About us

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...

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Volunteering

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.

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Help & Support

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.

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Support for Organisations

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.

Training Events

Our courses help to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers.

News

The latest News for the Third Sector (Voluntary and Community organisations) in Swansea.

Local third sector events

Events, training, fayres, open days, taster sessions and more! 

  • Austin Bailey Foundation – Meet the Funder

    Austin Bailey are a small family Trust who offer grants to local charities, CICs and churches in Swansea of between £500-£2,000. In the last financial year, they gave out approximately £75,000 to local charities. Read more

  • Swansea Funding Forum (March)

    Swansea Funding Forum is a members’ network made up of staff, trustees and volunteers involved in funding their third sector organisations. The forum meets quarterly to develop and share best practice around funding the third sector in Swansea.  Read more

  • Swansea Volunteer Managers Forum (March)

    Swansea Volunteer Managers Forum is a members network of volunteer managers which regularly meets to develop and share best practice. Read more

  • Swansea Mental Health Forum (March)

    The Swansea Mental Health Forum is an umbrella group of voluntary mental health organisations working in the City and County of Swansea. Read more

  • Showcasing Third Sector Partnerships in Cluster Development

    Join our collaborative event to celebrate, connect and influence Cluster Planning across Swansea Bay. This event is a celebration of partnership, and an opportunity for third sector organisations to showcase their expertise and further strengthen and shape future health and community priorities. Read more

  • Swansea Volunteer Managers Forum (May)

    Swansea Volunteer Managers Forum is a members network of volunteer managers which regularly meets to develop and share best practice. Read more

Local third sector jobs

Looking for paid work or Trustee positions in the Third Sector in Swansea? Browse local vacancies here...

  • Swansea Women’s Aid - Supported Housing Support Worker

    Swansea Women’s Aid offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV). Read more

  • EYST - Finance Manager

    Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales (EYST) is an award-winning and unique, beneficiary-led charity supporting ethnic minority young people, individuals and communities across Wales. Read more

  • Caredig - Director for Customers, Support and Improvement

    Caredig are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. They were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. Read more

  • BAWSO - Fundraising & Bid Development Manager

    BAWSO is the lead organisation in Wales providing practical and emotional support to black minority ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking, Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage. Read more

  • Caredig - Board Member

    Caredig are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. They were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. Read more

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