Third Sector News

The new Code of Fundraising Practice came into effect on 1st November 2025, representing an important milestone for the fundraising community. Shaped by insights from charities, fundraisers and sector partners...

This manifesto represents the collective voice of Wales’ voluntary sector, born of engagement with, and insight from, volunteers, partners, stakeholders and networks. It sets out a clear call: the next Welsh...

Talgarth Food Share launches on 9th September, bringing the community together to tackle food waste by collecting surplus food from local businesses and sharing it with residents. The project will...

Chris Buchan, lead for Welsh Government’s Third Sector Policy and Support team, shares the work being done to ensure the updated funding code of practice is implemented across Welsh Government.  ...

WCVA has launched Baromedr Cymru – the new Welsh voluntary sector barometer What is Baromedr Cymru? Baromedr Cymru is a new rolling data source designed to give an up-to-date, accurate...

Two roundtables at this year’s Royal Welsh Show brought together leaders from across the voluntary sector, government, and our communities to explore the opportunities and challenges facing charities and community...

The Welsh Government has released an updated Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector, designed to guide fair, consistent, and high-quality funding for voluntary organisations. It applies to Welsh...

The Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) has reported today that the ongoing cost of living crisis is continuing to impact the voluntary sector — with rising demand for services...

Mid & North Powys Mind is excited to announce that they are moving to our new base in Llandrindod Wells.  

The Charity Commission has warned charities about fraudulent letters impersonating official correspondence. These messages request actions like removing trustees, releasing funds, or providing personal documents. They may falsely claim to...

Statement on recent social media attacks on Welsh Refugee Council Published : 13/01/25 | Categories: News | WCVA issues a statement in response to the unfair and unfounded social media attacks directed...

Ahead of the Committee Stage of the National Insurance (NI) Contributions Bill today (17th December), Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) has issued a briefing to Welsh MPs. The briefing...

Natalie Zhivkova, WCVA’s Policy & Insights Manager discusses the challenges facing voluntary organisations that Welsh Government’s draft budget fails to address. Welsh Government just published its 2025/26 draft ‘Budget for a...

Civil Society reports this week that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has rejected calls to shield charities from an estimated £1.4bn annual increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs).  The rise, introduced...