Month: October 2025

Relationships-influencing-and-collaborative-working-Third-Sector-Trends-in-England-and-Wales-2025-October-2025-1.pdf

Future-of-Youth-Work-Research-Report-Final-2025.pdf

FUNDING NEWS: Gwent only

The Commissioner can award funding, via grants or contracts, to organisations which contribute to the reduction of crime and disorder in Gwent, or to organisations which help victims or witnesses cope and recover from harm they have experienced.

The Commissioner can work in partnership or provide funding to a wide range of organisations (including statutory bodies, third sector organisations, small community groups and social enterprises) that are best able to support delivery of priorities outlined in the Police and Crime Plan. The term ‘commissioning’ is simply the cycle of assessing the needs of the people in an area, designing and securing the appropriate service, and then monitoring and evaluating their performance.

Commissioning | Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner

Engagement fund | Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner

Partnership fund | Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner

Police & Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund | Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner

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NEWYDDION ARIANNU – Gwent yn unig

Mae’r Comisiynydd yn gallu dyfarnu cyllid, trwy grantiau neu gontractau, i sefydliadau sy’n cyfrannu at leihau trosedd ac anhrefn yng Ngwent, neu i sefydliadau sy’n helpu dioddefwyr neu dystion i ymdopi â’r niwed maent wedi ei brofi ac ymadfer ohono.

Gall weithio mewn partneriaeth neu gall roi cyllid llawn i amrywiaeth eang o sefydliadau (gan gynnwys cyrff statudol, sefydliadau trydydd sector, grwpiau cymunedol bach a mentrau cymdeithasol) sydd yn y sefyllfa orau i helpu i gyflawni’r blaenoriaethau a amlinellir yng Nghynllun yr Heddlu a Throseddu. Yn syml, ystyr y term ‘comisiynu’ yw’r cylch o asesu anghenion pobl mewn ardal, cynllunio ac yna sicrhau’r gwasanaeth priodol a monitro a gwerthuso perfformiad y gwasanaeth hwnnw.

Comisiynu | Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner

Gronfa Ymgysylltu Cymunedol | Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner

Gronfa Partneriaeth Gymunedol y Comisiynydd | Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner

Cronfa Gymunedol yr Heddlu | Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner

COUNCIL FOR WALES OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES (CWVYS) MANIFESTO

This manifesto is presented by the voluntary youth work sector in Wales. We believe that better outcomes for young people will be achieved if the following are implemented in full:

1)Young people
●Implement legislation that defines a statutory function for youth work in Wales
●Creation of a ‘Minister for Children and Young People’ as a full cabinet position
●Place young people at the centre of all planning and best practice issues

2)Accessibility and inclusivity
●Fully adopt a rights-based approach, accepting young people whatever their race, gender, sex, sexual identity, language, culture, religion, disability, age, background, location or personal circumstances
●Challenge inequalities in the sector
●Ensure facilitation of collaboration and partnership working in the sector
●Promoting diversity and inclusion within Wales and internationally

3)Workforce
●Provide incentives for voluntary organisations to support staff and volunteers to access professional and personal development
●The registration of all staff, volunteers and trustees in youth work-related settings

4)Information
●Create a National Youth Information Service
●Children’s Commissioner for Wales to work with, and for, young people up to the age of 25 in line with youth work provision
●Adoption of ‘Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes’ by all Welsh Government departments

5)Sustainable youth work
●Creation of a national youth work body, with full parity for the voluntary youth work sector
●Resource investment with transparent and accountable non-hypothecated monies

CWVYS is the representative body for the voluntary youth work sector in Wales.
The sector works with 250,000 young people, 30,000 volunteers and 3,000 paid staff.

www.cwvys.org.uk

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MANIFFESTO CYNGOR CYMREIG Y GWASANAETHAU IEUENCTID GWIRFODDOL (CWVYS)

Cyflwynir y maniffesto hwn gan y sector gwaith ieuenctid gwirfoddol yng Nghymru. Rydym yn credu y bydd canlyniadau gwell i bobl ifanc yn cael eu cyflawni os caiff y canlynol eu gweithredu’n llawn:

1) Pobl ifanc
●Cyflwyno deddfwriaeth sy’n diffinio swyddogaeth statudol ar gyfer gwaith ieuenctid yng Nghymru
●Creu rôl ‘Gweinidog Plant a Phobl Ifanc’ fel swydd lawn yn y cabinet
●Rhoi pobl ifanc yng nghanol pob mater cynllunio ac arfer gorau

