My name is Matthew Stevens, and I am a Trussell Trust campaign coordinator (based in Taff Ely Foodbank but working with foodbanks and communities across RCT, Bridgend, and the Vale of Glamorgan). I am working on a campaign created by Trussell Trust and Joseph Rowntree Foundation - Guarantee our Essentials - which seeks to encourage the government to reform universal credit in a way that stops it from forcing people from having to choose between heating their homes and feeding their families.

Diagnostic errors can be delayed, missed or incorrect and happen at every stage of the diagnostic process in all healthcare settings. 

Thank you to everyone who attended the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 11^th September 2024.

With a new UK Government and changes like the Winter Fuel Payment already underway and the increase to the energy price cap, it’s critical to stay informed for what’s shaping up to be a challenging winter. Make sure you're fully prepared by joining one of our upcoming training courses.

The Allen Lane Foundation funds small registered charities, voluntary groups, and charitable organisations.

This programme offers grants between £75,000 and £150,000 to address the impact of domestic abuse and support initiatives aimed at having a long-term effect in preventing domestic abuse in serving Armed Forces communities or assisting those affected.

The Hodge Foundation’s aim is to support projects that have effective solutions to helping those most in need.

Funding for projects aimed at revitalising shared greenspaces benefitting the community and the environment. Funding is for up to £1500 and closes on the 17th of September.

The Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund is a Wales wide fund set up with the aim of having a positive impact on society and the lives of young people in Wales.

Have an idea for a project in the Vale of Glamorgan? Sign up to our free meet the funder event to talk it through with a member of the team.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has reopened its Cost-of-Living Grant Fund, designed to assist groups and organisations whose work helps people struggling with rising prices. 

‘In the Spotlight’ this month is Holly SanMiguel. Holly first experienced Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital as a patient when her son was born with a large ventricular septal defect, then served as a volunteer, before becoming a Children's Health Care Support Worker in the Paediatric Emergency Unit.

The Welsh Government is launching a national advice service aimed at supporting all those affected by suicide, and new guidance for agencies and organisations.

Mae cadwraethwyr, gwartheg a pheiriant torri gwair a reolir o bell yn helpu i achub un o anifeiliaid Cymru sydd fwyaf mewn perygl.

Butterfly Conservation has deployed the mooing and mowing machines to protect the beautiful High Brown Fritillary butterfly at the last known site where it is found in Wales.

“After 25 years of working with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) preceded by a further 22 years in the Third and Public Sectors, I’ve decided to retire. However, I won’t be leaving immediately as there is some work to be done to recruit a new Operational Manager to GVS."   

Rachel Day was described by her parents as a “truly unique character” who would light up a room with her beauty, humour and infectious personality.

Hours: Part-time, 3 days [21 hours] per week. Contract: 3 year renewable contract. Salary: £24,120 per annum plus 10% pension contribution [£42,000 pro rata]. Closing date 26 September  

Gall unigolion enwebu eu hunain ar gyfer y gwobrau neu gael eu henwebu gan drydydd parti. Croesawir enwebiadau ar gyfer unrhyw unigolyn, sefydliad neu brosiect yng Nghymru p’un ai a ydynt yn cael eu talu neu ddim yn cael eu talu o’r sector cyhoeddus, y sector preifat neu’r trydydd sector – elusennau, grwpiau gwirfoddol a grwpiau cymunedol. 

Entries to the awards can be self-nominated or nominated by a third party. Nominations are welcome of any individual, organisation or project working in Wales, whether paid or unpaid from public, private or the third sector – charities, voluntary groups and community groups.