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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Warm Hubs: Supporting Our Community Through the Winter
This winter, 36 local groups came together to deliver Warm Hub opportunities across Newport, offering safe, welcoming spaces where residents could connect, find support, and access essential services during one of the most isolating times of the year. Funding and Support Applications to host Warm Hubs opened in September, with funding made available through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund . Demand was high applications totalled nearly double the available budget.

Dan Coast
Apr 16, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Community Groups Invited to Get Involved at Newport Makerspace
Newport Makerspace / Creudy Casnewydd is an exciting, community‑run workshop based in Maindee—offering a creative, accessible and friendly space where people can make, repair, learn, and share skills together. Now, local community groups are being encouraged to explore opportunities to deliver sessions, activities and collaborative projects from this unique space. With three rooms packed full of tools, equipment and resources, Newport Makerspace provides everything needed for

Dan Coast
Mar 1, 2025


"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, 2025


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, 2025


Deafblind UK Networking Event come to Newport on 24th February
The drop-in networking session is bringing together people who work with the sensory loss community, to provide an opportunity to make...

Dan Coast
Feb 18, 2025


Transform your digital services with support from Promo Cymru
Applications are now open for third sector organisations in Wales to apply for one of five spaces on an exciting programme that aims to...

Dan Coast
Feb 10, 2025


Is your group in need of some Data First Aid?
Pro Bono Economics (PBE) can provide charities with pro bono support from a dedicated volunteer economist to help them with their ad hoc...

Dan Coast
Feb 7, 2025


Introduction to Community Asset Transfer – Training Course
This is a 1-day introductory course on community asset transfer (CAT), suitable for community organisations. The course is provided...

Dan Coast
Feb 5, 2025


What is a Community Asset Transfer?
A Community Asset Transfer (CAT) happens when a Public Sector Body transfers the management and/or ownership of a property or land asset...

Dan Coast
Jan 29, 2025


Can A.I help my group to apply for funding?
Having a "Virtual assistant" to help you with funding applications may not be all it's cracked up to be The rise of Artificial...

Dan Coast
Jan 23, 2025
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