Does the law support you as an unpaid carer?

Tell Carers Wales by completing the Track the Act survey here

The next Meeting will be held on 18th March 2026 between 11am to 1pm, at Bridge Between Community Centre, Heol Y Llongau, Barry CF63 4AT.

We will be providing information and advice relating to unpaid carers on:

• 18 March 2026, 10am - 12pm - Penarth Job Centre, Plymouth Road CF64 3DQ

• 26 March 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm - Llandough Hospital,  Penlan Road, Llandough CF64 2XX

• 27 March 2026, 10am - 12pm - Practice of Health, GP Surgery, Barry, CF63 1BA

Sessions available in March 2026.

It is with great respect and admiration that we announce Rachel Connor, our Chief Executive Officer of Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), will be retiring at the end of March 2026.

Clubs or community organisations can raise money towards a targeted goal, Sport Wales will pledge funds up to 60% towards the given project.

Our Focus areas for funding are arts, crafts and education for the benefit of all persons but in particular those who are isolated or most in need in their community.

Two-year grants of £10,000 (£5,000 per year) for UK charities tackling key societal issues affecting young people.

The Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant scheme is now open for projects that will look long-term at volunteering and improve volunteering practices in Wales.

Take advantage of the fully funded qualifications your staff are entitled to receive from the Welsh government. 

Ynni Cymru (a Welsh Government Programme) is hosting a webinar to discuss its proposed capital grant scheme for Smart Local Energy System (SLES) projects.

We are reaching out to you regarding the Bereavement Feedback Questionnaire developed by the Bereavement Support Service, within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Come to our launch and celebrate our last 5 years with our exiting plans for the next chapter. We would like to invite you and your colleagues to the event below. On Thursday 18th June 10am till 1pm.  

Running from 17–21 March 2026, this initiative will bring residents of all ages together to refresh a public space, strengthen community pride, and re‑imagine what Llantwit Major can become.

Third Sector organisations operating within the South Wales Local Resilience Forum (SWLRF) area are being invited to contribute to a new initiative highlighting the capabilities of the sector.

Bro Radio has announced the return of its Community Awards, as it continues to celebrate the best of the Vale of Glamorgan.

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.

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

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 for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs has published its Winter Edition Newsletter

Index Newsletter Winter Edition 2026 Bilingual