UK Government’s Charities Act has been given Royal Assent. The Act, previously announced in last year’s Queen’s Speech, makes several key changes to the 2011 Charities Act.

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

Heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply now for coaching support through the new Catalyst Cymru: Broadening Horizons project.

Mae GVS yn credu iddo wneud gwahaniaeth i'r cymunedau y mae'n eu gwasanaethu, rhwng Ebrill 2020 a Mawrth 2021, yn ystod cyfnod pan gymerodd sefydliadau a gwirfoddolwyr safiad unedig yn erbyn y pandemig.

GVS, from April 2020 to March 2021, believes it made a difference to the communities it serves, during a time when organisations and volunteers took a united stand against the pandemic.

Trustees Week (1st – 5th November) is that time of the year when we can reflect upon and celebrate the incredible efforts of those volunteers who are the heartbeat of charities and voluntary groups around the country.

Being a trustee can be a daunting prospect, particularly if a person has no previous experience. This training session will provide an informal overview of the role and responsibility of being a trustee. 

This year's GVS Annual General Meeting will be held online on Wednesday 3rd November from 10am – 12 noon. Our confirmed speakers include Jane Hutt MS, Minister for Social Justice and Debra Allcock Tyler, author and Chief Executive of the Directory of Social Change.

A workshop to help you with key information about the basics of Data Protection since our departure from the EU and the Transition Period.

Cynhelir Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol GVS eleni ar-lein ddydd Mercher 3 Tachwedd rhwng 10am a hanner dydd. Ymhlith ein siaradwyr a fydd yn cyflwyno mae Jane Hutt AS, y Gweinidog Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Debra Allcock Tyler, awdur a Phrif Weithredwr y Directory of Social Change.

This year's GVS Annual General Meeting will be held online on Wednesday 3rd November from 10am – 12 noon. Our confirmed speakers include Jane Hutt MS, Minister for Social Justice and Debra Allcock Tyler, author and Chief Executive of the Directory of Social Change.

This is an update on the arrangements for the Trusted Charity quality standard which has now been transferred to a new provider, The Growth Company.

The Charity Commission has published a blog on 5 key changes to charity law that should ease some of the regulatory pressures on trustees and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

The Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective inclusive way. Trustee boards and management committees will find this a useful resource to support better trustee recruitment.

The Charity Commission has updated its COVID-19 guidance for charities, including changes to filing extensions for annual returns, and updates to guidance on charity meetings and insolvency provisions.

Charities registered in England or Wales must send an annual return to the Charity Commission or report their income and spending every year.

This session aims to bring people from the voluntary sector together to discuss how we can maximise our opportunities in the post-Brexit funding landscape.

This free online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective and inclusive way.

The Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during the COVID-19 pandemic.