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

Community organisations, charities, social enterprises and grassroots sports groups in Newport are being encouraged to apply for two new funding opportunities designed to support local projects and strengthen communities across the city. Applications are now open and will close on 28 August 2026. The funding from the council is available through: Community Development Grant Scheme – grants from £500 to £30,000, with higher-value requests considered in exceptional circumstance

July has been a busy month for The National Lottery Community Fund with the launch of the new Small Eco Award and a big rise in the limit of the Sustainable Steps Wales - EGIN grant from £15,000 to £35,000. The fund supports community groups in Wales that are taking action on climate change and aiming to live more sustainably, or helping them kick-start their ideas. To be eligible for a grant your group must have received support from the Egin mentoring programme which provid

Our latest Development Newsletter will be published on this page by the 1st of each month. You can access the newsletter through the link provided below, which will take you to our MailChimp page. There, you can also browse previous editions and choose to subscribe. Subscribers receive the newsletter around five days before it appears here on the GAVO website, giving you an early look at upcoming events, funding opportunities, and other updates for the third sector. In the Au

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

Here is what is in store for August... lots happening over the summer 🌞. Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The August newsletter includes the following topics: Gwent Regional Partnership Board Population Needs Assessment Survey DEEP - Social Care Wales Insights from the third sector - Baromedr Cymru Vaccine Updates - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Place Based Care Resource Mapping Purpose Sharing Your Experience of NHS Continuing Healthcare DWP - Carers A

Community organisations across Wales that are dedicated to supporting children and young people can now apply for funding through the Principality Building Society Future Generations Fund. Established in partnership with Principality Building Society, the fund aims to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people across Wales. Grants of up to £12,500 are available for one year to help organisations strengthen their core services and provide me

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

Newly launched Public Health Wales fund to support voluntary organisations across Wales to develop and deliver innovative, community-led approaches to preventing gambling-related harms. Public Health Wales (PHW) has launched the Gambling Harms Prevention: Voluntary Sector Grant Fund, administered by WCVA, to strengthen Wales’ capacity to prevent gambling-related harms through evidence-informed and community-led action. The programme focuses on the social, economic and enviro

Pelvic health issues can affect anyone. This can include issues with; bladder or bowel control, pain, feeling of heaviness or pressure. daily life such as planning activities around availability of toilets, avoiding social situations, exercise etc. Many women do not seek help because of embarrassment, feel uncomfortable discussing with others or because services seem inaccessible or just not sensitive to needs. This workshop for women only, will be delivered by a pelvic heal

For the first time in history, the Tour de France is coming to Wales, and you could be part of this once-in-a-generation sporting event The men's peloton will arrive in Wales on Sunday, July 4, 2027, as the grand finale of the UK Grand Départ. Stage 3 will be a gruelling 223 km route beginning at Powis Castle in Welshpool and finishing in Cardiff, bringing thousands of spectators to communities across Wales. Become a Tour de France Joy Maker To help deliver this world-class e

Your Help Needed Place Based Care Resource Mapping Successful place-based working needs organisations involved in supporting care and wellbeing in the community to work together to provide the right care in the right way. More community-based working will lead to better outcomes for those accessing care and support To help develop a Newport plan for delivering the Place Based Care model in Newport, partners need to understand the workforce paid and unpaid available locally t

UPDATED: 11/8/26 - Fund has now closed Community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations in Newport are being encouraged to apply for funding to help reduce waste, promote reuse and support the city’s journey towards net zero by 2050. The Reuse Newport Fund will provide financial support for projects that encourage people to repair, reuse and recycle more, helping to keep valuable items in use for longer while benefiting local communities. A total of £200,000 is av

A Newport community allotment that has become a place of connection, creativity and wellbeing has secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Awards for All programme to expand its work over the coming year. Based at Coldra Road Allotments and run by The Place Newport through Tin Shed Theatre Co, Plot 4 will use the funding to deliver a year-long Wellbeing in Nature programme, providing free opportunities for local people to improve their wellbeing through gard

Here is what is in store for July... stay hydrated and cool. Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The July newsletter includes the following topics: Launch of brain health resources to support healthier futures for people with learning disabilities Free Workshops to Build Inclusive, Future-Ready Workplaces DEEP - Social Care Wales Get Creative with Arts & Hills Activities - 19 Hills 9th of July NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER TODAY! - by 19th July Keeping it cool - Dementia an

Do you know an individual, volunteer or organisation making a real difference in your community? Organised by WCVA, the awards highlight the outstanding contribution charities, community groups, volunteers and not-for-profit organisations make to improving people's lives. Award categories: Volunteer of the Year (26 and over) Young Volunteer of the Year (25 and under) Fundraiser of the Year Champion of Diversity Use of the Welsh Language Most Influential Small Organisation Hea

To find out more about any of the schemes click the link in the grants name and complete the short form to receive further details. The list below shows schemes have defined application dates and focus areas. Details of other funding schemes that remain open throughout the year can be found by contacting your local officer Closing Date Information GSK IMPACT Awards 20/8/26 £50000 avalible to registered charities at least 3 years old working in a health related field The Harol

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

Welcome to the homepage of Newport's Third Sector Network, the Network exists to help facilitate conversations, connections, shared learning and partnership within the Third sector working in Newport. Meetings typically take place each quarter and are open to any third sector organisation based in or serving Newport residents. Further details of upcoming sessions and notes from previous meetings can be found below. Third Sector Network events The next Network event will take