A message from the CEO – 13th August 2026

A message from the CEO – 13th August 2026

Sharon reflects on new research highlighting why grant funding remains essential for many charities, before sharing some of WVCA’s achievements from April to June. Highlights include supporting around 40 community groups, helping a local counselling organisation secure three years of funding, and promoting the city’s draft Voluntary & Community Sector Strategy consultation. Sharon also invites organisations to several upcoming events this autumn, including a social investment webinar, the VCSEF Alliance meeting and celebrations marking key milestones for SUIT and Social Prescribing.

Funding Opportunity – Youth Matters Fund Delivery Partner Competition

Funding Opportunity – Youth Matters Fund Delivery Partner Competition

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a lead delivery partner to oversee the Youth Matters Fund – a major national programme designed to improve youth provision in underserved communities across England. This opportunity is aimed at organisations with the capacity and experience to manage large-scale grant programmes and work collaboratively across the youth sector.