Consultations

We want to ensure that the Third Sector in Swansea has the opportunity to share it's views.

Below you will find all current consultations which may be of interest to your group. These may be SCVS consultations, consultations from other Third Sector organisations, or from public bodies such as Welsh Government, ABMU Health Board or Swansea Council.

If you are involved with a consultation, and would like us to spread the word for you, please contact us on [email protected]

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. Read more

Human rights in Swansea: Have your say and get involved

Swansea is a Human Rights City - Complete a short survey to help understand what people in Swansea know about Human Rights and sign up to help shape the Human Rights agenda. Read more

A message from Amanda Carr, and a request for your views

This is a message from SCVS Director Amanda Carr, and a request to let us know how we can best support your organisation as we more into the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

Latest

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.
SCVS – Community Transport Development Associate

SCVS (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.
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.

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