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‘I can’t think of a better reason to celebrate than this - recognising the truly incredible contributions that charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales.
The tireless efforts of the voluntary sector is something that never ceases to amaze me.’
Michael Sheen, President of WCVA, kicks off the Welsh Charity Awards!
Welsh Charity Awards 2024 - 25/11/2024
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Cartref newydd i flog CGGC | A new home for the WCVA blog
Bydd gwefan newydd CGGC yn cynnal unrhyw gynnwys yn y dyfodol gan CGGC - gan gynnwys blogiau, newyddion diweddaraf, cyrsiau hyfforddiant, a mwy.
Ewch draw i wcva.cymru/cy/newyddion i gael y barnau a’r safbwyntiau diweddaraf ar sector gwirfoddol Cymru.
The new WCVA website will host any future content from WCVA – including blogs, latest news, training courses, and more.
Please head over to wcva.cymru/news for the latest opinion pieces and points of view on Wales’ voluntary sector.
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Michael Sheen helps shine a spotlight on everyday heroes at Welsh Charity Awards
The Welsh Charity Awards 2024, took place Monday evening (25 November) at National Museum Cardiff, in the company of Michael Sheen – holding up a mirror to the challenges and solutions facing communities the length and breadth of Wales.
Coinciding with the first day of Welsh Charities Week, in a ceremony honouring a range of dedicated volunteers, groups and charities, the leading charity FareShare Cymru scooped the top prize, ‘Organisation of the Year’ for its innovative work in turning an environmental problem into a social solution, and successfully redistributing surplus food to over 260 community groups, providing 2.1 million meals per week to 28,295 people, saving the voluntary sector an estimated £2.6 million in Wales.
Named Fundraiser of the Year, was Beth Baldwin in partnership with Diabetes UK Cymru, who raised over £100,000 in memory of her son Peter, as part of the ‘Rewrite Peter’s Story’ Campaign, which provided vital Type 1 Diabetes resources to every GP in Wales, saving lives and driving lasting change.
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In an emotional speech during the evening, Beth said: “Next January will be 10 years since my son, Peter, died from undiagnosed Type 1 Diabetes unnecessarily.
“In the last 10 years, we’ve campaigned with the amazing support of Diabetes UK Cymru to ensure that this happens to no other family. We’ve managed to save 15 lives that we are aware of.”
Beth continued: “Nothing, nothing can bring Peter back, ever, and I have to live with that. But I can, while I’m here, make a difference; I can use my voice, I can mobilise my community, I can utilise the support of an amazing charity and you guys in the room today to make sure that the four Ts of the onset of Type 1 Diabetes are widely known. Toilet. Thirsty. Tired. Thinner.
“If ever you, or your child, displays these symptoms, in isolation or together, please see a GP as soon as you can for a blood glucose finger prick test. The majority of you will be sent away, no problem, no diabetes.
“However, time is so critical. And 24 hours earlier, we could have saved Peter’s life. And I don’t want that happening to anyone else. So, please, if you take anything away from this evening: the four Ts –Toilet. Thirsty. Tired. Thinner. Thank you so much.”
Tireless efforts
Introducing the awards, legendary Welsh actor and WCVA President, Michael Sheen, said: “The tireless efforts of the voluntary sector is something that never ceases to amaze me.
“It is a wonderful reminder of all the positive things about Wales. Here, in this room, we have individuals and groups who have made a real difference in people’s lives, in every corner of our country, and beyond.
“I cannot wait to hear more about all the phenomenal work that’s gone on over the past year […] You are changing lives every day, and Wales … and indeed the world is a better place because of you.”
On winning Organisation of the Year, Sarah Germain, Chief Executive of FareShare Cymru, said: “I’m incredibly proud of our team of staff and volunteers who go above and beyond to turn an environmental problem into a social solution.
“The award goes much further than celebrating the achievements of FareShare Cymru, but also honours the achievements of our partners, supporters, volunteers and the community groups and charities that we support with food. It recognises the huge difference that each of them makes every day, and which FareShare Cymru’s food in some way helps them to achieve.”
Empowerment
Coming to the fore as a key theme this year was women’s equality and empowerment with St Giles Cymru winning the Health and Wellbeing award for its ‘Aspiring Champions’ project, which supports vulnerable young mothers (14 to 24 years) in Rhyl.
Also honoured for their extraordinary work in female healthcare were Young Volunteer of the Year, Molly Fenton, for her ‘Love Your Period’ advocacy campaign and Most Influential Small Organisation, FTWW (Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales), for their work on the NHS Wales Women’s Health Plan.
