Become a CAVS Member for Free!
Join our membership to get access to resources and support. Become part of a network that is working together for the good of Carmarthenshire. Together we can be better informed and build a strong collective voice.
Member benefits
- Information on local and regional funding opportunities
- Regular funding briefings
- Funding training and advice on developing a sustainable funding mix
- Funding events
- Proof-reading of funding applications
- Access to grants that CAVS distribute
- Developing partnerships to apply for funding
- Free access to CAVS Learning portal
- Provision of bespoke courses on legal compliance, good governance, engagement and influencing, sustainable funding and volunteering
- Signposting to learning and development opportunities
- Variable discount on CAVS training courses
- Guidance on governing documents, access to example templates for policies, risk assessments etc
- Guidance on how to manage your organisation safely, legally and sustainably
- One-off bespoke training session for your Trustees/Board members
- Support to help you recruit board members
- Support on recruiting volunteers via Volunteering Wales
- Guidance on volunteering documents, access to example templates for policies etc
- Guidance and training on managing volunteers
- Access to CVON, our volunteer providers network
- Access CAVS third sector network meetings
- Topical agendas with relevant presentations and discussions
- Connect with other local organisations working in the same field
- Share and gain knowledge, information and good practice
- CAVS will represent your voice with local sector bodies within Carmarthenshire
- CAVS represents the third sectpr on the Public Services Board and other partnerships
- The stronger and more connected our membership – the stronger and more influential the Third Sector voice can be in Carmarthenshire
- Help us to better represent your views
- Discounts on meeting room hire at the CAVS office in Carmarthen
- Discounts on equipment hire
- Discounts on some training courses delivered by CAVS
Steps to becoming a member
1. Apply
Complete the application form. We will check your details and contact you about next steps.
2. Send documents
We’ll ask you to send us a copy of your Governing Document.
3. Chat with us
We’ll contact you to arrange a time to chat and complete your membership application process