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Free, confidential peer support for anyone affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use
When someone is struggling with alcohol or other drug use, the impact rarely stops with them. Family members and friends are often left trying to cope with stress, uncertainty and changing relationships, without the right support around them.
Autism Champions + Learning Disabilities course
The aim of this course is to provide attendees with underpinning knowledge and understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorders/Conditions at Tier 2. A session on Learning Disabilities is included in this course.
Job Vacancy - Tenovus Cancer Care
We’re looking for a Choir Leader with musicality to bring people affected by cancer together. Have you got strong admin, customer service and organisational skills? Have you the experience, passion & enthusiasm to inspire people affected by cancer to sing for enjoyment together?
Job Vacancies at Mind In The Vale
Three positions available in the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff West.
If you are passionate about supporting people’s mental health and want to work at the heart of primary care, we would love to hear from you.
Free training for volunteers
Take your volunteering career to the next stage with our free online training programme.
Boccia - Memory Cafes
Boccia – a dementia focused project what started last year in Barry in which a variety of Dementia focused organisations were provided training and equipment to deliver Boccia to the attendees of their Memory Café’s (a Paralympic sport similar to bowls).
Golden Pass Scheme
This project offers Vale residents aged 60+ the opportunity to access eight free sessions of sport and physical activity in their community.
Valeways Strollers - Friendly Session
In support of Carers Active Together, on 15 April 2026, we are proud to be hosting a carer friendly session... Valeways Strollers
Vale on the Move Info Booklet
This pack is designed to provide information to young people and families around why physical activity is so important throughout childhood and into adulthood, and provides links to lots of virtual activities to accompany some activity ideas in the booklet:
Borrow and Be Active
Do you want to be more active at home / in your local park/green space/beach/garden?
Under 16’s swim for free
Did you know your local leisure centre (Barry, Penarth or Llantwit Major) offer FREE under 16 swims.
Streetfit with Vale Sports Team
Get moving and feel great – these videos make it easy to stay active at home or in your local area.
Free holiday and community activities
Vale Sports & Play: Projects, events, taster activities and opportunities
Carers active together
On 15 April 2026, Carers UK is leading the biggest day of physical activity for carers: Carers Active Together!
Carers Wales: Free Online Sessions for Unpaid Carers
Carers Wales Me Time sessions are designed to inform unpaid carers of their rights and support their wellbeing. Please see the full schedule for April and May.
Meals on Wheels UK project
Meals on Wheels UK are launching a new UK-wide report on Meals on Wheels service provision, predicted demand, and unmet need across all 374 local authority districts, and are delighted to invite you to a webinar presenting the findings.
Carers Wales Online Sessions: Me Time
We’re pleased to share our upcoming calendar of free online training, wellbeing, and information sessions, all designed specifically for unpaid carers.
Caniad Vale Drop In
Caniad is a lived experience involvement service, working alongside the Health Board to ensure that people with lived experience of mental health challenges (and carers) can shape and improve services through co-production. We are currently running our first Vale drop-in session…
Help Shape Services for Children Aged 0-5
Are you a parent, carer, non-birthing parent or oraganisation in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan? Your voice will help shape future support. Takes 5 minutes, closes April 6th.