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Partners

One Voice Wales works strategically with key partner organisations at national, regional and local levels. We invite partner organisations to work closely with us on external projects for the benefit of the sector, as well as engage them in our thematic Council-led community projects and initiatives. We hold joint national campaigns and consultations, and we hold joint webinars and events with our partner organisations. We can develop new joint initiatives and offer publications, guides and toolkits for member Councils.

Would you like to become a partner organisation? Are you a stakeholder in your community?

Does your Council need support or advice about which organisation to partner with?

If so, take a look at our Partners below (this list is not exhaustive) and either get in touch with One Voice Wales or visit the partner websites for further information:


Welsh Government (WG)

Wales has its own government, making policies and laws for our country. We are working to help improve the lives of people in Wales and make our nation a better place in which to live and work. Our responsibilities include: education, health, local government, transport, planning, economic development, social services, culture, Welsh language, environment, agriculture and rural affairs. We make decisions on matters regarding these areas, for Wales as a whole; develop policies and implement them; and propose Welsh laws (Senedd bills).

Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) represents the interests of local government and promotes local democracy in Wales. Its primary purposes are to promote better local government, to promote its reputation and to support authorities in the development of policies and priorities which will improve public services and democracy.

Audit Wales

Our aim is to:
Assure the people of Wales that public money is being managed well.
Explain how public money is being used and how it meets people’s needs. 
Inspire and empower the Welsh public sector to improve.

Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC)

As the professional body for local council clerks and senior council employees, we ensure that our members are equipped with the necessary knowledge, training and skills to thrive within their role and best support their council and community.

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales

The office of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales was established in April 2006 by the PSOW Act 2005.  This Act was amended in 2019 to become the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) 2019 Act.  The appointment of ‘Ombudsman’ is made by the Crown and the current Ombudsman, Michelle Morris has been in post since April 2022.

Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru is an independent Welsh Government Sponsored Body with the main purpose of publishing a programme of work which keeps under review the electoral arrangements for the 22 principal councils, as well as reviewing the constituency boundaries of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd).

Planning Aid Wales

Planning Aid Wales is an independent, charitable organisation helping individuals and communities across Wales to participate more effectively in the planning system.

National Association of Local Councils (NALC)

As the national body for parish and town councils in England, we work with county associations to support and promote these councils. Parish and town councils are the heartbeat of their communities, delivering services and ensuring that local voices are heard. Join us in shaping the future and making a real difference in communities nationwide.

Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)

As the national membership body for voluntary organisations in Wales, WCVA exists to enable voluntary organisations to make a bigger difference together.

Digital Communities Wales

DCW is a Welsh Government funded programme which is delivered by Cwmpas in partnership with the Good Things Foundation programme began in 2019 and will run until June 2025. The focus and aim of DCW from April 1st, 2024 – 30th June 2025 is to embed and mainstream digital inclusion within identified thematic areas ensuring ownership of digital inclusion.

Save a Life Cymru

Save a Life Cymru was established in 2019 by Welsh Government to: 
Make sure that people know what to do if an out of hospital cardiac arrest happens;
Increase the number of people who are willing to give CPR a go;
Increase the public’s understanding of defibrillators; and
Making sure that everyone’s chance of surviving an out of hospital cardiac arrest is the same across Wales.

Institute of Welsh Affairs

We are a think tank and charity, independent of government and political parties.
By bringing together experts from all backgrounds, we conceive ambitious and informed ideas which secure political commitments to improve our democracy and economy.
We provide platforms for debate, opportunities for people to make their voices heard and agenda-setting research. We are funded by our members, income from our events and training sessions, and supported by trusts, foundations and other funding bodies. We are a proud Living Wage employer.

Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales

We are the leading sustainable development organisation in Wales – enabling action towards a fair and just society, a low carbon economy and a thriving natural environment.
With our charitable aims at our core, we provide advice, training and connections to help organisations take bold decisions for a fairer and more secure future.

Local Nature Partnerships Cymru

The Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Cymru Project aims to build a nature recovery network across Wales, engaging people, communities, businesses and decision-makers in both practical action and strategic planning for a healthy, resilient and nature-rich Wales. It is an ongoing scheme funded by Welsh Government and coordinated by WCVA. The partnership consists of all local authorities and national parks in Wales, Wales Biodiversity Partnership, WCVA and the Local Environment Records Centres (LERC).

