Latest grants, funding opportunities, and support for Blaenau Gwent community groups and organisations.

GAVO Monmouthshire Weekly Burst is your weekly roundup of community news, events, opportunities, and updates from across the third sector in Monmouthshire. From local activities and funding opportunities to volunteering, wellbeing support, and community projects - check back each week to stay connected with what’s happening in your area. This week: Find out more about our Volunteers Week plans!

Our latest Development Newsletter will be published on this page by the 1st of each month. You can access the newsletter through the link provided below, which will take you to our MailChimp page. There, you can also browse previous editions and choose to subscribe. Subscribers receive the newsletter around five days before it appears here on the GAVO website, giving you an early look at upcoming events, funding opportunities, and other updates for the third sector. In the Ju

Here is what is in store for July... stay hydrated and cool. Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The July newsletter includes the following topics: Launch of brain health resources to support healthier futures for people with learning disabilities Free Workshops to Build Inclusive, Future-Ready Workplaces DEEP - Social Care Wales Get Creative with Arts & Hills Activities - 19 Hills 9th of July NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER TODAY! - by 19th July Keeping it cool - Dementia an

Our Monmouthshire Volunteer Awards are back! Do you know someone making a difference in their community? Nominations are now open (closing 13th of July) for the Monmouthshire Volunteer Awards 2026, delivered in partnership with Monmouthshire Housing Association (MHA). The awards celebrate the volunteers, community groups and local champions who dedicate their time, skills and energy to supporting others and improving life across Monmouthshire. The awards are your chance to re

Volunteers are the backbone of our communities. They help in many ways, from shopping for a neighbour to running a group. Nominating a volunteer or a community group is a great way to show your appreciation. Taking place later this year, the annual awards will celebrate the incredible work of volunteers in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Newport. The awards are an opportunity to say thank you to those that make a positive impact in their community. The closing date for nominati

Do you know an individual, volunteer or organisation making a real difference in your community? Organised by WCVA, the awards highlight the outstanding contribution charities, community groups, volunteers and not-for-profit organisations make to improving people's lives. Award categories: Volunteer of the Year (26 and over) Young Volunteer of the Year (25 and under) Fundraiser of the Year Champion of Diversity Use of the Welsh Language Most Influential Small Organisation Hea

To find out more about any of the schemes click the link in the grants name and complete the short form to receive further details Grant Name Closing Date Information HMRC Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Grant Funding 2027–2030 3/7/26 HMRC grant funding Bids invited from non-profit organisations for funding of between £40,000 and £1million per year, with a maximum set at 50% of your organisation’s turnover (from the last audited accounts). Click here to find out more Ama

Want to stay up to date with the latest opportunities, events and news from across the voluntary and community sector in Gwent? GAVO's newsletters are designed to help community groups, charities, volunteers and third sector organisations stay informed and connected. Our local newsletters feature: Funding opportunities Volunteering opportunities Training and events Community news and updates Partnership opportunities We also offer Health, Social Care and Wellbeing newsletters

Welcome to the homepage of Newport's Third Sector Network, the Network exists to help facilitate conversations, connections, shared learning and partnership within the Third sector working in Newport. Meetings typically take place each quarter and are open to any third sector organisation based in or serving Newport residents. Further details of upcoming sessions and notes from previous meetings can be found below. Third Sector Network events The next Network event will take

The team at TogetherWORKS is inviting the community to a free Community Feast on Thursday 2 July, from 6pm to 8pm, in their garden in Caldicot. The event marks an important milestone as TogetherWORKS celebrates becoming an independent charity following a challenging period of funding uncertainty. Attendees can enjoy food, activities, and a welcoming atmosphere while celebrating this new chapter with the local community. Date: Thursday 2 July Time: 6pm–8pm Location: TogetherWO

GAVO Blaenau Gwent Weekly Update brings together the latest community news, events, opportunities, and updates from across the third sector in Blaenau Gwent. From local activities and funding opportunities to training, wellbeing support, and community projects, this page helps keep organisations and residents connected with what’s happening across the county borough.

