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

Celebrating Pride Month and the power of community support in Wales

Celebrating Pride Month and the power of community support in Wales

We’re proud to support many organisations working year-round to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people across Wales.

How small grants can create life-changing opportunities

How small grants can create life-changing opportunities

When people think about philanthropy, it’s often the large-scale donations and major fundraising campaigns that come to mind. But relatively small amounts of funding can also have a transformative impact on someone’s future.

Celebrating cultural diversity through community support in Newport

Celebrating cultural diversity through community support in Newport

We’re proud to support organisations across Wales where diversity, inclusion and community connection are at the heart of their work every single day.

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.