Postcode Community Trust is offering unrestricted, multi‑year grants of up to £50,000 , spread over three years, to support good causes making a positive impact across Wales. This fund is designed to help organisations working within one of the Trust’s four thematic areas for 2026: Enabling participation in the arts Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty Supporting marginalised groups and tackling inequality Improving mental health , with a focus on organisations suppor

Blaenau Gwent needs volunteers – people like you. All ages welcome. No experience needed 🙌 Help out with food banks, mental health groups, sports clubs, schools, community events, outdoor projects and more. Whether you want to:✨ learn new skills✨ boost confidence✨ meet new people✨ improve job prospects✨ try something positive Even a little time makes a big difference. Volunteering can change your life – and someone else’s. GAVO offers flexible volunteering that fits around y

The Welsh Government Energy Service  is launching a new grant scheme to support implementation‑ready renewable energy projects  delivered by the public sector and community enterprises across Wales. The scheme is designed to help bring larger and more ambitious renewable energy projects  to life, particularly those with longer financial payback periods. It complements existing support, including the Wales Funding Programme  and the Local Energy Grant , by providing top‑up cap

For many, a train journey is a simple part of daily life. However, for those living with disabilities or facing other travel barriers, navigating a station or boarding a carriage can feel like a daunting challenge. To bridge this gap, Transport for Wales (TfW), with funding from the Welsh Government, is offering the ‘Confidence to Travel’ initiative. This program is designed to help organisations and community groups empower the people they represent, boosting their independe

Community and third sector organisations in Gwent are being invited to apply for funding to deliver short break opportunities for unpaid carers  through the Carers Trust Short Breaks Scheme . Backed by Welsh Government funding, the scheme will run from October 2026 to March 2029  and aims to improve carers’ wellbeing, resilience and quality of life by giving them a meaningful break from their caring role. How much funding is available in your area? Funding is allocated by loc

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

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

Third sector organisations can apply for GAVO’s Further Faster Small Grant Scheme, funded by the Welsh Government. Focus: Early Intervention & Prevention.

The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is a Welsh Government grant programme managed by WCVA. It supports community-led...

Do you run a community group in Gwent that works with young people? The Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund  is now open for...

We’re pleased to share a series of monthly Q&A drop-in sessions with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). These informal workshops...

The National Lottery Community Fund has launched Meithrin Natur , a major funding programme aimed at improving the health and wellbeing...

Are you aged 14–25 and passionate about making a difference in Blaenau Gwent?  We’re looking for Youth Panel Members to help decide which...

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS FUND Here are some fantastic projects that have been funded by the Youth Volunteer's Fund ... are you a young person or...

The GAVO Volunteering awards will take place in each of our regions during October and nominations have now closed! Volunteers are the...

Great to see young volunteers from Blaenau Gwent Youth Service supporting the Abertillery Aspiration Group and Abertillery and...

GAVO is proud to once again offer funding of up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups in Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and...

Following the conclusion of EU funding in Wales, the UK Government introduced the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) as its UK-wide...

Following the successful delivery of Windrush Grants since 2022, Race Council Cymru—led by the Windrush Cymru Elders—is pleased to...