Free digital mentoring for third sector organisations in Wales
About the Programme
Newid is a partnership programme delivered by WCVA, Cwmpas and ProMo Cymru, with funding from 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.
About this ‘Open Call’
The Newid Programme is seeking a limited number of Welsh Third Sector organisations, Social Enterprises, charities, and Community Organisations to participate in our tailored mentoring support initiative. This programme is designed to help your organisation embrace technology, work more efficiently, save money, and make lasting, meaningful changes from within.
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: 22 June 2026 (5pm)
- Start dates: June 2026 or September 2026
- Contact for queries – newid@cwmpas.coop
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.
Newid Mentoring FAQs
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a supportive relationship where an experienced person (the mentor) helps your organisation think through challenges and explore new ideas. They’ll share insights and guidance.
You stay in control of the direction and actions.
How long is the mentoring process?
On average, our mentors work with each organisation for around 21–28 hours. This includes an initial assessment, research into tailored options, and support sessions with you or your team.
Is there a cost for the service?
No, the mentoring is completely free, funded by the Welsh Government’s Third Sector Unit.
Will the mentor do the work for us?
No, mentors don’t do the work for you. However, they will support you to:
- Prioritise options
- Build confidence
- Plan achievable next steps
For real, sustainable change, your team needs to lead the way, and mentors are here to help that happen.
What if we need specialist advice (e.g. computer programming)?
Our team has a wide range of experience, but we’re not specialists in every area of technology.
If your needs go beyond our expertise, for example, custom software development, we’ll help you scope out the options and introduce you to trusted professionals from our networks across the UK.
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