We are a volunteer led project and we work very closely with Health Visitors, Midwives and other Professional to provide a safe place for a new baby to sleep in by giving a new Mum who would otherwise struggle with the cost a Moses Basket. 

We are delighted to announce that the Capability Development Programme for community led organisations working with older people has reopened.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council's Healthy Living Team are gathering information regarding residents’ physical activity levels.

Mae Tîm Byw'n Iach Cyngor Bro Morgannwg yn casglu gwybodaeth am lefelau gweithgaredd corfforol trigolion.

For the sessions available in October 2024 & November 2024 please click here.

If you have a few hours to spare, there are lots of organisations who would love to involve you. There are hundreds of volunteering opportunities available across the Vale of Glamorgan.

We are looking for an exceptional leader who is creative, innovative and dynamic, with experience of management at a senior level within a Third Sector organisation. Closing Date for Applications:  27/09/2024

Wednesday 9th October 2024

Online via Teams 11.30am - 12.30pm

Helping your Community

Interested in Sport? Free training available

GVS’ Annual General Meeting will be held “in person” at our CF61 Community resource on Friday, 25th October at 10.00am. If you would like to attend and support GVS, please reserve your place as soon as possible by completing our short Eventbrite registration form.

GVS is thrilled to announce that our CF61 Gardening Project has received a Level 5 – Outstanding award from Wales in Bloom.

Sesiwn Wybodaeth: Therapi Llaw, Dydd Mercher – Hydref 9 2024 - Ar-lein dros Teams 11.30 yb – 12.30 yp.

FREE Information Session: Hand Therapy on Wednesday 9th October 2024 Online via Teams 11.30am - 12.30pm

Carers Wales will be hosting a Workplace Champion Recruitment session on Thursday 7th November 2024 at 12pm. 

If your organisation has the facilities and is able to light up a building in blue on 12 October, Cymru Versus Arthritis would be very grateful if the organisation could share a picture of the building lit up in blue from its social media account on the day with the suggested wording below.

Are you looking to make a difference in your community by supporting others on their journey to recovery and personal growth? Cyfle Cymru is currently recruiting Volunteer Peer Mentors to join our Cardiff and Vale team.

This scheme (revenue and capital) aims to support community action and volunteering which aims to improve the local community, local environment and the health and wellbeing of people in the Vale of Glamorgan. 

The closing date for completing the short survey is Wednesday 18th September 2024 which is in time to feedback to the Ministerial meeting.

Last week Cardiff and Vale UHB welcomed the new intake of students through the Project SEARCH pre-employment programme.  Nine students have joined the health board - five full time and four part time - who will be working in a range of areas across the health board over the next year to gain skills and experience.