GVS e-Vista Winter 2023 by GlamorganVoluntaryServices

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (No. 9517850) Registered in England and Wales, and Registered Charity No. 1163193

Empowering people. Inspiring excellence. Strengthening communities. GVS is funded by:

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The Welsh Government; The Vale of Glamorgan Council; Cardiff & Vale University Health Board; The Moondance Foundation

8th December 2023 22nd December 2023 - 1st January 2024

If you would like to circulate news in our e-Vista magazine, appropriate to the Third Sector, please send your articles, letters or information to Mark Stillman (Editor) e-mail: mark@gvs.wales Contributions in Welsh or bi-lingual articles are welcome. We regret we will be unable to publish any articles which appear not to have been proof read.

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The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of GVS. We reserve the right to edit for publication. © All rights reserved GVS contact details E-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales Tel: 01446 741706

GVS is committed to delivering a high quality service. If you feel that we have not met this standard a copy of our complaints procedure can be obtained by visiting our website www.gvs.wales and clicking on the ‘Contact’ tab on the top navigation bar.

Sign up to the BIG VOLUNTEERING FAYRE 2024 ........................................................... 4 GVS’ latest event is a kaleidoscope of beauty! .............................................................. 6 GVS Compact survey request to the local Third Sector ................................................. 8 Introducing Alison Owens, GVS’ new member of staff .................................................. 9 Latest volunteering news and opportunities ............................................................... 10 Are you getting the right support? .............................................................................. 11 GVS gets animated! ..................................................................................................... 12 Penarth office space ................................................................................................... 13 Health, Wellbeing and Social Care news ..................................................................... 14 GVS launches its latest Impact Report ........................................................................ 16 Looking to Volunteer? ................................................................................................. 18 Free local publicity for GVS member organisations..................................................... 19 HSJ Accountants ......................................................................................................... 20 Would you like to make a difference in your community? ........................................... 21 Llamau Youth Homeless Helpline ................................................................................ 22 Do you need Voluntary funding? ................................................................................................. Glamorgan Services (GVS) publishes this magazine to help inform the 24 local Voluntary Sectoratand partner organisations of appropriate news. If you would Rental space available Amelia Trust ........................................................................ 25 like to submit news for inclusion, please see the inside front cover for further Free training with Citizens Advice Cardiff and Vale ..................................................... 26 details. Happy reading! Training opportunities ................................................................................................ 27 Are you looking to start a voluntary group or charity? ................................................ 30

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is hosting The Big Volunteering Fayre on Wednesday 24th January 2024 at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry from 10am to 2.00pm. The annual Fayre is the biggest volunteering event in the Vale of Glamorgan. It’s the ideal opportunity for charities, community groups, projects and clubs to showcase their work and recruit volunteers. At the Fayre you will be able to talk first-hand to members of the public of all ages, who express an interest in volunteering. The Fayre has limited availability, with bookings already being received, so secure your place at The BIG Volunteering Fayre by completing the booking form. Prices for stalls start from £50.00 for a 4ft table (1.2m). For further information about the Fayre, or to request a booking form, please Contact Us — GVS.

GVS’ latest event is a kaleidoscope of beauty! Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) recently held its latest Annual General Meeting in its newly renovated and beautifully restored St Paul’s Community Centre in Arcot Street, Penarth. St Pauls’ stained glass windows were the outstanding attraction on the day.

such as and not limited to: funding support; governance support; volunteering services; practical services; health and well-being services including partnership working; GVS’ FoodShare project and its community buildings.

The AGM was a resounding success and was attended by over 50 people representing GVS’ dedicated and diverse membership from across the Vale of Glamorgan and surrounding areas.

If your organisation or club could benefit from GVS’ free services, (membership is free from 2024) please contact GVS’ Membership Secretary Mark Stillman, e-mail: mark@gvs.wales

Rachel Connor, Chief Executive Officer gave a captivating presentation on GVS’ past year achievements. Rachel reported on the key GVS services that charities, community organisations and clubs hugely benefit from,

GVS offers superb low-cost venue hire to the public and organisations so if you would like to hire any of our venues in Penarth (St Pauls) or Llantwit Major (CF61), please contact us for a quote.

