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

Bro Radio has been named as a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Community Radio Awards, recognising the station’s work to develop new broadcasting talent, create opportunities in the community and deliver ambitious public-interest journalism across Wales.

Home Based in Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan. £16 per hour.

WCVA are running a series of free events for the sector for Trustees’ Week, which takes place from 9 – 13 November in 2026 and here’s what you can expect.

Supporting enterprising students and people at the beginning of their careers to achieve their ambitions. For example it will support costs associated with being a student, scholarships, business bursaries, work experience/career development. Open to individuals.

Amount: £5000

Deadline: 13th October 2026

Vale’s Adult Learners Learning & Careers Fair. The fair is held in celebration of National Adult Learners Week (21–25 September).

By volunteering in the grotto, you'll be helping to raise vital funds and awareness to ensure no family in Wales lives their child's short life alone.

Funding from the ‘Comic Relief Cwtch Communities’ scheme is strengthening the work of grassroots organisations in Wales and supporting them to deliver social change.

Amount: £15,000 - £35,000

Deadline: 2nd November 5pm

GVS is celebrating a landmark moment, with a record-breaking 15 organisations approved by the Board of Trustees in August 2026. This surge in new members reflects the growing demand for GVS’ trusted, high‑quality support for the local Third Sector. 

Mae gwefan newydd Gwirfoddoli Cymru yn ffordd syml, effeithiol, rhad ac am ddim i fudiadau recriwtio a rheoli gwirfoddolwyr.

The much-improved Volunteering Wales website is a simple, effective and completely free way for organisations to recruit and manage volunteers.

Registration is now open for the Disclosure and Barring Service’s (DBS) annual conference – a FREE event bringing together the safeguarding community to share expertise and drive better protection outcomes. 

This rolling grant supports local and independent Accredited Museums in Wales to develop core collections, including Portable Antiquities items.
Amount: Up to £20,000 on a first-come, first-served basis
Deadline: This is a rolling programme

The LGBT+ Fund will be awarding a total of £400,000 that will be paid over 2 years, to successful applicant organisations and groups working in LGBT+ sports and physical activities across the UK.
Amount: Up to £25,000 for 1 year or £50,000 for 2 years
Deadline: 12pm 4th November 2026

Funding to build the evidence on how to support young people facing significant barriers to work to develop essential employment skills and ultimately access good jobs.
Amount: Up to £500,000
Deadline: Outline applications to be submitted in October 2026 with full applications to be submitted in January 2027

Funding that inspires and empowers smaller charities to run impactful marketing campaigns in support of their causes, with an income of between £10,000 - £250,000
Amount: Grants of £4,000 and £10,000
Deadline: 9th November 2026

Funding available for PTA’s, Youth Groups and Community Initiatives who are based within a 50-mile radius of an Arnold Clark branch.
Amount: Up to £2,500
Deadline: 30th September 2026

35 Hours per week (Fixed Term – 12 months). Salary - £33,913 - £35,697. Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st October 2026.