Sported resources the UK’s largest network of community groups, supporting around a million young people each year to overcome barriers to reach their full potential.

By strengthening the impact, sustainability and inclusivity of grassroots community sports clubs, Sported ensures that people from all of our communities have equal access to physical activity, and can benefit from how sport changes lives.

Transforming lives and communities through grassroots sport.

www.sported.org.uk

FTWW is a user-led charity focused on health equity for women and people assigned female at birth, supporting and advocating for those who are disabled or living with long-term health conditions and related issues. Through advocacy, peer support, and empowerment, FTWW works to ensure that people’s voices and lived experiences are not only heard but valued, both within healthcare settings and beyond. www.ftww.org.uk

St Giles Trust aims to help break the cycle of crime and disadvantage and create safer communities by helping individuals to turn their lives around. We use the power of lived experience to create better futures for people facing the greatest adversity. We do this because we believe everybody should have the opportunity for a better tomorrow. www.stgilestrust.org.uk

RNIB Cymru is the largest sight loss charity in Wales, providing support and services to blind and partially sighted people, their families, friends, and carers. We aim to improve lives and empower people to adapt to sight loss and keep their independence. We work in partnership with public, private and third sector bodies across Wales to deliver projects, training, services and give information, advice, and guidance.

www.rnib.org.uk/wales

Safe Online Space Cymru is a social enterprise focused on fostering a healthy, inclusive, and safe digital community across Wales. Our organisation aims to tackle online abuse, cyberbullying and online hate by promoting digital literacy, providing support to victims, advocating for policy changes, and creating educational programs. Our mission is to build a safer online environment where all individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, feel protected and respected. https://safeonlinespacecymru.org.uk/

Volunteering Matters is a UK-wide charity bringing people together to create stronger, more inclusive communities through the power of volunteering. Since 1962, we’ve partnered with local people to tackle loneliness, improve wellbeing and empower individuals to lead change. Each year, over 12,000 volunteers support community‑designed projects across England, Scotland and Wales, helping more than 115,000 people thrive. We believe everyone has something to give – and to gain – through volunteering. www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk

Social Firms Wales is the national support agency for the development of social firms, which are social enterprises that create paid employment and work opportunities for disabled people and others that face barriers to employment. We work in partnership with Social Business Wales providing business start up and growth support for anyone who would like to set up a social firm or social enterprise. We also support disabled and disadvantaged entrepreneurs to set up their own business, and work with the private sector to develop their social inclusion policy and practice. www.socialfirmswales.co.uk

Heritage Network is the UK’s umbrella organisation for not-for-profits rescuing, restoring or managing historic buildings, structures or places for their communities. We are a membership organisation, with the majority of members being charities, community groups and volunteer led organisations. We empower them to rescue and reuse historic buildings and spaces for their communities. https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/

Making human rights a reality for everyone in Wales, the Consortium brings together Welsh voluntary and civil society organisations to defend, advance, promote, and fulfil human rights across the nation. It works to amplify the voice of the voluntary sector and increase its influence on human rights policy, legislation, and practice in Wales, while creating more opportunities for organisations to collaborate and drive meaningful change. The Consortium also strengthens the capacity of Welsh voluntary organisations to understand, use, and influence human rights, and coordinates human rights work across Wales by collaborating with devolved nations’ consortia and UK-wide human rights networks and organisations. You can get involved by joining the Consortium, finding out more about its work, or signing up to attend the Wales Human Rights Congress event. https://wcva.cymru/projects/human-rights-consortium-cymru/

Carers Wales exists to make life better for the hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers in Wales who help to look after family members, friends and neighbours across every part of the nation. It would cost Wales over £10 billion per year to replace the care provided by unpaid carers, yet carers are often forced to forego careers, sacrifice their health and wellbeing and risk financial hardship because of their caring role. We exist to end this injustice by campaigning alongside carers to call for change, provide information and advice for carers and support employers to be more carer-friendly. https://www.carersuk.org/wales/

UnLtd is the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, a UK registered charity set up in 2002. We want a future where enterprising people are transforming our society for good. We call these people social entrepreneurs. We find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and highly tailored support, we help them to realise their potential and create lasting change. www.unltd.org.uk

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is the County Voluntary Council for the Vale of Glamorgan. As an independent charity, we support a vibrant network of voluntary and community organisations, with a shared mission to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the region.

We provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to strengthen the voluntary sector, covering key areas such as volunteering, governance, and funding. Through diverse channels of engagement, our experienced team empowers organisations to deliver their work with confidence, sustainability, and impact.

https://www.gvs.wales/

The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people. Commonly known as the Senedd, it makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account. From May 2026 there’ll be some changes to the Senedd, including an increase in members, new voting systems and new constituencies.

www.senedd.wales

‘Cymraeg for Kids’ services are available from the very beginning to help new parents to speak Welsh with their children at home and to support them when opting for Welsh-medium childcare and education.
Our free weekly groups from birth, like Baby Massage, Baby Yoga and Welsh Rhymetime and Sign helps parents to learn more about nursery rhymes, books and aps that can by introduced in the home – they also provide an opportunity for parents to socialise and meet new parents.
www.meithrin.cymru

Our main aim is to support the Mentrau Iaith:
• Providing opportunities to share information, ideas and cooperation through various meetings, conferences and training.
• Influencing on their behalf, and for the benefit of the Welsh language, through responding to consultations.
• Development of regional and national projects.
• Offer support and guidance on various issues, including internal policies, staffing, research and development opportunities in the area of language planning.

A large part of MIC’s work is promoting Mentrau Iaith activities and creating national campaigns promoting the Welsh language.

https://mentrauiaith.cymru

Tenovus Cancer Care is a Wales-based charity giving help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. Our wide range of services offer information, advice, and specialist support to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.

Our experienced nurses are here 365 days a year to answer any questions about cancer. We can help with money worries and provide a safe space to talk about the emotional impact of a diagnosis.

We bring treatments closer to home, and our unique network of choirs are fun, friendly, and uplifting. Many of our services are available in English and Welsh.

https://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/

Tempo Time Credits is a unique and innovative tool developed by Tempo. Time Credits serve as a community currency that individuals earn for volunteering their time in various community projects and initiatives.

The earned Time Credits can then be redeemed for accessing services, events, or activities within the community. This not only encourages and rewards volunteerism but also promotes a sense of community engagement and reciprocity.

https://wearetempo.org/

Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale offers a lifeline to vulnerable older members of our local communities who may be facing loneliness and isolation with little or no family support.
The impact of isolation, loneliness, and poverty can have a devastating effect on health and wellbeing. Far too many older people know just how this feels. Last year alone Age Connects supported over 6,000 people.
Our support services include offering benefits checks, toenail cutting, befriending support, help with daily tasks such as shopping and handling correspondence and much needed companionship.

www.ageconnectscardiff.org.uk

The Co-production Network for Wales brings together a community of people who believe in the values of co-production and citizen involvement. We provide training, a space for shared learning, and bespoke support to improve outcomes for people across Wales by embedding co-production and citizen involvement.

https://copronet.wales/

Drive is a supported living provider. We support people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and mental health.
A pioneering organisation in South Wales, we provide innovative support to people with learning disabilities to live the lives they choose in their local communities.
Working with local authorities and housing associations, we provide high quality staff support and accommodation for people to enjoy the life they want, with the right level of support to do it.

https://www.drive-wales.org.uk/

With 44 years’ experience, Pugh empowers Welsh voluntary organisations through innovative, bilingual technology solutions.

As a WCVA Trusted Supplier and Microsoft Modern Work Solutions Partner with Adoption & Change Management Specialisation, we deliver tailored services that solve real-world challenges.

Our expertise spans software licensing and compliance, hybrid meeting spaces, and professional services – enhanced with our brand-new AudioVisual and Hardware Shop. We lead the way in AI adoption with Microsoft Copilot demos, workshops, and promptathons.
Proudly based in Wales, we’re here to help you work smarter and make a bigger impact.

www.pugh.co.uk

We raise aspirations and awareness of the wealth of skills, knowledge and experience that people with learning disabilities bring to their communities. We support individuals to build confidence, develop new skills and access inclusive learning and training opportunities that encourage participation, independence and positive contributions within communities across Wales through education, engagement and personal development. https://www.urdd.cymru/en/apprenticeships/

Innovate Trust is a supported living provider, delivering a person-centred approach to community support. We work with people with learning disabilities, autism, and other additional needs to achieve independence the way they want. Our Skills and Wellbeing team offers a variety of upskilling and volunteering opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and other additional needs online and in person. We focus on ‘skills development’, like gardening, first aid or building digital literacy; ‘wellbeing improvement’, such as physical, mental, and communal activities; and ‘raising aspirations and awareness’, demonstrating the wealth of skills, knowledge and experience that people with learning disabilities can bring to their communities. https://innovate-trust.org.uk/

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) represents the interests of local government and promotes local democracy in Wales. Its primary purposes are to promote better local government, to promote its reputation and to support authorities in the development of policies and priorities which will improve public services and democracy. https://www.wlga.wales/home

We’re driving forward the Welsh Government’s vision of a high-quality, safe, integrated, affordable, and accessible transport network that the people of Wales are proud of. We were set up to change the way Wales travels, by making sustainable travel a natural choice and to help combat the climate emergency. We want people to trust and believe in us and commit to changing their behaviour, travelling more sustainably and doing their bit for all our futures. The multimodal, integrated transport network we’re building will enable people to do this. https://tfw.wales