Another outstanding woman, who picked up a prize for her impactful contribution to society was Carmen Soraya Kelly (known as Soraya), who was named Volunteer of the Year, for her work empowering disadvantaged young people in south Wales.
Diversity
In a hotly contested category, Mudiad Meithrin was named Diversity Champion for its vital work advancing equality and anti-racism in Welsh-medium early childhood services, while The Outdoor Partnership was honoured for its use of the Welsh Language, particularly in having increased Welsh-speaking outdoor activities instructors from 4% to 25%.
peaking at this year’s ceremony, at National Museum Cardiff, WCVA Chief Executive Lindsay Cordery-Bruce said: “The Welsh Charity Awards hold a mirror up to our society, reflecting both the deep challenges we face in Wales and the extraordinary solutions driven by our finalists tonight.
‘As we close the first day of Welsh Charities Week, it is fitting that we take a moment to celebrate their remarkable achievements and mark the outstanding contribution made by the voluntary sector in Wales. We are often the only lifeline available to the most vulnerable in our society and a true inspiration for all of us who are passionate about building a fairer, stronger Wales for tomorrow.”
Organised by WCVA (Wales Council for Voluntary Action), the Welsh Charity Awards is the only dedicated awards ceremony to celebrate the entire voluntary sector in Wales, recognising and celebrating the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales by highlighting and championing the positive difference we can make to each other’s lives. [...]
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Be all y trydydd sector ddysgu o’r Ymchwiliad Annibynnol i Gam-drin Plant yn Rhywiol (IICSA)
Mae Swyddog Diogleu CGGC, Suzanne Mollison, yn blogio ar gyfer Wythnos Diogelu am yr hyn gall y trydydd sector ei ddysgu gan ychwiliad IICSA.
Mae'r Ymchwiliad Annibynnol i Gam-drin Plant yn Rhywiol (IICSA) yn adolygu'r amgylchiadau adawodd i sefydliadau a ddylai fod wedi amddiffyn plant o niwed a chamdriniaeth wneud cam â’r plant hynny.
Nod yr Ymchwiliad yw casglu gwybodaeth gan unigolion a sefydliadau i ffurfio gwell syniad o'r hyn aeth o'i le yn y gorffennol. Trwy ddysgu'r gwersi hyn, gall sefydliadau cyfredol greu lle mwy diogel i blant yn y dyfodol. Un wers o'r fath yw bod diogelu yn fusnes i bawb.
Gall unigolion sydd wedi dioddef camdriniaeth o fewn sefydliadau ddweud eu stori wrth y Truth Project. Gofynnir i rai sefydliadau gyflwyno adroddiadau i'r Ymchwiliad. Ers i'r Ymchwiliad agor yn 2015, mae mwy na 4,000 o ddioddefwyr a goroeswyr cam-drin yng Nghymru a Lloegr wedi siarad â'r Truth Project.
Datgelodd canfyddiadau’r Fforwm Dioddefwyr a Goroeswyr nad oedd bron i ddwy ran o dair o’r rhai a arolygwyd wedi adrodd am y cam-drin oherwydd pryderon ynghylch sut y byddent yn cael eu gweld gan y rhai o’u cwmpas. Dywedodd yr ymatebwyr y byddai annog sgwrs fwy agored am gam-drin plant yn rhywiol yn helpu i atal stereoteipio dioddefwyr a goroeswyr.
Dywedodd 81 y cant eu bod wedi teimlo ystrydebu fel dioddefwr a goroeswr cam-drin plant yn rhywiol
Dywedodd 69 y cant nad oeddent yn siarad am y cam-drin oherwydd ofnau o gael eu stereoteipio
Wrth wneud adroddiadau am gamdriniaeth i'r heddlu, roedd dioddefwyr a goroeswyr yn teimlo bod delwedd ystrydebol o'r hyn y dylai dioddefwr edrych, neu ymddwyn, effeithio ar yr ymateb a gawsant. Roedd hyn yn golygu nad oeddent yn teimlo nod pobl yn eu credu, nad oedd yr adroddiadau yr oeddent wedi'u gwneud yn cael eu hystyried yn ddifrifol, neu eu bod yn cael eu trin yn debycach i berson a ddrwgdybir na dioddefwr / goroeswr. Roedd agwedd ac iaith pobl a ymatebodd i adroddiadau, gan gynnwys swyddogion heddlu rheng flaen, yn awgrymu y dylid lleihau'r sefyllfa neu ei bychanu.
