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Bro Radio’s Community Awards returns with new headline sponsor
Bro Radio has announced the return of its Community Awards, as it continues to celebrate the best of the Vale of Glamorgan.
Vale of Glamorgan launches new ‘One‑Week Town Boost’ programme to revitalise Llantwit Major
Running from 17–21 March, the programme combines practical workshops, hands‑on planning sessions and a major volunteer-led One-Day Makeover designed to show how small, low‑cost improvements can make a big impact in just a few days.
Easyfundraising Impact Fund
The Easyfundraising Impact Fund is offering 20 unrestricted grants of £500 to UK not-for-profit organisations. The grant is unrestricted, so it can be used wherever the money is needed most to support your work.
When to apply: 23 February – 5 April
Energy Saving Advise for Unpaid Carers
Carers Trust has teamed up with Energy Saving Trust to produce energy saving advice specifically for unpaid carers via interactive online modules.
Carers can sign up by using this link https://carers.org/energyadvice.
There is also a Welsh language version at https://energysavingtrust.reach360.com/register/7bd8fe13-4425-40c
The Index Newsletter
The Index for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs has published its Winter Edition Newsletter
Help Raise this Organisation Volunteer Numbers, as an Administrator Volunteer
If you are looking to enhance your admin skills, then why not volunteer with this organisation for their administration opportunity? A fantastic opportunity to build on skills, meet new people and enhance your CV
Your Next Chapter: CV & Interview Skills Workshop
Thursday 2 April 2026 | 12:30–1:30pm | Online (MS Teams) Have you taken a career break to care for someone? Thinking about returning to work?
Celebrating International Women’s Day: How Barry’s Alex Greenfield Turned Elite Women’s Sport into Seven Leadership Lessons — and an MBA
Alex Greenfield, Full-time MBA candidate at Alliance Manchester Business School, built her career in women’s cycling. In this article, she reflects on the lessons that led her to pursue an MBA.
Penarth Community Group Seeks Local Heroes: Volunteers Needed for Warm Space and Penarth Food Pod
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.
Dementia Grants Programme 2026
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.
Coalfields Support Grant (Wales)
The Coalfields Support Grant can fund professional fees and surveys to help organisations responsible for community buildings plan for the future.
Creative Communities Fund
£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.
Patient Voice Volunteer
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
Community Padel & Wellbeing CIC – Survey
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.
Easter Event Volunteering
Family Volunteering, volunteer together during the Easter. Get some fresh air and meet new people
Unpaid Carer Information and Support Services – Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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:
Moss Rose Cottage Unpaid Carers Open Day 17 March 2026
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
Carers Support Fund Programme
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 Carers’ Support & Information Network Group (CSING) Network
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