01446 741706

stpauls@gvs.wales

www.st-pauls.wales

GVS requests that local Third Sector organisations complete important Compact survey The Compact is an agreement between the Vale of Glamorgan Council, and voluntary and community organisations (known as the Third Sector) operating in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Compact sets out a way of working to strengthen the relationship between the Sectors for the benefit of all parties as well as with the residents and communities of the area. The Compact can be viewed on the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s website. Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) wish to gather your views on the Compact and what you feel should be its priorities. Please would you take 10 minutes of your time to complete the survey and ensure your voice is heard? Complete the Compact survey The deadline for completion of the survey has been extended until 15 th December 2023.

Your feedback matters to us! Have you received a good (or bad) service from Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) over the last year? GVS is an independent registered charity and has a flourishing membership of over 750 organisations active in the Vale of Glamorgan. GVS supports organisations with a wealth of free services and helps local people who are looking to volunteer for local Third Sector organisations to make a difference in their communities. Please could you spare a few minutes to complete our two question, short survey, so that we can evaluate our services and ensure what we do is meeting the needs of our members? Our survey can be found at www.gvs.wales/gvs-feedback-form

Alison Owens supports GVS’ Community buildings in Llantwit Major and Penarth Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) recently appointed a new and already valued member of its team to support its community work in Llantwit Major (CF61) and Penarth (St Pauls). My name is Alison Owens and I am the newly appointed Community and Buildings Admin Assistant at GVS. In this role I will be overseeing bookings for all of GVS's community buildings, ensuring that they run smoothly and efficiently. With 17 years of experience in the Third Sector, I've dedicated my career to working with volunteers and supporting important causes. I'm proud to call Llantwit Major my home since 1980, and I'm deeply committed to our local community. I am excited to have the opportunity to make a positive impact and contribute to the well-being of our community. I'm here to support your needs and help our community thrive. GVS is both excited and grateful to appoint such a dedicated person as Alison to support the work we do within the local communities through our community buildings. GVS offers superb low-cost venue hire to the public and organisations, so if you would like to hire either of our venues in Llantwit Major or Penarth, please contact us.

LATEST Volunteering news & opportunities

OPPORTUNITIES Lovelight Christmas Concert Event Volunteer Help us at our Christmas Events Read More Volunteer Drivers – (using organisation vehicle) Transporting patients, staff and visitors Read More Parent Wellbeing Support Volunteer Supporting mental health Read More Retail Volunteers Volunteer at one of our stores Read More

Helping those who have Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions, are Elderly or Homeless A few projects you can help with - lots more available Read More Distributing Carers Wales posters Do you like meeting people? Read More Celtic Capability Sailing charity's future in jeopardy unless volunteers are found immediately Celtic Capability Sailing is a registered charity and Sailability site that provides sailing opportunities for disabled, vulnerable and disadvantaged people but we just don’t have enough volunteers to meet demand. Read More Sight Cymru’s support groups in Penarth and Cowbridge Sight Cymru is starting a new support group at Penarth Library from January 2024 and is actively seeking a volunteer to support this group for two hours, once a month. Cowbridge Sight Impairment group is seeking new members for this group. Read More The Six Ways You Can Help - Young Lives vs Cancer Micro Volunteering with Young Lives vs Cancer Read More Volunteer Supporting Substance Use and Addiction Supporting substance use Read More Become a PAT Volunteer Visits with your cat or dog Read More

Are you getting the latest funding opportunities, free support and great services relevant to your needs? You could be missing out on something special. Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is an independent registered charity and has a flourishing membership of over 700 organisations operating in the Vale of Glamorgan. We improve the quality of life of people and communities by supporting volunteers, promoting volunteering opportunities and being a one stop shop for Third Sector organisations such as charities or community groups like choirs, scout groups, sports clubs, health and interest organisations to name but a few. Membership is free of charge. We deliver an array of quality services and we offer new and existing organisations free support on all aspects of governance, funding, volunteering and more. We also offer discounted practical services such as Third Sector relevant training and briefing sessions, low cost printing and professional design work. GVS is also an information hub and prides itself on circulating immediate and relevant news to the Third Sector from key organisations such as the Welsh Government, the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Public Health Wales and key and relevant funding bodies. GVS disseminates this news through dedicated channels through four mailing lists which are: Health, Funding, e-Vista and a general news e-bulletin, all of which are sent straight to your e-mail inbox. If you would like to find out more about GVS’ membership options please visit www.gvs.wales/ membership or contact Mark Stillman at GVS, e-mail: mark@gvs.wales

