PAWB Arts CIC was the vision of Hollie Withers, who wanted to bring engaging and immersive arts activities to the local community in Abergavenny through affordable art and design workshops - because art is for everybody. After a successful first year, Hollie wanted to offer people more opportunities to get creative outside of formal classes. How GAVO helped Our community development officer Jo, supported Hollie to explore funding opportunities and put her in touch with the Na

A once neglected outdoor space at The Share Centre on Stow Hill has been transformed into a thriving community garden, creating new opportunities for local people to grow food, learn skills, improve wellbeing and connect with their community. The new Urban Grows initiative, led by Urban Circle Newport, officially opened in August and forms part of the organisation's wider Urban in the Community programme, supported through National Lottery Awards for All funding. The garden w

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.

Newport City Council is looking for local organisations, community groups and passionate individuals to host a new series of Climate Cafés across the city – and your group could be one of the first to get involved. Climate change can sometimes feel like a huge challenge, but some of the most powerful conversations start with something much simpler: a cup of tea, a friendly welcome and the chance to connect with others. That's exactly what a Climate Café is all about. A Space

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 Se

Following the nomination period over the summer the team are pleased to announce the nominees for this years awards, we once again had a huge number of nominations with a number of names being nominated a number of times from within the community, clearly demonstrating the appreciation felt by people for the services provided by groups and individuals across the city. This year’s awards will once again take place at the Holiday Inn at The Coldra on the 15th October, this year

Community groups, charities and residents across Cymru are being encouraged to share their views on how National Lottery funding should be distributed in the future. The UK Government has launched a national call for evidence to gather opinions on how money raised by National Lottery players for good causes should be spent. The consultation aims to better understand the priorities and needs of people and communities across the UK. The survey is open to both individuals and or

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

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

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

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

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

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

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