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Forest Bathing at Cwm Talwg Nature Reserve
FOREST BATHING will be held on the first Sunday of each month at 10.30am at Cwm Talwg Local Nature Reserve. Meet at the entrance to the wood opposite the Cwm Talwg Pub, Severn Avenue Barry.
Job Vacancy - Information and Advice Officer at Care & Repair Cardiff and the Vale
We are currently seeking an Information & Advice Officer, 35 hours per week, £22,000 pa
(NB – salary subject to pay review)
Applications to be returned by 5:00pm Wednesday 28th July 2021
Free local radio publicity for GVS’ member organisations
Did you know your organisation can feature for free on GVS’ Bro Radio Show? Explore a different but effective form of advertising to help create awareness of your organisation and let local people know about your latest news and events.
Are you looking to help your community and have the skills which could benefit our charity as a volunteer Board member?
The deadline for applications is midday on the 30th September 2021.
Health Board’s Shaping our Future Clinical Services Engagement Outcomes
Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to participate in the Health Board’s Shaping Our Future Clinical Services public engagement which ran for 7 weeks in March/April 2021. We are grateful for the constructive conversations and rich feedback that were facilitated through the programme.
Stay steady on your feet this Falls Awareness Week
A third of all older people aged over 65 will have a fall every year, and it can have a major impact on their lives both physically and emotionally. But falls are not an inevitable part of growing older and there are many ways to reduce risks.
New digital resource launched to support health, social care and industry innovation
Achieving Innovation is a new resource developed by Life Sciences Hub Wales to inform and guide those working across industry, health and social care innovation. It summarises key research, provides critical insights and delivers fresh perspectives from cross-sector thought leaders.
Plastic Free July
Here at Cardiff and Vale UHB we are taking part in Plastic Free July, an annual global movement that is supported by communities all over the world, in the attempt to reduce plastic consumption.
£500 self-isolation support payment scheme extended
The Welsh Government scheme which supports people on low-pay with a £500 payment if they have to self-isolate is being extended until March 2022.
Wales and Africa Grant Scheme
The Wales and Africa Grant Scheme will be open for requests from 12 July 2021
Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, are looking to commission artists to create artwork
The Arts for Health and Wellbeing team, part of Cardiff & Vale Health Charity, are looking to commission artists to create artwork,
Wales Council of the Blind E-Bulletin
To see the latest version of Wales Council of the Blind E-Bulletin.
Funding to support older people
Home Instead is the UK’s leading provider of home care. They exist to bring happiness and joy into the lives of our ageing population through improving and maintaining mental well-being and addressing loneliness and isolation.
Barclays extends COVID-19 funding programme
Barclays is expanding its COVID-19 Community Aid Package by inviting UK charities to apply for one of a further 50 grants of £100,000.
New strategic volunteering grants now open
The new Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant round will unlock the potential for embedding or upscaling the co-ordinated volunteering that has been demonstrated during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The 2021 charity annual return service is now available
Charities registered in England or Wales must send an annual return to the Charity Commission or report their income and spending every year.
Provident Social Impact Fund
The Provident Social Impact Fund (Wales) aims to support social inclusion in the most impoverished areas of Wales.
Sea-Changers Grant Programme
Sea-Changers Innovation Fund 2021 is a new fund to support innovative marine conservation approaches and solutions.
Landfill Tax Communities scheme is open to applications
A grant funding programme to help communities living within five miles of certain waste transfer stations or landfill sites take action for their local environment.
Santander Foundation launches £1.8m Financial & Digital Empowerment Fund
The Santander Foundation has announced the launch of a new £1.8million Financial & Digital Empowerment Fund focused on providing grants to support UK charities and CICs working to build people’s digital and financial skills.