Newport Better Connected Community Activity Development Project - Small Grants is for groups who can support with Health, Social Care and Wellbeing at a very local level in Newport.   The grant is provided by ABUHB to be distributed in partnership by GAVO in the Newport Area.    The purpose of this small grant scheme is to support local community groups to provide social or wellbeing activities, advice and support. Community groups will be given the opportunity to apply for l

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)

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

📆 Date: Monday, 19th January 🕒 Time:  11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location:  Online via Zoom Inside Out Cymru invites you to an Open Table consultation to explore how arts and creative activities can support wellbeing in communities across Gwent. This is an informal, welcoming space for anyone interested in culture, health, wellbeing, or community development. Whether you’re a community group, support worker, partner organisation, or local resident, your voice matters. What to E

Newport City Council is restarting the Local Access Forum (LAF)  and is keen to hear from residents and community groups who value and support public access to land for open-air recreation . This is a fantastic opportunity to have your say  on how people can access and move around Newport, in line with the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW) and help ensure everyone benefits from being outdoors. What is the Local Access Forum? The Forum advises Newport City Council, Nat

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

Download your copy of the Winter newsletter looking at the following topics: Macmillan Care Grants up to £1.5 million is available, with grants ranging from £50,000 to £150,000.  The fund is open now and closes on 23 January 2026.  Welsh Government are 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 programme offer

The Dementia Hub can be found in the foyer of the Riverfront Theatre. It offers vital information, support, and a friendly point of contact for anyone with a dementia query, memory concern, or anyone affected by dementia.   The Hub is available all week but is staffed Monday to Friday, 10-2pm . Feel free to drop in and have a chat — whether you need support or simply a friendly conversation the team are on hand to help.   If you’d like to check when a Dementia Adviser is at t

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

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

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

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;

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

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

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

Latest News Download your copy of the Autumn newsletter looking at the following topics: Grants-Volunteering £30,000 and Suicide and Self...

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...

The Gwent Regional Partnership Board (RPB) is inviting organisations to express interest in delivering the Supporting Unpaid Carers...

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