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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.
Building Grants for Churches and Christian Buildings
Benefact Trust’s Building Grants programme provides capital funding for the repair, restoration, and improvement of church and Christian charity buildings, helping them remain open, accessible, and fit for long-term use.
Amount: £150,000
Deadline: Rolling
Community Impact Grants
Benefact Trust’s Community Impact Grants programme supports churches, cathedrals and Christian charities, delivering projects that make a meaningful difference to communities.
Amount: £25,000 average
Deadline: None
Call for Member Photographs for GVS’ Impact Report
To help us celebrate your achievements, we’re inviting you to share photographs that capture your community activities, showcase your volunteers, or highlight moments you’re particularly proud of.
BCBN Grant Initiative
Launched in September 2014, BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects.
Amount: £3000
Deadline: Term 1 on 7th September, Term 2 on the 9th November
B&Q Foundation Grant
For charity projects that are improving or creating better, safer homes for people across the UK.
Amount: £10,000
Deadline: 13th November 2026
Cymru/Wales: Grade I & II* Listed Repair Grant
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
National Churches Trust - Large Grant
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
Neurodivergence and eating disorders
New survey gathers neurodivergent eating disorder experiences to inform the development of content, and resources.
A B Charitable Trust - Grants
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.
Architectural Heritage Fund - 50th Anniversary Loan
This fund supports the purchase, conservation, and sustainable reuse of historic buildings in Wales.
Loan Amount: up to £250,000
No deadlines to apply
The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation
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
New fund to prevent gambling-related harms in Wales
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
Employers can receive a £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant
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.
Do you need funding for a youth volunteering project or activity?
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) programme Information session
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 - Call for Ideas Survey
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.
Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
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
Small unrestricted grants
8 x £250 unrestricted grants available. Chosen at random so everyone gets an equal oppourtunity to recieve unrestricted funds.
Deadline: Rolling
Good Place to Live: New Beginnings Fund.
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