GVS gets

animated! Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) launched its first animated information film for people thinking about volunteering. The film, available in both Welsh and English, sees the journey someone would take when they are thinking of volunteering in their community and what they can expect, along with a host of useful information on volunteering. Thinking about volunteering animation – vimeo.com/536827475 English version Thinking about volunteering animation – vimeo.com/536829919 Welsh version

Mae GVS yn cael ei

animeiddio! Os ydych chi'n ystyried gwirfoddoli, gwyliwch ein stori fer am y siwrnai wirfoddoli. Mae'r ffilm yn dangos y siwrnai y byddai rhywun yn ei chymryd wrth ystyried gwirfoddoli yn eu cymuned a'r hyn y gallan nhw ei ddisgwyl, yn ogystal â bob math o wybodaeth ddefnyddiol am wirfoddoli. Fersiwn Saesneg vimeo.com/536827475 Fersiwn Gymraeg vimeo.com/536829919

The Health and Social Care Facilitator’s work focuses on improving partnership working between the third sector and statutory sectors. This involves sharing information, promoting services, supporting the integration of services, managing small grant funds and facilitating the Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network as well as other networks. Working with the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board The Facilitator continues to have a close working relationship with the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This has involved working with partners on the development of the Wellbeing Hub in Eastern Vale. This involved a scoping exercise of third sector organisations who would be interested in utilising the Wellbeing Hub and attending multiple meetings to give a third sector perspective. We have also worked with the Cardiff and Vale Integrated Health and Social Care Partnership on a range of initiatives.

Updating GVS directories and promoting awareness of third sector services GVS continues to share resources which raise awareness of third sector services. These resources take the form of online directories (e.g. Directory of services for Older People and Directory of support, advice and information for carers) which can be found at: Service Directories — GVS The GVS Facilitator produces briefings from time to time where we highlight new third sector services in the Vale. We have shared these briefings with health and social care

staff and with senior staff in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. We also produce third sector responses to engagement and consultations. This is a good way of having a third sector voice and of promoting third sector services. The Facilitator has responded to many consultations including the WCVA consultation on the Health Service Procurement Wales Bill.

Facilitating GVS Networks The Vale Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Network has a membership of over 450 individuals. GVS circulates an e-bulletin every week which receives positive feedback. The Health, Social Care & Wellbeing e-bulletin is a fantastic resource and is very useful and informative. The regular e-bulletins provide up to date information on lots of relevant subjects and has been invaluable in helping us keep in the loop about what is happening both locally and nationally. (GVS Network Member) The most recent meeting took place on the 24th of November and focussed on the Section 16 Forums. A Section 16 Forum is designed to accomplish two goals. One goal is to transform care to achieve greater wellbeing and sustainability. The second goal is to rebalance the care market to achieve greater diversity of service providers. We had a guest speaker from the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Resource Management and Safeguarding team. The meeting looked at care services and how the sectors could work together.

The Facilitator also oversees the Cardiff and Vale Carers Support and Information Network Group (CSING) which has met virtually thanks to the support of The Care Collective. GVS Community Liaison Officer (CLO), working with the Facilitators The aim of the CLO role is to take referrals and work with clients to ensure they are able to access the services they need. Many people have a range of complex needs and having this role means that there is one point of contact for them. The GVS CLO has helped people get tenancy support, claim benefits, access food banks, collect prescriptions, support them to their GP appointments, access cleaning services and much more. Managing third sector small grant schemes The Facilitator, working closely with other GVS colleagues, has provided a range of small grant schemes for third sector organisations. Recently GVS has run the Loneliness and Social Isolation Grant, the Third Sector Capital Grant and the Third Sector Small Grants Scheme Community Action. All funding has been allocated to third sector organisations. Food Vale The Facilitator has supported Food Vale, a partnership of dedicated individuals, community groups, organisations and businesses working together to build a thriving, healthy and sustainable food system in the Vale.

Sustainable Food Places status. The partnership will also look at achieving the silver status. For more information on Food Vale please visit: Home Page - Food Vale Working with the Public Health team - Move More Eat Well The Facilitator has assisted the Public Health Campaign Move More Eat Well. This has involved promoting the campaign to our networks and attending multiple meetings with the Move More Eat Well team. The Facilitator has followed a GVS Healthy Workplace priorities action plan to improve GVS’ healthy workplace priorities. Meeting third sector organisations We are always happy to meet up with third sector organisations in the Vale. It’s great to find out what you do and visit you. We’re also keen to help whenever possible. So, if you need any information, for example, about working with statutory partners, finding out more about how to promote your services, finding out who best to work with in the Vale, please do contact us.

