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Securing funding can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Whether you’re a small community group or a well-established charity, a well-written funding bid is your key to unlocking resources that make your work possible. This article provides with some practical tips, and common pitfalls to avoid, so that you can give your applications the best chance of success

Are you ready to lead a thriving organisation and make a lasting impact in the Vale of Glamorgan? Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is looking for a new Chief Executive to build on a remarkable legacy and guide the charity into its next era.

This National Lottery funding aims to improve children and their caregivers’ health and wellbeing in Wales. They're looking for partnership projects that do this by helping children and caregivers connect with the natural environment.

GVS is delighted to announce a new series of training courses designed to empower local third sector and partner organisations. Our programme offers practical skills to help you boost efficiency, enhance impact, and ensure best practices. 

In the Spotlight this month is Jacob Parkinson, a Local Counter Fraud Specialist for the Health Board. His role focuses on safeguarding NHS resources, supporting staff in preventing fraud, and helping ensure public funds are used responsibly.

The Principality Retrofit for the Future Fund aims to improve energy efficiency in Wales by providing grants of up to £25,000 for organisations retrofitting buildings or purchasing eco-friendly equipment.

Starting a new charity is an exciting and meaningful journey - but it can also feel overwhelming. As a trustee, you're responsible for steering your organisation through legal, financial, and operational challenges.

The DPJ also delivers free training sessions that have been specifically developed for farming communities and those who support them. They include sessions on mental health awareness, bereavement, grief, and suicide prevention.

The National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in Wales, they would love to hear from you. Multiple grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

As part of the Vale of Glamorgan Public Service Board (PSB) Climate Change Risk Assessment, we’re pleased to invite you to a workshop focused on understanding past weather and climate-related impacts.

The National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open There are multiple grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Say Aphasia, a communication disability charity, which offers free support groups for people with aphasia and other communication difficulties caused by brain injury are looking for new group members and volunteers. 

An exhibition of beautiful handcrafted quilts is being held at St Canna's Church Llangan, CF35 5DW on Saturday 27th September.

This programme offers grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 to fund projects that explore and pilot solutions for family members-collectively and as individuals of wounded, injured and sick serving personnel or Veterans.

The Cardiff based 1910 Trust, supports wide-ranging voluntary organisations and groups, whose aims and objectives match its criteria. There are 2 grants available of up to £30,000.

WCVA is really excited about the upcoming launch of Baromedr Cymru, a rolling data source that will give us an up-to-date picture of what’s really happening across the voluntary sector in Wales.

You can apply for various grants from £1,000.00 up to £15,000 for your group / organisation to undertake a cultural/artistic project between October 2025 and March 2026. This grant can be used to fund capital expenditure such as equipment as well as revenue expenditure such as venue hire, volunteer expenses, or freelance staff time.

Age Connects Cardiff & Vale is launching a new 5-week support programme aimed at helping older adults in the Vale of Glamorgan regain confidence, improve mobility, and reconnect with their communities.

Angela Amey-Jones, a Health Visitor for Radyr Medical Centre in Cardiff West, has been named August’s Health Hero in recognition of the unwavering support and meaningful impact she provides to the families she works with.