It’s Volunteers’ Week 2 - 8th June. If you are interested in volunteering, take a look at the short video. Your guide to getting started

If you would like to talk to some organisations and find out what they have to offer, visit our mini volunteering fayres across the Vale of Glamorgan

Talk first-hand to the volunteer co-ordinators about your volunteering interests. Visit us at Barry Library, Penarth Library, CF61 Llantwit Major and Cowbridge Lesser Town Hall

Cardiff & District RAYNET have secured a Youth Led Grant to encourage young people to be involved in amateur radio activities. 

I would like to take the opportunity to share some information about our local business called 'The Gallery'.  We are a local not for profit organisation which supports families and young people in the Barry area. 

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi lansio ymgynghoriad ar ei Chynllun Drafft Hawliau Pobl Anabl, sy'n nodi uchelgais gadarnhaol ar gyfer hyrwyddo hawliau a chyfleoedd pob person anabl ledled Cymru dros y degawd nesaf.

Bro Radio has unveiled the 33 finalists in this year's Community Awards with Chris Davies Estate Agents.  Among the finalists is FoodShare Pantry who have been nominated in the category of Best Community Group.

Every year, the UK comes together during Volunteers' Week, running from the first Monday in June, to celebrate and thank the incredible contributions of volunteers.

On 4th April 2025 Barry Ladies Choir joined forces with Vale Associated Training Brass Band to raise £700 for Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern in a spring concert for a capacity crowd at St Peters Church in Dinas Powys.

The recent coffee morning held in support of the CF61 Gardening Project proved to be a resounding success, raising a fantastic total of £1,088.18.

The Future Generations Report is designed to support politicians and public body leaders in making life better for people and planet now and in the future.

At CF61, we have two versatile and welcoming spaces available for hire: the spacious Colhuw Main Hall and the multi-purpose Hoddnant Room.

The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales’ new Future Generations Report 2025 is challenging leaders and politicians across Wales on what needs to happen next to deliver on the Well-being of Future Generations Act and protect our future.

Gambling-related harm is a growing public health concern, particularly for young people.

Paul Dunn is a long-term volunteer with Butterfly Conservation in the Vale of Glamorgan and former Senior Ranger at the Heritage Coast. 

The impact rising Employers National Insurance Contributions will have on voluntary organisations has been highlighted again in a recent Senedd debate – but action is still needed.

WCVA and Welsh Government are co-creating a new approach to volunteering with key stakeholders in Wales,share your views on the new vision statement.

Bro Radio, the local radio station for the Vale of Glamorgan, has announced the return of its Community Awards including The Charity Award, Sports Club of the Year, Community Group of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.

Mae eich llais chi yn bwysig! Mae Pwyllgor Cyllid y Senedd eisiau clywed gan pobl yng Nghymru am yr hyn y dylai Llywodraeth Cymru ganolbwyntio gwariant arno.

Your voice matters! The Senedd’s Finance Committee wants to hear from people in Wales about what the Welsh Government should focus spending on.