UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
The CVSC Voluntary Sector Key Fund, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), aims to strengthen the voluntary sector in Conwy by enhancing resilience, sustainability, and impact through financial support.
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The CVSC Capacity Building Project was delivered between June 2025 and March 2026, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The project was conceived with three elements: a £400,000 Key Fund providing grants to third sector organisations in Conwy County; a programme of non-financial capacity building support, including a county-wide conference and training; and a smaller element of research into community transport provision. The project aligned with the UKSPF Healthy and Inclusive sub-themes.
Click here to see the list of Voluntary Sector Key Fund 2025 projects.
A total of 42 grants, worth £412,090.10, were approved. Projects ranged from small community events to revenue-funded services and investment or feasibility initiatives. Across the portfolio, funding either enabled activity that would not otherwise have occurred or enhanced its scale and quality. Strong themes included social inclusion through free access, improved health and wellbeing, community cohesion and strengthened volunteer sustainability.
Read the full evaluation report here.
About the 2024 CVSC UKSPF Capacity Building Project
Over the past two years, CVSC has been driving change through our Capacity Building Project, powered by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
What were the Key Achievements?
- Over £800,000 was invested in voluntary groups across Conwy County
- An inspiring Capacity Building Training Programme
- Strengthened community resilience, governance & volunteering
The results? Outstanding! We smashed key targets for volunteering, organisational support, and community engagement. But we also identified opportunities for the future—like longer funding periods and stronger volunteer networks.
Read the full evaluation report here to see the incredible impact!
Click here to see the list of Voluntary Sector Key Fund 2024 projects.