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.‍‍

Applications can be submitted at any time and will be continually considered and assessed throughout the year. All funding must be spent by 12th February 2027.

Have a project idea in the Vale of Glamorgan? Book a free 30-minute funding surgery appointment with a National Lottery Community Fund Officer and explore your options. Places are limited.
When: Tues 27th Oct 2026 (10.00am - 3.30pm)
Book your one to one appointment today to avoid missing out

A small grants scheme for community sports clubs and organisations to use as they see fit, whether that’s to purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications or invest in the sustainability of their club.
Amount: £2,000
Deadline: 5pm Friday 1st January 2027

The Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund, run by the Museums Association, supports work by museums and community organisations to strengthen communities, using collections.
Amount: £50,000 - £110,000 (for up to 3 years)
Deadline: 20th January 2027

The Innovation Fund is part of Pathways to Work, the government’s £3.5 billion investment to support disabled people and people with health conditions to move into, stay in and progress in work.
Deadline: 26th October 2026

Music for All is dedicated to changing lives across the UK by improving access to music making and are passionate to help disadvantaged music makers experience the joys and far-reaching benefits of making music.
Deadline: 12pm Monday 30th November 2026

Salary: NJC 18 - 21  £32,578 - £34,237 (pro rata £19,546 - £20,542) Hours: Part time - 21 hours Closing Date for Applications:  12 noon 30/10/2026 Interview Date:  WC 16/11/2026

For the fifth year, we’re coming together to make sure children and families supported by our Social Services teams can experience the joy and excitement of Christmas morning, regardless of the challenges they may be facing.

Sessions range from practical advice and information to wellbeing support and are completely free for unpaid carers to attend.‍‍ ‍

We are pleased to extend an invitation to your organisation to attend the Black History Youth Awards in Cardiff. We are also inviting organisations and individuals to nominate outstanding young people.

Grants available for groups working with neurodivergent children. Grants can be used for a wide range of initiatives for neurodivergent children and their families.

Amount: £2000

Deadline: October 24th

The UK Government is launching a major, three-year public information campaign in the Autumn to empower households to take simple steps to prepare for unexpected disruptions.  

As the world becomes more dangerous and contested, both the 2025 Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and the National Security Strategy (NSS) call for a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security, including wider societal participation in achieving national resilience.

Calling all unpaid carers caring for someone with a learning disability in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Where: Weatherspoons, Barry, CF62 7AU

When: 12th October 10.30am - 12:00pm

WHEN:  Thursday 15 October 2026

TIME:  11:00am to 1:00pm

WHERE:  Dunraven Room, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU

Second Spark Digital Community CIC exists to make sure no one in the Vale of Glamorgan is left behind by technology, whatever their age or circumstances. Our "Sparks", the people delivering support and the residents we support, are at the heart of everything we do.

MULTIPLE FUNDS. This core priority aims to help people who are most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills. Occasionally there may be additional priorities linked to a funding round e.g., a specific geographical focus or type of energy consumer.

Amount: Minimum £20,000 up to 100% project cost, no match funding required

Deadline: Funding round currently open - 12 October 2026

Round 3 opens 9 November, closes 23 November 2026

We focus on projects that use tech to improve lives, strengthen charities, increase inclusion, improve education or help people better understand technology.

Amount: £15,000

Deadline: November 3 (or sooner if we reach our cap of 50)

Our grants programme aim to build communities that unite families of deaf children. For parents with a deaf child, having a strong community is vital, particularly during those first few years when families are still finding out what their child needs.

Amount: £10,000

Deadline: Rolling