Disgrifiodd un person sut oedd camymddwyn yn yr ysgol yn golygu nad oedd yr hyn a adroddasant yn cael ei gymryd o ddifrif, er bod hyn yn gallu bod yn arwydd o blentyn yn cael ei gam-drin yn rhywiol. Mae ymchwil presennol yn argymell gall hyn effeithio ar fechgyn a dynion ifanc yn benodol, wrth i ymatebwyr fethu i adnabod yr arwyddion mewn hogiau sy’n dioddef trawma o achos camdriniaeth.
Roedd y mwyafrif o ddioddefwyr a goroeswyr yn teimlo bod rhaid iddynt ymladd I bobl eu credu. Roeddynt ofn rhannu unrhyw wybodaeth am eu hiechyd, yn enwedig eu hiechyd meddwl, oherwydd gall gael ei ddefnyddio i beidio’u credu. Roedd nifer o ffactorau a oedd yn debygol o fod wedi deillio o’u trawma o gael eu cam-drin yn cael eu defnyddio I gwestiynnu eu honiadau.
Mae hyn yn paentio llun difrifol iawn i unrhyw un sy'n ceisio siarad am gamdriniaeth. Gobeithiwn y gall sefydliadau'r trydydd sector gefnogi'r IICSA a'r Truth Project trwy rannu gwybodaeth am y prosiect ag unigolion a sefydliadau sydd wedi'u cam-drin yn ystod plentyndod. Gall goroeswyr gyfrannu at waith IICSA trwy'r Truth Project a'r Fforwm Dioddefwyr a Goroeswyr.
Gobeithiwn hefyd y gall sefydliadau'r trydydd sector ddefnyddio'r themâu a'r gwersi a ddysgwyd o'r Ymchwiliad i wella eu harferion diogelu eu hunain. Un o'r themâu sy'n dod i'r amlwg yw bod rhai sefydliadau wedi ymwneud yn fwy â gwarchod eu henw a'u henw da eu hunain, mewn rhai achosion trwy gysgodi eu staff, yn hytrach na mynd i'r afael ag anghenion diogelu plant sydd dan eu gofal.
Thema arall sy'n dod i'r amlwg yw oedolion cyfrifol nad ydynt yn gweithredu ar wybodaeth neu amheuon o gam-drin yn eu sefydliadau, boed yn staff neu'n ymddiriedolwyr.
Gellir gweld enghraifft ddiweddar mewn ymchwiliad statudol gan y Comisiwn Elusennau a ganfu fod gan ymddiriedolwr Cymrodoriaeth Rigpa wybodaeth am achosion a honiadau o weithredoedd a cham-drin amhriodol yn erbyn myfyrwyr yn yr elusen, ond methodd â chymryd camau priodol mewn ymateb. Methodd Ms Burrows â chydnabod a cheisio bychanu difrifoldeb yr honiadau, methiant sy'n gyfystyr â chamymddwyn a / neu gamreoli wrth weinyddu'r elusen. Datganiad i'r wasg am Gymrodoriaeth Rigpa
Dysgu ar gyfer Mudiadau Trydydd Sector
Dylid cymryd pob honiad, datgeliad neu amheuaeth o gam-drin o ddifrif
Dylid gwrando ar yr unigolyn, p'un a yw'n blentyn neu'n oedolyn, a'i gefnogi
Mae'r sefydliad yn gyfrifol am gymryd camau i sicrhau diogelwch uniongyrchol yr unigolyn
Mae'r sefydliad yn gyfrifol am adrodd am y sefyllfa, bod ag “achos rhesymol i amau” bod camdriniaeth neu esgeulustod yn parhau neu wedi digwydd (gan gynnwys achosion hanesyddol) i'r Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol, neu'r Heddlu lle mae bygythiad uniongyrchol i fywyd neu mae amheuaeth o drosedd.
Disgwylir i elusennau cofrestredig gyflwyno adroddiad digwyddiadau difrifol i'r Comisiwn Elusennau
Cofiwch, nid yw byth yn dderbyniol i warchod, bychanu neu anwybyddu adroddiadau am gam-drin mewn ymgais i “amddiffyn” enw da sefydliad.
Gall Gwasanaeth Diogelu WCVA eich helpu chi i ddatblygu polisïau diogelu cadarn, eu gweithredu ledled y sefydliad, a dysgu parhaus. Ewch ar ein tudalen we gwasanaeth diogelu’r trydydd sector neu e-bostiwch eich ymholiad i: [email protected]
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