SCVS have gathered resources and information to provide support for voluntary organisations during the current Cost of Living crisis. Read more
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
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.
Join the interactive session on using ChatGPT for writing and editing, tailored especially for individuals involved in charity organisations. Read more
This course is now fully booked but please show your interest if you would like to be put on the waiting list. Read more
This course has now been cancelled. Read more
The latest News for the Third Sector (Voluntary and Community organisations) in Swansea.
Swansea Council's COAST activity grant fund, which is funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity fund, is providing grants of up to £5,000 to voluntary, community groups, and other organisations targeted at children, young people, their families, and older people (50+). Read more
The SCVS ebulletin for June is out now, packed full of local news, training, events, jobs and more; by and for the third sector in Swansea. Read more
And this year National Volunteers’ Week celebrates its 40th anniversary! Read more
Events, training, fayres, open days, taster sessions and more!
Intergenerational creative workshops for the queer community (aged 16+) in Swansea. Monday evenings between 5:30pm-8:30pm. \ Gweithdai creadigol i bob oed (16+) i gymuned cwîar Abertawe. Nos Lun 5:30yh-8:30yh Read more
This is a 2 day course, looking at how to give emergency care in remote locations. Delivered by Red Dragon Training in conjunction with Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot. Read more
This course follows the Level 2 Award in Food Safety syllabus with emphasis on cooking in an outdoors environment and specific requirements of Environmental Health Officers. Read more
Free mobile data for your community members - If you are not part of the Good Things Foundation National Digital Inclusion Network, register for this online Q&A session to learn more about the National Databank. Read more
Swansea Volunteer Managers Forum is a members network of volunteer managers which regularly meets to develop and share best practice. Read more
The Swansea Mental Health Forum is an umbrella group of voluntary mental health organisations working in the City and County of Swansea. Read more
Looking for paid work or Trustee positions in the Third Sector in Swansea? Browse local vacancies here...
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. They know that homelessness is not inevitable. They know that together we can end it. Read more
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld. Read more
Shelter Cymru help thousands of people each year across Wales who are affected by the housing emergency by offering free, confidential and independent advice. Read more
Swansea Community Farm is the only city Farm in Wales, and is focussed on improving wellbeing by reconnecting people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities with their food, their environment and each other. Read more
Swansea City AFC Foundation is the official charity of Swansea City AFC football club and has been working at the heart of the community for many years. Read more
Discovery is a student led charity based in Swansea, working to improve the lives of people in the Swansea area. Founded over 50 years ago, today they have over 600 volunteers working across more than 30 different projects. Read more