Charities and community groups in Wales want funders to prioritise core funding and longer-term partnerships.

That’s the strong, clear message that came out of Community Foundation Wales’s big conversation with the sector.

The Community Foundation Wales team met and spoke with more than 100 community groups and charities across Wales to discover what really matters to them and how they think we could best support them and the findings were published in our Loud and Clear report.

Below you can hear from the some of the groups themselves about what they need to continue helping communities across Wales:

 

Stories

Supporting mental health in communities across Wales

Supporting mental health in communities across Wales

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re recognising the vital work of community organisations across Wales that are helping people feel connected, supported and empowered.

Why local philanthropy in Wales creates lasting impact

Why local philanthropy in Wales creates lasting impact

For those who care about communities in Wales, local giving offers a powerful way to make a real difference where it matters most.

How partnership funding is supporting communities in mid Wales

How partnership funding is supporting communities in mid Wales

The story of Shakespeare Link offers a compelling example of how collaboration between funders, community organisations and local partners can create meaningful, lasting impact.

Visiting Silkfutures: creativity, confidence and community in action

Visiting Silkfutures: creativity, confidence and community in action

Fund for Wales