SCVS have gathered resources and information to provide support for voluntary organisations during the current Cost of Living crisis. Read more
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, the SCVS Team are still here to support organisations, the wonderful people of Swansea who want to help, and individuals who are struggling at this very difficult time for us all. Read more
High quality, third sector specific training. Read more
As well as running the Swansea Volunteer Centre, SCVS also run some direct volunteering projects which were developed as a response to an unmet need in the County Read more
Swansea Council for Voluntary Service is the umbrella organisation for voluntary activity throughout the City & County of Swansea, supporting, developing and representing voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities in the County. We work to support and develop the Third Sector by providing a wide range of information, advice and support services and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy makers...
SCVS Volunteer Centre can support you to find the right volunteering opportunity. Book an advice and guidance appointment at our centre, receive telephone assistance to help you decide, or access information through the Volunteering Wales website - we can help.
Looking for support from a voluntary or community organisation? Feel that you don’t have a voice? Need some guidance around volunteering or training? We can help. Whilst much of our work involves supporting voluntary and community organisations in Swansea, we also run a variety of services which help individuals.
We work to support and develop the Third Sector by providing a wide range of information, advice and support services and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy makers.
Our courses help to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers.
Motivational Interviewing is a style of communicating which supports people through the process of making changes that could improve the quality of their lives. Read more
This two half-days online course covers what you need to know to ensure the safeguarding of children and adults in your organisation. The training is aimed at staff and volunteers who have any contact with children, young people and/or their parents/carers or adults at risk and/or their carers. Read more
This fraud awareness session will detail the different frauds and economic crimes that are circulating at the moment. It will also provide you with advice and knowledge of how to protect yourself, and others, from becoming a victim of fraud. Read more
The latest News for the Third Sector (Voluntary and Community organisations) in Swansea.
The Value-Based Health and Care Academy and All-Wales Intensive Learning Academy for Innovation in Health and Social Care at the School of Management, Swansea University are both part of the Welsh Government Intensive Learning Academy (ILA) Programme. Read more
The Revitalising Trusts programme (a partnership between the Charity Commission and Community Foundation Wales) is there to support charities facing difficulties and help them get back up and running. Read more
Neath Port Talbot Council and partners are supporting the work of the Tata Transition Board. Part of this work is to ensure that the views of the business community are fed into the development of a Local Economic Action Plan (LEAP). Read more
Events, training, fayres, open days, taster sessions and more!
Intergenerational creative workshops for the queer community (aged 16+) in Swansea. Monday evenings between 5:30pm-8:30pm. \ Gweithdai creadigol i bob oed (16+) i gymuned cwîar Abertawe. Nos Lun 5:30yh-8:30yh Read more
The Swansea Mental Health Forum is an umbrella group of voluntary mental health organisations working in the City and County of Swansea. Read more
Llais are inviting people to join their national conversation around shaping future services. Read more
Swansea Volunteer Manager Forum is a members network of volunteer managers which regularly meets to develop and share best practice. Read more
This is a 2 day course, looking at how to give emergency care in remote locations. Delivered by Red Dragon Training in conjunction with Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot. Read more
Looking for paid work or Trustee positions in the Third Sector in Swansea? Browse local vacancies here...
Caredig are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. They were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. Read more
Shelter Cymru help thousands of people each year across Wales who are affected by the housing emergency by offering free, confidential and independent advice. Read more
BikeAbility Wales is a charity that provides cycling opportunities to people of all ages and abilities to give the opportunity to improve their physical health and psychological well-being through cycling. Read more
Media Academy Cymru (MAC) deliver a range of innovative projects to meet the changing needs of children, young people and their families across Wales. Read more
Each year Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot help over 5,000 local people, and give advice on around 20,000 different issues. They offer a range of specialist advice and support services, such as debt, welfare benefits, budgeting, fuel advice, for people of all ages and conditions. Read more