GVS News
Child Poverty – We Want to Hear Your Thoughts
GVS would like to talk to parents, carers and organisations that work with children and young people. We would like to get your views on what the revised Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Strategy should include. If you would like to share your experiences and thoughts come along give your point of view. Your views will be forwarded to Welsh Government and will help shape the future. Light refreshments will be provided. We have arranged two FREE engagement sessions in the Vale of Glamorgan – one in Llantwit Major and the other in Penarth. Read More
GVS facilitates the involvement of the Voluntary Sector on this Committee. Four vacancies have arisen for Voluntary Sector Representatives. Nominations are invited from Voluntary Sector Organisations working in the Vale of Glamorgan. Completed nomination forms should be returned to GVS by midday, Friday, 17th March 2023. Read More
Llantwit Major Office Space Available – come and have a free tour!
The offices are warm and quiet, fully accessible and offers kitchen facilities. Our spaces can accommodate anywhere between one and ten people. Utilities and guest Wi-Fi are both included within the cost with prices starting from £444.00 per calendar month. Read More
Are you looking to start a voluntary group or charity? GVS can help
Starting something new can be daunting. If you have an idea for a voluntary group or charity then Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is here to help make it a reality. Our dedicated Governance Officer is able to support with everything from choosing the right structure, writing a constitution, developing policies, registering a charity and much more. Read More
The Third Sector encouraged to sign up to GVS’ free funding e-mailing service
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has compiled an e-mailing list that will focus on providing more in-depth information regarding potential funding opportunities for the Third Sector in the Vale of Glamorgan. Read More
Free local radio publicity for Third Sector organisations
Did you know your Third Sector organisation could feature for free on GVS’ Bro Radio Show? Explore a different but effective form of advertising to help create awareness of your organisation and let local people know about your latest news and events. Read More
Have you received a good (or bad) service from Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) over the last year? Read More
General news
Crawshay Court Plastic Bottle Greenhouse Event – Preparing Bottles
Help with our outdoor project Read More
Funding
Cost of Living Crisis Response – Meet the Funder
Learn about funding opportunities available for third sector organisations in Cardiff and The Vale in response to the cost of living crisis. The session will take place on Zoom on the 14th of March at 2pm and will run for an hour and a half. Read More
Unpaid Carers “Short Breaks” Grant Scheme 2022/23
The Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board in partnership with Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) and Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) have allocated £283,800 in total, to support unpaid carers with short breaks from their caring role. The Fund is administered by C3SC in partnership with GVS. The programme is open for applications from 20th February 2023 with a deadline for submission of 10th March 2023. Read More
Health
Child Poverty – We Want to Hear Your Thoughts
GVS would like to talk to parents, carers and organisations that work with children and young people. We would like to get your views on what the revised Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Strategy should include. If you would like to share your experiences and thoughts come along give your point of view. Your views will be forwarded to Welsh Government and will help shape the future. Light refreshments will be provided. We have arranged two FREE engagement sessions in the Vale of Glamorgan – one in Llantwit Major and the other in Penarth. Read More
Scheme aims to help more than 10,500 people into work
A new scheme which aims to support over 10,500 people who are in recovery from substance or alcohol misuse, or have mental ill-health, to get into education, training or work has been launched by the Welsh Government. Read More
Free event for unpaid carers in the Vale of Glamorgan
Are you an unpaid carer, looking after someone who lives in the Vale of Glamorgan? Vale of Glamorgan Council Carers Services are holding an event for unpaid carers on 30 March 2023 at Barry Memorial Hall between 1pm and 6pm Read More
Free Health and Wellbeing Fayre
Free Health and Wellbeing Fayre on Tuesday 16th May 2023, 10am – 5pm at Barry Memorial Hall, Gladstone Road, CF62 8NA Read More
Help us find a name for our new Early Help Hub for children and young people
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is developing a new mental health service for young people in partnership with Platfform — and we need your help to choose its name. Read More
Vaccination Information Project
Learning Disability Wales and Public Health Wales are launching a new accessible information project that aims to improve people with a learning disabilities’ understanding of vaccines and vaccination Read More
6 reasons to think Pharmacy-First instead across Cardiff and Vale
Over 60,000 people get help from a community pharmacy every day in Wales, so next time you’re needing support, consider your local pharmacy rather than your GP. Read More
People in Wales help others to protect and improve their own mental well-being
Nearly three-quarters of people (73 per cent) in Wales actively choose to help others in order to protect and improve their own mental well-being, according to a new survey released by Public Health Wales. Read More
The latest sport & physical activity sessions that are open to individuals with complex needs and/or sensory impairments across South Wales and training opportunities available Read More
The development of a new app, which allows users to share their health profile and potentially draw attention to rare or complex medical conditions with health services, both in the UK and abroad – like a passport – has been highlighted on Rare Disease Day by Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan. Read More
Vacancies
Age Connects Cardiff and The Vale currently has three job vacancies
A part time Café Manager for our Community Café on Holton Rd and two Nail Technicians – one based in the Vale of Glamorgan and one based in Cardiff. Read More
East Vale Community Transport is looking for Volunteer drivers and passenger assistants
Based in Penarth, EVCT provide wheelchair friendly minibus transport to groups and individuals. As little as 2hrs per week can help somebody attend a vaccination appointment, attend day centre or coffee catch up with friends. Read More
Training
GVS TRAINING – Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers
An ideal training course if you are new to managing volunteers or would like a refresher. Read More
Events
Free event for unpaid carers in the Vale of Glamorgan
Are you an unpaid carer, looking after someone who lives in the Vale of Glamorgan? Vale of Glamorgan Council Carers Services are holding an event for unpaid carers on 30 March 2023 at Barry Memorial Hall between 1pm and 6pm Read More
Free Mid-Career Review webinars for the Over 50s living in Wales
These FREE, one-hour webinars give attendees the opportunity to reflect on their own situation and consider future needs, and provide helpful signposting and information on work, wellbeing and finances that will allow them to make informed choices, become more confident and resilient, and take action to create a positive future for themselves. Read More
