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South Wales Argus
15 hours ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Nominations open for the 2025 Welsh Charity Awards
Nominations are open for the 2025 Welsh Charity Awards, organised by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), which honour the contributions of charities, community groups, and not-for-profits. The deadline for entries is June 30, 2025. Dr Lindsay Cordery-Bruce, chief executive of WCVA, said: "We are fortunate enough at WCVA to regularly hear just some of the countless inspiring stories from every corner of Wales. "We're proud of our awesome everyday heroes, but many frontline charity services are facing increasingly high demand while at the same time financial pressures are putting them at risk of closure. "We need to share their stories and show the world what they mean to people and how we simply can't do without them. "These awards are a chance to recognise the tireless efforts and innovative approaches of those who go above and beyond to support others." The awards ceremony will take place on October 16, 2025, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Categories include Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Fundraiser of the Year, Champion of Diversity, Use of Welsh Language, and Organisation of the Year. Nominations are free and can be submitted through the Welsh Charity Awards website.
Business News Wales
20 hours ago
- General
- Business News Wales
Deadline Nears for Welsh Charity Awards Nominations
The Welsh Charity Awards, organised by Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), are making a final call for nominations. The awards, which aim to shine a spotlight on the impact of charities, community groups, not-for-profits, and dedicated volunteers across Wales, close on June 30. 'We are fortunate enough at WCVA to regularly hear just some of the countless inspiring stories from every corner of Wales,' said WCVA Chief Executive, Dr Lindsay Cordery-Bruce. 'We're proud of our awesome everyday heroes, but many frontline charity services are facing increasingly high demand while at the same time financial pressures are putting them at risk of closure. We need to share their stories and show the world what they mean to people and how we simply can't do without them. 'These awards are a chance to recognise the tireless efforts and innovative approaches of those who go above and beyond to support others. We urge everyone to think about the individuals and groups who have made a real impact and give them the recognition they truly deserve before the nomination window closes.' The 2025 Welsh Charity Awards ceremony will be held on 16 October 2025 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Categories include: Volunteer of the Year (26 and over) Young Volunteer of the Year (25 and under) Fundraiser of the Year Champion of Diversity Use of Welsh Language Most Influential Small Organisation Health and Wellbeing Organisation of the Year Submitting a nomination is free and can be done easily online via the Welsh Charity Awards website: . Full details on each category and the nomination process are available on the site.
South Wales Argus
09-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Government Coastal Capacity Building Scheme extended
The Welsh Government has announced a two-year extension of its Coastal Capacity Building Scheme, which will continue to support community-led environmental projects through funding of £260,000 per year from 2025/26 to 2026/27. Huw Irranca-Davies, deputy First Minister with responsibility for climate change and rural affairs, said: "This funding extension reflects our commitment to improving resilience in our coastal communities. "These locally-led projects are exactly the kind of collaborative approach we need – bringing together communities, local authorities and businesses to protect our precious marine environment while creating sustainable opportunities. "The scheme strengthens the connection between local coastal communities and nature, helping people understand the actions they can take to make a difference." Delivered through the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), the scheme has already supported 11 projects since its launch in October 2023. One of the funded projects is the Neath Port Talbot Local Nature Partnership, which ran workshops to connect people with coastal habitats and raise awareness of environmental protection. Rebecca Sharp, countryside and wildlife team leader at Neath Port Talbot Council, said: "The aim of the Coastal Connections Project was to get people engaged with the coastline in Neath Port Talbot and raise awareness of the amazing habitats and species we have along our shores. "Neath Port Talbot's coastline is generally associated with its rich industrial heritage rather than its habitats and wild spaces. "The project therefore aimed to highlight the area's often-overlooked natural beauty and encourage a broader appreciation of its ecological importance." Activities included beach cleans, seashore safaris, and a marine mammal medic course delivered in partnership with the British Divers Marine Life Rescue Organisation. Funding applications remain open to new and existing partners interested in supporting coastal communities. Organisations are encouraged to email lnpcymru@ to apply.
Leader Live
07-06-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Pedal Power cycling lessons at Alyn Waters Country Park
Pedal Power has received a boost from the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme funding administered by the WCVA. The all ability cycling service, run by registered charity Cycling 4 All based at Alyn Waters Country Park, Wrexham, offers fun, therapy, and achievement for all abilities. The Learn to Ride sessions start on Saturday, August 2 and run for five weeks, between 10am-noon, open to all ages. Bring your own bike and helmet if you have them, or Pedal Power have some available if needed. Read more: Parents/carers are asked to stay with their children during the session and wear suitable footwear as the session may involve some running around. The cost is £8 per session, or you can book a block of five sessions for £35. You will receive a free helmet when booking a block of five sessions. For more information, email or to book a session follow the links below. Book 1 session here: Book 5 sessions here: Cycling 4 All is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and has a fleet of standard and specialist bikes including trikes, hand-cycles, wheelchair bikes and side-by-side bikes. There is a traffic-free cycle track around the park where our customers can enjoy the benefits of cycling in a safe and secure environment. Pedal Power is also asking for donations of unused, unwanted bikes in good condition to be part of their Bike Swap initiative. The bike swap aims to help reduce the number of bikes that end up as waste in landfill. Find out more about Cycling 4 All and all ability cycling service Pedal power by visiting or find them on Facebook - Pedal Power Wrexham.
