Vale of Glamorgan Community Cohesion Group

A message from our Chair @MoawiaBinSufyan

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Wales and beyond. Eid Mubarak i bawb sy’n dathlu Eid al-Fitr yng Nghymru a thu hwnt.

If you’re having a difficult time paying your water bills, find out how much you owe. ➡️ Make sure your bills have been worked out correctly and check your meter reading against the estimate on your bill. Our advice can help you ⤵️ bit.ly/3NbZpNe

Over £1 billion pounds in benefits go unclaimed in Wales each year. You could be missing out on extra money to help with living costs. Check and claim what’s yours through Advicelink Cymru. 📞 Call their free helpline on 0800 702 2020

MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes. It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19. Learn more ➡️ ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/men…

Today we stand together to call out racism in all its forms. Every community deserves fairness, dignity and respect - a Wales where everyone feels safe, valued and included. #AnAntiRacistWales

You should never feel like you have to change your will unless YOU want to. If you are impacted by financial abuse or think someone you know might be suffering, support is available 24/7. #LiveFearFree gov.wales/live-fear-free

Drug crime fuels violence within communities. Criminals don’t care who is in the way, meaning anyone could become the next victim. Your information could save someone’s life; contact our charity anonymously today: crimestoppers-uk.org/get-involved/c…

As we mark the end of the blessed month of Ramadan, my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating, #EidMubarak عيد مبارك. Eid al-Fitr is an occasion for celebrating the completion of Ramadan. We welcome the days of Eid, a time of gratitude, reflection and togetherness shared by millions across the world. It is a moment to pause, to give thanks for the strength to fast, to pray and to reconnect with what truly matters. Yet this Eid, like many before it, is marked by the weight of another unjust war and the suffering of so many. As we gather with family and friends, our thoughts and prayers remain with all those facing hardship, loss and uncertainty, regardless of faith or ethnicity. Their pain is not distant from us, it is part of our shared humanity. And on this day of Eid al-Fitr, we are reminded not only to celebrate, but to remember. To remember those no longer with us, whose absence is felt more deeply on days like this. To remember those who cannot celebrate in peace. And to remember our responsibility to one another. Eid is not only about joy, it is about compassion, generosity and standing with those in need. Please hold on to hope. However heavy things may feel, change does come. The night may feel long and dark, but dawn always follows. “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, blessed and meaningful Eid al-Fitr 🌙.

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Do you own an empty property that could benefit from a little love? Bring your property up to rental standards and increase its EPC rating ready for hassle-free, guaranteed income with your Local Authority. For more information, visit: gov.wales/leasing-scheme…

Become someone's Superhero this super Saturday 🦸🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Join our community of lifesavers and donate blood 🩸 here 👉 wbs.wales/app

💊 Pharmacies across Wales carried out more than 600,000 clinical consultations for a wide range of common health issues in the last 12 months. We want to ensure more people receive convenient care closer to home and improve access to services. 👇 gov.wales/pharmacies-car…

At Crimestoppers, your identity stays hidden. We can’t trace your phone number, email, or IP address. We'll never ask for your personal details. You stay 100% anonymous. Always. Call 0800 555 111 or speak up via our charity's website: crimestoppers-uk.org/give-informati…

We’re delivering an extra £1 million right now to food banks and community food organisations across Wales. This will help feed more people who need support💛 Find out more 👉gov.wales/extra-1-millio…

💬 It can be frustrating to get cold calls and messages selling you something you don’t need or saying you’re due compensation. There are some actions you can take to stop getting these nuisance communications ⤵️ bit.ly/4nunL2b

The Commissioner’s guide to hospital discharge provides helpful information about what older people and their families should expect when leaving hospital after treatment, and highlights organisations you can contact if you need support. olderpeople.wales/resource/a-gui…

Spiking is a growing threat, with 2.2% of UK adults reporting incidents each year. It can take many forms, including drink spiking, needle injection, vape tampering, cigarette contamination, and even food spiking. If you see it, speak up anonymously: crimestoppers-uk.org/give-informati…

It was a real delight to attend @TaiPawb Annual Conference last week at the home of Welsh cricket @SophiaGardens, to celebrate the @PathwayToBoard Graduation Ceremony. The current cohort spent nine months on a comprehensive programme that provided expert led training modules, mentorship and real boardroom exposure, helping participants build the confidence, knowledge and networks needed to step into governance roles. The Chair of our Executive Board spoke about the importance of the programme, and it was inspiring to hear several members of the cohort share their personal journeys with the audience and reflect on what the experience had meant to them. We also thank Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government @WelshGovernment, who kindly presented certificates to all our graduates. The Pathway to Board programme is about much more than training. It is designed to support people from ethnically diverse backgrounds to become board ready while addressing structural barriers that have historically limited diversity in governance across Wales. The results speak for themselves. According to a recent independent evaluation, 49 participants have completed the programme so far and 23 have already secured board positions, including several with the organisations that hosted their placements. The review also calculated that for every £1 invested, £3.40 of social value was created, demonstrating that investment in leadership diversity delivers tangible benefits not only for individuals but for organisations and communities across Wales. Programmes like this strengthen governance by widening the pipeline of talent, improving decision making and ensuring boards better reflect the communities they serve. Congratulations to all the graduates. Wales needs your leadership. If you would like to become a partner like @HafodHousing, @CCHACorporate, Taff Housing, Codi Group, Wales & West Housing, @UnitedWelsh, @NewportCityH and others to the programme, please get in touch. We will be able to provide more details on how public bodies, organisations and charities can get involved and support the next generation of diverse board leaders. If you would like to apply to join the next cohort, the current recruitment campaign is now open. You can find more information here: ccha.org.uk/pathway-to-boa…

It was wonderful to attend the Guildhall for the Worshipful Company of Educators Declaration Ceremony, where 20 new Freemen were declared and 4 members clothed in the Livery. Having had the opportunity to interview many of the candidates alongside my colleagues on the Membership Committee, it was particularly pleasing to finally see them stand before family and friends to make their declaration. Moments like this are a reminder of the commitment people make when they join a Livery Company and the important role these institutions continue to play in civic life. The calibre of those joining the Company is truly impressive, and it is clear that the Worshipful Company of Educators continues to go from strength to strength. My thanks to the Master, Wardens and Clerk for ensuring the evening ran so smoothly. A special word of appreciation to the Lower Warden and Chair of the Membership Committee, who took the time to read out the profile of each and every candidate so those present could appreciate the breadth of experience and talent joining the Company. It was also wonderful to see such strong support from fellow Court Assistants and our hardworking Past Masters, whose continued commitment plays a vital role in sustaining the life and success of the Company.

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