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Short break funds for unpaid carers
TuVida has opened a funding round for third sector organisations that want to run short breaks for unpaid carers in the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff. The money comes from the Welsh Government and is distributed through the Regional Partnership Board.
Amount: £10,000
Deadline: 5pm on 6 November 2026.
Bed Bank grants
This funding round will provide Small Grants to support organisations that share our commitment to tackling bed poverty and improving outcomes for children and families.
Amount: £5,000
Deadline: 3rd November 2026 at 5pm
Wales and Africa Grant Scheme
The Wales Africa Grant Scheme aims to enable community groups and organizations in Wales to access funding for small-scale projects that benefit both Wales and Africa. The scheme focuses on fostering partnerships and addressing issues such as poverty, climate change, and sustainable development.
Amount: £25,000
Deadline: 21st December 2026 at 5 pm
Volunteering Wales grants
The Volunteering Wales Main Grant scheme funds projects that support positive volunteering experience, tackle barriers to volunteering and have long-term impact on the community.
Amount: £30,000
Deadline: 17 January 2025 at 23:59
Guide Dogs Fosterer Recruitment Event
Could you offer a temporary home to a future guide dog? Come and find out!
The Swire Charitable Trust
The Swire Charitable Trust prioritises UK charities that are well positioned to meet current challenges, aiming to direct grants to where they are needed most and can provide unrestricted funding
Amount: No more than 10% of charity’s last reported income.
Deadline: Rolling deadline
Climate Action Fund - Food Systems
Funding projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities as well as supporting ways of producing enough healthy, affordable food without harming the planet.
Amount: Up to £7,000,000 for projects running between 5 and 7 years
Deadline: Rolling
B&Q Foundation Grants
Providing simple, accessible funding for charities that are improving homes - helping to create safer, more secure and more comfortable places to live.
Amount: Up to £10,000
Deadline: 13th November 2026
The Yapp Charitable Trust Grants
Small multi-year grants for core costs associated with regular activities or services that have been ongoing for at least a year. Eligible charities should have an annual expenditure of less than £50,000.
Amount: Up to £3,000/yr up to 3 years.
Recovery Cymru Director Recruitment - can you help us find our new Director?
Our new Director will be a visible organisational leader, combining strategic direction with operational leadership, championing our recovery community, model and partnerships. Applications close on 2nd December 2026.
Free Falls Prevention Session
We will be joined by Clarie Katryn Jones and Alexandra Saunders of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to explore how to prevent falls. Thursday 12th November from 12pm to 1pm.
Trustees’ Week 2026
Trustees’ Week takes place from 9 - 13 November 2026 and it is your chance to develop your skills through a wide range of events & guidance and to stay updated on governance issues long after the week finishes
Does your Club or community organisation need an accessible Community Facility in Llantwit Major?
1st Llantwit Major Scout Group is exploring plans for a new, fully accessible facility that would provide modern accommodation and create space for local clubs, societies and community organisations.
Family Fund - Wales Programme
Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families living in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult, on a low income.
Deadline: Monday 2nd November 2026
Leeds Building Society Foundation - Small Grants
Supporting those in need of a safe and secure home with flexible small grants for running, project and/or capital costs.
Amount: £2,500
Deadline: Apply throughout the year
Win a £10k business grant for business owners aged 40+
Simply Business has launched the Second Act Entrepreneur Fund – awarding £10,000 to five entrepreneurs over the age of 40
Amount: £10,000 + business coaching
Deadline: 12th November 2026
CIPS Foundation grant
Our grants apply ethical and sustainable standards to reduce the impact on the environment to improve the lives of communities and citizens
Amount: £80,000
Deadline: 20th November 2026
Stakeholders unite for a highly successful GVS AGM and Strategy Workshop
More than fifty people attended GVS’ AGM and Strategy Workshop at CF61 Community Centre in Llantwit Major, including GVS Members, Trustees, partner organisations and local dignitaries.
What Makes Our Community Special? Children and Young People – Have Your Say!
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is inviting schools and youth organisations across the Vale of Glamorgan to get involved in a new community conversation: “What Makes Our Community Special?”.
Shaping the Future Together: Join us for the GVS AGM & Strategic Planning Workshop 2026
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.