Across Gwent 12 community sports clubs have been awarded £212,178 in funding support to make their clubhouse facilities more sustainable, helping to reduce energy costs and create better environments for everyone who takes part. Thanks to this funding from The Energy Saving grant administered by Sport Wales and funded by the Welsh Government, clubs have been able to complete a wide range of improvements to the non-playing areas, including: Blaenau Gwent Abertillery Bluebirds

Payroll Giving Month is a chance for organisations across Wales to support charities through a simple, tax-effective way of giving. What is Payroll Giving? A government-backed scheme that allows employees to donate to charities directly from their salary before tax. It’s easy to set up, low cost, and provides reliable income for the voluntary sector. PAYROLL GIVING MONTH February is Payroll Giving Month, get involved by: Setting up a Payroll Giving Scheme Running a Payroll Gi

📊 Wave 2 of Baromedr Cymru is live between 27 January – 24 February and focuses on volunteering in your organisation. 📝 Take part in Wave 2 – it only takes 15 minutes. It’s the International Year of Volunteering! Nearly 1/3 of adults in Wales volunteer, yet volunteer recruitment remains in the top three concerns for 30% of the organisations we surveyed in Wave 1. Meanwhile, a new Home Office policy proposal suggests volunteering could help migrants ‘earn’ the right to live

GAVO is proud to once again offer funding of up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups in Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent through the 'Youth Volunteers Fund, supported by the WCVA. 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 Submit your applications by 30th April 2026. 👉 Click YOUTH VOLUNTEERS FUND 2026/2027 - APPLICATION F

Warm Hubs are back this winter! Looking for a cosy, welcoming space to connect with others, stay warm, and access support? Warm Hubs are here to help. These community-led spaces offer a friendly environment where you can drop in, enjoy a hot drink, take part in activities, and get advice or support—all free of charge. Whether you're popping in for a chat or joining a craft session, there's something for everyone. What is a Warm Hub? Warm Hubs (sometimes called Warm Banks, Cos

Postcode Community Trust is offering unrestricted, multi‑year grants of up to £50,000 , spread over three years, to support good causes making a positive impact across Wales. This fund is designed to help organisations working within one of the Trust’s four thematic areas for 2026: Enabling participation in the arts Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty Supporting marginalised groups and tackling inequality Improving mental health , with a focus on organisations suppor

Over the past quarter, the team has continued to progress strategic leadership and operational excellence, advancing our Strategic Plan, improving finance and health & safety processes, and delivering positive funding outcomes for communities. Through active partnership engagement, governance and workforce development, and succession planning, we are ensuring organisational stability while expanding third sector representation across the region. These efforts reflect GAVO’s o

TVA and GAVO have commissioned delivery of a one-off strategic project exploring and evidencing the value of the third sector in Gwent. The work will focus on early intervention, prevention, and cost avoidance for public services. This commission aligns with the priorities of the Gwent Regional Partnership Board (RPB) and supports regional efforts to evidence and strengthen the preventative value of community-based services. The findings will help inform future commissioning,

Blaenau Gwent needs volunteers – people like you. All ages welcome. No experience needed 🙌 Help out with food banks, mental health groups, sports clubs, schools, community events, outdoor projects and more. Whether you want to:✨ learn new skills✨ boost confidence✨ meet new people✨ improve job prospects✨ try something positive Even a little time makes a big difference. Volunteering can change your life – and someone else’s. GAVO offers flexible volunteering that fits around y

Community and third sector organisations in Gwent are being invited to apply for funding to deliver short break opportunities for unpaid carers through the Carers Trust Short Breaks Scheme . Backed by Welsh Government funding, the scheme will run from October 2026 to March 2029 and aims to improve carers’ wellbeing, resilience and quality of life by giving them a meaningful break from their caring role. How much funding is available in your area? Funding is allocated by loc

We believe that community organisations are key to improving cancer outcomes. These groups understand the changing needs of their communities and bring skills, knowledge and creativity to help tackle the challenges that affect them. By strengthening their influence across the healthcare system, you can help build a future where cancer care is more inclusive and person-centred.  To support this, Macmillan are launching the Macmillan CARE (Culture • Agency • Respect • Equity)

GAVO Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) Join us for GAVO’s Virtual AGM, where we’ll reflect on the past year and share our plans for the year ahead. Date: Thursday, 22 January Join from: 10:55am Meeting time: 11am-12pm (approx.) Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Q90jSxqfx0ayguxahd90D0gLDRViac9HtOytecLv8_5UOVpETkdYMTQ4MDFUNDJVRElTQkRQVEZZUi4u

Meet Newport’s elected Forum members Check out our guide to setting up a community group Funding News - Welsh Government Capital Grant Pilot fund Read the latest updates from our Health, Social Care & Wellbeing team Climate Resilience Communities Workshop - 15th Jan 2026 Join the Local Access Forum Funding Surgeries to restart on the 23rd January Make volunteering your New Year’s resolution Promote the great work you're doing during #Porthour Open Table Consultation - Arts fo

These events are part of the Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) taking place across Gwent in Newport, LLandhilleth, Abergavenny, Pontypool and Caerphilly on behalf of Gwent PSB. Links to book the workshops Click on the link below: Newport Link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1855510073579?aff=oddtdtcreator Abergavenny Link- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975983330333?aff=oddtdtcreator Caerphilly Link- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975983443672?aff=oddtdtcreator Torfae

Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Newport Civic Centre, Godfrey Road, NP20 4UR Why Attend? Climate change is already shaping the way we live, work, and plan for the future. The Climate Resilience Communities Workshop is your chance to influence how Gwent responds to these challenges. This in-person workshop will: Sense-check emerging findings from the Gwent Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). Gather evidence on community perceptions of combined

The Welsh Government is inviting applications from Community Food Organisations in Wales who provide free or low-cost emergency food and essential household items to individuals and families experiencing food poverty. This pilot grant offers capital funding to help people using these services to become digitally confident . The pilot focuses on building capacity for devices and/or connectivity in local settings which support wider outcomes for people who use these ser

The EU Delegation to the UK hosted its annual EU-UK Youth Dialogue, which brought together young leaders from across the UK. This year it took place in Newcastle on 6th-7th November 2025 . The Delegation were looking for young leaders ( aged 18-30 ) from Wales who would like to attend this conference and the WCVA asked County Voluntary Councils to nominate young people. T Howells from Newport has volunteered with GAVO for many years, supporting the GAVO Youth Volunteers Fun

Zoë Paterson has recently joined the Newport team at GAVO as the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Partnership Officer and supporting Susanne within the role here in Newport. Zoë is a community-focused environmental advocate with a deep passion for sustainability, creativity, and place-based action. Zoë volunteers locally with Greening Maindee as a gardener and co-runs Jean Genies, a textile group that promotes sustainable fashion, creative reuse, and wellbeing. She also sup

As the autumn leaves fall and we approach the end of the year, this month's newsletter is packed with updates, awareness campaigns, funding and opportunities to get involved across Newport and the wider Gwent area. This month, we’re spotlighting Mouth Cancer Awareness, Menopause Care, Dementia Action Planning, and more. Whether you're a professional, carer, or community member, there’s something here for everyone in this November issue Download below;

The Monmouthshire Volunteers Awards held on 15th October at the Gateway Church in Abergavenny proved to be yet another resounding success.