South Wales

Providing free support and assistance to all member community and voluntary groups, not-for-profits and social enterprises in the Bridgend area.

Providing specialist advice, support, and information to local third sector organisations on issues that affect them, including funding, governance, volunteering and participation.

Helping to improve the quality of life of people and communities by supporting volunteers, volunteering opportunities and voluntary groups.

As part of the Third Sector Support Wales network, consisting of the 19 County Voluntary Councils (CVCs) and national support body, Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), our shared goal is to enable the Third Sector and Volunteers across Wales to contribute fully to individual and community well-being.

Supporting, Promoting and Developing the Third Sector.

The umbrella organisation for voluntary activity throughout the City & County of Swansea, supporting, developing and representing voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities in the County.

The Volunteer Centre will be able to tell you what voluntary work is available locally and will be able to put you in touch with local organisations. We will also be able to answer any queries that you have about volunteering.

£125 grant to buy school uniform; equipment; sports kit and kit for out-of-school activities.

Schools and learning; free school meals; uniform grant; transport and ALN information.

Grants for pupils; schools and education; family information service and youth support.

Support for young people in Bridgend County Borough.

School travel pass; free school meals and education grants and benefits.

Free school meals; school fund; transport; ALN information and the Howardian Trust.

Grants of up to three years for Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan schools running non-statutory education projects.

Grants recognising the role of community groups and charities in meeting local needs. All Community Foundations (UK)

Free support and assistance to community and voluntary groups in the Bridgend area.

Supports volunteers; volunteering opportunities and voluntary groups.

Part of the Third Sector Support Wales network enabling the third sector and volunteers to contribute to wellbeing.

Hub organisation providing support to volunteers; communities and community and voluntary groups.

Supports; promotes and develops the third sector.

Umbrella organisation for voluntary activity throughout the City & County of Swansea.

Local Volunteer Centre connecting people with voluntary work opportunities.

Science grants for Newport and Torfaen schools; final year of a three-year scheme in 2026.

Free online funding search platform for charities; community groups and social enterprises.

Free school meals; school information; School Essentials clothing grant.

Schools and learning information plus free school meals.

Micro-grants up to £250 and volunteering opportunities in full fibre towns and villages via the Cefnogi Fund.

Independent charity funded by the Welsh Government promoting children's play.

Free school meals; School Fund for extracurricular sport and physical activity; free school transport.

Grants team support plus local authority representatives for grant application advice.

Schools and learning; transport; school meals and uniforms; ALN and education grants.

Free school meals; transport and the Access-Pupil Development Grant.

Supporting community based organisations, groups and social enterprise development in Torfaen and surrounding areas. They assist third sector organisations to secure funding also by providing advice on, governance and structures, charity law registration and constitutions.

Local service organisations

Find your local Lions Club or Rotary Club.

Tip: For Lions Club, search using town names for the most accurate results.

National retailers' local branches

National retailers can also assist local schools. Please reach out to your local branches for the following retailers: 

The Asda Foundation, B&Q (Community Reuse), Co-op (Local Community Fund), Pets At Home, Tesco Community Grants (contact ian.dennis@groundwork.org.uk), The WHSmith Trust (Community Grants), Wickes Community Programme

Online contact/email: ASDA

Visit in person: Aldi, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Marks & Spencer–M&S store locator, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, SPAR–SPAR store locator, Tesco–Tesco store locator, Waitrose

The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK.

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