Chartered Institute of Fundraising Cymru

05/10/2026

Great to bump into some fellow Committee members at the Cardiff Half Marathon yesterday. Lots of chat about some of the incredible sessions we’ve got planned at the conference this November.

Get your tickets HERE! https://ciof.org.uk/learning-and-events-listing/walescymru-fundraising-conference-2026/

13/09/2026

As draws to a close, we’re proud to have joined forces with hundreds of charities, professional advisers, and partners across Wales and the UK to celebrate the incredible impact of charitable gifts in Wills.

If you want to gain practical insight into how to inspire more people to consider including a to the causes they love, you won’t want to miss our Legacy Campaign Hackathon – just one of many sessions soon to be announced for our upcoming CIOF Cymru Conference on 18 November.

Join us and book your place here: https://ciof.org.uk/learning-and-events-listing/walescymru-fundraising-conference-2026/

03/09/2026

There are some people whose absence is felt not just because we miss them, but because of the difference they made to so many lives.

This year, we lost our friend and colleague Caryl Angharad Lee-Jones.

Through her work with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and Remember A Charity, Caryl helped charities tell their stories, reach new audiences, and inspire support for causes that change lives.

But what made Caryl so special was the genuine care she had for people. She was a passionate advocate for inclusion and widening access to learning and professional development. She believed in bringing people in, creating opportunities, and making sure everyone had the chance to learn, develop and thrive.

She was also fiercely proud of Wales and the Welsh language. So, it feels particularly meaningful and a real honour, that four Caryl Angharad Lee-Jones Learning Bursaries will be offered at this year’s Cymru Fundraising Conference on 18 November.

The bursaries will help fundraisers who might otherwise find it difficult to access learning and professional development. This is a fitting way to remember Caryl: not simply by looking back at what we have lost, but by helping create new opportunities for others; something we know she would have valued enormously.

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from support to access learning, please do find out more and consider applying.

Find out more about our Cymru Fundraising Conference and the Caryl Angharad Lee-Jones Learning Bursary:
https://ciof.org.uk/groups-and-volunteering/national-regional-and-special-interest-groups/walescymru/cymru-fundraising-conference-2026-bursaries/?fbclid=Iwb21leAUGcGVwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHr3L0hcdZIL5AhtlujKPOIQHygE0MiXFzQYMLRZzxwI6lLGw5Qnpq3tt4WHu_aem_qzKaHT1cXUtH95gVUh_fMQ

Discover a comprehensive range of fundraising training, qualifications and events, designed to support professional fundraisers and charity leaders in the UK.

24/08/2026

📣 We’re back! Tickets for the 2026 conference are now open!

This year’s theme, Resourceful by Nature, highlights what makes fundraising in Wales unique: creativity, resilience, and making great things happen even with limited resources.

We’re also proud to honour our friend and colleague Caryl Angharad Lee‑Jones by offering bursaries that help people access learning and professional development.

You can look forward to practical workshops, inspiring speakers, digital tools, leadership sessions, and a conference shaped by Welsh fundraisers. If last year is any indication, this will be another memorable day.

Please take part in our survey before 2 September, the insights will help shape future guidance, learning and support for fundraisers across the sector.Whether you're a fundraiser or you lead fundraising teams, we'd love to hear from you. You'll also have the option to enter a prize draw, with thre...

26/06/2026

We're looking to connect with fundraisers across Wales again this Autumn, and would love you to be a part of it by joining us at our Cymru Conference on 18 November in Cardiff.

If you have practical insights, experiences, challenges or ideas to share, why not join us as a speaker? There's no set theme; we just want to curate a programme that reflects the breadth, creativity and experience of fundraisers. New voices are as encouraged and valued as seasoned speakers, and a warm Welsh welcome awaits you.

If you're interested, please complete this short form by 30 June: https://ciof.org.uk/volunteer-with-us/national-regional-and-special-interest-groups/walescymru/cymru-fundraising-conference/?utm_source=copilot.com =ad928904-1406-4701-8783-49a8fc520100&msdynmkt_prefill=mktprfefc879f04c9c4feab678816a68d9ab29eoprf

23/06/2026

Caryl was a talented and proud champion of Fundraising, and a dear friend to us all at Chartered Institute of Fundraising Cymru. We are devastated at her loss and send our heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends and colleagues at Remember a Charity and Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Cwsg mewn hedd, annwyl Caryl 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 We will miss you greatly. Diolch am bopeth xx

Over the weekend we received the devastating news that our friend and colleague, Caryl Angharad Jones, has died at the age of just 30, after a short and sudden illness.
It's difficult to find the words.

Caryl was a brilliant marketer, creative thinker and passionate advocate for the causes and organisations she worked for. Through her work with us at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and Remember A Charity, she helped charities tell their stories, reach new audiences and inspire support for causes that change lives.

But those who knew Caryl will remember far more than her professional talents.
She was clever, creative, kind and full of passion. She cared deeply about people and brought energy, warmth and enthusiasm to everything she did. The volunteers she worked with adored her, and she built friendships wherever she went.

Caryl was fiercely proud of Wales and the Welsh language. She cared deeply about her community and the things she loved, from her involvement with the Welsh Pony and Cob Association in Ceredigion to following her beloved Ospreys. Her love of animals, sport, culture and country shone through in everything she did.

Thirty is no age at all. The loss feels impossible to comprehend.

In the midst of such sadness, there is some comfort in knowing that Caryl was able to fulfil her final wish and marry her partner, Ash, in hospital on Wednesday. It is a precious source of peace amid an otherwise heartbreaking loss.

Our thoughts are with Caryl's family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her. She made a lasting impression on so many people and will be missed enormously.

Rest in peace, Caryl.

Mae ein meddyliau a'n cydymdeimladau gyda theulu a ffrindiau Caryl yn ystod y cyfnod trist hwn.

06/06/2026

This some of our fantastic Cymru Committee attended Fundraising Convention to grow our network and gather ideas for content as we bring back our Cymru Conference for Wales-based fundraisers again this Autumn.

SAVE THE DATE: 18 November 2026, Cardiff

If you have an idea for a session and would like to join us as a speaker, our Call for Papers is open until 30 June: https://ciof.org.uk/volunteer-with-us/national-regional-and-special-interest-groups/walescymru/cymru-fundraising-conference/

19/03/2026

Great planning session this evening! We talked through the impact of the Senedd elections on fundraising in Wales, reviewed our attendance at and Chartered Institute of Fundraising Convention this summer, and kickstarted content ideas for this Autumn's . Follow the link in the comments to keep in touch with us and hear more about what's coming up. Diolch yn fawr to all of our Cymru volunteers working on delivery of our 2026 programme in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

L-R: Owen Thomas; CIOF Cymru Chair
Kerys Sheppard; CIOF Cymru Vice Chair
Ceri Edwards: CIOF Executive Director of Engagement

16/03/2026

Diwrnod gwych! A great day attending the gathering content ideas for our 2026 later this year. What legacy-related topics would you like to see as part of the programme? Post your ideas in the comments ⬇️

01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus - a Happy St. Davids Day to you all, from . And remember: Gwnewch y pethau bychain. Do the little things!