At GAVO, our team brings together people with a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to strengthening communities across Gwent. In this latest staff spotlight, we’re introducing Susanne Maddax, GAVO’s Regional Strategic Lead and Manager of the Newport team, whose career has been shaped by a passion for social justice, equality and partnership working. A long-standing connection with GAVO Susanne joined GAVO in 2003 as one of Wales’s first Health and Social Care Facili

Community groups, charities, schools and organisations supporting children and young people across Gwent are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants programme. The programme supports projects that help children and young people access healthy and nutritious food while also improving their physical and mental wellbeing. With increasing numbers of families facing financial pressures, the fund aims to give local organisations the extra support

Following the appointment in of Cllr Debbie Harvey as the city's new mayor earlier this year and the announcement that GAVO Newport, along with St. John Ambulance Cymru Newport Division as the chosen charities for the mayor's term we are keen to share the details of the fundraising activities taking place all of which will help raise funds for the two charities over the coming months. Further details of upcomign events will be listed in the Table below along with posts on our

The latest network event took place at The Hive, a relatively new community space provided by CODI at the bottom of Stow Hill in the City centre. All 25 available spaces were booked for the event from across a wide range of community organisations as shown below to discuss a range of topics at our summer meeting, click the arrow below on each section to read more about the outcomes and next steps from the meeting: Changes to Funding Surgeries Following some insight in the num

Application packs will be available by contacting GAVO. What’s on Offer? Grants of £1,000 up to £25,000 are available to support projects that: Enhance community facilities Improve green spaces Strengthen pride in place across Blaenau Gwent This funding is designed to support practical, lasting improvements that make our communities more sustainable, accessible, and vibrant. Funding Levels Up to £25,000 – Ebbw Fawr and Upper/Lower Ebbw Fach valleys Up to £10,000 – Sirhowy Val

Community organisations, charities, social enterprises and grassroots sports groups in Newport are being encouraged to apply for two new funding opportunities designed to support local projects and strengthen communities across the city. Applications are now open and will close on 28 August 2026. The funding from the council is available through: Community Development Grant Scheme – grants from £500 to £30,000, with higher-value requests considered in exceptional circumstance

July has been a busy month for The National Lottery Community Fund with the launch of the new Small Eco Award and a big rise in the limit of the Sustainable Steps Wales - EGIN grant from £15,000 to £35,000. The fund supports community groups in Wales that are taking action on climate change and aiming to live more sustainably, or helping them kick-start their ideas. To be eligible for a grant your group must have received support from the Egin mentoring programme which provid

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 Au

The role will involve engaging with people aged 14+ and matching them with local organisations in quality volunteering placements. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for making a difference. Salary: SCP 27 to 30 £29,419 - £32,639 pa pro-rata Pro rata Salary: £11,926 pa - £13,232 pa (15 hours per week) Base: Monmouthshire Contract: Permanent Please find Application Form and Application Guidance Notes below. Completed application forms t

Who has inspired you? Who can Wales be proud of? The St David Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales and abroad, nominate now. Nominations close on 23rd October 2026. Each year there are 11 St David Awards, the first 10 of which are nominated for by the public: Business Bravery Community Champion Culture Environment Innovation, Science and Technology Public Service Sport Volunteer Young Person First Minister's Spe

Here is what is in store for August... lots happening over the summer 🌞. Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The August newsletter includes the following topics: Gwent Regional Partnership Board Population Needs Assessment Survey DEEP - Social Care Wales Insights from the third sector - Baromedr Cymru Vaccine Updates - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Place Based Care Resource Mapping Purpose Sharing Your Experience of NHS Continuing Healthcare DWP - Carers A

Community organisations across Wales that are dedicated to supporting children and young people can now apply for funding through the Principality Building Society Future Generations Fund. Established in partnership with Principality Building Society, the fund aims to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people across Wales. Grants of up to £12,500 are available for one year to help organisations strengthen their core services and provide me

Volunteers are the backbone of our communities. Nominating a volunteer or a community group is a great way to show your appreciation. The annual awards, taking place in autumn, will celebrate the incredible work of volunteers in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Newport! Nominations in Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly close on 7th of August! Newport nominations for Family Champion and Health and Wellbeing Categories only are open until 7th of August! You can nominate as many volunteers

Newly launched Public Health Wales fund to support voluntary organisations across Wales to develop and deliver innovative, community-led approaches to preventing gambling-related harms. Public Health Wales (PHW) has launched the Gambling Harms Prevention: Voluntary Sector Grant Fund, administered by WCVA, to strengthen Wales’ capacity to prevent gambling-related harms through evidence-informed and community-led action. The programme focuses on the social, economic and enviro

Pelvic health issues can affect anyone. This can include issues with; bladder or bowel control, pain, feeling of heaviness or pressure. daily life such as planning activities around availability of toilets, avoiding social situations, exercise etc. Many women do not seek help because of embarrassment, feel uncomfortable discussing with others or because services seem inaccessible or just not sensitive to needs. This workshop for women only, will be delivered by a pelvic heal

Communities across Wales are being invited to play their part in tackling the climate and nature emergency through the Small Eco Awards programme from The National Lottery Community Fund. With grants ranging from £300 to £20,000 available, the programme is designed to support local projects that put environmental sustainability at the heart of what they do. Whether it's creating greener neighbourhoods, helping people reconnect with nature, reducing pollution, or finding pract

There is still time to submit an application to GAVOs 'Youth Volunteers Fund, supported by the WCVA. Newport, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent are offering funding of up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups This is a youth-led grant designed to inspire young people (aged 14-25) into volunteering and help develop youth-focused community services across Gwent. 📝 Apply Now! Monmouthshire- Closed to applications Caerphilly deadline- 1st September 2026 Blaenau Gwent- Open f

For the first time in history, the Tour de France is coming to Wales, and you could be part of this once-in-a-generation sporting event The men's peloton will arrive in Wales on Sunday, July 4, 2027, as the grand finale of the UK Grand Départ. Stage 3 will be a gruelling 223 km route beginning at Powis Castle in Welshpool and finishing in Cardiff, bringing thousands of spectators to communities across Wales. Become a Tour de France Joy Maker To help deliver this world-class e

Your Help Needed Place Based Care Resource Mapping Successful place-based working needs organisations involved in supporting care and wellbeing in the community to work together to provide the right care in the right way. More community-based working will lead to better outcomes for those accessing care and support To help develop a Newport plan for delivering the Place Based Care model in Newport, partners need to understand the workforce paid and unpaid available locally t

UPDATED: 11/8/26 - Fund has now closed Community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations in Newport are being encouraged to apply for funding to help reduce waste, promote reuse and support the city’s journey towards net zero by 2050. The Reuse Newport Fund will provide financial support for projects that encourage people to repair, reuse and recycle more, helping to keep valuable items in use for longer while benefiting local communities. A total of £200,000 is av

A Newport community allotment that has become a place of connection, creativity and wellbeing has secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Awards for All programme to expand its work over the coming year. Based at Coldra Road Allotments and run by The Place Newport through Tin Shed Theatre Co, Plot 4 will use the funding to deliver a year-long Wellbeing in Nature programme, providing free opportunities for local people to improve their wellbeing through gard

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

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!