Support for Communities

Advice for Community Groups and Organisations

This page will be updated regularly with the latest information on support to community groups and voluntary organisations in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Follow the links below for the latest information:  

• UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund (COF) 
• WCVA - latest advice and how to access grants
• Community Foundation Wales - latest information on support available
• GVS:
• • Signposting individuals offering to help their local community
  • Supporting voluntary and community groups developing their own contingency plans 
  • Working with our Public Sector partners seeking the best way to access safe, coordinated voluntary and community based support for Vale residents.
  • GVS Wales - News
• The National Lottery Fund  

Welsh Church Act Fund 

Grants to voluntary and community organisations of up to £1,500 for a wide range of purposes. 

Mayor's Foundation Grant Fund

Grants of between £100 and £250 to enhance the work of voluntary and charitable organisations within the Vale of Glamorgan. 

Support for Rural Communities in the Vale

Funding for piloting of new ideas to support your community.  Has the recent pandemic highlighted a new way of delivering a service or an opportunity to support your community in an innovative way?

Contact: Creative Rural Communities