2)Hygyrchedd a chynhwysiant
●Mabwysiadu dull sy’n seiliedig ar hawliau yn llawn, gan dderbyn pobl ifanc beth bynnag fo’u hil, rhywedd, rhyw, hunaniaeth rywiol, iaith, diwylliant, crefydd, anabledd, oedran, cefndir, lleoliad neu amgylchiadau personol
●Herio anghydraddoldebau yn y sector
●Sicrhau hwyluso cydweithio a gweithio mewn partneriaeth yn y sector
●Hyrwyddo amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant yng Nghymru ac yn rhyngwladol

3)Gweithlu
●Darparu cymhellion i fudiadau gwirfoddol gefnogi staff a gwirfoddolwyr i gael mynediad at ddatblygiad proffesiynol a phersonol
●Cofrestru’r holl staff, gwirfoddolwyr ac ymddiriedolwyr mewn lleoliadau sy’n gysylltiedig â gwaith ieuenctid

4)Gwybodaeth
●Creu Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth Ieuenctid Cenedlaethol
●Comisiynydd Plant Cymru i weithio gyda, ac ar gyfer, pobl ifanc hyd at 25 mlwydd oed yn unol â darpariaeth gwaith ieuenctid
●Pob un o adrannau Llywodraeth Cymru yn mabwysiadu ‘Gwaith Ieuenctid yng Nghymru: Egwyddorion a Dibenion’

5)Gwaith ieuenctid cynaliadwy
●Creu corff gwaith ieuenctid cenedlaethol, gyda chydraddoldeb llawn i’r sector gwaith ieuenctid gwirfoddol
●Buddsoddi adnoddau gydag arian tryloyw ac atebol heb ei neilltuo
CWVYS yw’r corff cynrychiadol ar gyfer y sector gwaith ieuenctid gwirfoddol yng Nghymru.
Mae’r sector yn gweithio gyda 250,000 o bobl ifanc, 30,000 gwirfoddolwr a 3,000 aelod o staff â thâl.

Gwent Safeguarding Board has organised a range Local Safeguarding Network (LSN) Practitioner events for National Safeguarding Week in November 2025.

Theme: JOINING THE DOTS

#SafeguardingWales

The programme of events is open to LSN members, practitioners and volunteers working in Gwent.

Monday 10^th November 2025

9:30am – 12:30pm

Microsoft Teams

Presentations include:

• Child Criminal Exploitation – Dr. Nina Maxwell
• Lived Experiences – Wes Cunliffe
• Cuckooing – DI Simon Thomas
• Joining the Dots – MyST

To book click on the link below

10th November 2025 – National Safeguarding Week – Joining the Dots – Booking Form

Thursday 13^th November 2025

 2pm – 5pm

Microsoft Teams.

           Presentations include:

• Adultification – Dr. Nicholas Marsh
• Executive Functioning – Helen Kelsall

13th November 2025 – National Safeguarding Week – Joining the Dots – Booking Form

Welsh Government have been working with UK Research and Consultancy Services, WCVA and stakeholders on the co-creation of a new approach to volunteering in Wales

New approach to volunteering in Wales – WCVA

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi bod yn gweithio gydag UK Research and Consultancy Services, CGGC a rhanddeiliaid i gyd-greu dull newydd o wirfoddoli yng Nghymru.

Dull newydd o wirfoddoli yng Nghymru – WCVA

Mae Lisa’n dod i’r rôl yn swyddogol yn dilyn cyfnod fel Prif Weithredwr dros dro, gan olynu Hayden Llewellyn, wnaeth ymddeol yn gynharach eleni, ar ôl arwain y sefydliad ers ei sefydlu yn 2015.

Ymunodd Lisa â Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg (CGA) yn 2018 fel Cyfarwyddwr Cyllid a Gwasanaethau Corfforaethol, gan ddod yn Ddirprwy Brif Weithredwr yn ddiweddarach. Dros y saith mlynedd ddiwethaf, mae hi wedi chwarae rôl hanfodol yn arweinyddiaeth strategol y sefydliad, gan oruchwylio swyddogaethau corfforaethol craidd ac arwain datblygiad sefydliadol.

We can confirm that Lisa Winstone has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.

Lisa formally takes up the position following a period as Interim Chief Executive, succeeding Hayden Llewellyn, who retired earlier this year after leading the organisation since its establishment in 2015.

