CWVYS MEMBER VOICE SURVEY 2026
7th September 2026
We want to hear from you As a CWVYS member, your views help us understand what we're doing well, what could be improved and what you would like to get from your membership. We'd really appreciate you taking 3–5 minutes to complete this *short survey* Your feedback will help shape our communications, member services and priorities…
Trustee Vacancies: Youth Cymru
21st August 2026
Youth Cymru are recruiting trustees, this is what they're looking for, in their own words; Help shape the future of youth work in Wales. We're looking for passionate people to join the Youth Cymru Trustee Board and help inspire young people to thrive. Whether your experience is in; finance, youth work, HR, fundraising, or digital…
Trustee Vacancies: The Awen Project
21st August 2026
The Awen Project is a community driven charity, passionate about alternative education, giving children who slip through the cracks of the mainstream educational system the chance to learn, grow and thrive. We are creative, collaborative and democratic in how we work and we're looking for two new trustees to help guide our next chapter. Who…
CWVYS Erasmus+ online info session
21st August 2026
CWVYS are hosting an online session about the opportunities under Erasmus Plus for Members only. We will be joined by the Head of Youth Sector at the British Council, who will outline the roles of the organisation as the UK National Agency, as well as the application processes; Date: 14 September Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm…
Wales National Safeguarding Week 9–13 November 2026
21st August 2026
Wales National Safeguarding Week 2026 will run from 9 to 13 November With events across Wales aimed at raising awareness, sharing best practice, and supporting safeguarding professionals and the public. Purpose and Theme The week is coordinated by the five Regional Safeguarding Boards in Wales and is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children and adults from…
DBS rule change for child-facing volunteers
21st August 2026
From 1 September 2026, child-facing volunteers may need an Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check. The change mainly applies to volunteers who directly teach, train, coach, care for or supervise children often enough to meet the regulated activity rules. This could include youth groups, sports coaching, playgroups and children’s activities. Charities should…
CWVYS Member Vacancies
31st July 2026
There are currently 3 vacancies with Viva LGBTQ+, now part of The YEW Collective, they are looking to recruit; Viva LGBTQ+ Lead Arweinydd Viva Lead Youth Support Worker Gweithiwr Cymorth Gwaith Ieuenctid Viva Youth Work Support Worker Outreach Youth Worker Gweithiwr Ieuenctid LHDTC+ Allgymorth Viva LGBTQ+ Outreach Youth Worker The closing date for all vacancies…
BGC Cardiff Half Marathon team
31st July 2026
Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Wales still have a few places available for their Cardiff Half Marathon team. By joining their team, every step you run and every pound you raise will help create opportunities for young people across Wales to develop confidence, build connections and enjoy positive experiences. In their words; Your fundraising could…
Voices for Impact; help young people have their say
13th July 2026
Voices for Impact Help young people have their say - and be in with a chance to win a £175 Amazon voucher! We’re encouraging youth, community, voluntary and statutory organisations to support young people aged 9–25 to complete surveys on the Voices for Impact platform. The organisation with the highest number of completed surveys by…
CWVYS AGM Thanks to all who came
13th July 2026
Writing in my capacity as CWVYS Communications Officer, I wanted to thank everyone who attended our AGM last Friday. I personally wanted to thank our Chief Executive Paul Glaze and our Finance and Admin Officer Sarah Fox for organising everything, as well as the trustees and officers who keep everything ticking over year to year.…
VIBE Youth Wellbeing & Innovation Project evaluation
26th June 2026
VIBE Youth recently had their Wellbeing & Innovation Project evaluated externally and would love to share the report with colleagues in the sector; I wanted to share our Wellbeing & Innovation Project evaluation independently evaluated by Mark Jones of Higher Plain Research & Education with you; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6Qs-m_ppA0lT7LGgSfZg5HTeVPI4MdL/view It was funded through the Welsh Government's Child…
Welsh Charity Awards
22nd June 2026
The closing date to make your nominations for the Welsh Charity Awards is the last day of #youthworkweekwales26, Tuesday the 30th of June Thinking of nominating for Young Volunteer of the Year (25 and under)? https://welshcharityawards.cymru/.../young-volunteer-of.../ What about Most Influential Small Organisation?; https://welshcharityawards.cymru/.../most-influential.../ Or perhaps use of the Welsh Language?; https://welshcharityawards.cymru/.../use-of-the-welsh.../ There are many categories,…