Blaenau Gwent Children & Young People’s Voluntary Sector Network (BGVSN)

The role of the BGVSN is to support Voluntary Sector groups and organisations in Blaenau Gwent that work with children & young people.

This is done in a number of ways by;

Holding bi-monthly Voluntary Sector Network Meetings
Sharing information on a local, regional & national level
Electing and supporting representatives, from the voluntary sector, to sit on the Children & Young People's Partnership & other local partnerships
Sharing updates on training, funding opportunities and best practise, via regular e-mails, website and monthly newsletters
Signposting to relevant agencies for support
Maintaining a Voluntary Sector Data Base of all groups and agencies

The Network is open to all voluntary groups and organisations that provide services and support or work with children, young people and their families in Blaenau Gwent.

How to Become a Member

Membership is free, so if you would like to register to become part of the Network or would like more information on the support available please contact the Children & Young People's Network Co-ordinator or telephone GAVO Brynmawr Office 01495 315626

Minutes of Meetings

Minutes of Bi-monthly Network Meetings;

21st September 2011
1st December 2011
8th February 2012
1st May 2012
Date of Next Meeting; 19th June 2012

Strategic Planning

The strategic planning for children & young people aged 0 - 25 in Blaenau Gwent is undertaken by the Children & Young People's Partnership. The Partnership is made up of members from different sectors; Local Authority, Health, Police and the voluntary sector.
As outlined by the Welsh Government, the Partnership is required to produce a 3 year strategic plan for the delivery of services to children and young people in Blaenau Gwent.

Strategic Documents

The BGVSN elects representatives to sit on the Children & Young People's Partnership Board. The representative's role is to highlight the views, concerns and issues of the voluntary sector and feedback to the network. Follow the links for:

Monthly Newsletters

To view the latest network newsletters follow the link for each month;

Useful Information

The Money Advice Service

Useful Links

Action for Children - www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Barnados - www.barnados.org.uk
Careers Wales - www.careerswales.com
Children's Commissioner for Wales - www.childcom.org.uk
Children in Wales - www.childreninwales.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau - www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Clybiau Plant Cymru - www.clybiauplantcymru.org
Cruse - www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Daycare Trust - www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Deaf Parenting UK - www.deafparent.org.uk
Disabled Parents Network - www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
Funky Dragon - www.funkydragon.org.uk
Home start - www.home-start.org.uk
Mentrau Iaith - www.mentrau-iaith.com
Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin - www.mym.co.uk
National Autistic Society - www.nas.org.uk
National Child Minding Association - www.ncma.org.uk
NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk
Play Learn Grow - www.playlearngrowwales.gov.uk/
Princes Trust - www.princes-trust.org.uk
Snap - www.snapcymru.org
Wales PPA - www.walesppa.org
Wales Council for Voluntary Action - www.wcva.org.uk