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New Welsh Government Grant to Support Ambitious Renewable Energy Projects
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

Dan Coast
6 days ago


Confidence to Travel: Empowering Everyone to Use the Welsh Rail Network
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

Dan Coast
6 days ago


Short Breaks Funding Now Open for Community Groups Across Gwent
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

Dan Coast
Jan 16


Climate Resilient Communities Workshops across Gwent
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

GAVO
Dec 17, 2025


Join The Open Table Consultation: Arts for Wellbeing in Gwent
📆 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

Dan Coast
Dec 16, 2025


GAVO Caerphilly Volunteer Awards
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.

GAVO
Oct 20, 2025


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

GAVO
Oct 14, 2025


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

Dan Coast
Oct 7, 2025


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

Dan Coast
Sep 30, 2025


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

Dan Coast
Sep 22, 2025


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

Dan Coast
Sep 16, 2025


GAVO Volunteering Awards 2025
The GAVO Volunteering awards will take place in each of our regions during October and nominations have now closed! Volunteers are the...

Dan Coast
Jun 26, 2025


🌟 GAVO Youth Volunteers Fund 2025–26 – Now Open for Applications!
GAVO is proud to once again offer funding of up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups in Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and...

Kelly Sullivan
Jun 2, 2025


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

Dan Coast
May 2, 2025


Race Council Cymru Launches 2025 Windrush Grant Scheme for Wales
Following the successful delivery of Windrush Grants since 2022, Race Council Cymru—led by the Windrush Cymru Elders—is pleased to...

Dan Coast
May 1, 2025


Connect Your Community to Its Heritage — And Bring Your Project to Life
Roma community visiting industrial heritage in the South Wales valleys - Image from National Lottery Heritage Fund Have you ever looked...

Dan Coast
Apr 9, 2025


What is a Community Asset Transfer?
A Community Asset Transfer (CAT) happens when a Public Sector Body transfers the management and/or ownership of a property or land asset...

Dan Coast
Jan 29, 2025


Let's Talk with Your Baby Programme in Caerphilly, delivered by GAVO.
The Let's Talk with your Baby programme, is an 8 week course available to all babies aged 3-12months in Caerphilly County Borough. Funded...

Lisa Brook
Oct 14, 2024


Gwent Climate Ready Communities - Exciting opportunity to help communities take Climate action
We know the Climate is changing but how will this impact us in South East Wales? People living in Gwent (Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,...

Dan Coast
Oct 7, 2024


Get Ahead with Volunteering Course
Register your interest for this free nine-week online training programme from The Open University in Wales. The Get Ahead With...

Dan Coast
Oct 2, 2024
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