What is CAVS?
CAVS is an independent charity, and the County Voluntary Council and umbrella body for the third sector in Carmarthenshire. We provide information, guidance, and support to organisations and community groups enabling them to become sustainable and effective.
Our Mission Statement
To nurture, develop, expand and support a sustainable and vibrant third sector, where volunteering and volunteers are valued, for the benefit of communities and the citizens of Carmarthenshire.
To provide guidance, help and support to organisations and community groups, enabling them to become sustainable and effective. Working in partnership and responding positively and creatively, we aim to strengthen and empower third sector organisations in Carmarthenshire.
Third Sector Support Wales
CAVS is part of Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW), which is a a national network across Wales that supports charities, voluntary organizations, and volunteers. It consists of 19 County Voluntary Councils (CVCs) and the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA). We work across four pillars to support the third sector and work with key partners across the public, business, research and funding sectors.
Volunteering
CAVS can support individuals interested in volunteering and help organisations with volunteer recruitment and management.
- Enabling volunteer recruitment and placement
- Supporting volunteer management
- Facilitating networks and communication
- Championing recognition and reward
- Providing learning and development opportunities
Engagement & Influencing
CAVS provides opportunities for you to network, learn, support each other and share best practice.
- Amplifying the voice of the 3rd Sector
- Providing Policy information and advice
- Supporting campaigning
Good Governance
CAVS development staff are able to assist you to identify, develop and register the right structure for your organisation, they can also help to review and update your governing documents, policies and procedures.
- Sharing information and advice
- Constitutions and legal structures
- Providing learning and development opportunities
- Promoting quality assurance systems
Sustainable Funding
CAVS aims to support organisations to secure and generate the resources they need to grow, survive and be sustainable.
- Sharing information and advice
- Enabling access to practical services and benefits
- Providing access to funding
- Providing learning and development opportunities
- Supporting new initiatives and service delivery models
- Free-to-use funding search platform – Funding Wales