Wave 3 of Baromedr Cymru is live.

Baromedr Cymru is the bilingual quarterly survey for the voluntary sector in Wales, delivered by WCVA and the VCSE Data and Insights Observatory at Nottingham Trent University.

In Focus: Voluntary sector relationships with government

The Wave 3 survey is live between 29 April – 20 May and focuses on your organisation’s relationship with different levels of government and the future outlook for the sector.

The 2026 Senedd election brings historic changes – an expanded Senedd, new electoral system and more new faces and parties than we have ever seen. The relationships between voluntary organisations and all levels of government play a significant role in service delivery.

 This wave establishes a baseline to track over time whether voluntary organisations feel that different levels of government are behaving in ways that reflect the principles of the new Civil Society Covenant.

In Wales, its principles of recognition and value, partnership and collaboration, participation and inclusion, and transparency and data compliment the long-established Third Sector Scheme.

Why your input matters

Your contribution will help create a clearer picture of how the sector in Wales is performing, shaping national discussions on funding, investment, and support for voluntary organisations of all sizes.

Read our latest blog from our Assistant Director of Partnerships & Policy, Ross Thomas, who explains why Baromedr Cymru matters!

https://wcva.cymru/views/baromedr-a-game-changer-for-the-voluntary-sector-in-wales/

If you take part, you’ll receive:

•  A short Insight Report to help you sense-check your experience against the wider picture
• Access to a bilingual dashboard which helps make sense of the findings
• An invitation to a free webinar exploring the findings and practical implications

Every Response Counts

Whether your organisation is large or small, your voice will help build a stronger, more evidence-based future for the voluntary sector in Wales.

Submit your response by Wednesday 20 May to ensure your organisation’s voice is heard.