If you would like more information about the GVS Health and Social Care Facilitator’s work, please contact Lani Tucker, e-mail: lani@gvs.wales

The Facilitator supported Food Vale to help the Vale of Glamorgan achieve the Bronze

GVS supports over half a million pounds worth of funding bids in the Vale of Glamorgan Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has measured its impact for 2022-2023 by recently producing its annual Impact Report. GVS’ small but effective team has produced some outstanding results in the past year, culminating in vital support to the vibrant local Third Sector organisations it serves. The Impact Report, produced in both English and Welsh, not only gives you the impact GVS has made in the last year but it also takes you on a journey of GVS’ services along with heartfelt testimonials from highly appreciative service users. The annual Impact Report is available to download below: 

GVS Impact Report 2022 – 2023 (English)

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GVS Impact Report 2022 – 2023 (Cymraeg)

If you represent a club, voluntary organisation or charity operating in the Vale of Glamorgan that are not already members of GVS, we can help you with our services which are tailored to serve the local Third Sector. Did you know GVS membership is free from 2024? For more information, please visit - www.gvs.wales/membership or contact Mark Stillman at GVS, e-mail: mark@gvs.wales

Free local radio publicity for GVS’ member organisations Did you know that your organisation can feature for free on GVS’ Bro Radio Show? Why not explore a different but effective form of advertising to help create awareness of your organisation and let local people know about your latest news and events? If you would like to book a slot, please contact GVS to find out more. Shows are aired on the first Tuesday of the month and you can catch our latest show at embedded.autopod.xyz/episodes/show/1085 Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), E-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales, Website: www.gvs.wales

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Would you like to volunteer to make a difference in your community? Some people like to be asked the question – “Would you like to volunteer?”

activities that you can get involved in and there is a whole lot more available too.

You may well have thought about volunteering, but are not sure how to go about it. Perhaps you really don’t know what activities are out there to get involved in.

Organisations are looking for volunteers to help and they do not want all of your time! Some opportunities only ask for one hour per week, others may be a few hours or some a day per week, all negotiable with the organisation. Whilst we are living within a cost of living crisis, most of our recruiting organisations will reimburse a travel expense to volunteers so you are not out of pocket.

There are hundreds of volunteering opportunities available across the Vale of Glamorgan. Whether you want to volunteer indoor or outdoor, there is plenty available for you. You can see a range of volunteering opportunities promoted on www.gvs.wales/ volunteering This will give you a taster of the types of

If you are interested and would like further information, please contact Janine Richardson on 01446 741706 or e-mail volunteering@gvs.wales

Cofrestrwch heddiw ar gyfer ein cylchlythyr cyllid am ddim

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has compiled a new e-mailing list that will focus on providing more in-depth information regarding potential funding opportunities for the Third Sector in the Vale of Glamorgan. E-mails will be sent to subscribers on this list when opportunities of new and relevant funding are released. This will not replace the existing newsletters developed by GVS, but is intended to be of use to members who want to be updated on potential funding opportunities in a dedicated and efficient manner.

Mae Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Morgannwg (GVS) wedi llunio rhestr e-bost newydd fydd yn canolbwyntio ar ddarparu gwybodaeth fanylach ynglŷn â chyfleoedd ariannu posib ar gyfer y trydydd sector ym Mro Morgannwg. Bydd negeseuon e-bost yn cael eu hanfon at danysgrifwyr ar y rhestr hon pan fydd cyfleoedd cyllid newydd a pherthnasol yn cael eu rhyddhau. Ni fydd hyn yn disodli'r cylchlythyrau presennol a ddatblygwyd gan GVS, ond bwriedir iddo fod o ddefnydd i aelodau sydd am gael eu diweddaru ar gyfleoedd ariannu posibl mewn modd pwrpasol ac effeithlon.

If you would like to be added to this e-mailing list, please subscribe using the following link: tinyurl.com/FundingSignUp Please note that your details will never be given to third parties and you will be able to unsubscribe at any time.

