Newport Comes Together to Celebrate Local Heroes at the GAVO Volunteering Awards 2025 On 22nd October, Newport was buzzing with pride as the city came together to celebrate its incredible volunteers at the GAVO Newport Volunteering Awards 2025. Hosted by the Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO), the event was a heartfelt tribute to the people who give their time, energy, and compassion to make our communities stronger. A Night of Inspiration This year’s awards

Are you part of a community group or third sector organisation working to make Gwent safer, fairer, and more resilient? The Police & Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Community Fund  is now open for applications, offering grants from £1,000 to £50,000  to support projects that align with the priorities of the Police, Crime and Justice Plan. This fund is designed to support initiatives such as: Youth outreach and mentoring programmes Community safety and anti-social behaviour prevent

“This is where the fun begins.”  – Anakin Skywalker, Revenge of the Sith To celebrate the installation of a brand-new cinema screen , Newport Live is inviting community groups to host their very own free film screening  at The Riverfront! Whether your chosen film reflects your group’s work, cultural heritage, or simply brings people together for a shared experience, this is your chance to enjoy the magic of the movies — “Because, after all, tomorrow is another day.”  ( Gone w

Wales is preparing to celebrate St David’s Day 2026 in a bigger and more inclusive way than ever before. To support this, the Welsh Government has launched a Pilot Support Fund  aimed at helping communities, creatives, and organisations bring their ideas to life. Applications are now open and will close at midday on 14 November 2025 . Successful projects will take place between 16 February and 6 March 2026 , aligning with the national celebration period. What’s the Fund About

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

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

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

The Welsh Government has opened applications for its Equality and Inclusion Grant Programme , a funding initiative designed to support...

Th e Community Facilities Programme is a capital grant scheme from the Welsh Government designed to support the improvement of community...

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

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

Deadline: 8th December 2025 Cash4Clubs is a small grants scheme offering £2,000 to 250 grassroots sports clubs and community...

Artist's impression on the new design of the community centre submitted to Newport City Council Exciting changes are coming to Eveswell...

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

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

Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund , offering grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities helping underserved communities access...

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

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

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

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