GVS News
Save the Date: A Special Celebration at GVS’ AGM
We’d love for you to join us for this year’s GVS Annual General Meeting – it’s going to be extra special! The AGM is on Friday 7th November 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at CF61 Centre, Station Road, Llantwit Major CF61 1ST. Read More
We need you! Nomination to GVS Board of Trustees
If you are a member of GVS your organisation is entitled to nominate a candidate for election to our Board of Trustees. As stated in our governing document, at least two-thirds of the Board members are to be nominated by the GVS membership. The remainder will be recruited via open competition. Read More
Have you received a good (or bad) service from Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) over the last year? Read More
GVS Big Volunteering Fayre 28th January 2026
We are hosting the Big Volunteering Fayre at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry on 28th January 2026. This is a great opportunity for you to promote your opportunities and recruit volunteers to support your organisation. Read More
GVS Grant Schemes
Warm Spaces grant and Improving Access to Food grant
The Improving Access to Food grant aims to help communities tackle food insecurity by supporting projects that improve access to healthy, nutritious food. All funding to be spent by end of March 2026 with a deadline for applications 5th September 2025. Read More
Do you need funding for a youth volunteering project or activity?
Glamorgan Voluntary Services are delighted to announce that applications are now open for 2025/26 Youth Led Volunteering 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 £1,500. Read More
Voluntary Sector news
The Health and Social Care We Want
Too few people know their rights, what they can reasonably expect from services, or how they can play their own part in staying well and that is why Llais is leading The Health and Social Care We Want: a national conversation about creating clearer, fairer, and more person-centred services. Read More
Marie Curie launching project in September 2025
Your Story Matters: A Legacy Through Art is a free initiative for people in Cardiff and the Vale who are living with life-limiting conditions. Read More
Dementia Online sessions now available to book
Cardiff and Vale Dementia Learning and Development Team (DLDT) are holding online learning sessions, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society. Read More
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board news
What is the “Shaping Services for the Future, Together” plan?
This plan will act as a roadmap for how Cardiff & Vale University Health Board will deliver all services for the next ten years. The plan will be co-produced with our local communities and be built on the values of inclusivity, honestly and consistency. Read More
‘Angela has been our lifeline’ | Meet August’s Health Hero
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. Read More
Health & Wellbeing news
One in five people in Wales are making positive changes to reduce type 2 Diabetes risk
A new survey has found that one in five people in Wales, who have never been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, have made positive changes to their behaviour in the past year to cut their risk of developing the condition. Read More
Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 17 September 2025.
The Annual General Meeting of the Public Health Wales Board will be held on Wednesday 17 September 2025. The meeting will be held in person at Yr Egin, Carmarthen and online, from 13:00 – 15:30. Read More
Welsh Government news
Annual festival “life changing” for young carer
Wales’ annual Young Carers Festival, which hosted a record number of young people this year, has been hailed as “life changing” by a young carer from Wrexham. Read More
Two year waits at lowest level in 4 years
The number of people waiting more than 2 years for treatment fell to the lowest level since March 2021 in June, the latest NHS figures show. Read More
Vacancies
Job Vacancies – Help Us Share Our Regional Support Officer Opportunity
DTA Wales is recruiting four part-time Regional Support Officers to work across Wales, providing direct support to eligible community groups and social enterprises through our membership services and programmes, and helping to nurture and connect the network of groups in each area. Deadline 2nd September Read More
There are a number of vacancies at Shelter Cymru. Read More
Vacancy at Tenovus Cancer Care
Vacancy for a Community Engagement Officer. Closing date 8th September 2025 Read More
