Understanding your experience of the Volunteering Wales website
Wavehill are conducting a survey on behalf of the WCVA to help them to better understand peoples’ experience of using the Volunteering Wales website, and how a central volunteering site can best support organisations across Wales. A really important part of this...
Only one week left to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) application deadline is fast approaching; EU, EEA and Swiss nationals (and their eligible family members) who arrived in the UK by 31 December 2020 need to apply to the EUSS by 30 June 2021 if they wish to remain in the UK beyond that...
How the new Programme for Government addresses the voluntary sector
Welsh Government has published its Programme for Government for the next Senedd term. Read more on the WCVA website. The Programme makes a handful of direct mentions of the voluntary sector. It commits to continuing ‘our strong partnership with voluntary organisations...
Ceredigion Rural Towns Development Officer, Cynnal y Cardi
Closing date: 30/06/2021 Reference: REQ102931 37 hours / Fixed-Term £24,982 - £27,041 * Penmorfa, Aberaeron We are looking to recruit a Rural Towns Development Officer to join our busy Economy and Regeneration Service on a fixed term, full time...
The Environmental Partnership Grant closes on 30th June 2021
So, do you have an environmental project that needs funding to get it off the ground? Do you need resources for a community tree planting initiative? Or would you like support for environmental learning opportunities? If the answer is yes, then The Environment...
Community centre reopening guidance updated
WCVA's information sheets for reopening community centres in Wales have been updated with the latest information. To read the updated guidance copy click here.
Cardi Care Co-ordinator, Hywel Dda University Health Board
Main area - Cardi Care Co-ordinator GradeBand - 5 Contract - Fixed Term until 30/06/2022 Hours - Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref - 100-AC294-0621 Site - Ael-y-Bryn, Aberystwyth Salary - £24,907 - £30,615 per annum pro rata Closing - 20/06/2021 23:59 Interview...
£10 Million Grant Scheme puts Young People in the Lead
Mind Our Future is a £10 million grant programme to put young people in the lead so that they can imagine and create a more resilient and mentally healthy future for young people in Wales. Its focus and aims have been co-designed with the Young People in the Lead...
Places of Worship Security Funding Scheme
The Home Office is pleased to announce that the sixth round of the Places of Worship (POW) Protective Security Funding Scheme is now open for applications until 23:59 on the 2nd July 2021. The Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme is a key commitment...
Side by Side Cymru
If you are a community group leader, or are interested in setting up a new group, you may want to find out more about Side by Side Cymru. They provide opportunities for peer support funding, training, networking and coaching. To find out more and to request a short...
CALL FOR PROJECT EVALUATORS
CAVO are looking to engage a consultant to review the Ceredigion Third Sector Community Resource Team and inform future models of collaborative working. Interested? For full details click here or contact Chesca Ross on 01570 423 232 or email chesca.ross@cavo.org.uk....
The Charities Bill: 5 key changes to charity law
The Charities Bill, announced in the Queen’s Speech on 11 May 2021, proposes several technical, but important, changes to charity law. The Charity Commission has been working closely with charities and their representative bodies, the Department for Digital, Culture,...
Improving the Register of Charities
The Register of Charities plays a vital role in helping people make informed decisions about which charities to support. You can use it to check the 170,000 charities which are registered, download data for research, find out whether donations are being spent in the...
Nominations are now open for the Ceredigion Volunteer Awards 2021!
If you know a volunteer who has carried out exceptional work in their community which has made a real difference to others or themselves, then why not nominate them for this prestigious award? There are five categories for...
Our Youth Led Grant is now Open!
Email gen@cavo.org.uk or call 01570 423232 for more information.
Are you looking for funding to develop a project to improve the environment?
WCVA are pleased to announce the sixth round of the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is now open to applications, for grants between £5,000 - £49,000.Deadline for applications: 31 August 2021.Successful projects will start from 25 October 2021.If you...
It’s Volunteers Week and we are saying THANK YOU
It's #VolunteersWeek and we are saying DIOLCH to all the fantastic volunteers in Ceredigion. Volunteers make such a vital difference to the lives of individuals and the vibrancy of our communities across Ceredigion. The importance of people giving their time for the...
Get one to one advice about applying for the Heritage Fund
Are you part of a not-for-profit or community group working in Wales? Are you looking for funding for a new project?The National Lottery Heritage Fund gives out grants of between £3,000 and £5 million for new projects that involve people in heritage. This includes...
Be part of the Global Innovation Challenge
Do you have an awesome idea to solve a social or environmental problem? Are you ready to take action, but don’t know where to start? You're not alone. The 2021 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge will take you from idea to entrepreneur - helping...
Learning from the community response to COVID-19 in Wales
The Research and Evaluation Division at Public Health Wales, in partnership with University of Bristol and Wales Council for Voluntary Action, have launched a national survey to hear from volunteers and those who have informally given up their time to help...
The Dr. Dewi Davies Endowment Fund Opens
This fund is now open to groups and individuals. The deadline is 5th July 2021. The Dr Davies Endowment Fund provides support to: Groups and organisations working to tackle poverty and isolation including fuel poverty and rural issuesProjects that work with older...
Are you creative? Design a logo and mascot for Yr Ardd!
For more information contact yrardd@gmail.com. The closing date is the 31st May 2021.
BT has announced plans to offer fibre broadband at less than half price to low-income households.
BT announced today that they will launch BT Home Essentials in June. This will be a market leading social tariff connecting those on low income with affordable fibre broadband and calls. The new low cost tariff comes as BT research reveals that since the pandemic...
Aged 9-24? Volunteer to help tackle climate change
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) are looking for young people (aged 9-24) to join our Living Seas team to help tackle climate change and protect our seas as part of the new Stand for Nature Wales project. Stand for Nature Wales is a youth climate...
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