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Two charities helped more than 500 older people in mid Powys continue living independently at home last year (2024-25). East Radnor Home Support and Builth and Llanwrtyd Wells Home Support...
13/03/2026
Welsh Government has approved the Outline Business Case (OBC) for a new health and wellbeing hub in Newtown. This is a major milestone and an important vote of confidence in...
13/03/2026
The Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) has launched a new Trustee Network, created in collaboration with people from across Wales. The network offers trustees the chance to connect with...
09/03/2026
Four Powys charities and community groups recently welcomed a visit from the Welsh Government (26th February), sharing how their work supports local people and strengthens rural communities. Chris Buchan, Head...
09/03/2026
An innovative project supporting the health and wellbeing of farmers in Powys was presented to Full Council at County Hall this week (5th March). Farming Fit, an award-winning integrated project...
06/03/2026
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, came into effect on 5th February 2026, introducing a new “charitable purpose soft opt-in” to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)....
03/03/2026
Young people, carers, newly diagnosed residents and families affected by dementia are set to benefit from new projects launched by seven community organisations across Powys. The projects have secured support...
02/03/2026
Forty-two volunteers from across Powys, representing 15 local community groups, met The Prince and Princess of Wales at Hafan yr Afon in Newtown on 26 February. The visit formed part...
02/03/2026
Despite high levels of eligibility, Powys currently has one of the lowest take-up rates in Wales for both benefits and home energy efficiency support. We want to understand why many...
28/01/2026
Gofod3, the biggest voluntary sector event of its kind in Wales, returns to Cardiff City Stadium on 17 June 2026. Expect a full programme of: Speakers Masterclasses Panel debates and...
27/01/2026
Welsh Charities Week, organised by the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), returns from 9–13 February 2026, now in its new annual home in the second week of February. The...
27/01/2026
Last autumn, Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) launched Baromedr Cymru – a rolling data source designed to provide an up-to-date picture of what’s really happening across the voluntary sector...
23/01/2026
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