In this month’s issue… Meet Zoe our new Health, Social Care & Wellbeing partnership Officer Community power revolution   Newport Youth member attends EU event Novembers Health, Social Care & Wellbeing Newsletter Does your group need Volunteer’s or Trustees? National Lottery Climate Action Fund closes soon LGBTQI+ Training Dementia Hubs Click the button below to read the newsletter in full, view previous editions and sign up to receive future editions directly into your inbox.

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

The GAVO Volunteering awards will take place in each of our regions during October and nominations have now closed! Volunteers are the...

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...

Welcome to the official landing page for our "Strength in the Third Sector" event, taking place on March 26, 2025 . Spaces are limited,...

The drop-in networking session is bringing together people who work with the sensory loss community, to provide an opportunity to make...

Single Parents Well-being Group is a Community Interest Company that provides events and community for single parent families. They have...

The Welsh Government is currently consulting on a new statutory framework for youth work in Wales. The consultation period will run until...