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History

CWVYS was set up originally in 1974 by the Standing Conference in Wales of Voluntary Youth Organisations, which was established in 1947.

It was core funded by the Welsh Office and had its own offices and staff until 1992 when the Wales Youth Agency (WYA) was established.

CWVYS’s work programme was then undertaken by the WYA through a service level agreement. In 2001, after devolution, CWVYS embarked on a review of its strategic plans for the future, in response to the changing policy environment in Wales.

After negotiations with the then Youth Policy Team of the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG), it was decided to core fund CWVYS to employ a Chief Executive making it more independent, whilst still relying on the WYA for office space and administration.

With the closure of the WYA at the end of 2005, CWVYS is now totally independent once more with its own office and administration staff in Cardiff Bay.

About CWVYS

  • About CWVYS
  • Current Objectives
  • History
  • Regional Groups
  • Structure and Staff

Recent News

Association of Youth Workers Cymru Launch

12 Apr 2018

Interim Youth Work Board

12 Apr 2018

CWVYS Chair reflects on the Leading Wales Awards 2018

07 Feb 2018

Recent Resources

Past Newsletters

Posted on 25 May 2016

May 2015 FYI Newsletter

Posted on 12 Aug 2015

April 2015 FYI Newsletter

Posted on 12 Aug 2015
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About CWVYS

CWVYS (the Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services) is the independent representative body for the voluntary youth work sector in Wales. The aims are to represent, support and give a collective voice to its membership of national and local organisations in their work with over 250,000 young people in Wales. CWVYS works in partnership with agencies promoting good youth work practice.

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Recent News

Association of Youth Workers Cymru Launch

12 Apr 2018

Interim Youth Work Board

12 Apr 2018

CWVYS Chair reflects on the Leading Wales Awards 2018

07 Feb 2018

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