Os hoffech gael eich ychwanegu at y rhestr e-bost hon, tanysgrifiwch drwy ddefnyddio'r ddolen ganlynol: tinyurl.com/FundingSignUp Sylwch na fydd eich manylion byth yn cael eu rhoi i drydydd partïon a byddwch yn gallu dad-danysgrifio unrhyw bryd.

Rental Space Available at Amelia Trust Farm Set in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan and close to Cardiff, Cowbridge and Barry, Amelia Trust Farm is a small charity where nature helps to transform lives. The charity supports disadvantaged and vulnerable young people struggling in school to overcome their difficulties and get their lives back on track. The charity is also a visitor attraction with 20 different species of animals to see including giant rabbits, alpacas, reptiles, and donkeys. With a beautiful woodland to explore and lots of open space, it’s the perfect place to discover wildlife and enjoy the great outdoors. Amelia Trust Farm is a hub of activity, with volunteers and two other charities also based on site: Woody’s Lodge supports veterans of the armed forces and their families, and Innovate Trust supports adults with learning difficulties. For over 20 years, the Vale of Glamorgan’s Pupil Referral Unit was based at the Farm, but has recently moved to a new building in Barry so there is a fantastic opportunity to rent space within the Farm grounds.

Karen Turnbull, Director of the Farm said: ‘It’s a very exciting time for the Farm as we look to welcome a new charity or business to our unique site, and we’d be happy to invite anyone interested to come and see what we can offer.’ There are three rooms available for rent at Amelia Trust Farm, and they are ideal for charities or small businesses looking for office or meeting space. For more information about the space available, please contact the Farm on 01446 782030 or e-mail general@ameliatrust.org.uk.

Free Training with Citizens Advice Cardiff and Vale We are excited to announce an upcoming training opportunity that will empower you with the knowledge and tools to better serve migrant communities in a post-Brexit world. Citizens Advice has secured funding to offer FREE training on Migrant Rights and Public Services. Migrant Rights and Public Services Date: Multiple dates are available – click the link for more information Duration: Approximately 4 hours Location: Online via Zoom In the wake of Brexit, changes to immigration law have had a significant impact on the rights and entitlements of migrants in the UK. This training session will provide you with an understanding of these changes and equip you with essential knowledge on visa rights and entitlements. This training is an OISC Level 1 course, will be suitable for advisors delivering Level 1 advice, or those beginning their journey to delivering immigration advice. By attending this training, you will gain insights into:  The current immigration landscape post-Brexit  Visa types and their requirements  Migrant rights and entitlements to public services, including healthcare, housing, and education  How to support and guide migrants to ensure they understand and can apply to receive available services and support  How migration status links to UK Government Immigration Acts  The support needs of migrants, regardless of their immigration status, and where the Social Services and Well-being Act may need to be engaged to provide support Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in a vital area of frontline advice. To register for this FREE training, please click on the following link: https://cacv.org.uk/training/migrant-rights-and-public-services/ For any enquiries or assistance with registration, please feel free to reach out to Training.Enquiries@cacv.org.uk

Recruiting, Selecting and Managing Volunteers

Choose a date below | 10.00 - 12.30 16 January 2024 14 March 2024 At the end of the session you will be able to:  Identify existing and new volunteering roles for volunteers  Identify where to recruit volunteers  Establish an effective selection procedure  Establish a simple guide for managing volunteers

An Introduction to Marketing your Community Event 10.00 - 12.00 26 January 2024

This is a practical session equipping you with invaluable techniques and tips to market your community event using both free and low cost marketing tools. If you are responsible in your organisation/community group for publicising events but have limited to no experience, this workshop is for you. By the end of the session you will be equipped with the knowledge and techniques to market your event effectively to the local community.

An Introduction to Social Media 9.30 - 12.00 2 February 2024

to reach out and engage more people in your service. If you have just been assigned the role of social media co-ordinator but not posted news on behalf of an organisation before, this session is for you! At the end of the session you will learn:  What is social media?  The Pro’s and the Con’s  The do’s and don’ts  Introduction to Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram  Posting engaging content  Social media etiquette  Useful tools and resources

How to use X (formerly Twitter) – a workshop for beginners 9.30 - 12.30 23 February 2024

An invaluable step by step beginner level introduction to the key features, giving you the skills and knowledge to confidently use X. At the end of the session you will be able to:  Send, reply to and delete a tweet  Use handles and hashtags effectively  Engage in a conversation  Recognise appropriate etiquette and good practice  Schedule tweets  Integrate X into your social media strategy

