Welsh Charities Week
9 - 13 February 2026
Welsh Charities Week will next take place in 2026 in its new annual home, the second week of February. Save the date for Welsh Charities Week 2026, 9-13 February 2026, and sign up to our mailing list to get the latest updates straight into your inbox.
Welsh Charities Week recognises and shines a light on the amazing work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and volunteer groups in Wales.
of people in Wales volunteer
Voluntary organisations in Wales
Cardiff & Powys
Most voluntary organisations are located in Cardiff (5,549 organisations) and Powys (3,708)
Powys has the highest levels of volunteering in Wales
65-74
year olds
are the demographic who give the most of their time – 35.3% of this group volunteer
of people in Wales do at least one day of volunteering per year
Voluntary organisations in Wales
Cardiff & Powys
Most voluntary organisations are located in Cardiff (3,860 organisations) and Powys (3,696)
Gwynedd has the highest levels of volunteering in Wales
65-74 Year Olds
are the demographic who give the most of their time – 30.1% of this group volunteer
About
Welsh Charities Week will take place between the 9 – 13 February 2026. The aim of the week is to recognise and shine a light on the amazing work of charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers across Wales.
Charities are not only a lifeline for the most vulnerable they are there for people in the good times and the bad, taking seemingly small steps that add up to a big difference.
Welsh Charities Week is organised by WCVA.
Get Involved
Volunteer, donate or give a shout out to your favourite charity or voluntary group! There are plenty of easy ways to get involved in #WelshCharitiesWeek.
Give them a shout out on social media
We’re challenging you to highlight a charity or voluntary group you admire. Tag them on social media and tell us how the organisation has had a real effect on your life or the life of someone you care about.
Give them a shout out on your social media platform of choice and remember to use #WelshCharitiesWeek.
Donate
Welsh Charities Week is a perfect time to give to a charity or voluntary organisation. Many of us are feeling the strain of the cost of living crisis, but keep in mind that it doesn’t always have to be a money-related donation. You could instead donate a bag of clothes or other goods to your neighbourhood charity shop, or you could volunteer some of your time (see below).
Why not tell the world about your donation and why you’ve made it. Post an update using #WelshCharitiesWeek on social media.
Sign up to become a volunteer
Use some of your spare time to help others. Welsh Charities Week is the perfect time to sign up and become a volunteer! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, why not head over to the Volunteering Wales website volunteering-wales.net where you can search for volunteering opportunities. If you volunteer, whether it’s your first time or something you’ve done before, please let us know on social media using the hashtag #WelshCharitiesWeek.
For more information
There will be more information about how to get involved in Welsh Charities Week 2026 coming soon. In the meantime you can sign up to our mailing list to get the latest updates straight into your inbox.
Charities
If you’re a charity, voluntary organisation or community group
Share a short video
about your work on social media and remember to use #WelshCharitiesWeek. We’ve created a simple guide on how to create your video.
Highlight your staff or volunteers
Tell the world about a staff member, volunteer or team and the difference they make by posting on social media, or organise a celebration for them. Post your thank you message and any photos you might have on social media using #WelshCharitiesWeek (please make sure you have the consent of everyone featured).
Share the campaign pack
Send the Welsh Charities Week campaign pack to your friends, supporters and partners and ask them to support your work by getting involved in Welsh Charities Week (coming soon).
What’s Going On
Each day we will focus on different aspects of how charities, voluntary groups and volunteers make a difference every day across Wales.
Get involved by telling us your stories on social media:
Monday - 15 November 2021
Tell us about a time a charity or volunteer helped you or even changed your life. Share your story using #WelshCharitiesWeek and #gratitude
Tuesday – 16 November 2021
Tell us about the people you’ve met through working with, volunteering for or supporting charities. Share your story using #WelshCharitiesWeek and #connections and remember to tag the people you met!
Wednesday – 17 November 2021
Tell us about a proud moment you’ve had while volunteering or working with a charity. Share you story using #WelshCharitiesWeek and #TheBest
Thursday – 18 November 2021
Make us laugh or smile and tell us a funny or heartwarming thing that happened to you while involved with a charity or voluntary organisation. Share your story using #WelshCharitiesWeek and #MakeUsSmile
Friday – 19 November 2021
Tell us in your own words why charities deserve our support all year round. Share your thoughts using #WelshCharitiesWeek and #NotJustAWeek
Resources
To help you get involved in celebrating Welsh Charities Week we’ve put together some useful materials to help you make the most of the week.
Download our campaign pack which tells you about all the ways in which you can get involved with Welsh Charities Week 2024
Download these graphics and tailor them for your own use on social media.
Download our guide to creating a video for social media or watch our simple how-to video.
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