Cwmtawe and Llwchwr Local Cluster Grant Schemes now open!

The Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) Grant Scheme is a fund that targets groups, which provide or intend to provide, services which improve the health and wellbeing of the local population (specific LCC area).

The Cwmtawe and Llwchwr LCCs are currently seeking applications as outlined below.

All projects must be in a position to deliver services between September 2026 and March 2027.

Cwmtawe Local Cluster Collaborative Wellbeing Grant Scheme

Organisations can apply for any amount up to £20,000 however applications between £5,000 - £7,000 are encouraged.

Cwmtawe LCC is working to improve services for citizens within the Cwmtawe LCC area.The cluster would like to invite proposals from voluntary, community and social-orientated organisations (including social enterprises) to deliver projects within the Cwmtawe LCC area that meet the following priority area:

Improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of individuals within the Cwmtawe LCC through the provision of cluster-based wellbeing services.

Please note the LCC are particularly keen to fund (though not exclusive to) projects that cover one of the following areas.

Support to children and young people awaiting diagnosis for Neurodivergent conditions.
Support for families who are supporting children and young people awaiting diagnosis for neurodivergent conditions.

Click here for the Cwmtawe Wellbeing Background Information and Guidance

Click here for the Cwmtawe Wellbeing Application Form

Llwchwr Cluster Collaborative Wellbeing Grant Scheme

Organisations can apply for any amount up to £5,000

Llwchwr LCC is working to improve services for citizens within the Llwchwr LCC area. The cluster would like to invite proposals from voluntary, community and social-orientated organisations (including social enterprises) to deliver projects within the Llwchwr LCC area that meet the following priority area:

Improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of individuals within the Llwchwr LCC through the provision of cluster based wellbeing services.

Please note the LCC are particularly keen to fund (though not exclusive to) projects that cover the following area:

Physical activity for adults to promote good mental health, including a range of wellbeing activities. Projects will need to be able to run over the period of the funding i.e. not time limited programmes.
Physical activity for children and young people to promote good mental health, including a range of wellbeing activities. Projects will need to be able to run over the period of the funding i.e. not time limited programmes.

Click here for the Llwchwr Wellbeing Background Information and Guidance

Click here for the Llwchwr Wellbeing Application Form

How to apply

Please read the relevant guidance document for the scheme you are applying for, and return your completed application form and supporting documents to Amy Meredith-Davies, by email: [email protected].

Deadline for all applications 12 noon on Monday 10th August 2026

Latest

Cwmtawe and Llwchwr Local Cluster Grant Schemes now open!

The Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) Grant Scheme is a fund that targets groups, which provide or intend to provide, services which improve the health and wellbeing of the local population (specific LCC area).
Our Neighbourhood Approach

The ‘Our Neighbourhood Approach’ focusses on the strengths that exist in local areas to create engaged and well-connected communities placing people at the heart of health and wellbeing.
Swansea Women’s Aid - Finance Officer

Swansea Women’s Aid offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV).
New local grant fund open

As the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has come to an end Swansea Council have allocated £300,000 to continue to support third sector organisations in the Swansea Bay area.

New local grant fund open

As the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has come to an end Swansea Council have allocated £300,000 to continue to support third sector organisations in the Swansea Bay area.
Does our training programme work for you?

Last month we launched our Autumn training programme for the sector, full of courses to help you get the most out of your organisation and develop your team. We’d love to hear your thoughts on our programme so that we can continue to make it as relevant as possible.
Welcome Tempo - New SCVS Member

Tempo is a national charity that helps communities recognise and value the time people give. They believe that everyone has something to contribute and that when people feel valued for that contribution, stronger, healthier and more connected communities grow.
Community car scheme for Swansea launches

While many appreciate the convenience of owning a car, the cost of insurance and petrol means that it can be expensive, the emissions are bad for the environment and it can be impossible if you live somewhere with no allocated parking.
SCVS July ebulletin out now

It's first of July, so that means a brand new SCVS ebulletin for the sector!
Work with under 5's? Down to Earth want to hear from you

Down to Earth are currently developing ‘Natur a Ni’, an exciting project that explores how young children can play an active role in shaping outdoor spaces—creating places that are designed for children and inspired by their ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
Trustee vacancies at SCVS

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals to join our Board of Trustees and further strengthen the governance and strategic focus of SCVS. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants interested in the role of Treasurer.
Would you like Butterfly Conservation ‘Wild Spaces’ to come to Swansea?

Butterfly Conservation is a UK charity leading on the conservation and protection of our much-loved butterflies and moths. As part of the charities work in communities across the UK it has a programme of work- Wild Spaces- which is helping it reach and inspire more people to take action regardless of where they live.
A week of collaboration, connections and learning

Last week we held two major events for the sector - our annual Members event (this year themed around Resilience), and the Showcasing Third Sector Partnerships in Cluster Development event with NPTCVS and Swansea Bay University Health Board.
Partners for Progress - Wales' Voluntary Sector’s manifesto for Senedd 2026

The Voluntary Sector's manifesto represents the collective voice of Wales’ voluntary sector, born of engagement with, and insight from, volunteers, partners, stakeholders and networks. It sets out a clear call: the next Welsh Government must work in equal partnership with the voluntary sector to build a better Wales.

Volunteer Centre

At Swansea Volunteer Centre, we are here to help. We can provide all the support you need to start volunteering. Please get in touch with our friendly team.
Staff

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service employs 60+ staff, based at our office on Walter Road (NB - by appointment only), Swansea. For the main contact details for SCVS, use the Contact Us button, or you can contact a member of staff directly below.
Microenterprise Directory

The SCVS Communities Together project supports individuals in Swansea to develop microenterprises - here you'll find a directory of those services with links to find out more.
Involve

Involve has a variety of schemes that engage people in need in Swansea. Involve recruit, train and support volunteers to be in a befriending/ Independent visitor role on a one to one or in a group setting to meet the needs of individual children, young people, families, adults with various needs or older people.
Membership

SCVS are governed by a Board of Trustees made up of representatives of local third sector organisations in membership, and co-opted people with specialist skills and experience, ensuring that the support we offer is relevant, needed and valued by the local sector.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Volunteering Project

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Volunteering Project, funded by SBUHB and managed by SCVS, is a wellbeing support Project for people with mental ill health.
About us

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...
New Ways to Wellbeing

Swansea's Social Prescribing Service. SCVS is working in partnership with 5 SBUHB GP clusters across Swansea to deliver a Social Prescribing Service – ‘New Ways to Wellbeing’.
Swansea Youth Bank

Swansea Youth Bank is a youth led, grant giving panel of volunteers that provides grants to groups of young people to develop and run their own community projects across the City and County of Swansea.
Volunteering for under 25's

Information for young people under 25 who are interested in volunteering.

Support for Organisations

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. Read more