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
We provide a wide variety of support and development services to voluntary and community organisations based in Swansea 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.
Whether you are a new trustee or you’ve been a board member for a while looking for a refresher, this course covers the roles and responsibilities of trustees. Read more
Voluntary and community organisations are expected to deliver high quality projects and services. It is important that people who manage and deliver projects have the skills and confidence to meet this challenge. Read more
This two-day 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
The latest News for the Third Sector (Voluntary and Community organisations) in Swansea.
Could unpaid Carers be using your services? The ‘Lightening the Load’ project aims to support unpaid Carers who need a helping hand with household tasks and odd jobs. This grant fund is an open call for third sector providers to deliver some additional support to Carers who may be using their services. Read more
Welsh Government has made available funding from the Household Support Fund to help organisations meet the increased demand for crisis food provision. Read more
Swansea University are offering surplus hand sanitiser to local third sector organisations, free of charge. Read more
Events, training, fayres, open days, taster sessions and more!
Social Services Training Unit are running an online course - An Introduction to Contextual Safeguarding. Read more
Looking for paid work or Trustee positions in the Third Sector in Swansea? Browse local vacancies here...
Festival Welfare Services (FWS) is a national registered charity (charity number: 277251) which works with a bank of over 350 experienced professional volunteers to carry out a range of welfare related support services at events across the UK. Read more
Goleudy Housing & Support aim to prevent homelessness and provide housing support to people across South Wales. Read more
Asylum Matters are a small, specialist team of campaign professionals based around the UK, working with an extensive network of frontline partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum and immigration system. Read more
Swansea Women’s Aid offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV). Read more
Since its establishment in 2015, Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales has firmly established itself as the National Community College, serving the adult population of Wales with inspirational, life changing opportunities. Read more
Action for Children believe that every child should have a safe and happy childhood. They work to ensure their voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting change to their lives. Read more
Working in the local authority area of Swansea since 1999, Faith in Families have over two decades of experience which has well established them within disadvantaged communities enabling them to meet their mission. Read more