WCVA Update 1 May 2019

This week's updates from WCVA

1 May 2019

Want this in Welsh? Get in touch! Angen hwn yn Gymraeg? Cysylltwch gyda ni!

Hi, and welcome to this week’s newsletter. The Inspiring Impact programme has launched a new website which offers a suite of free resources for small to medium charities to help them understand and increase their impact. It's really easy to use and we hope it helps you get on top of your impact measurement. WCVA is the partner in Wales for the programme, so if you have any questions please get in touch. Welsh Government recently consulted on which of the 42 national indicators should have milestones developed against them to assist Ministers in assessing Wales' progress against the seven wellbeing goals. However, the indicator 'percentage of people who volunteer' is not currently set to have a milestone developed. We detail why this is a concern in our response to the consultation - read it here. Thanks for reading, we’ll catch you again next week.

Funding latest

Bupa Mental Health Funding Programme now open for applications The Bupa UK Foundation is looking to fund practical, community-focused projects that will support and improve people’s mental health at this critical life-stage.

Voices from the Frontline Grant Programme Open Voices From The Frontline supports women’s organisations to shine a light on their fight for gender equality in the UK.

Information and support

Guidance for charities with a connection to a non-charity The Charity Commission has published new guidance for charities that are connected to non-charitable organisations

Getting on Board launches free Trustee recruitment guidance Getting on Board, a charity dedicated to creating community leaders through board level Volunteering, has published new practical guidance on trustee recruitment.

New website to support charities with impact management

A new easy-to-use website from the Inspiring Impact partnership brings impact resources together in one place

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Volunteering news

Volunteers Wanted at Wales’ Largest Annual Multi-Sports Event Gemau Cymru is Wales’ largest annual multi-sports event. Translated as 'Welsh Games', its vision is to inspire young people across Wales to continue their learning and development as athletes and citizens.

Using the volunteering digital platform webinar Learn how to use the Volunteering Wales website. 15 May 2019, 14:00-15:00

In this podcast from gofod3,  Zoe Amar, digital expert and chair of The Charity Digital Code of Practice will take you through the key trends charities can expect, how to prepare for them and most importantly how to future proof your organisation in the here and now.

Training and Events

A ‘Theory of Change’ Approach to Evaluation How developing a theory of change can support your organisation to measure and evaluate impact 09 May 2019, Cardiff

Staff supervision, support and development An extensive training programme for line managers in the third sector, endorsed by ILM 22, 23 May & 6 June 2019, Rhyl

Policy and projects

‘A national milestone about volunteering must be developed’ Our response to Welsh Government’s consultation, Measuring a Nation’s Progress.