Meet Newport’s elected Forum members Check out our guide to setting up a community group Funding News - Welsh Government Capital Grant Pilot fund Read the latest updates from our Health, Social Care & Wellbeing team Climate Resilience Communities Workshop - 15th Jan 2026 Join the Local Access Forum Funding Surgeries to restart on the 23rd January Make volunteering your New Year’s resolution Promote the great work you're doing during #Porthour Open Table Consultation - Arts fo

These events are part of the Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) taking place across Gwent in Newport, LLandhilleth, Abergavenny, Pontypool and Caerphilly on behalf of Gwent PSB. Links to book the workshops Click on the link below: Newport Link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1855510073579?aff=oddtdtcreator Abergavenny Link- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975983330333?aff=oddtdtcreator Caerphilly Link- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975983443672?aff=oddtdtcreator Torfae

📆 Date: Monday, 19th January 🕒 Time:  11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location:  Online via Zoom Inside Out Cymru invites you to an Open Table consultation to explore how arts and creative activities can support wellbeing in communities across Gwent. This is an informal, welcoming space for anyone interested in culture, health, wellbeing, or community development. Whether you’re a community group, support worker, partner organisation, or local resident, your voice matters. What to E

Newport City Council is restarting the Local Access Forum (LAF)  and is keen to hear from residents and community groups who value and support public access to land for open-air recreation . This is a fantastic opportunity to have your say  on how people can access and move around Newport, in line with the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW) and help ensure everyone benefits from being outdoors. What is the Local Access Forum? The Forum advises Newport City Council, Nat

Date:  Thursday, 15 January 2026 Time:  10:00 AM Location:  Newport Civic Centre, Godfrey Road, NP20 4UR Why Attend? Climate change is already shaping the way we live, work, and plan for the future. The Climate Resilience Communities Workshop  is your chance to influence how Gwent responds to these challenges. This in-person workshop  will: Sense-check emerging findings  from the Gwent Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). Gather evidence on community perceptions of combined

Download your copy of the Winter newsletter looking at the following topics: Macmillan Care Grants up to £1.5 million is available, with grants ranging from £50,000 to £150,000.  The fund is open now and closes on 23 January 2026.  Welsh Government are inviting applications from Community Food Organisations in Wales who provide free or low-cost emergency food and essential household items to individuals and families experiencing food poverty. This pilot grant programme offer

The Dementia Hub can be found in the foyer of the Riverfront Theatre. It offers vital information, support, and a friendly point of contact for anyone with a dementia query, memory concern, or anyone affected by dementia.   The Hub is available all week but is staffed Monday to Friday, 10-2pm . Feel free to drop in and have a chat — whether you need support or simply a friendly conversation the team are on hand to help.   If you’d like to check when a Dementia Adviser is at t

The Welsh Government is inviting applications from Community Food Organisations in Wales who provide free or low-cost emergency food and essential household items to individuals and families experiencing food poverty. This pilot grant offers capital  funding to help people using these services to become digitally confident .     The pilot focuses on building capacity for devices and/or connectivity in local settings which support wider outcomes for people who use these ser

Why Community Groups Matter Community groups play a vital role in bringing people together around shared interests, concerns, or goals. They foster social connections, empower individuals, and help address local needs through collective action. Whether you're passionate about arts, wellbeing, the environment, or social justice, forming a community group can be a powerful way to make a positive impact in your local community. Community groups are often able to draw down fundin

The EU Delegation to the UK hosted its annual EU-UK Youth Dialogue, which brought together young leaders from across the UK. This year it took place in Newcastle on 6th-7th November 2025 . The Delegation were looking for young leaders ( aged 18-30 ) from Wales who would like to attend this conference and the WCVA asked County Voluntary Councils to nominate young people. T Howells from Newport has volunteered with GAVO for many years, supporting the GAVO Youth Volunteers Fun

Zoë Paterson has recently joined the Newport team at GAVO as the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Partnership Officer and supporting Susanne within the role here in Newport. Zoë is a community-focused environmental advocate with a deep passion for sustainability, creativity, and place-based action. Zoë volunteers locally with Greening Maindee  as a gardener and co-runs Jean Genies, a textile group that promotes sustainable fashion, creative reuse, and wellbeing. She also sup

