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If you’re a Welsh charity, voluntary group or community group that is looking for funding advice or information, WCVA and the County Voluntary Councils (CVCs) can help. WCVA and the CVCs is a network of support organisations across Wales helping people to make a positive difference to their communities. WCVA works at a national level, while CVCs work at a local level. One of the key roles of this support network is to help the third sector identify and secure funding. Armed with a full range of funding sources and the skills and information needed to support a strategic approach, WCVA and the CVCs offer advice, training and support to help organisations to become financially sustainable. Free guidance is available to trustees, staff and volunteers including funding searches, practical assistance with funding applications, advice on how to diversify income, fundraising strategies, business planning, financial management, tendering, trading, and joint working. To find out more contact WCVA’s Helpdesk on 0800 288 329 or email help@wcva.org.uk to access support from WCVA or your local CVC, visit the website – www.wcva.org.uk/funding - or follow @WCVAFunding on Twitter. General Advice The following general advice for groups new to fundraising is taken from the WCVA website www.wcva.org.uk/funding. What types of fundraising are there? Fundraising covers many things from sponsored events and charitable donations through to writing grant funding applications, charitable trusts and trading. The information at the website helps you identify appropriate funding sources, provides guidance on how to access funding and where to get more information.