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.‍‍

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

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

New survey gathers neurodivergent eating disorder experiences to inform the development of content, and resources.

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: 31st July & 30th October.

This fund supports the purchase, conservation, and sustainable reuse of historic buildings in Wales. 
Loan Amount: up to £250,000
No deadlines to apply

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

Public Health Wales (PHW) launches the Gambling Harms Prevention: Voluntary Sector Grant Fund, administered by WCVA, to strengthen Wales’ capacity to prevent gambling-related harms through evidence-informed and community-led action.
Amount: Up to £75,000
Information Session being held 12th August 2026

‍You may already be aware of the latest government funding available to employers, but I wanted to ensure that all employers based in, or with branches or jobs within, the Vale of Glamorgan are aware of the Youth Jobs Grant and do not miss this opportunity.

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.

‍Integration and Rebalancing Capital Funding (IRCF). Online Information Session for Third Sector Organisations. Online (Teams) on Monday 27 July 2026 - 10:00 to 12:00.

MARINE Fund Cymru is seeking ideas and insight to help inform the future design and focus of the Fund. Closing date to submit your ideas is 14th August 2026.

Dedicated to supporting charities that rescue, rehabilitate, release, and rehome animals in need.

Amount: £10,000

Round deadlines: 1st August, 1st December and 1st April

8 x £250 unrestricted grants available. Chosen at random so everyone gets an equal oppourtunity to recieve unrestricted funds.

Deadline: Rolling

Lloyds Bank Foundation’s first step in ensuring that everyone in England and Wales has a home that’s a good place to live. 

Amount: Unrestrictive £200,000 up to 4 years

Deadline: 09th September 2026

We’re offering funding to grassroots organisations to provide energy saving advice and support to vulnerable households to help them stay safe and warm.

Amount: £14,000

Deadline: 11am Monday 10 August 2026.

‍Want to volunteer but don’t know where to start? Volunteering Wales can connect you with the organisations that need you.‍ ‍

‍‍Eisiau gwirfoddoli ond ddim yn siŵr ble i ddechrau? Gall Gwirfoddoli Cymru eich cysylltu chi â’r mudiadau sydd eich angen.‍ ‍

Mae The Index yn Dathlu Cyhoeddi Ei 50fed Cylchlythyr

The Index Celebrates the Publication of its 50th Newsletter