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Updated guidance on independent examination of charity accounts

If your charity’s income is over £25,000, trustees must arrange for an independent person or accountancy firm to carry out an audit or independent examination of the charity’s accounts.
Safeguarding and protecting people

The Charity Commission emphasises that safeguarding is a key governance priority for all trustees, not just those working with groups traditionally considered at risk.
Preparing your charity for Brexit

The Charity Commission emphasise it is essential that charities put plans into place for the UK departure from the EU.
Improvements to reporting charity fraud and working together to prevent it

The Charity Commission recently published a new online form to report serious incidents in your charity, making it much easier to report cases of fraud and cyber crime.

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Check out Comic Relief’s new community funding available to groups in Wales

Are you a community led project and/or have a great idea to tackle specific needs or issues in your community?
All Wales Basic Safeguarding Awareness Training

This course is for volunteers and staff in the third and statutory sectors which aims to raise awareness of safeguarding generally.
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Become a volunteer

Have you thought about volunteering on a local project? We provide a one-stop resource of information, advice and guidance on a range of volunteering to suit all ages and abilities. Pop in and have a chat, tell us what you are interested in and we will find a match!
What we do

BAVO is the County Voluntary Council for Bridgend County Borough. We provide FREE support and assistance to all member community and voluntary groups, not- for-profits and social enterprises in our area.
The Screwfix Foundation

Grants up to £5,000 available to charities and not for profit organisations to support projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities.
Partnerships

Working in partnership plays a major role in coordinating strategic planning in the delivery of quality local services. BAVO and the voluntary sector are seen as an important partner in supporting the work of statutory bodies.
Magic Little Grants small one-off grants

This fund gives local charities and community groups the chance to apply online for a £500 grant to deliver projects that encourage people to be physically active.
Why volunteer

Volunteering can be exciting, challenging and rewarding. It benefits you and the individuals or the group you are helping. Groups rely on volunteers, so you can make a BIG difference to your community!
Finding volunteers

Our Volunteer Team helps local organisations be the best they can be through giving best practice guidance on volunteer recruitment and management, supervision, training, engagement and retention.