Vale of Glamorgan News
Do you need funding for a youth volunteering project or activity?
The Youth Led Grants Panel are delighted to announce that applications are now open for 2022/23 Youth Led Grant fund. The fund is a grant for youth volunteering projects and activities that take place in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Panel will be awarding grants of up to £1500 over the next few months. Read More
Vale of Glamorgan Community Hack events
These events will bring people together to develop fresh ideas to tackle the effects of the Cost of Living crisis and other social challenges. Read More
Warm Spaces at Palmerston Adult Learning Centre
Every Friday afternoon 1pm to 4pm. Drop in and enjoy a free drink. Read More
Running a Befriending Service in Wales
Tuesday 14th February, 10am – 12:30pm 2023, 10am – 12:30pm on Zoom Register for your space now. This event is specifically tailored to the development of befriending services within Wales and is supported through Welsh based funding. For this reason, this is free and exclusive to staff within Welsh Organisations only. Read More
Do you have life limiting illness and feel the need to escape from the four walls of your home for a few hours? Meet to chat, laugh and have fun, with people who also have life limiting illnesses. 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
Free event at Fontygary Leisure Centre on 14th February 2023
The event in Fontygary Leisure Centre on the 14th February 11am – 1pm will be a warm space for everyone to come along, have a free warm drink, connect with one another and find out more about the local support available, particularly for older people. Read More
Free Virtual Funding Workshop for Local Charities in Vale of Glamorgan
Jane Hutt, MS for Vale of Glamorgan, will take part in a virtual funding workshop, with People’s Postcode Lottery, for local charities, volunteer organisations, and community groups in the area. The session will give good causes in Ms Hutt’s constituency advice on how they can apply for funds to make a difference in their community. Read More
Voluntary Sector News
St Athan Clothes Bank supporting the local communities
The Clothes Bank is at CF61, Station Road Llantwit Major and is open from 12.30 to 2pm on Thursdays. All donations of clothes and shoes accepted only on Thursdays. Cal and his team look forward to seeing you. Read More
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board news
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board’s Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Strategy
Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, our existing ten-year strategy, was launched back in 2015, following its development with colleagues, stakeholders and the public. In January and February 2023, we are engaging with colleagues across the organisation, as well as some of our key stakeholders, to begin the development of our refreshed strategy. We will be hosting many workshops and events to gather as much feedback as possible. Read More
Health & Wellbeing news
Raising awareness of food related benefits in Wales!
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Local Public Health and Dietetics Teams have been working in partnership to highlight the Food Related Benefits that exist to support families on a low income to access healthier food. Read More
Harmful gambling; Early education key to addressing urgent public health issue
Early education, screening by frontline services and continued support through post-recovery are among the actions needed if Wales wants to reduce the devastating harms caused by gambling, says a new report from Public Health Wales. Read More
Welsh Government news
Julie Morgan, the Deputy Minister for Social Services has made a personal apology for the suffering of those affected by the historical practice of forced adoption in the 1950, 60s and 70s. Read More
£86 million investment to improve cancer radiotherapy services for South Wales
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced more than £86 million for new cancer treatment facilities, equipment, and software. Read More
Plan to address NHS workforce challenges
The Welsh Government has today set out its plans to address the challenges of staffing the Welsh NHS. Read More
Vacancies
Summer employment opportunities @ UWC Atlantic – Residential Supervisor
40-50 hours, fixed-contract: Monday 10th July – Saturday 5th August inclusive (Includes accommodation and meals)
Deadline for applications is Monday 20th February, 9am GMT
Interviews will be held online during the week of 27th February 2023. Read More
Summer employment opportunities @ UWC Atlantic – Activity Leader
40-50 hours, fixed-contract: Monday 19th June – Friday 25th August 2023 inclusive (Includes accommodation and meals)
Deadline for applications is Monday 20th February, 9am GMT
Interviews will be held online during the week of 27th February 2023. Read More
Summer employment opportunities @ UWC Atlantic – Senior Activity Leader
40-50 hours, fixed-contract: Monday 19th June – Friday 25th August 2023 inclusive (Includes accommodation and meals)
Deadline for applications is Monday 20th February, 9am GMT
Interviews will be held online during the week of 27th February 2023. Read More
Learning Disability Wales have 3 vacancies to join our team
Learning Disability Wales is looking for 3 new people to join our team: Administrative Support Coordinator, Network and Events Coordinator, and Gig Buddies North Wales Volunteer Coordinator. Closing date for all vacancies is 14th February 2023. Read More
