Deadline: 1st January 2027 Cash4Clubs is a small grants scheme offering £2,000 to 250 grassroots sports clubs and community organisations across the UK and Ireland. The programme is designed to support clubs that help keep adults active, particularly in areas where support is most needed. Last year alone £500k was awarded to groups in the UK. What is Cash4Clubs? Funded by Flutter UK & Ireland and delivered in partnership with the charity Sported, Cash4Clubs empowers local spo

Every year, GAVO celebrates the volunteers and groups across Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Newport, who give their time, skills and energy to support others. The GAVO Blaenau Gwent Volunteering Awards are an opportunity to recognise these contributions, celebrate the people behind them and thank them for the work they do. Are you a finalist? Scroll down to download your finalist graphics and share the news! This year, we received 37 nominations, highlighting th

Every year, our Volunteering Awards celebrate the incredible people across our four counties who give their time and energy to help others. We're delighted to announce this year's Caerphilly finalists! Scroll down to see this year’s finalists and find graphics to share the news on your socials! Some of the panel members discussing the nominations This year, we received 122 nominations across 11 award categories. With so many inspiring stories and examples of volunteering to r

On the evening of the 15th October the Third Sector Community if Newport came together to celebrate all those nominated at this years volunteering awards. Joined by a number of distinguished guests including Politicians, Council members and members of government the night looks to both highlight the importance the sector plays in supporting local residents and acknowledge groups and individuals who have been nominated by the local community. Following the nomination period ov

“We encourage our member organisations to collaborate, so it’s only right for us to do the same.” – Aimi, CEO of TVA “We are facing the same challenges, so if we work together, we can be a lot stronger.” – Stephen Tiley, CEO of GAVO With collaboration at the heart of both organisations’ work, colleagues from GAVO and TVA came together for a joint development day to share experiences, discuss common challenges and explore opportunities to work more closely together. Getting to

GAVO Newport is supporting a study with Macmillan Cancer Support to better understand how cancer and food insecurity affect people in Newport. A cancer diagnosis can place significant pressure on finances, making it harder for some people to access affordable, nutritious food. This study will explore these experiences and gather ideas on how Macmillan and local partners can provide better support. All feedback will be anonymised. Get Involved We would like to hear from: Peopl

Cwtch Communities is a Wales-wide grant programme funded by Comic Relief and delivered by WCVA. It has been created to support small, grassroots organisations that play a vital role in strengthening their communities. The programme recognises that meaningful and lasting change often begins at a very local level, where community groups understand the needs of local people and can respond quickly and compassionately. Through grants ranging from £15,000 to £35,000, Cwtch Communi

Join us at V-Fest 2026! The One Beat Voluntary Sector Showcase returns on Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 10.00am to 3.00pm at Blackwood Rugby Club, Glan-yr-Afon Park, Hall Street, Blackwood, NP12 1NY. This free community event is open to everyone and offers a fantastic opportunity to discover the wide range of services, activities and support available across Caerphilly County Borough. Visitors can explore information stands, watch live demonstrations, and purchase products

Before joining GAVO, Bethan was a primary school teacher. So how did she go from teaching in schools across South Wales and Bristol to supporting volunteers and representing the Third Sector in Monmouthshire? Her journey into the voluntary sector began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she found herself looking for a different path. She joined Barnardo’s, supporting families through parenting programmes, before eventually finding her way to GAVO. And, as Bethan puts it, she

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.

Our Trailblazer Volunteering officer Gareth, from Blaenau Gwent team joined local partners in Llanhilleth this week for a community litter pick, bringing organisations together to help improve the local environment. The litter pick was organised alongside Keep Wales Tidy and Gwent Wildlife Trust, with Councillor Helen Cunningham, Local Environmental Quality Officer John Mewett, Debbie Cox from Keep Wales Tidy, Angela Thompson-Roach from the health board and local PCSOs also t

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

Latest grants, funding opportunities, and support for Blaenau Gwent community groups and organisations.

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

Following the appointment in of Cllr Debbie Harvey as the city's new mayor earlier this year and the announcement that GAVO Newport, along with St. John Ambulance Cymru Newport Division as the chosen charities for the mayor's term we are keen to share the details of the fundraising activities taking place all of which will help raise funds for the two charities over the coming months. Further details of upcomign events will be listed in the Table below along with posts on our

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

Application packs will be available by contacting GAVO. What’s on Offer? Grants of £1,000 up to £25,000 are available to support projects that: Enhance community facilities Improve green spaces Strengthen pride in place across Blaenau Gwent This funding is designed to support practical, lasting improvements that make our communities more sustainable, accessible, and vibrant. Funding Levels Up to £25,000 – Ebbw Fawr and Upper/Lower Ebbw Fach valleys Up to £10,000 – Sirhowy Val

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

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

There is still time to submit an application to GAVOs 'Youth Volunteers Fund, supported by the WCVA. Newport, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent are offering funding of up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups This is a youth-led grant designed to inspire young people (aged 14-25) into volunteering and help develop youth-focused community services across Gwent. 📝 Apply Now! Monmouthshire- Closed to applications Caerphilly deadline- 1st September 2026 Blaenau Gwent- Open f