Third Sector News

Charity Sector Under Pressure
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...
24/04/2025
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Help Shape the Future of Volunteering in Wales
The Welsh Government and WCVA are working together to co-create a new, forward-looking approach to volunteering in Wales — and they want your input. At the heart of this work...
08/04/2025
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Dance Centre Public Statement
Mid & North Powys Mind is excited to announce that they are moving to our new base in Llandrindod Wells.  
03/04/2025
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Booking open for stalls at the Centre for Alternative Technology Careers Fair 2025
The event takes place at the end of Applied Research Design week which coincides with CAT MSc/MRes open day, so current and prospective students are expected to attend. The fair...
25/03/2025
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Charity Commission Warns of Fraudulent Letters Impersonating Official Correspondence
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...
18/03/2025
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Statement on recent social media attacks on Welsh Refugee Council
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...
14/01/2025
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WCVA Briefs Welsh MPs on National Insurance Bill Ahead of Committee Stage
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...
17/12/2024
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Where is the voluntary sector in the draft budget?
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...
17/12/2024
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Charities Face £1.4bn Tax Hit as Chancellor Declines National Insurance Concessions
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...
28/11/2024
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