Llais is the citizen voice body for health and social care in Wales. We’re here to make sure people’s views and experiences are used by decision-makers to plan and deliver better health and social care services. We believe in a healthier Wales where people get the health and social care services they need in a way that works best for them. www.llaiswales.org

Adult Learning Wales is the national Adult Community Learning organisation for Wales, offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans pre-entry learning through to Level four qualifications. Our programmes cover essential skills in literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), as well as advanced qualifications in areas such as Youth Work, Education and Training, and Counselling. https://www.adultlearning.wales/

An independent charity with over 50 years of combined expertise, Heneb connects communities to the past by safeguarding historic sites, managing the Historic Environment Record (HER), and leading innovative research. From archaeological excavations to community outreach, Heneb ensures Wales’ heritage is accessible, understood, and valued. In 2024, Heneb united Wales’ four regional archaeological trusts (Clwyd-Powys, Dyfed, Glamorgan-Gwent, and Gwynedd) into a single organisation dedicated to uncovering and preserving Wales’ rich archaeological heritage. heneb.org.uk

Amgueddfa Cymru is a charity, and a family of seven national museums and one collections centre located across Wales. Our sites are vital community spaces that reach far beyond their location on a map. Our aim is to inspire everyone we reach through Wales’s story and we recognise that everyone has something to contribute through our museums, collections and the work that we do. https://museum.wales/

Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales is a national voluntary youth organisation supporting over 140 affiliated clubs. We provide safe, inclusive opportunities for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, to build confidence, skills, and resilience through sport, outdoor learning, and personal development programmes. Our 44-bed residential centre, The Lodge, offers accessible outdoor education and group accommodation, enabling transformative experiences such as environmental activities, team-building, and our unique 100-mile canoe challenge. With almost 100 years’ experience, we empower young people to improve wellbeing, develop leadership skills, and engage positively within their communities. www.bgc.wales

The NSCC Network is the new professional community dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation amongst all leaders working to deliver social care in Wales. We are committed to welcoming a range of organisations as members. For those who supply services and products to social care and related sectors, becoming a member offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with others, make a difference to vulnerable communities whilst also promoting awareness of your organisation. WCVA has recently become a member of the Network, so we would like to showcase our work at gofod3. https://nscc.cymru/nscc-network/

WCVA safeguarding team are here to support you with information about your safeguarding responsibilities and helping you to keep your people safe. 
WCVA Safeguarding team offers a wide range of services from one-to-one enquiry service to bespoke safeguarding training, more information can be found here
At gofod3 this year, the safeguarding team will be on hand to answer any of your safeguarding enquiries and to show you some new digital tools that have been created to make safeguarding for your organisation easier.
So why not pop along and have a chat with us in the exhibition hall.

https://wcva.cymru/safeguarding/

HSF Health Plan offers affordable health cash plans to help individuals and families manage everyday healthcare costs. We cover expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, and specialist consultations. All profits support our parent charity, The Hospital Saturday Fund, which provides grants to medical charities, medical electives, and individuals in need.

Our plans make healthcare more accessible, reduce financial stress, and encourage proactive wellbeing. We partner with organisations and charities to promote better health, offering a simple and practical way to manage medical expenses while contributing to a positive social impact.

www.hsf.co.uk

At Sport Diversity Cymru we champion the transformative power of sport as a force for unity and joy. We empower Wales’ Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities through sport, providing a nurturing ground for connection, excellence, and growth.

We are dedicated to opening doors to opportunities and shining a light on role models that inspire. Our support extends beyond the game, fostering a sense of belonging and potential through education and community engagement.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-diversity-cymru/?viewAsMember=true

Royal Voluntary Service mobilises volunteers to support the NHS and people in need, in order to build resilience in local communities. Our volunteers work with healthcare teams and in communities, providing practical help and emotional support when people are struggling.

As one of Britain’s largest volunteering organisations, we provide vital services that support public health, social care and wellbeing. The support we provide (from bringing people home from hospital to running home libraries and providing companionship support) promotes better health, social interaction and connection, relieving pressure on the NHS and the Care System.

https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/

Samaritans is a helpline service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Around 800 volunteers work in our nine Welsh branches, and respond to calls via telephone, e-mail, text and in person – at our branches or at events across Wales.

We also work with the media to inform the public and explain how we can help people find their own way forward.

We reach out to groups where there is a high risk of suicide. We work in partnership with other agencies to achieve change locally, and inform policy decisions that have an impact on suicide risk.

https://www.samaritans.org/wales/?nation=wales

Learning Disability Wales is a national charity representing the learning disability sector in Wales.

We want Wales to be the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work.

We play a unique role in making this happen – through our own services, working in partnership with other organisations, and influencing policy.

www.ldw.org.uk

At Hugh James, we understand the unique challenges faced by charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our dedicated Charities Team combines deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of the need for sound commercial decisions, all while maintaining a strong focus on your core charitable aims.

