Now Open: Free Digital Mentoring for Third Sector Organisations in Wales

We’re offering a limited number of third sector organisations in Wales the opportunity to receive free tailored digital mentoring support through the Newid programme. 

Newid is a partnership programme delivered by WCVA, Cwmpas and ProMo-Cymru, funded by Welsh Government. 

We support the Welsh third sector to make the most of digital. This includes offering practical training, advice, and resources to help organisations build confidence and improve how they work using digital tools. 

Through shared learning and real-world insights, we help charities and community groups adopt effective digital and modern workplace practices. 

What support will you receive? 

Successful organisations will receive up to 35 hours of tailored mentoring support, dependent on turnover and identified need, this support will include: 

• An assessment of your current operational practices and ways of working  

• Personalised mentoring to explore practical digital improvements and modernisation opportunities  

• Guidance on identifying and implementing improved processes (both short and longer term)  

• Support to build internal capacity and confidence to sustain change  

• Development of clear, realistic action plans to help your organisation move forward 

Support is tailored to your needs and may include areas such as AI, data management, workflows, and digital tools. 

Who is this for? 

We are looking for third sector organisations in Wales (including charities, social enterprises and community groups) that: 

• Are ready to improve how they work using digital approaches  

• Can commit time and capacity to the mentoring process  
• Have an annual turnover of over £20,000 per year

How it works 

Support will be delivered in two cohorts: 

• June 2026 start (Cohort 1) – for organisations ready to begin soon  

• September 2026 start (Cohort 2) – for organisations needing more time  

You’ll be asked to indicate your preferred cohort as part of the application. 

Key dates 

• Applications open: 7 May 2026  

• Deadline: 5 June 2026 (5:00pm)  

• Start dates: June 2026 or September 2026  

• Contact for queries – newid@cwmpas.coop 

Apply now 

We expect demand to be high and encourage early applications. 

Apply here – Newid Open Call Application 2026 / Cais Agored Newid 2026 – Fill in form 

What happens next? 

Successful applicants will be contacted in June. 

Organisations will be asked to sign a short participant agreement to confirm their commitment to the programme. 

Unfortunately, due to the limited capacity within this offer, not all applicants will be successful. Where possible unsuccessful applicants will receive feedback and information about alternative support options. We will also retain a reserve list in case any successful applicants withdraw from the process.