Utility Aid exists to help charities and not-for-profit organisations source energy.

We use our knowledge and experience. We anticipate and solve problems. Above all, everyone at Utility Aid is united by their desire to do more good for our stakeholders and that sets us apart in terms of how we are as a business.

For over 20 years, we have helped charities and not-for-profit organisations bring down their energy costs. This includes reclaiming overcharges, managing administration and advising on all energy-related matters. Our customers include housing associations and community groups, schools, churches and frontline support services.

We treat every case as unique while drawing on many years of experience working across multiple authorities and organisations of all shapes and sizes.

How can we help you?

• Energy switching
• Online switching (for single meter sites)
• Collective Purchasing
• Account management
• Bill checking
• Net zero and carbon reporting

Book in your free consultancy session!

As a member of WCVA you can benefit from a free consultancy session with Utility Aid, whether you need support with understanding your bills, checking whether you are paying the correct VAT or if you need advice on starting your journey to Net Zero.

Contact our Partnership Team to find out more.

t: 0808 178 2021

e:  SSteele@utility-aid.co.uk

Or alternatively send us an enquiry www.utility-aid.co.uk/contactform/WCVA

Darwin Gray is an award-winning firm of legal experts providing tailored legal advice to individuals and businesses. As a truly pan-Wales firm, Darwin Gray is proud to serve businesses and organisations across Wales, from both of our homes in Cardiff and Bangor.

We are proud to serve our clients and support our community, with integrity and equitability at the core of everything we do.

Legal support for charities and voluntary sector organisations

We act for many organisations in the voluntary and public sector, as well as charities, right across Wales. We often advise these clients through the medium of English, Welsh or bilingually and regularly hold training sessions specifically for these sectors. Examples of sessions we’ve delivered include Equality and Rights at work, HR and Line Manager Essentials and Sexual Harassment training.

Governance and HR training and health checks

As well as advising on employment law matters, we also advise charities and voluntary sector organisations on their governance matters. This includes preparing or reviewing constitutions, articles, and codes of conduct for trustees or board members, as well as advising in board disputes.

We also offer a ‘health check’ of governance and HR documents (including employment contract and policies) to help organisations ensure compliance with their legal and governance obligations and help to develop and maintain a healthy working relationship with their staff.

Training for trustees, committees and board members

Strong and competent leadership and robust governance is essential for voluntary sector and charitable organisations. Your leadership needs to be able to understand its governance obligations and know how to provide strategic oversight and scrutiny. We can provide corporate governance training to your trustees or board of directors, risk and audit committee, or senior management team to make sure they are well-equipped to carry out their important roles.

To find out more, please visit Darwin Gray’s website.

recruit3 is developed in Wales in association with WCVA and The Big Issue Cymru. We are dedicated to finding talented and ambitious people to work in the third sector in Wales and help people to find jobs that make a real difference to people’s lives.

Through a combination of our website, social media, and printed media we will find the best candidates for your vacancy quickly and efficiently. We offer tailored packages to suit your budget and can promote the vacancy in both English and Welsh to ensure the right candidate is found.

recruit 3 is run for the third sector, by the third sector to offer you cost effective, tailored promotion of your vacancy to ensure you find the right person for your organisation.

We are pleased to offer WCVA members a 5% discount on your chosen recruitment package with us.

Please get in touch to discuss your recruitment needs.

Make sure to mention your WCVA membership at the time of getting in touch to take advantage of your discount.

With an increasing number of voluntary organisations and charities recognising the importance of using Welsh in their activities, members of WCVA can take advantage of reduced rates on translation and interpreting services from many members of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru.

To find a translator or an interpreter who can do this, go to the Association’s website – www.cyfieithwyr.cymru/en/find-a-translator-interpreter – click on ‘Translator’ or ‘Interpreter’ and then scroll down to ‘WCVA offer’. A list of translators/interpreters who have indicated that they can provide a discounted service will appear. It is your responsibility to contact them directly. Discounts will vary. It is for each individual translator/interpreter to decide how much discount to offer.

Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru – the association of Welsh translators and interpreters – is the national association which leads, develops and promotes professional English/Welsh translation and interpreting. It is the only professional association for English/Welsh translators and interpreters. It has three levels of membership: Full and Basic membership for translators and Interpreting membership; as well as a process for recognising translation/interpreting companies. All members commit to the Association’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Use swyddfa@cyfieithwyr.cymru to contact Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru.

ACEVO is the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.

We believe that effective leaders are driven by imagining a better, brighter, more equal world. Through their vision they inspire others. And together with their teams and peers they deliver impact – improving lives, our society, and their own performance.

Together with our network we inspire and support civil society leaders by providing connections, advocacy and skills. Our members include the leaders of small, community-based groups, ambitious medium-sized organisations, and well known, well-loved national and international not-for-profits.

We are pleased to partner with WCVA in providing support for voluntary sector leaders in Wales. Together we work to deliver expert knowledge and guidance through resources and events as well as offering a discount on our membership.

Our network of over 1,500 civil society CEOs and senior leaders benefit from a whole range of services tailored to support and develop you as a leader. WCVA members are eligible for a 20% discount on ACEVO membership.

To find out more, please visit www.acevo.org.uk/join or contact us at membership@acevo.org.uk.