Lisa joined the Education Workforce Council (EWC) in 2018 as Director of Finance and Corporate Services, later becoming Deputy Chief Executive. Over the past seven years, she has played a key role in the organisation’s strategic leadership, overseeing core corporate functions and driving organisational development.

Dear Colleagues,

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Workforce Development Group (WDG) – the successor to the Workforce Development Implementation Participation Group.

This newly established group will play a vital role in shaping the future of workforce development across the Youth Work Sector in Wales. Applicants will have the opportunity to contribute expertise, insights, and passion to help drive forward strategic direction and support the sector’s development during an exciting time.

Interested in joining?
Click HERE to see the draft terms of reference and a link to the expression of interest form. 

We welcome applications from individuals across the sector who are committed to supporting workforce development and ensuring the voices of practitioners are heard. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Annwyl Gydweithwyr,

Rydym yn gyffrous i gyhoeddi lansiad Grŵp Datblygu’r Gweithlu (WDG) – olynydd y Grŵp Cyfranogiad Gweithredu Datblygu’r Gweithlu.

Bydd y grŵp newydd hwn yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth lunio dyfodol datblygu’r gweithlu ar draws y Sector Gwaith Ieuenctid yng Nghymru. Bydd ymgeiswyr yn cael cyfle i gyfrannu arbenigedd, mewnwelediadau ac angerdd i helpu i yrru cyfeiriad strategol ymlaen a chefnogi datblygiad y sector yn ystod cyfnod cyffrous.

Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn ymuno?

Cliciwch YMA i weld y cylch gorchwyl drafft a dolen i’r ffurflen mynegi diddordeb.

Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan unigolion ar draws y sector sydd wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi datblygiad y gweithlu a sicrhau bod lleisiau ymarferwyr yn cael eu clywed. Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau neu os oes angen rhagor o wybodaeth arnoch, mae croeso i chi gysylltu â ni.

Annwyl bawb,

Diolch am ymuno â ni ddydd Llun 13 Hydref yn nigwyddiad lansio cyffrous ein Cynllun Heddlu, Troseddu a Chyfiawnder i Blant a Phobl Ifanc.  Gobeithio eich bod wedi mwynhau’r digwyddiad.

Gallwch weld y cynlluniau digidol drwy ddefnyddio’r ddolen isod ac maent wedi’u hatodi er hwylustod hefyd.

Cynllun Heddlu, Troseddu a Chyfiawnder i Blant a Phobl Ifanc – Comisiynyddd yr Heddlu a Throseddau

Efallai eich bod wedi gweld ein postiadau byw o’r diwrnod ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol – ewch i’n tudalennau Facebook ac Instagram i weld yr uchafbwyntiau.  Mae croeso i chi rannu unrhyw luniau y gwnaethoch eu tynnu yn ystod y digwyddiad a’n tagio ni ynddynt!

Cafodd ein bwrdd addewidion ei arddangos yn y lansiad – diolch i bawb a rannodd eu haddewidion ar y diwrnod. 

https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CBaPhI-Digidol-2.pdf

Y Lansiad oedd dechrau ein taith a rennir; mae eich cymorth parhaus yn helpu i sicrhau bod Plant a Phobl Ifanc De Cymru yn Ddiogel, yn cael eu Clywed ac yn cael eu Parchu.

Rydym yn gobeithio bod y digwyddiad wedi adlewyrchu ein hangerdd a rennir dros roi anghenion penodol Plant a Phobl Ifanc wrth wraidd ein gwaith – gan amddiffyn eu diogelwch a’u llesiant wrth gynnal eu hawliau.

Diolch yn fawr,

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Dear all,

Thank you for joining us on Monday, 13 October, for the exciting launch of our Children & Young People’s Police, Crime and Justice Plan.  We hope that you enjoyed the event.

You can access the digital plans using the link below and they are attached for ease too.

Children & Young People’s Police, Crime and Justice Crime Plan – South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner

You may have seen our live posts from the day on social media – please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages to see the highlights.  Feel free to share and tag us in any photos you took during the event!

Our pledge board was on display at the launch – thank you to everyone who contributed their pledges on the day. 

https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CYP-Digital-English-2.pdf

The Launch was just the start of our shared journey; your continued support helps ensure that the Children & Young People of South Wales are Safe, Heard and Respected.

We hope the event reflected our shared passion for placing Children & Young People’s distinct needs at the centre of our work – protecting their safety and wellbeing while upholding their rights.

ScoutsCymru was proud to attend the Welsh Charity Awards 2025 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Thursday 16 October. The event, hosted by WCVA, brought together inspiring organisations from across our nation to celebrate the outstanding contribution of Wales’ voluntary sector.

