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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
The draft Powys Sustainable Resource Strategy (2025-2030) is a comprehensive plan aimed at creating a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for Powys and future generations. To take part in...
18/03/2025
Powys communities are benefiting from the county’s largest grassroots infrastructure investment in almost twenty years, with a record-breaking £1.65 million grant managed by Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) between...
06/03/2025
Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store. Blue Light Card also works with small and large...
20/02/2025
New Windfall grants set to boost sustainability projects in Montgomeryshire – Applications open for community groups to apply for grants up to £30,000 Applications are now open to the Windfall...
17/02/2025
On 28th January 2025, Powys Older People’s Forum hosted a successful “Have Your Say” event at the Welfare Social Hub, Ystradgynlais. The event brought together over 40 residents, including Rhian...
13/02/2025
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
Specialist programme This programme is for small, local, specialist charities supporting people facing complex issues. Under this programme we will support charities to strengthen their capacity and capabilities and become...
23/12/2024
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
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
Safeguarding involves recognizing and responding to abuse, harm, or neglect and is a critical responsibility aimed at protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. Who Needs...
03/12/2024
A new survey by the Association of Chairs (AoC) shows that two in five charity board members face challenges in implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategies. While 50% of...
03/12/2024
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