gofod3: Putting the voluntary sector at the heart of Wales’ future

In the opening address at gofod3 last month, the Deputy First Minister reinforced the importance of placing the voluntary sector at the heart of Wales’ future.

From addressing child poverty to improving health and wellbeing, the speech highlighted the vital role voluntary organisations play in creating lasting change through their deep community roots, trusted relationships and ability to provide support early. You can read a summary of the key points here: https://wcva.cymru/voluntary-sector-at-the-heart-of-wales-future/

Shown at the start of the day, this short but powerful video from our partners at Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil asks us to imagine what our communities might look like without voluntary organisations, and reminds us why they’re far more than an optional extra. 

Take a look at the video to see why voluntary organisations matter so much.