The KFC Foundation provides grants of £2,500 to support grass roots organisations focused on empowering economically disadvantaged young people (11-25) in the UK to fulfil their potential and build a positive future.

The Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grants Programme supports activity providers, communities, networks, organisations and others with grants up of to £3000 to develop opportunities for people with Parkinson’s to become and stay active.

The Be Active Wales Fund offers grants from £300 to £50,000 to sports clubs and community organisations to support projects that promote equality, sustainability and innovation in sport.

Up to £30,000 to support work that gives people of all ages opportunities to understand, participate in and enjoy the performing arts.

The funds can pay for anything from making a home more energy efficient, to providing advice that helps consumers keep on top of their bills.

Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan said: It is encouraging to see progress on reducing some of the longest waits and the average waiting time for treatment in Wales is 19.1 weeks – 10 weeks less than the peak three years ago, and two and a half weeks shorter than a year ago.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council wants to talk to residents about what matters to them and about life in the Vale of Glamorgan. Let’s Talk About Life in the Vale is a new county-wide survey of residents that gives people living in the Vale of Glamorgan the chance to share their experiences of public services, their priorities for the future, and help the Council better understand how to get more people involved in local decision making.

We use our toothbrushes twice a day and when the time comes to replace them, most end up in landfill sites across the UK.   At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, we are working hard to reduce our environmental footprint and have launched a free toothbrush recycling scheme to make it easier to dispose of dental waste in an environmentally friendly way. 

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has launched a new policy to support people waiting for treatment, which will help prevent some of the 6,000 last-minute cancellations of treatment on the NHS in Wales. The 3Ps Waiting Well Policy will ensure that support and information is easily accessible to those who waiting for treatment.

The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has praised the impact of the second Young Carers’ Festival in Wales. Building on the success of the inaugural event last year, this year’s festival has attracted even more young carers for three days of activities, fun and relaxation in Builth Wells.

Interested in a challenging career in the third sector?

Welsh Government Culture Grant Scheme for Grassroot Organisations – now open

Vacancy for a Community Buildings Admin Assistant (Part Time). Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Monday 18th September 2023. Interview Date: Monday 25th September 2023

An all-Wales network for professionals and organisations to make health and care services “climate smart” has had a significant rebrand. Green Health Wales, which launched its new website on Monday, August 21, wants to bring together like-minded people who recognise that the climate and ecological emergency is also a health emergency.

August 11th 2023 marks the official opening of two new specialised trauma clinics for adult and paediatric patients at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW).

On August 14, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board hosted an event for South Asian Heritage Month (18 July - 17 August), a celebration of the cultures and histories of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, 24 August at 2pm as we bring you an enlightening online session.

We’ll be making a small update to the hygiene service from 15th August, in terms of the way we replace bags.

Powerhouse Hub - First Wednesday of the month (2:00 - 3:30pm)

Ely & Caerau Hub - Second Friday of the month (1:00 – 2:30pm)

Rhiwbina Hub - Third Wednesday of the month (2:00 – 3:30pm)

STAR Hub - Last Monday of the Month (2:00 – 3:30pm)

Talk and Support counselling service – Wales Adults affected by epilepsy and their carers can experience difficult times in their lives. Talking to someone you trust can make a real difference.