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Eveswell Community Centre Refurbishment – Have Your Say!
Artist's impression on the new design of the community centre submitted to Newport City Council Exciting changes are coming to Eveswell...

Dan Coast
Aug 15


Funding for Warm Hubs is now available to maintain community warmth into 2026
Through funding secured from Newport City Council , GAVO are inviting community groups and charities to apply for up to £5000 to help deliver community driven activities and hubs that supports people during the winter months through Warm Hub Sessions. Last year funding supported over 450 Warm Space sessions and, incredibly, more than 12945 attendances through the coldest period of the year, Newport City Council and GAVO are keen to see funding applications from more constitu

Dan Coast
Jul 23


Climate Action Fund: Our Shared Future
The National Lottery Community Fund is investing in a greener, fairer future with the Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future. This...

Dan Coast
Jul 23


Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund – Empowering Creative Futures
Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund , offering grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities helping underserved communities access...

Dan Coast
Jul 22


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


Newport Systems Change Regional Workshop
Date: June 30, 2025 - 10:30-2pm Location: Llyfrgell Maindee Library, 79 Chepstow Rd, Maindee, Newport NP19 8BY Hosted by: Hope for the...

Dan Coast
Jun 17


Third Sector Partnership Agreement: Strengthening Community Through Partnership
This page will contain all the information around the Third Sector Partnership Agreement, how the partnership is progressing and how...

Dan Coast
Jun 12


Connected Communities 2025: Small Grant Funding Now Open!
Application Deadline: 30th June 2025 Funding Period: 1st May 2025 – 31st March 2026 Grant Amount: £500 – £2,000 What Is the Community...

Dan Coast
Jun 9


Volunteers Week 2-8 June 2025
Welcome to our page celebrating all things volunteering in Newport, here you'll find out more about how to get involved in volunteering and the good practise and procedures groups should look to take in recruiting and retaining volunteers for your organisation. Click the arrows to find out more 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 high

Dan Coast
May 22


Newport Third Sector Network
Newport Third Sector Network – June gathering Date: Tuesday, 3rd June Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Location: The Place, Newport Following the...

Dan Coast
May 20


Get Ready for the New Code of Fundraising Practice
Join WCVA and the Fundraising Regulator for a Key Information Session Charities and voluntary organisations across Wales are invited to a...

Dan Coast
May 13


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


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


Volunteering in Newport: Connect, Support, Make a Difference
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Newport’s voluntary sector. Their time, energy, and commitment are essential to the success of countless local organisations that make a real difference in our community every day. To support both individuals aged 14+ interested in volunteering and the organisations that rely on them, we're excited to introduce our Monthly Volunteering Surgery — a space for connection, guidance, and action that will start in 2026. 📍 When & Where? Join us ever

Dan Coast
Apr 30


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


Changes to the Be Active Wales Fund
The way you apply for National Lottery funding through the Be Active Wales Fund has changed. Instead of applying all year-round, you will...

Dan Coast
Apr 4


Welsh Government Democratic Engagement Grant
Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash The Welsh Government is pleased to launch its Democratic Engagement Grant for a further three years with...

Dan Coast
Apr 3


Heart of the community: Pub Helps to Support Local People to Overcome Loneliness and Social Isolation
GAVO has been helping Publicans Rhiannon Metters and Jason James in their mission to support people in the isolated farming community of...

Jo Webb
Mar 13


"Strength in the Third Sector" Event
Welcome to the official landing page for our "Strength in the Third Sector" event, taking place on March 26, 2025 . Spaces are limited,...

Dan Coast
Feb 27


A guide to free digital tools and Apps for your group to use
This resource has been designed to help support our groups by providing a guide to a range of free to use tools and apps that will help...

Dan Coast
Feb 26
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