This session is for people who are thinking about using social media as a marketing tool

For further details, please contact:

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) Tel: 01446 741706 E-mail: enquiries@gvs.wales

Free Digital workshops Vale of Glamorgan Council with Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Met University & Technocamps, Swansea University will run from September 2023 to March 2024. FREE 1–2 hour workshops in Creative Coding; Cyber Security Awareness; Working with Data; Technology, Ethics & The Future; Python Programming; Cyber Security & Cryptography; Artificial Intelligence; Basic Digital Survival Skills; Games Design & Development; and Block Chain Technology. FREE Half-day workshops at Fab Lab, Cardiff Met University (bus included) FREE 10-week technology course accredited (level 4, subject TBC) If you have an interest in any of the above, please contact Matt Tomlinson, e-mail: MDTomlinson@cardiffmet.ac.uk. Please note we can tailor the workshops and course to meet your learners needs.

The 'It's Okay 2 Say' Mental Wellbeing Project Would you, your staff, volunteers or maybe even your clients be interested in a short presentation about some of the 'simple, practical and effective' ways in which you can recognise some of the signs of impending depressive illness, encourage these good folks to be more open about talking about what they may be feeling and, hopefully, either 'head it off at the pass' (as they say in the Cowboy films) or at least minimise the bad stuff that can result from experiencing a crash? We have very real-life experience of these things and our aim is to try to give out some practical information to help others. 'We have walked the walk, we now talk the talk'. We will waive any usual fees for GVS members but would ask for you to cover our travel expenses. Oh yes, and a nice cup of tea and biscuit/cake is always appreciated. Here is the link to our short film series on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/@streetslites/ videos Please contact: Nigel Streeter on e-mail: nigel.streeter@sky.com

Are you using GVS’ Discounted Printing and Design Service? Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) Printing and Design Service efficiently meets the needs of member organisations. The Service is highly valued and favourably priced for the Third Sector it serves. GVS’ Design Service extends to pull-up banners, PVC banners, magazines, leaflets, event programmes and lots more! If your voluntary community organisation or charity would like a quote for printing and / or design work, please contact Mark Stillman at GVS, e-mail: mark@gvs.wales

Are you looking to start a voluntary group or charity? GVS can help Starting something new can be daunting. If you have an idea for a voluntary group or charity then Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is here to help make it a reality. Our dedicated Governance Officer is able to support with everything from choosing the right structure, writing a constitution, developing policies, registering a charity and much more. If you're already part of a voluntary group or charity we also offer ongoing support if you need any advice or help. Get in touch for a free informal chat. Contact Kris on kris@gvs.wales or 01446 741706.

We received advice on changing our club to a charity and had been rejected twice on applying for a CIO. Talking to Kris regarding this, he sent all the information to correctly apply for a CIO and checked the application form before we sent it in. Tony Peters, Barry Athletic Coastal Rowing Club

Ydych chi'n edrych i ddechrau grŵp neu elusen wirfoddol? Gall GVS helpu Mae dechrau rhywbeth newydd yn gallu bod yn frawychus. Os oes gennych chi syniad ar gyfer grŵp neu elusen wirfoddol yna mae Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Morgannwg (GVS) yma i helpu ei wireddu. Mae ein Swyddog Llywodraethu ymroddedig yn gallu eich cefnogi gyda phopeth o ddewis y strwythur cywir, ysgrifennu cyfansoddiad, datblygu polisïau, cofrestru elusen a llawer mwy. Os ydych eisoes yn rhan o grŵp neu elusen wirfoddol, rydym hefyd yn cynnig cymorth parhaus os oes angen cyngor neu help arnoch. Cysylltwch â ni ar gyfer sgwrs anffurfiol am ddim. Cysylltwch â Kris ar kris@gvs.wales neu 01446 741706.

Cawsom gyngor ar newid ein clwb i elusen ac fe'n gwrthodwyd ddwywa"Cawsom gyngor ar newid ein clwb i elusen ac fe'n gwrthodwyd ddwywaith wrth wneud cais am CIO. Wrth siarad â Kris ynglŷn â hyn, anfonodd yr holl wybodaeth i wneud cais cywir am CIO a gwirio'r ffurflen gais cyn i ni ei hanfon i mewn. Tony Peters, Barry Athletic Coastal Rowing Club

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