Bwletin BGC Bulletin

Where did January go? With Welsh Charities Week just around the corner it’s the perfect time to share the incredible things happening across the BGC Wales network. From teams being announced to inspiring interviews, plus some brilliant opportunities coming up for young people, we’re excited to continue to share successes and provide spaces for young people to thrive!

This festive season, Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Wales are proud to share the stories that celebrate some of the inspiring moments, achievements and partnerships that have shaped our year. We hope you enjoy reading each article as much as we’ve enjoyed looking back on an incredible year of youth work, sport and community impact.

This month we’re celebrating connection, growth, and opportunity. Across Wales, young people continue to inspire us with their energy and ambition, while clubs thrive through collaboration and creativity. From record-breaking engagement to exciting partnerships and festive plans, it’s a season of progress and possibility. Together, we’re building stronger communities, creating spaces for voices to be heard, and shaping brighter futures - always with young people at the heart of what we do.

This month we’re celebrating progress, pride and possibility. From inspiring moments at our AGM to international adventures in Spain, it’s been a month of connection and confidence. Clubs across Wales continue to grow - with new funding, facility upgrades and exciting plans for the future. We’re proud to launch a new quality assurance project to support voluntary youth clubs, and we’re inviting runners to make their miles matter in 2026. As always, young people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to keep building brighter futures, together.

This month we’re celebrating connection, achievement, and global impact. From marshmallow toasting at The Lodge and our first ever Cardiff Half Marathon runners, to inspiring moments at the NABGC Centenary Conference, it’s been a busy and brilliant September. We’re proud to spotlight club successes and thrilled to announce an award nomination. As always, our work is driven by young people, and we’re excited to keep building opportunities, confidence, and community across Wales and beyond.

As our summer of abundance comes to an end, we are looking back with gratitude for all that the BGC Wales network has achieved. Looking forward, we are pleased to share lots of opportunity for new growth this autumn.

It’s been a lively month across BGC Wales, with summer activities in full swing! From football finals to forest schools, our young people have been shining - supported every step of the way by amazing staff, volunteers, and clubs. Catch up on the highlights and see what’s been happening across the network. Thanks for being part of the BGC Wales family!

It is with great sadness that we announce the news of two significant losses to our BGC community. Our Lodge Centre Manager, Dale Davies, tragically passed away while on a climbing holiday in the French Alps. This news has rocked the organisation and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Dale’s family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We are also heartbroken to hear that Neil Ellis has passed away. Neil was the inspirational leader of Bettws Boys’ and Girls’ Club and the visionary who led the creation of the Lodge to benefit young people in the community.

They say that Spring is the season of growth and development, and what a month we’ve had here this May. We’re incredibly proud of everything our young people have taken part in and achieved! As Spring turns to Summer, the season of action, we have lots of opportunities for available for both leaders and young people!

Hello! In this month’s news: Boys rugby victory, Youth Forum to Netherlands, Mental Health Awareness Week, People's Postcode Lottery Funding, Youth Club Survey.

Hello! In this month’s news: BGC Wales secures Admiral funding , Football squad selections, Young Leaders programme, Be Active Wales fund...plus, feature piece ‘Is there a global gender divide?’

Helo! Yn y newyddion y mis hwn: cefnogaeth ac adnoddau argyfer clybiau sy'n aelodau, cyfleoedd cyllido, diwrnod iechyd a lles, dawMecsico i Gymru... a mwy!
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