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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


Get ahead with volunteering!
Register your interest for this free eight-week online training programme from The Open University in Wales. The Get Ahead With...

GAVO
Apr 29, 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


TogetherWORKS End of Project Report
Project Goals TogetherWORKS is a collaborative project between GAVO and Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) which is funded by the UK...

Bethan Warrington
Apr 9, 2025


Have your say on the new approach to Volunteering
The Welsh Government and WCVA are co-creating a new approach to volunteering in Wales, with a progressive Vision to drive it. This will...

Dan Coast
Apr 8, 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


GAVO announce the sad passing of Mike Harbinson
It is with regret that GAVO announce the sad passing of Mike Harbinson who Chaired GAVO for a number of years. Mike passed away on 19th...

GAVO
Mar 25, 2025


GAVO Newport Health, Social Care & Wellbeing News Update
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and included in this edition of the News Update is a link to Bowel Cancer Uk's website where you...

Susanne Maddax
Mar 21, 2025


Cabinet Secretary Visit to GAVO for Apprenticeship Week
During Apprenticeship Week, we were pleased to welcome Jane Hutt, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip, to GAVO,...

GAVO
Mar 20, 2025


Six Bells Tennis Needs You
Six Bells Tennis needs support to run the kiosk Monday to Friday 3pm to 5pm. Tasks include selling drinks and snacks. In return they are...

Keri Jones
Mar 18, 2025


GAVO Quarter 3 Update
As we begin the year, GAVO is excited to share the latest updates, reflecting our ongoing commitment to strengthening the third sector....

GAVO
Mar 18, 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


"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
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