With years of experience advising a diverse range of local and national charities across England and Wales, we are committed to providing practical and legal support that enables your organisation to thrive.

https://www.hughjames.com

We are a commercial law firm which specialises in charity law and are the only law firm ranked in the top tier for charity work in Wales. Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm. At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.We understand and will support your desire to thrive and succeed. www.geldards.com

The mission of the National Churches Trust is to see Cymru/Wales’ wonderful collection of historic churches, chapels and meeting houses open, used, and in good repair. We are proud to support these surprising, important buildings, and the people that bring them to life. They are cornerstones of Welsh culture, valuable community assets delivering essential activities and a key visitor experience.

We provide guidance, remote and in-person officer support, a grants programme, access to training, tourism input, plus enterprise and income generation insight to ensure these amazing places continue to serve their communities and to protect the nation’s heritage for future generations.

www.nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/cherish-support-scotland-wales-cymru-and-north-west-england/get-support-wales-cymru

Arthritis UK Cymru is the leading arthritis charity, changing lives through research, campaigning and support. We invest in life-changing research into better treatments, campaign on issues affecting people with arthritis, offer training to healthcare professionals, and support people through the daily challenges of life with arthritis. Our support services span all ages and include a free Helpline, an online community, local support groups, expert health information and online resources for arthritis conditions, covering topics such as treatments, exercise and self-management as well as face to face support services delivered in local communities. Partnership and collaboration is at our core. https://www.arthritis-uk.org/

The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales helps small and medium-sized businesses, charities, and public sector organisations improve their cyber security. Our services are led by UK policing and delivered in partnership with regional universities. The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales is part of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Home Office, policing and National Ambassador partners. https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/about-us

We are the UK regulator for information rights legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We offer advice and guidance to organisations and members of the public across the UK, promoting good practice, monitoring and investigating breach reports, assessing organisations’ compliance and taking enforcement action where appropriate.

www.ico.org.uk

The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. We are responsible for:

• Registering eligible organisations.
• Ensuring charities meet their legal requirements.
• Taking enforcement action where there is malpractice or misconduct.
• Providing guidance to help charities run as effectively as possible.
• Providing online services for charities. www.gov.uk/charitycommission

The Fundraising Regulator is the independent, non-statutory regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

From street fundraising to large-scale fundraising events, we regulate all fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland carried out by charitable institutions and third-party fundraisers.

www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/

HEIW is the workforce development body for NHS Wales, transforming the workforce for a healthier Wales through partnership, and developing a skilled and sustainable workforce that improves care and population health. We manage training opportunities for clinical disciplines, such as medicine and dentistry, but also offer training for the entire workforce in the social care and voluntary sectors. We also facilitate student placements with a wide range of organisations. https://heiw.nhs.wales/workforce/strategic-mental-health-workforce-plan/

Evouchers, proud sponsors of WCVA’s gofod3, are committed to supporting organisations with seamless, secure and instantaneous distribution of funds anytime and anywhere, so that you can focus on what matters most – your community. Created to assist during the pandemic, our secure, flexible fund distribution platform has grown to become a trusted partner, enabling public sector organisations to deliver essential support with food, clothing, energy, and other daily necessities. We’re committed to delivering quick, reliable solutions that make it easier for you to provide the support your community needs. https://www.evouchers.com/

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales investigates complaints about public services in Wales and uses the lessons learned to improve fairness, accountability and service quality.
We work with the voluntary sector to support the people they serve – raising awareness of our role, providing resources and training, and enabling organisations to confidently signpost individuals dissatisfied with a public body.
By sponsoring and participating in gofod3, we signal our commitment to working more closely with the third sector. It gives us a vital opportunity to listen, build partnerships and develop practical ways to improve access and standards in public services across Wales.
https://www.ombudsman.wales

DTA Wales is an independent and not-for-profit Wales-wide membership organisation. Established in 2003, we support community-led social enterprises, groups and businesses who are driving the change their communities need for a brighter future. 

www.dtawales.org.uk

Disability Wales is the national association of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO) striving for the rights and equality of all disabled people. Our core role is to represent the views and priorities of members to government with the aim of informing and influencing policy.

We are actively involved in influencing the work of the Disability Rights Taskforce and supporting engagement of members in developing the Action Plan. We provide information, training and support to full member DPOs and are running projects aimed at increasing the involvement of disabled people in public life including the Access to Politics Grassroots Network.

www.disabilitywales.org

ScoutsCymru represents the vibrant Scouting movement in Wales. Every week, our committed and dedicated team of 4,500 volunteers supports over 14,000, 4-to 25-year-olds across Wales, with the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life. We do this through outdoor education, adventure, fun and friendship.

https://scoutscymru.org.uk/