News

WCVA conference aims to bring fresh approach to debate on tackling poverty

Wed, 16 May 2012

WCVA and the Bevan Foundation have worked together on a conference titled Hard times ahead: meeting the challenge of poverty in 21st century Wales which aims to stimulate debate on tackling poverty as people continue to have to make do with less. The conference will take place at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday 30 May 2012.

Coming as the Welsh Government launches its Tackling Poverty Plan, the conference will aim to gather ideas and debate fresh approaches to helping others survive.

Consultation on a separate legal jurisdiction for Wales

Tue, 15 May 2012

The Welsh Government has recently issued a consultation seeking views on whether there is a need for a separate legal jurisdiction for Wales. This document explains what a separate legal jurisdiction is, what system we have in place in Wales at the moment, what this consultation is about, and why this is relevant to the third sector in Wales. The full consultation can be found here.

BulliesOut Launch Young Ambassador Programme.

Thu, 10 May 2012

Award winning anti-bullying charity, BulliesOut, has designed a programme to attract a dynamic group of young people (aged 11-25) who have an interest in not only supporting BulliesOut but in improving their own community.

Growing a Healthy Older Population in Wales (GHOP) Project

Thu, 10 May 2012

Tending to tomatoes, raising runner beans and caring for cabbages could all reduce stress and encourage healthy ageing, according to research being conducted by Cardiff Metropolitan University (previously UWIC). In a recent study, researchers from the Cardiff Schools of Sport and Health Sciences found that allotment gardeners aged over 50 had significantly lower levels of perceived stress levels when compared to adults of similar ages who were active in other outdoor and indoor activities. The allotment gardeners also exhibited more favourable scores on other health and well-being measures, although these differences were not statistically significant in the analyses.

Internship project hits landmark

Thu, 10 May 2012

Over 150 young people across Wales have now benefited from WCVAs Explore internship programme. The programme was launched last year has been matching up students and new graduates with placements at third sector organisations across Wales.

The Jubilee Hour a gift of time

Wed, 09 May 2012

The Jubilee Hour enables everyone in the United Kingdom to gift one hour in celebration of Her Majestys Diamond Jubilee - 60 minutes service recognising 60 years.

National Museum Wales undertake IIV Health Check

Wed, 09 May 2012

With support from the Welsh Government, Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is seeking a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the Creu Hanes - Making History project which will transform the visitor experience at St Fagans: National History Museum.

Volunteers Week 1-7 June 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012

The annual week celebrating the contribution that volunteers make across the UK takes place between 1 to 7 June.

Protection of Freedoms Bill

Wed, 09 May 2012

The Protection of Freedoms Bill has completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent.

Wales Volunteering project

Tue, 08 May 2012

A new project is underway in Wales to meet the rising demand for volunteer placements and to ensure that the diverse support needs of volunteers are met. Funded by the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) the project started on 1 April 2012. WCVA and volunteer centres will work together to deliver the project, taking account of local needs and priorities.

The new face of Local Government in Wales and implications for the third sector

Fri, 04 May 2012

Monday 28 May 2012

9:45 12:30

Aberdare House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FJ

Learning disability volunteers help others

Thu, 03 May 2012

People with learning disabilities are devoting their time to help others communicate. Hywel Dda Health Boards Volunteering Service Volunteering for Health is the first Health Board volunteer service in Wales to offer an accessible volunteer recruitment and induction programme, specifically for people with learning disabilities who wish to volunteer.

First Minister to honour Waless most inspirational young person

Tue, 01 May 2012

The first young person to be named the most inspirational in Wales will this week receive the honour from First Minister Carwyn Jones.

FREE Training 'Get Skilled up for Volunteering'

Tue, 01 May 2012

Do you know of any new or potential volunteers who would benefit from a free accredited training couse?

Times are tough, and getting tougher what can be done?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012

Thats the question at the heart of WCVA and the Bevan Foundation's upcoming conference, Hard times ahead: meeting the challenge of poverty in 21st century Wales. At a time when people are having to make do with less, what of those in or on the edge of poverty?

Jobs Growth Wales

Wed, 25 Apr 2012

WCVA is a delivery partner of Jobs Growth Wales, a new Welsh Government initiative that will create 4,000 jobs annually for out-of-work 16-24 year olds.

Funding for six months employment at national minimum wage is available to employers that are interested in creating opportunities for young people and up to 1,000 of the annual 4,000 jobs will be funded through WCVAs Jobs Growth Wales programme.

Concerned about keeping your affairs ship-shape? You need this years WCVA Charity Law Conference.

Tue, 24 Apr 2012

Titled Keeping things ship-shape, the 2012 Charity Law conference focuses on how groups like yours can put good governance into practice. Supported by Geldards law firm and taking place at Swanseas Liberty Stadium on Wednesday, 16 May, the day will aim to help organisations run their affairs efficiently and avoid legal pitfalls.

Communities First Advice Service at the The Community Development Workforce: Putting Values into Practice conference

Mon, 23 Apr 2012

The Communities First Advice Service is pleased to confirm that it will be hosting a drop-in surgery for advice and information during the Community Development Workforce: Putting Values into Practice conference at The All Nations Centre, Cardiff on Monday 30 April (starting at 10am).

The Queens Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award

Thu, 19 Apr 2012

The Queens Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award is an award to recognise national volunteer organisations, as well as organisations which have been and will continue to work with volunteers as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

GwirVol grants 2012-2013

Thu, 19 Apr 2012

GwirVol is pleased to announce the launch of the 2012-2013 round 1 youth volunteering grants.