Voices for Impact FREE Training Monday 15th of June
12th June 2026
Our Projects and Business Support Officer Mandi has been leading on Voices for Impact for us. Voices for Impact project – is an online platform to capture the views and opinions of young people. ORINI (Optimum Research and Innovation NI) is delivering training on how to use the platform. This training is for anyone working with children and young people in the…
Erasmus+ Youth Regional Info Sessions
12th June 2026
The British Council have recently published dates for their upcoming regional information sessions on the Erasmus+ Programme for Youth. They are holding 16 sessions in total, with 3 set up specifically for organisations in Wales; The first Wales session is on the first day of Youth Work Week, the 23rd of June between 11am and…
Standing in Solidarity – Supporting Our Colleagues and Communities
12th June 2026
Please see below and attached an important message from our colleagues at the Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team (EYST) Wales. Dear colleagues, In light of the recent rise in far-right racist violence, disorder, and targeted attacks affecting ethnic minority individuals, families, and communities, we would like to encourage everyone to take a moment to…
2025/26 Workforce Development Report
11th June 2026
Below you can find a message from Darryl White, Workforce Developmet Officer with ETS Cymru; Please find attached the 2025/26 Workforce Development Report and accompanying Training Infographic 25-26 This report reflects the 2025 - 2026 financial year, with data covering all activities within that period, although the programme itself operates on an academic year cycle…
ERASMUS PLUS UPDATES
5th June 2026
The UK Government website has updated their page offering information on the Erasmus+ Programme, particularly for youth projects; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-erasmus-programme/erasmus-programme-guidance-for-youth-projects The E+ programme enables youth sector organisations to access funding for collaboration projects with organisations in other European countries. These partnerships foster shared learning on common challenges, and youth workers can gain new ideas and approaches…
Free CPD training with Ygam
1st June 2026
A message from our Members Ygam about their upcoming free training opportunities. Ygam are an award-winning national charity dedicated to preventing children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms. We deliver training and resources to professionals to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to facilitate conversations around gaming and gambling harms…
Voices for Impact
28th May 2026
Our Projects and Business Support Officer Mandi has been leading on Voices for Impact for us. Voices for Impact is a partnership led by Bytes (Northern Ireland), with Boys & Girls Clubs (Northen Ireland), Youth Initiatives (Northern Ireland), YMCA (Republic of Ireland/Northen Ireland), the National Youth Council of Ireland (Republic of Ireland), YouthLink (Scotland) and…
Youth Work Week Resources
28th May 2026
June 23rd to 30th is Youth Work Week in Wales! Every year the last week in June is a chance to celebrate the youth work sector, share thanks and recognise the enormous contribution of those working in the sector. Whether you are large national youth organisations, work across the local authorities, or in small local…
New Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
21st May 2026
CWVYS members may be aware that there is a new Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, and that Youth Work sits within that portfolio. Anna Brychan MS has been appointed, and you can find more about what else is included in the Minister's portfolio here; https://www.gov.wales/anna-brychan-ms#204386
Mess Up The Mess Board Member Vacancies
15th May 2026
Our members Mess Up The Mess (MUTM) are looking to appoint a Treasurer and also a general Board Member to join their board of Trustees. They’re an Award-Winning Youth Theatre based in Ammanford and the Amman Valley. Since 2005, MUTM has worked with some of the most vulnerable and isolated young people using theatre and…
☕ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤: 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
14th May 2026
Writing reports is part of everyday work in many youth organisations – which it can also be time-consuming and repetitive. In this AI Coffee Break, We’ll walk through a real-life example and show a practical workflow – from preparing your materials to generating and refining text. At the same time, we’ll reflect on what still…
One week to go; Peace and Goodwill Message 2026
11th May 2026
A message from Urdd Gobaith Cymru 19 May – Urdd Gobaith Cymru Peace Message Day For over a century, since 1922, Urdd Gobaith Cymru has created a Peace and Goodwill Message, sharing it with young people across the world. The purpose of the Message is to unite children and young people everywhere, inspiring them to…