News

Health Minister outlines new structure of Community Health Councils

Thu, 04 Feb 2010

Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced reforms to Community Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales following extensive consultation.

Free mobile calls for benefit claimants

Wed, 03 Feb 2010

Making assets work

Tue, 02 Feb 2010

Its not a quick fix developing an asset, its hard work. Developing a business plan is just the start - making it happen, thats the difficult bit.
Kelvin Jones, Chief Executive Officer
Gorseinon Development Trust

Are you thinking about acquiring an asset?

Out and About

Mon, 01 Feb 2010

This month, WCVA staff members will be attending the forthcoming events and will be more than happy to help you.........

Bilingual website to help Wales third sector recruit staff

Mon, 01 Feb 2010

People working in Wales third sector can now find the best jobs and staff at the click of a mouse button.
Employers and employees among the 30,000 charities and voluntary and community organisations across the country will be able to search a new bilingual website listing the wide range of positions available in the sector.

Gwirvol launch their new website today!

Wed, 27 Jan 2010

Wales Voluntary Sector Research Network event

Tue, 26 Jan 2010

Framework of Services for Older People

Thu, 21 Jan 2010

The Framework of Services for Older People will promote the development of the appropriate range of local services working together to respond to the needs and the preferences of older people and their carers. These services should help them to continue or return to live at home or in a homely environment as independently as possible. Independence means either caring for oneself as much as possible or when practical assistance is required, it is based on the older persons own choices and aspirations. This applies equally to those people who fund their own care as well as those whose care is funded by the local authority or NHS.

Are you looking to do things a little differently in 2010? Train with Participation Cymru!

Tue, 19 Jan 2010

Is your New Years Resolution to engage more effectively with local citizens?

Then Participation Cymru is here to help with our training courses! Our training is full of ideas, tools and techniques to help you engage with citizens in your area.

St John's Ambulance - help in the snow

Fri, 15 Jan 2010

THE NHS has thanked medical volunteers for their support during the freezing weather.

The helpers from St John Cymru Wales are answering more calls than ever on behalf of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, using 4x4 vehicles to get to places which have been inaccessible for ambulances.

In some areas, volunteers have been transporting community nurses in the vehicles to ensure patients get the home care they need.

They have also assisted in getting essential emergency staff to and from hospitals.

David Cameron's plan for volunteer squads to help neighbours in a crisis

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

The Conservative party have put forward proposals for neighbourhood-based groups to provide help in adverse weather, backed by protection from subsequent litigation.

WCVA conference looks at sectors role in tackling economic inactivity in Wales

Wed, 13 Jan 2010

WCVAs first conference of 2010 will give the third sector the opportunity to hear a debate on its role in supporting out-of-work and economically inactive people.

The Cardiff City Stadium event on Monday 8 February will also allow delegates to contribute their views through a panel discussion and attend workshops to find out about related projects and programmes they can get involved in.

Keen to start fighting climate change? Heres an added boost&

Tue, 12 Jan 2010

Climate change affects us all, and more and more third sector groups are fighting against it. But if that doesnt yet include your organisation, WCVA can offer you an incentive to join the battle.

Communities First Advice and Support Service

Tue, 12 Jan 2010

Since January 2009 WCVA has been delivering an Advice and Support Service for all Communities First Partnerships and staff on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG).

GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants helping young people volunteer

Tue, 12 Jan 2010

A national scheme aimed at boosting the number of young people taking part in volunteering in Wales was launched in April 2009. GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants, administered by WCVA, proved to be very popular and the first round, which closed in June 2009, was heavily oversubscribed.

Have You Got News For Us?

Mon, 11 Jan 2010

BBC Cymru Wales invites you to a workshop to find out more about the newsgathering process

If you want to improve the way you get your message across to the media, BBC Cymru Wales are offering a fantastic free opportunity to find out more. In a half-day workshop to be held at the WCVA Rhyl offices, senior newsroom staff will discuss the way the BBC Wales Newsrooms operate, the basics of what makes a good news story and hints and tips to help you get your message or success heard.

Age of Stupid grant fund

Mon, 11 Jan 2010

The Welsh Assembly Government in partnership with Wales Council for Voluntary Action is offering community and third sector organisations an opportunity to screen the film Age of Stupid. This film has been developed by a small group of filmmakers who believe that everybody needs to hear about what will happen to our climate if we do not urgently respond to the climate change crisis. More information about the film can be found at www.ageofstupid.com.

Shaping up for a healthier future - January regional policy events

Tue, 05 Jan 2010

Calling all those who work in Health, Social Care & Wellbeing Dont Miss this Opportunity to Hear the Latest Straight from the Welsh Assembly Government, Wales Local Government Association and Others, and Have a Say WCVAs January regional policy events Shaping Up for 2010

Minister calls for New Year Volunteers

Tue, 05 Jan 2010

Becoming a volunteer could tick all your New Year Resolution boxes, Social Justice Minister Carl Sargeant said today (Monday 28 December).

Slogo - the results

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

CEV have put on display the most popular logos from all those submitted earlier this year to be adopted as the logo for the European Year of Volunteering.