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Community Cinema for rural Vale celebrates humankind with spring films
Fresh from its feel-good opening in January, the new Community Cinema for the rural Vale is set to celebrate humankind with two star-studded films in February and March.
GVS Consultation - Future Engagement Between the Voluntary Sector and the Vale of Glamorgan Council
We are seeking views from the local Voluntary Sector on the future of the Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee (VSJLC). The closing date for this consultation is 24th February 2026.
The Carers’ Support & Information Network Group (CSING) Network
The next meeting will take place in person on Thursday the 5th of March at 12noon – 2pm. Location: Ely and Caerau Hub, Cowbridge Rd W, Cardiff, CF5 5BQ.
Please book onto the meeting using this link: CSING Network Meeting Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
Help us improve HRT care in Wales!
Are you living in Wales and taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms? We’re running a voluntary survey to learn more about the care you receive from NHS Wales — especially around treatment reviews and how they could be improved.
Cardiff and Vale University Health BoardBereavement Feedback Questionnaire
This survey is for people aged 18 and older, who have experienced a bereavement during the last five years.
Me Time - Free Online Sessions for Carers
Please click here to view the free online sessions available from Carers Wales for February & March 2026.
Learning Disabilities chapter of the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Population Needs Assessment (PNA)
Please note that surveys close on 23rd March 2026
Help to Save Food from Waste. Drive and Collect for our Food Pantry
Looking to help save food from waste? We are looking for volunteers to do exactly this. If you are a driver and have access to a vehicle you can help by picking up end of day food for our food pantry.
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
GVS is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Boston as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st February 2026. Christine brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to empowering communities and strengthening the Third Sector.
Pre-Loved Children and Baby Clothing event in Llantwit Major
Clothes Bank (St Athan) is hosting a friendly, inclusive Children and Babies Clothing Event on Saturday 28 February, 12.30pm – 4.30pm, at CF61 Community Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST.
Using consultation to improve your funding success.
Here are some helpful tips on how to undertake effective consultations that will strengthen your funding applications.
Workplace Champion Online Session
Wednesday 18th March 2026, 12:30-1:30pm Registration is free — secure your place today!
All Wales Fast Track Coalition Grant now open
This new all Wales grant offers up to £210,000, with a maximum of £105,000 per year across the 2026–27 and 2027–28 financial years to support the establishment of a coalition to accelerate action on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Tuberculosis
Funds with deadlines closing February 2026.
Here are some funds that you may have missed, with deadline closing in February 2026.
Successful GVS Big Volunteering Fayre Inspires Community Action
The GVS Big Volunteering Fayre, held on Wednesday 28th January at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry, was a resounding success, attracting a total of 250 attendees.
Focus on volunteering & immigration – Baromedr Cymru second wave now open
It’s the International Year of Volunteering! Nearly 1/3 of adults in Wales volunteer, yet volunteer recruitment remains in the top three concerns for 30% of the organisations we surveyed in Wave 1.
Fund for Wales Now open
Grants of between £500 and £2000 are available for charitable groups and organisations how have a yearly income of less than £100,000.
CUBE 5 Years Celebration
Come to our launch and celebrate our last 5 years with our exiting plans for the next chapter. We would like to invite you and your colleagues to the event below.
NHS Wales waiting list and longest waits down
The latest monthly fall in the waiting list, a 23,400 drop from October to November, is the biggest monthly reduction on record. It is also the sixth consecutive month the waiting list has been cut.
People in Wales can now track their NHS waiting list progress on the app
People across Wales can now see where they are on NHS waiting lists using the NHS Wales App.
The latest update lets people who have been added to a waiting list since December check their waiting list status, view their referral into hospital care, and access information to help manage their health while waiting for treatment.