Wales Biodiversity Partnership

The Wales Biodiversity Partnership (WBP) brings together key players from the public, private and voluntary sectors to promote and monitor biodiversity and ecosystem action in Wales. WBP provides a leadership role and an expert steer on priorities for action on biodiversity and ecosystems in Wales.

Social Farms and Gardens

We are a UK wide charity supporting communities to farm, garden and grow together.
Our vision is to see people and communities reaching their full potential through nature-based activities as a part of everyday life. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and the environment through nature-based activities. 

Age Cymru

Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales and we’re here when we’re needed the most. More than ever before, older people are facing some of the hardest challenges imaginable. Some live in poverty or can’t get the basic care they need to live with dignity. Sadly, older people often have to face these issues with no-one to help or support them – loneliness is a daily struggle when you only have the TV or radio to keep you company. That’s why Age Cymru is here. Our vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting their lives. Our mission is to improve the lives of older people by delivering trusted advice, support and services. We use our knowledge, insight and experience to influence policies and decisions affecting older people.

Wales Young Farmers Clubs (YFC)

The Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs is a voluntary youth organisation operating bilingually throughout rural Wales. Over 5,000 young people aged between 10 and 28 years are currently members of the organisation, all of which are members of a network of 138 YFC Clubs and twelve County Federations.

PLANED

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES: Working with communities across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire & Ceredigion to support delivery locally, regionally and nationally.

4theregion

For a happier, healthier South West Wales with a thriving economy.
4theRegion connects people, businesses, and organisations to collaborate on practical solutions that strengthen South West Wales. By building partnerships and networks, we create opportunities for shared action for a thriving economy, resilient communities, and a sustainable future, across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.

Heritage Fund

We are the largest funder for the UK’s heritage.
Using money raised by National Lottery players, we distribute grants from £10,000 to £10million to support projects across the UK that connect people and communities to their heritage.
We also distribute heritage funding on behalf of the UK and devolved governments.
Heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations. Understanding, valuing and sharing our heritage brings people together, inspires pride in place and supports local economies.

Community Transport Association

Community transport is about providing flexible and accessible community-led solutions in response to unmet local transport needs. The Community Transport Association (CTA) is leading a thriving community transport movement in the UK. CTA is also the national administrator of MiDAS – the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, which has been the gold standard for enhancing the safety and care of passengers for nearly 30 years.

Dolen Teifi Community Transport

We are a non-profit making organisation and a registered charity which aims to provide affordable and accessible transport to individuals, organisations, and groups to help achieve social change in our community within the counties of Carmarthen and Ceredigion.
 
We hire our buses to community groups, individuals, and organisations from communities based in Ceredigion and Carmarthen.

Rural Futures

Rural Futures is a community support programme providing advice and support to communities across Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Monmouthshire), to support and enable local communities in Wales to address and create effective long-term solutions to the issues associated with living in rural areas.

National Federation of Women’s Institutes – Wales

Inspiring women – then and now: the WI is a unique organisation shaped by its members. In 1915, we set out to give women a voice and to be a force for good in the community.  Since then, our members and our ambitions alike have grown tremendously.  Today, we are the largest women’s organisation in the UK and we pride ourselves on being a trusted place for all women of all generations, to share experiences and learn from each other. A WI membership offers the opportunity to meet women in your local area in-person and virtually, to make friends and make a difference in your community. We campaign nationally on a wide range of issues and provide life-long learning and self-development opportunities for women in England and Wales.

The Electoral Commission (Wales Office)

We’re the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.

The Politics Project

At The Politics Project we specialise in supporting young people and politicians to have powerful conversations that build understanding, trust and relationships and lead to real change in communities. It would be easy to think that young people have stopped caring about politics and that politics has stopped caring about them. With low youth turnout at elections and politicians finding it hard to engage young people, trust and understanding between these two groups can feel like it’s on a downward spiral. But young people do care about having their voices heard, especially on issues that matter to them. Sometimes they just don’t feel able to join the conversation and engage with people in power. Young people may feel disillusioned and uninspired by the decision-making process. They may believe they don’t know enough or think that someone else knows better. They may feel that their voice doesn’t count.