On the 6th of November we held the annual Blaenau Gwent Volunteer Awards at Llanhilleth Miners Institute. It was a really motivational night, full of stories of the wonderful work done by volunteers in our communities. Well done to all of our winners, you are all super stars! Category   Winner    Community Advocate  Lesley Ford – Glyncoed Community Group  Community Advocate  Emma Hinchcliffe – (Supporting learning disabilities)  Environmental  Rassau Repair Café (Luke Manson

Dates:  27–29 March 2026 Location:  Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre, Llanystumdwy, Gwynedd Application Deadline:  12:00 noon, Wednesday 3 December 2025 Literature Wales, in partnership with Disability Arts Cymru , is thrilled to announce the return of its acclaimed programme Reinventing the Protagonist . This unique opportunity invites Deaf and/or Disabled and/or Neurodiverse writers based in Wales to join a residential creative writing retreat, followed by online one-to-one tutoria

Are you a community group or voluntary organisation in Newport tackling food poverty? You could be eligible for a grant of £1,000 to £6,000  through the Direct Food Support Fund 2025 , funded by the Welsh Government and administered by Newport City Council. This grant supports projects that aim to: Increase access to good quality food Strengthen community food initiatives Address the root causes of food poverty 🧩 Examples of eligible ideas include: Purchasing culturally appr

Warm Hubs are back this winter! Looking for a cosy, welcoming space to connect with others, stay warm, and access support? Warm Hubs are here to help. These community-led spaces offer a friendly environment where you can drop in, enjoy a hot drink, take part in activities, and get advice or support—all free of charge. Whether you're popping in for a chat or joining a craft session, there's something for everyone. What is a Warm Hub? Warm Hubs (sometimes called Warm Banks, Cos

As the autumn leaves fall and we approach the end of the year, this month's newsletter is packed with updates, awareness campaigns, funding and opportunities to get involved across Newport and the wider Gwent area. This month, we’re spotlighting Mouth Cancer Awareness, Menopause Care, Dementia Action Planning, and more. Whether you're a professional, carer, or community member, there’s something here for everyone in this November issue Download below;

*Bookings have now closed for this event After a few months break we will be back at The Place with our last Network session of the year. These sessions are open to Third sector organisation based in or working in the County boundary of Newport. Sessions are designed to serve and support the Voluntary sector's needs as we continue to highlight and support the work they do. Agenda for Novembers session: Newport Forum members election Introduction to our new staff members Works

YnNi Teg is moving forward with the feasibility stage of Wales’ first community renewable energy project, using a virtual power plant (VPP) approach. The proposed project, Project NUR , aims to explore how solar panels and home battery systems could one day be offered to residents in Cardiff and Newport at no upfront cost, to help lower household electricity bills. To get the most benefit from the solar panels and batteries, they would be connected into a wider community netw

Newport Comes Together to Celebrate Local Heroes at the GAVO Volunteering Awards 2025 On 22nd October, Newport was buzzing with pride as the city came together to celebrate its incredible volunteers at the GAVO Newport Volunteering Awards 2025. Hosted by the Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO), the event was a heartfelt tribute to the people who give their time, energy, and compassion to make our communities stronger. A Night of Inspiration This year’s awards

The Monmouthshire Volunteers Awards held on 15th October at the Gateway Church in Abergavenny proved to be yet another resounding success.

The GAVO Caerphilly Annual Volunteer Awards evening, held at Blackwood Rugby Club on Tuesday, 7th October, was a resounding success, warmly received by all who attended.

Are you part of a community group or third sector organisation working to make Gwent safer, fairer, and more resilient? The Police & Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Community Fund  is now open for applications, offering grants from £1,000 to £50,000  to support projects that align with the priorities of the Police, Crime and Justice Plan. This fund is designed to support initiatives such as: Youth outreach and mentoring programmes Community safety and anti-social behaviour prevent