HMRC has worked with the voluntary and community sector to deliver support and access to services for customers the Department finds hardest to reach.  Bids invited from non-profit organisations for funding of between £40,000 and £1million per year, with a maximum set at 50% of your organisation’s turnover (from the last audited accounts). Key Points at a glance: Funding body: HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Total fund available: £11 million over 3 years (£3.7 million per year) G

Here is what is in store for June... Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The June newsletter includes the following topics: Gwent Regional Partnership Board - Population Needs Assessment at Mecure Hotal 7th July Fast Track UK & Ireland Conference in Cardiff 23rd June Gofod3 is Back Cardiff 17th June Mindfulness Wales Celebration Llanhilleth 12th September Gaer Community Centre Information Day 15th June Elder Abuse Awarenesss Day Online 30th June Pride Month LGBTQ+

It is the end of another fantastic week recognising and celebrating our volunteers, take a look to see what the Monmouthshire team got up to! Monday 1st - the Monmouthshire Volunteer Awards Launch What better way to recognise the people who selflessly give their time to make a difference in their community than to nominate them for an award?! This will be our third year hosting the awards in partnership with Monmouthshire Housing Association to celebrate our community champio

Community groups, schools, non-profit organisations and local residents in Newport are being encouraged to apply for funding of up to £5,000 to support projects that deliver lasting impact in their communities. The latest round of the Microsoft Wales Community Fund is now open for applications, offering both financial support and practical resources to help bring new or existing ideas to life. The fund is focused on supporting projects that help build thriving, inclusive and

As part of National Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating the incredible difference volunteers make in communities across Monmouthshire every day. On Friday 15th May, employees from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) took part in a Corporate Volunteering Day with Friends of Bailey Park in Abergavenny. Between 2pm and 4pm, the team worked alongside local volunteers to help maintain and enhance this much-loved community green space. The group got stuck into a variety of g

Volunteers' Week is a UK-wide campaign held each year from 1–7 June to celebrate and recognise the incredible contribution volunteers make to our communities. Across Gwent and beyond, volunteers give their time, skills and energy to support local organisations, community groups and charities. What is Volunteers Week? Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers, the campaign highli

The word gofod means space in Welsh, and gofod3 is exactly that – a space for the voluntary sector in Wales to come together, learn from one another and look ahead to the future. Events such as gofod3 provide a unique opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, build new partnerships and return with ideas that can benefit local communities across Gwent. GAVO is encouraging voluntary organisations, community groups, trustees, volunteers and sector professionals across Gwent to boo

As part of GAVO’s ongoing series showcasing the incredible work of community organisations across Newport, we are proud to highlight Seeds of Hope who are making a powerful difference to local families through inclusion, creativity and support. Seeds of Hope is dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and their families, the group focuses on creating safe, welcoming spaces where individuals can connect, build confidence and feel celebrated for who they are. Through a g

GAVO Caerphilly Funding Highlights brings together the latest funding opportunities, grants, and support available for community groups, charities, and voluntary organisations across Caerphilly. Updated regularly, this page aims to help local organisations discover new opportunities to support projects, activities, and community initiatives. This month’s GAVO - Caerphilly Funding Highlights: CONTENTS: Meet the Caerphilly Team Postcode Community Trust Grant Round 2 Comic Relie

Cllr Debbie Harvey is sworn in as the 394th mayor of Newport. Credit: Newport City Council “Volunteers are the unsung heroes of our city and organisations like GAVO play a crucial role in supporting and championing them.” - Cllr Harvey GAVO is delighted to have been selected as one of the Mayor of Newport’s chosen charities for the year by Cllr Debbie Harvey. Following the robing and swearing-in ceremony, Cllr Harvey announced that during her mayoral year she would champion v

Two inspiring projects based here in Newport have been recognised on a national stage after being nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2026, which celebrate individuals and organisations making a real difference to equality and inclusion across the UK. Among this year’s nominees are Muslim Women's group Active Lives, recognised for its work helping people of all backgrounds become more active and connected, and Autism’s Hidden Voices, led by Yvonne Odukwe, which suppor