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

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

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

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

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

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 available through the fund, with grants o

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

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. The list below shows schemes have defined application dates and focus areas. Details of other funding schemes that remain open throughout the year can be found by contacting your local officer Closing Date Information Nature Networks Fund (Round 6) 5/8/2026 Awarding grants from £250,000 to £1million, this fund aims to strengthen the resilience of

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

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

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

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