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. Theyβre 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…
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14th May 2026
Writing reports is part of everyday work in many youth organisations β which it can also be time-consuming and repetitive. In this AI Coffee Break, Weβll walk through a real-life example and show a practical workflow β from preparing your materials to generating and refining text. At the same time, weβll reflect on what still…
One week to go; Peace and Goodwill Message 2026
11th May 2026
A message from Urdd Gobaith Cymru 19 May β 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…
Youth Work Excellence Awards Update
11th May 2026
Please see below, an update from the Welsh Governmentβs Youth Engagement Branch regarding the Youth Work Excellence Awards 2025: Annwyl bawb I am writing to provide an update on our plans for the Youth Work Excellence Awards 2025. Following the nomination period, which ran from June to November 2025, three judging panels met in March…
Upcoming Wales events with RSBC
7th May 2026
Here is the information on all RSBC's upcoming events in Wales The sign up links also contain further information on each of the events. 4 day residential, North Wales, from Monday 25 May: Adventurous 4 day residential trip with RSBC to National Outdoor Centre for under 16's Β· Luma 6 June -…
Free Training with Brook Cymru
1st May 2026
Brook Cymru offers free education and training to professionals and young people on the topics of Pornography and Misogyny. Here you can find details of what they offer in more depth; Pornography and Misogyny Education for South Wales- english professionals.pdf Pornography and Misogyny Education for South Wales- english brochures If you'd like to know more…
Opportunities and updates from the Electoral Commission
1st May 2026
The Electoral Commission is currently looking for organisations to maintain and facilitate a youth voice network from 2026-2030. This is a funded project which will run from 22 June 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the possibility of an extension to March 2030. Organisations who are interested can find out more information here.Β Β Also, they…
Voices for impact survey and Wales Advisory Panel
1st May 2026
π Youth organisations from across the UK and Ireland have joined forces better to understand childrenβs and young peopleβs views. Our initiative focuses on effectively capturing and amplifying their voices, ensuring their insights shape the policies that affect them. π€ Find out more and participate here; https://voicesforimpact.ai/ π― By doing this, we strive to advocate…
National Body for Youth Work in Wales update April 2026
30th April 2026
An Update on the National Body for Youth Work in WalesΒ Representatives from across the voluntary and maintained sectors and others have been invited by the Cabinet Secretary for Education to join the National Body for Youth Work Delivery Board to work with Welsh Government on shaping and establishing this national body. The terms of…