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.
This introduction from Alex Waters to the 3 Principles concept is for anyone who supports the mental health and wellbeing of other people. You will benefit personally, and professionally, from an understanding of the 3 Principles of Innate Health as you find more peace of mind, resilience, clarity, creativity, connection and productivity. Read more
Co-production is a relationship where professionals and citizens share power to plan and deliver support – together. Read more
This information session will help to raise awareness of the effects of domestic abuse on children and young people. It will also you the confidence to refer children that need support to Women's Aid in Swansea. Read more
The latest News for the Third Sector (Voluntary and Community organisations) in Swansea.
Swansea University have been in touch with a very kind offer of a large number of chairs that they would like to donate to the sector. Read more
A new website, tidyMinds, has launched today to help young people in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot understand the way they're feeling and find the right advice and support. Read more
Welsh Government has made additional funding available to Health Boards, and West Glamorgan Partnership, to extend existing third sector support services to address low level mental health and well-being issues. The aim being a reduction of the need for more specialist mental health support. Read more
Events, training, fayres, open days, taster sessions and more!
Hope In Swansea - An App that creates a smooth path between people needing hope and the organisations providing it. Read more
The Community Ownership Fund is a £150 million fund to support community groups in the UK to take ownership of assets which are at risk of being lost. Read more
Following previous events, and continuing to look to the future, this is an opportunity to share, learn and explore how we can continue to shape and enhance the health and wellbeing of the people and communities of Neath Port Talbot and Swansea. Read more
Social Value is the positive change that takes place after an intervention or activity - The Social Value Forum brings people together to share what they’re doing in relation to measuring Social Value. Read more
Looking for paid work or Trustee positions in the Third Sector in Swansea? Browse local vacancies here...
Ibero-Latin American (ILA) Association are looking for someone who could train the Ibero-Latin American Heritage Dance Group to make some costumes for their dance performance in December. Read more
Swansea Community Farm is the only city Farm in Wales, delivering land-based volunteering activities and training that improves the health, wellbeing and confidence of people facing disadvantage. Read more
The BAME Multi-lingual Helpline Wales is a partnership project between EYST Wales, Women Connect First, ProMo Cymru and Citizens Advice Cymru. 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
The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Their volunteers support young people both directly and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities. Read more
The Cwmtawe Cluster is a group of three GP practices working together with community nursing, dentists, opticians, community pharmacists the voluntary sector and the local authority. Together the cluster provides care for around 44,000 people in the Clydach, Morriston and Llansamlet areas of Swansea. Read more
Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot (CASNPT) are a registered charity and a member of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux. Their aims are: To provide the advice people need for the problems they face; To improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. Read more
New Pathways are committed to providing specialist services for everyone who has experienced recent or historical sexual violence (sexual abuse or rape). Read more