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B&Q Foundation Grants
Providing simple, accessible funding for charities that are improving homes - helping to create safer, more secure and more comfortable places to live.
Amount: Up to £10,000
Deadline: 13th November 2026
The Yapp Charitable Trust Grants
Small multi-year grants for core costs associated with regular activities or services that have been ongoing for at least a year. Eligible charities should have an annual expenditure of less than £50,000.
Amount: Up to £3,000/yr up to 3 years.
Recovery Cymru Director Recruitment - can you help us find our new Director?
Our new Director will be a visible organisational leader, combining strategic direction with operational leadership, championing our recovery community, model and partnerships. Applications close on 2nd December 2026.
Free Falls Prevention Session
We will be joined by Clarie Katryn Jones and Alexandra Saunders of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to explore how to prevent falls. Thursday 12th November from 12pm to 1pm.
Does your Club or community organisation need an accessible Community Facility in Llantwit Major?
1st Llantwit Major Scout Group is exploring plans for a new, fully accessible facility that would provide modern accommodation and create space for local clubs, societies and community organisations.
Family Fund - Wales Programme
Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families living in Wales raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young adult, on a low income.
Deadline: Monday 2nd November 2026
Leeds Building Society Foundation - Small Grants
Supporting those in need of a safe and secure home with flexible small grants for running, project and/or capital costs.
Amount: £2,500
Deadline: Apply throughout the year
Win a £10k business grant for business owners aged 40+
Simply Business has launched the Second Act Entrepreneur Fund – awarding £10,000 to five entrepreneurs over the age of 40
Amount: £10,000 + business coaching
Deadline: 12th November 2026
CIPS Foundation grant
Our grants apply ethical and sustainable standards to reduce the impact on the environment to improve the lives of communities and citizens
Amount: £80,000
Deadline: 20th November 2026
Stakeholders unite for a highly successful GVS AGM and Strategy Workshop
More than fifty people attended GVS’ AGM and Strategy Workshop at CF61 Community Centre in Llantwit Major, including GVS Members, Trustees, partner organisations and local dignitaries.
What Makes Our Community Special? Children and Young People – Have Your Say!
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is inviting schools and youth organisations across the Vale of Glamorgan to get involved in a new community conversation: “What Makes Our Community Special?”.
Shaping the Future Together: Join us for the GVS AGM & Strategic Planning Workshop 2026
GVS is pleased to announce that its AGM and accompanying Strategic Planning Workshop will take place on Friday 16th October 2026 at CF61 in Llantwit Major, CF61 1ST.
Understanding Winter Pressures for Children and Family Services
Your insights will help us, GVS, develop a clearer picture of the pressures across the sector and identify where there may be opportunities for partnership working, support, or reducing gaps in service.
GVS Strategic Plan Survey – Your Voice Matters
We are inviting all GVS members to share their views and help shape our future direction. Your voice genuinely matters to us. The closing date for responses is 16 November 2026.
Join us at our Funding Surgery
Have a project idea in the Vale of Glamorgan? Book a free 30-minute funding surgery appointment with a National Lottery Community Fund Officer and explore your options. Places are limited.
When: Tues 27th Oct 2026 (11.00am - 3.30pm)
Book your one to one appointment today to avoid missing out
Small Grants Programme
Theatres Trust's Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust, funds small projects that make a big impact to a theatre’s resilience, sustainability, accessibility or improving the diversity of audiences.
Amount: £7,500
Deadline: 12pm Friday 15th January 2027
Rosa's Voices from the Frontline Fund
Campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change. The fund was designed to amplify the issues experienced by women and girls and is the only fund of its kind in the UK.
Amount: £10,000
Deadline: 16th November 2026
Change to the definition of regulated activity with children from 1 September 2026
From 1 September 2026, the supervision exemption for regulated activity with children is removed. Find out what this means for your organisation.
Women in Business Network invitation
Friday 30th October 5pm at The Gallery, 2 Broad Street, Barry. I want our Women in Business Network at The Gallery to be a place where we can share what we know, ask for what we need and help each other move forward.
Do you need funding for a youth volunteering project or activity?
Applications can be submitted at any time and will be continually considered and assessed throughout the year. All funding must be spent by 12th February 2027.