Voices From Care Cymru

15/06/2026

Article 12 of the UNCRC is concerned with making sure children and young people feel able to express their opinions. It says that they shouldn’t feel their opinions will be dismissed or regarded as invalid because of their age. It also says that children and young people need to know about this right so that they can exercise it, and that adults need to know about this right so they don’t dismiss it out of hand.

As well as this, children and young people should be able to complain about any aspect of their lives as easily as adults can. They should have ways to complain about those in a position of power over them – such as parents, guardians or teachers – without an adult knowing. and complaints procedures should be easy for them to access.

If you need support in making sure your voice is being heard, we can offer support and signpost to specialist services for advocacy.

12/06/2026

🍛 Batch Cooking Tuesday at VFCC!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991762381901...

Join us this Tuesday for our Batch Cooking Session, where we'll be making a delicious chicken curry while taking on a £25 budget challenge! The aim is simple: create as many hearty, nutritious meals as possible that can be frozen and made available to VFCC members. Whether you're looking to build your cooking skills, learn how to budget meals, or just enjoy some good company, this session is for you.
Learn new cooking skills
Work as part of a team
Help create meals for our community
Enjoy a warm, welcoming environment
The meals prepared will be available for members to enjoy at the office or take home for another day.
VFCC Open Day
Tuesday 12pm
Chicken Curry Batch Cook
Come along, get involved, and help us make a difference—one meal at a time!

12/06/2026

Did you know HopeLine 24/7 is here for concerned others too?

If you're a parent, a friend, a teacher or a colleague who is worried about a young person, our advisers can support you. They can help you find the words, understand the signs and know what to do next.

You don't have to be the one struggling to reach out. Sometimes, the people on the outside need support just as much.

Call 0300 102 2470 / Text HOPE to 88247 / Email [email protected] / papyrus-uk.org

10/06/2026

Hey everyone! Due to the weather conditions we are now having the picnic in the office, with different activities throughout the day. If the weather stays dry we will go out to the local park to continue the litter pick

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-litter-pick-and-picnic-tickets-1989376979097?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join a community litter pick at Roath Park, then relax with a picnic to celebrate International Picnic Day together outdoors.

Join us for a fun and rewarding day at Roath Park as we celebrate International Picnic Day by giving back to our local environment and enjoying time together as a community.

The event will begin with a community litter pick, where members of all ages can help clean and care for the park. Equipment such as litter pickers and litter bags will be provided, and no prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference.

After the clean-up, we’ll relax and socialise with a community picnic. Bring along your own food, or share dishes if you’d like, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings with friends, family, and neighbours, we even have a special donation from Greggs for the occassion. There will be a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, with opportunities to meet new people and celebrate the positive impact we’ve made together.

This event is a great way to support the environment, connect with others, and enjoy the outdoors. Everyone is welcome—whether you can join for the litter pick, the picnic, or both.

Let’s work together to keep Roath Park clean, green, and vibrant while celebrating the simple joy of a picnic! 🌿🧺

10/06/2026

Community Supporters Needed – Bag Packing at Morrisons Cardiff 🛍️
We’ve got a great opportunity to raise funds for Voices, and we need your help!
Bag packing is a simple but really effective way to make a difference—and it’s also a fun way to meet people and work together as a team 🙌
Even an hour of your time can help us raise vital funds, so please sign up if you’re available. The more Community Supporters we have, the bigger the impact we can make 💙
👉 Get involved and let’s make this a success!
Sign up using the Event link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bag-packing-fundraiser-tickets-1990964715058?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2026

📣 Opportunity for Young People – Scotland Residential (23–26 July)
Are you ready to have your voice heard? 🌟
We’re offering an exciting residential opportunity in Scotland from 23–26 July, where you’ll meet and work with Who Cares? Scotland – a leading organisation championing the rights of care-experienced people.
💬 Connect with others
💡 Share your experiences and ideas
🏡 Learn, grow, and make an impact

Spaces are limited, so young people must apply to take part. Young People must be aged between 14 and 17 years old at the time of the trip. We also have two spaces for Peer Mentors to join us, Peer Mentors must be over 18 and have a clean DBS.

👉 Don’t miss your chance to be involved – apply now!

05/06/2026

💙 What a week 💙

Volunteers’ Week has been a celebration of voices, courage, and change.
We couldn’t do this without you 👏

✨ Want to make a difference? ✨

Join Voices from Care Cymru and help shape the future for care-experienced young people like you.

💬 Your voice matters
💪 Your experience is powerful

04/06/2026

💙 Thank You 💙

To every volunteer who gives their time, shares their voice, and supports others—we see you 👏

You are helping to build a better care system in Wales.

03/06/2026

📊 The Power of Voice 📊
Thanks to our volunteers:
✅ Young people are influencing decisions
✅ Voices are shaping services
✅ Change is happening across Wales

This is what volunteering looks like 💥

02/06/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🌟
Meet Damien, a volunteer using their lived experience to create change 💬

“Volunteering with Voices has given me a real sense of purpose and has helped to build my confidence massively. I’ve gained new skills through teamwork, made new friends, and I genuinely enjoy my time working with both the staff and young people. I’m looking forward to gaining even more skills through training, as well as taking on new opportunities that will help me grow and become the best version of myself.”

Thank you for inspiring change across Wales 💙