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Glamorgan Voluntary Services launches revenue grant scheme
GVS launches the Supporting Older People in the Vale Third Sector Preventative Interventions Fund 2025. This revenue-only Fund aims to support proposals which improve health, wellbeing and independence for older people in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Organisations can apply for a maximum of £15,000. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday 30th May 2025
Community Grants nearing deadlines
Here are details of grants whose deadlines for applications are nearing their closing dates.
Free mental health training with a focus on the agricultural sector with the DPJ Foundation
The DPJ Foundation, a specialist charity working with the agricultural community, offers free mental health awareness training.
Senedd debate highlights impact of National Insurance increases
The impact rising Employers National Insurance Contributions will have on voluntary organisations has been highlighted again in a recent Senedd debate – but action is still needed.
New approach to volunteering in Wales
WCVA and Welsh Government are co-creating a new approach to volunteering with key stakeholders in Wales,share your views on the new vision statement.
The Elephant Trust
The Trust was set up in 1975 to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds.
The Percy Bilton Charity - large grants
Capital grants of £2k-£5k for registered charities working with disadvantaged / underprivileged young people, people with disabilities, mental health problems, or older people.
Welsh Government - Democratic Engagement Grant
From 2025-26 to 2027-28, the Welsh Government has made £400,000 available, per year, to improve democratic engagement in Wales.
In the Spotlight - Jennie Roe
This month Jennie Roe is 'In the Spotlight'. Jennie Roe is a librarian at the Health Library at the University Hospital of Wales and the Archie Cochrane Library at University Hospital Llandough.
'Every Moment Matters' – Supporting patients receiving end-of-life care
We know how important compassionate, respectful and dignified end-of-life care is for patients and their loved ones. To support this, the Hospital Palliative Care Team has introduced ‘Every Moment Matters’ to help create a calmer, more peaceful environment during this significant time.
"We must act now to transform early years health in Cardiff and Vale"
The health of children in their early years is “increasingly under threat” by rising obesity rates, growing poverty levels and declining vaccination rates.
Free prescriptions in Wales ‘extended my life’
Since 2007, Welsh pharmacies have dispensed more than one billion items, helping millions manage their health conditions effectively and free of charge.
Effective facilitation skills training
This WCVA course is aimed at those who want to develop and increase their facilitation skills to enable them to effectively facilitate meetings and events with citizens, communities, colleagues and partnerships.
'I have a fantastic set of colleagues and staff in Cardiff who are dedicated to their roles' | Watch the third episode of Saving Lives in Cardiff on Tuesday
In the third episode of Saving Lives in Cardiff, we meet three more incredible surgeons and their teams as they treat patients in the Welsh capital.
The Voice star sings praises of UHW staff after undergoing lifesaving heart operation
A Welsh singer-songwriter who underwent lifesaving open heart surgery has described the cardiology team who operated on him as “magical superheroes”.
'They are the most resilient people I've ever met' - Meet the team supporting teenagers and young adults with cancer
Teenage years are a time of new experiences and growing independence, but for some, a cancer diagnosis puts this all on hold.
Health Secretary response to latest NHS Wales performance data: February and March 2025
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, responds to the latest NHS Wales performance data.
Vacancies at Shelter Cymru
Vacancies for a Trusts Officer, Fundraising Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Operations Manager, Corporate Operations Manager. Deadline for all vacancies is 6th May 2025
Keeping Yourself Well this Easter
Each Easter holidays we see an influx of patients to our Emergency Unit with injuries like fractures, sprains and burns. It’s easy to get excited about being out and about in the spring sun (we are too), but we encourage you to take care, and to choose well if you think you or someone else requires urgent health support.
New Radiotherapy Unit to Improve Access to Vital Cancer Treatments
A new NHS radiotherapy unit in Abergavenny will be officially named the Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit.