheme
The Trust provides financial support to inspiring projects throughout Wales. The Local Scheme is open to all categories – Arts, Community, Environment and Sports.
Amount: £5,000
Deadline: 25th September 2026
Help for Heroes providing life changing support
We support the Armed Forces Community and offer many services.
Community Facilities Programme
This is a capital grant scheme operated by the Welsh Government, grants are available at two levels
Amount: Small grants of up to £25,000, with a minimum of £5,000. Larger grants of up to £300,000, minimum of £25,001
Deadline: Rolling
Methodist Grants
Benefact Trust’s Methodist Grants programme seeks to enhance the mission and ministry of the Methodist Church in the UK and Ireland.
Amount: Discretionary (historically have awarded +£100,000)
Deadline: Rolling
Building Grants for Churches and Christian Buildings
Benefact Trust’s Building Grants programme provides capital funding for the repair, restoration, and improvement of church and Christian charity buildings, helping them remain open, accessible, and fit for long-term use.
Amount: £150,000
Deadline: Rolling
Community Impact Grants
Benefact Trust’s Community Impact Grants programme supports churches, cathedrals and Christian charities, delivering projects that make a meaningful difference to communities.
Amount: £25,000 average
Deadline: None
Call for Member Photographs for GVS’ Impact Report
To help us celebrate your achievements, we’re inviting you to share photographs that capture your community activities, showcase your volunteers, or highlight moments you’re particularly proud of.
BCBN Grant Initiative
Launched in September 2014, BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects.
Amount: £3000
Deadline: Term 1 on 7th September, Term 2 on the 9th November
B&Q Foundation Grant
For charity projects that are improving or creating better, safer homes for people across the UK.
Amount: £10,000
Deadline: 13th November 2026
Cymru/Wales: Grade I & II* Listed Repair Grant
Thanks to new funding we have received to support Grade I and II* listed churches, chapel and meeting houses in Wales to make urgent repairs, we have created this additional grant scheme.
Amount: Max £40,000 (50% of total £80,000 max cost)
Deadline: Tuesday 18 August 2026
National Churches Trust - Large Grant
Towards the cost of urgent and essential structural repairs costing more than £80,000, and/or the introduction of kitchens and toilets costing more than £30,000.
Deadline: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Neurodivergence and eating disorders
New survey gathers neurodivergent eating disorder experiences to inform the development of content, and resources.
A B Charitable Trust - Grants
Supporting work that promotes human dignity and defends the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people.
Amount: £30,000
Application deadlines for 2026: 30th October
Architectural Heritage Fund - 50th Anniversary Loan
This fund supports the purchase, conservation, and sustainable reuse of historic buildings in Wales.
Loan Amount: up to £250,000
No deadlines to apply
The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation
Supporting a wide range of charities with funding to develop and maintain their inspiring work.
Amount: Grants of over £5,000 towards no more than 50% of the project costs
Deadline: First stage applications can be submitted at any time