Projects and Services
WCVA offers many services and opportunities to its members and the wider sector. These include:
3to3 – the online marketplace for the Welsh third sector, allowing charities to sell goods and services to each other and the public.
Recruit 3 – a jobs site devoted to paid and trustee positions within the Third Sector in Wales.
Volunteering Wales – a website offering volunteering opportunities and information and advice about getting involved in volunteering
Trustee Wales - a resource for those who have volunteered to take on the rewarding challenge of running a charity or voluntary organisation.
Intermediate Labour Market - The ILM scheme aims to reduce economic inactivity in the Convergence areas of North Wales and Regional Competitiveness and Employment areas of East Wales by investing European funds in organisations to provide paid work experience and training for people facing barriers to employment.
Gwirvol - GwirVol is a uniquely diverse partnership in Wales, for promoting, supporting and driving forward youth volunteering, led by the views of young people. WCVA provides the legal framework and administration for the partnership.
The Engagement Gateway - The Gateway aims to reduce economic inactivity in Wales by improving the employability of people who face barriers to employment and are furthest from the labour market.
Environment Wales - Environment Wales is a partnership in the voluntary sector, funded by the Welsh Government. Its aim is to contribute to sustainable development by supporting and encouraging voluntary action to protect and improve the environment. WCVA is the initiative's Administrative Partner.
Communities First - Communities First is a National Assembly initiative, aimed at regenerating Wales' most deprived communities. WCVA is at the heart of the Communities First programme through the provision of formal advice and training to Communities First partnerships, as well as managing the Communities First Trust Fund.
Criminal Records Unit - Established in 2003, WCVA CRU is funded by the Welsh Government to help voluntary organisations and regulated care provisions for children under eight years old registered with CSSIW gain access to the CRB service for free.
Participation Cymru - Participation Cymru is a partnership of public and third sector organisations that is managed by WCVA. It provides innovative training, support, information and policy directions in participatory approaches to citizen engagement.
Helpdesk – a free service offering advice and information to all WCVA members and the wider sector.
Wales-Africa Community Links - Managed by WCVA, Wales Africa Community Links sees voluntary groups working in partnership between Wales and Africa attempt to improve each other's communities and broaden horizons.
Sustainable Funding Cymru - a one-stop shop for funding advice and opportunities in Wales.
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