People living, working, or strongly connected to Newport city centre, Maindee and Pill are being encouraged to get involved in shaping the future of their communities. Earlier this year, Newport was awarded £20 million of UK Government funding through the Pride in Place programme. This investment will support long-term regeneration in key neighbourhoods over the next 10 years and local people will play a central role in deciding how it is used. Getting involved Newport City C

Across Newport, community groups and charities continue to make a vital difference every day, supporting residents, running services, and bringing people together. But as many organisations will recognise, securing sustainable, long-term funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing the third sector. One funding stream that is often overlooked but holds significant potential is legacy giving. Legacy fundraising, sometimes called “gifts in wills”, gives people the oppor

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, giving you an early look at upcoming events, funding opportunities, and other updates for the third sector. In the May edition: Volunteer

'Free marketing training for small charity staff doing comms by default: ​This practical, friendly training session is designed for those working in small charities and third sector organisations in Wales who manage social media, newsletters, or websites alongside many other roles. ​If you’re already posting now and then but it doesn't feel effective, this session is for you. We won’t tell you to be on every platform or create more content. Who is it for? ​This training is pe

Community organisations across Wales are invited to apply for funding to deliver activities celebrating National Windrush Day 2026, which marks 78 years of the Windrush generation in Wales. The Windrush Cymru @79 Grant supports projects that recognise and promote the historical, cultural, and social contributions of the Windrush generation and Commonwealth communities. The grant programme is Welsh Government funded and administered by Race Council Cymru, led by Windrush Cymru

Over the winter period, Warm Hubs across Newport have once again played a vital role in supporting residents through some of the coldest and most challenging months of the year. Between September and the end of March , a total of 1,257 Warm Hub sessions took place across the city, welcoming 18,654 attendances . These sessions were delivered by 40 different community organisations , all working collaboratively to support local people using a share of £199,046 in funding made

This summer, communities across the UK are coming together for something special—and you’re invited. From 5–8 June 2026, The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out are teaming up for one big weekend of friendship, food, fun and action. It’s a chance for all of us - neighbours, volunteers, community groups and organisations - to come together, connect, and make a difference locally. At GAVO, we see every day how powerful community action can be. This weekend is a chance to be part of

Cwtch Communities is a Wales-wide grant programme funded by Comic Relief and delivered by WCVA . It has been created to support small, grassroots organisations that play a vital role in strengthening their communities. The programme recognises that meaningful and lasting change often begins at a very local level, where community groups understand the needs of local people and can respond quickly and compassionately. Through grants ranging from £15,000 to £35,000, Cwtch Commu

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 took place

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 Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant (VWSG) 22/5/26 The grant, offering awards between £50,000 and £100,000 for projects lasting up to 18 months, is designed to help organisations test new ideas, grow proven models, and build long‑term infrastructure for volunteering. Priority will be given to initiatives working

Across Wales, community groups, charities, social enterprises, and local organisations are working every day to build stronger, more resilient communities. Now, a major new funding opportunity is available to help them take the next step on their sustainability journey. Ynni Cymru, the Welsh Government's programme supporting Smart Local Energy Systems, has launched its 2026–2027 Capital Grant Scheme , offering up to £10 million for projects that cut carbon, lower energy bill

Gwent Regional Partnership Board have agreed to provide a small grant fund through the Further Faster Programme. This scheme is aimed at providing additional funding to community groups and the third sector to support the themes of Early Intervention and Prevention and support people to remain well. Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026 at noon. This is a short-term fund and all funding must be spent by 31 March 2027. Applications can be made for projects to a maximum of £2

Uskside Amateur Radio are a Newport community group that uses amateur radio technology to support visually impaired people—and their journey began with guidance from GAVO. The group had long been passionate about radio communication and wanted to create an accessible, confidence‑building activity for people with sight loss. However, they were unsure where to find the right funding or how to develop the idea into a structured project. Through GAVO’s community development suppo

For three decades, Newport Women’s Forum has been championing women across the city supporting their ambitions, recognising their potential and helping them break down barriers. As the Forum celebrates its 30th anniversary, its long‑standing commitment continues through the Annual Bursary, which offers up to £1,500 to women in Newport who want to pursue a personal goal, develop new skills, or bring a project to life. The bursary is open to women aged 18 and over, as well as g

GAVO is delighted to share an exciting opportunity for adult community groups across Newport, Caerphilly and Torfaen to take part in Voices for the Future — a creative heritage project led by the National Literacy Trust and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund . This inspiring initiative celebrates the powerful legacy of the Newport Rising and the wider Chartist movement, whose struggle for democratic rights helped shape modern Britain. Now, local people are being

This page has been created to help you and your Recreation/ Sport group have access to all the support GAVO has to offer your group and to accompany the event on 6th March 20206, entry is free to all groups on the day with no booking required, just arrive any time between 10-2pm. What are the challenges sporting groups face in Newport? The Active Newport Report , brings together feedback from grassroots sports clubs, community groups and local stakeholders to understand the c

There’s something truly special happening at Little Pips Cuppa Club 💛 Recently crowned winners at the MVA 2025 (GAVO and Monmouthshire Housing Association Volunteer Awards) as ‘Business in the Heart of the Community’ , Little Pips is shining brightly — and after seeing it for ourselves, it’s easy to understand why. My colleague, Chris Irving, and I had the pleasure of visiting Claire Duddridge, the heart and driving force behind Little Pips, to see Little Pips Cuppa Club i

A major funding opportunity has opened for organisations looking to strengthen and innovate within Wales’ volunteering sector. The Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant (VWSG) —now launching its second round for 2025–28—aims to support a small number of ambitious, strategic projects that can improve volunteering at scale across the country. The grant, offering awards between £50,000 and £100,000 for projects lasting up to 18 months, is designed to help organisations test new id

The Senedd election on Thursday 7 May 2026 will bring one of the biggest overhauls to Wales’s voting system since the Senedd was formed. With a new electoral model, redrawn constituencies and updated rules on how Members of the Senedd (MSs) are elected, communities across Newport will notice significant changes at the ballot box. This article breaks down what’s changing, how it affects local voters and how community organisations can play an active role in supporting your me

WCVA has launched a brand-new Trustee Network designed to support trustees from across Wales to feel informed, connected, and confident in their roles. Following extensive engagement with trustees and voluntary organisations, the network has been shaped directly by the people who will benefit from it. Why the Network Was Created Trustees play a vital leadership role in charities and community groups, ensuring organisations act in the best interests of their beneficiaries and