Representing ScoutsCymru were Kirsty Palmer, Chair of the Board, Jamie Lee- Brown from Pembrokeshire, and Cerys Sage from CRAI. Together, they stood on behalf of the 4,600 volunteers and the dedicated staff team who make Scouting possible for nearly 14,500 young people across Wales each week.

ScoutsCymru was named Organisation of the Year, a recognition that celebrates the efforts of volunteers, staff and supporters who give so much so that young people can gain skills for life. Winning this award highlights the impact of Scouting in communities across Wales and the difference it makes for young people, giving them confidence, new experiences and opportunities they may not otherwise have had.

Kirsty Palmer, Chair of the Board at ScoutsCymru, said: “Last night was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything that Scouting brings to communities across Wales. What makes me proudest is the way our volunteers and staff work together, side by side, to make that possible and the difference they create in young people’s lives every single week. Recognition like this is encouraging, but the real reward is seeing young people grow in confidence every week, discover new experiences and gain opportunities they may not otherwise have had. That’s what Scouting is all about.”

https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/scoutscymru-accept-award.jpeg

CWVYS has been commissioned by the Welsh Government’s Youth Engagement Branch to administer another round of the Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Scheme (VYWOSS 2025-26)

Before you read any further, please note that this fund is only available to voluntary sector organisations, not-for-profit, and delivering youth work services in Wales in no more than one local authority area.

The aims of this competitive grant scheme are to:

• Support organisational sustainability through capacity-building and resilience-focused activities.
• Enhance the visibility and impact of youth work by helping organisations evidence their outcomes and attract further funding.
• Promote alignment with cross-Government priorities, including:

• The Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan
• The LGBTQ+ Action Plan
• Cymraeg 2050
• Strengthen open access youth work provision, particularly where such services have been deprioritised due to a shift towards targeted funding.

• Individual grants of £5,000 to £15,000 will be available to eligible organisations. Organisations will be able to apply for up to 3 strands of the grant, with a maximum amount available per strand of £5,000.
• Guidance documents and application forms are attached to this message.
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 21 November 2025.

For application forms and guidance notes, contact paul@cwvys.org.uk

The Welsh Government published its draft budget for 2026-27 on 14 October 2025.

The Senedd’s Finance Committee will now scrutinise the proposals through a series of evidence sessions. Other Senedd Committees may also consider the draft budget before it is finalised.

The Finance Committee’s first evidence sessions on the draft budget are detailed below:

 Ministerial evidence session

The Ministerial evidence session will be held on Thursday 16 October at 09:30 with Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.

You can watch the session by following the link below:

Senedd.tv – Live-Finance Committee-16/10/2025

Further evidence sessions are scheduled for:

• Wednesday 22 October
• Wednesday 5 November
• Thursday 13 November

All meetings can be watched by following the link below:

Senedd.tv – Home

The agendas are available on the Committee’s webpage:

Browse meetings – Finance Committee

Cyhoeddodd Llywodraeth Cymru ei Cyllideb Ddrafft ar gyfer 2026-27 ar 14 Hydref 2025.

Bydd Pwyllgor Cyllid y Senedd yn archwilio’r cynigion drwy gyfres o sesiynau tystiolaeth. Efallai y bydd pwyllgorau eraill y Senedd hefyd yn ystyried y gyllideb ddrafft cyn iddi gael ei chadarnhau.

Mae manylion sesiynau tystiolaeth cyntaf y Pwyllgor Cyllid ar y gyllideb ddrafft isod:

Sesiwn dystiolaeth Weinidogol

Bydd y sesiwn dystiolaeth Weinidogol yn cael ei chynnal ddydd Iau 16 Hydref am 09:30 gyda Mark Drakeford AS, Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a’r Gymraeg.

Gallwch wylio’r sesiwn drwy ddilyn y ddolen isod:

Senedd.tv – Byw-Y Pwyllgor Cyllid-16/10/25

Mae sesiynau tystiolaeth pellach wedi’u trefnu ar gyfer:

• Dydd Mercher 22 Hydref
• Dydd Mercher 5 Tachwedd
• Dydd Iau 13 Tachwedd

Gellir gwylio’r holl gyfarfodydd drwy ddilyn y ddolen isod:

Senedd.tv – Home

Mae’r agendâu ar gael ar dudalen we’r Pwyllgor:

Pori drwy gyfarfodydd – Y Pwyllgor Cyllid