Local community groups and charities operating in the Vale of Glamorgan are encouraged to sign-up to Glamorgan Voluntary Services’ (GVS) membership to gain unrivalled and expert support. GVS supports over 700 organisations and membership is free for 90% of organisations.

Apologies:  in the recent announcement of the appointment of a new Co-ordinator, EVCT gave an incorrect phone number.  Please note that the correct number is 02920 705 138.  We are still able to offer socially-distanced transport for people in need of transport.

Cyber resilience is an organisation-wide approach which combines cyber security with organisation resilience, enabling an organisation to better prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber-attacks and breaches.

2021 was another steady year for the Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association (CAVRA) Team. The year has been difficult due to the effects of COVID-19.

EVCT welcomes Claire Cocks as Co-ordinator from Thurs 5th January 2022.

Are you more aware and concerned about climate change now that you used to be? Does a new year give you the boost you need to do something positive about it? Do you want to take action locally - but you’re not sure where to start? Let us help!

GVS’ offices will be closed from Friday 24th December until Tuesday 4th January 2022 

Bydd swyddfeydd ‘GVS’ ar gau rhwng dydd Gwener 24ain Rhagfyr a dydd Mawrth 4ydd Ionawr 2022

Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry on Saturday 4th December.

Foodshare Llantwit Major is running as normal in the lead up to and over Christmas from its base at CF61.  We are open every Thursday 12:30 pm – 2:30pm, including the 23rd and 30th December.

WCVA share key findings from our independent study on UK charities’ presence in Wales and the impact of COVID-19.

GVS is checking in on how we are doing across the Third Sector in the Vale of Glamorgan. This survey is extremely short, only five questions and we are asking for responses by Friday 17th December 2021.

The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales has now launched is annual community consultation and is urging people to share their feedback with him before the survey closes on Wednesday 15th December.

Raise awareness around violence against women

At Home Instead we run our yearly campaign “Be a Santa to a Senior” to help gather donated gifts from shops and the general public and distribute them to our local elderly and lonely residents.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months with the possibility of extension, depending on contract. Salary: £21,276 per annum. The closing date for the applications is midday on Monday 29th November 2021.

Salary: £21,276 per annum. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm, however there is some requirement for work outside those hours. The closing date for the applications is midday on Monday 29th November 2021.

Llandough and Leckwith War Memorial Institute has 32 surplus chairs which we would like to dispose of free of charge to a voluntary organisation.

To celebrate the first Welsh Charities Week 15th-19th November 2021, Chloe Hilldrup, matched with Age Connects through Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) volunteering services, tells us about her volunteering experience during COVID-19.

The first Welsh Charities Week 15th-19th November 2021 celebrates the charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers that enrich all of our lives in Wales.

Amelia Trust Farm in Barry is an independent charity, primarily focused on being an alternative education provision for disadvantaged and vulnerable young people. For many young people and their families, the Farm is a lifeline.