Deadline: 1st January 2027 Cash4Clubs is a small grants scheme offering £2,000 to 250 grassroots sports clubs and community organisations across the UK and Ireland. The programme is designed to support clubs that help keep adults active, particularly in areas where support is most needed. Last year alone £500k was awarded to groups in the UK. What is Cash4Clubs? Funded by Flutter UK & Ireland and delivered in partnership with the charity Sported, Cash4Clubs empowers local spo

Welcome to the Newport News Update. We have a packed edition for this Movember month's including; Funding Events and Activities Information Consultations Advice on Vaccinations . Download your copy here If you would like this newsletter direct to your inbox, in another format such as word let us know. Also please get in touch if you have any upcoming services, events, or news you'd like to promote contact us via email : zoe.paterson@gavo.org.uk or susanne.maddax@gavo.org.uk

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 No

Direct Food Support Fund Grant Application Closing Date for all applications: 20 November 2026 The Direct Food Support Fund small grants programme is a Welsh Government funded programme to enable local authorities to support an increased number of people facing food poverty. By strengthening existing community food initiatives across each authority, including a focus on activity that helps to address the root causes of food poverty. Third sector organisations and community g

Through funding secured from Newport City Council, GAVO are inviting community groups and charities to apply for a grant between £2000 to £4000 to help deliver community driven activities and hubs that supports people during the winter months and helping to contribute to the prevention of poverty through The Community Spaces Grant. Last year funding supported over 1257 sessions and, incredibly, more than 18,000 attendances through the coldest period of the year, Newport City

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

On the evening of the 15th October the Third Sector Community if Newport came together to celebrate all those nominated at this years volunteering awards. Joined by a number of distinguished guests including Politicians, Council members and members of government the night looks to both highlight the importance the sector plays in supporting local residents and acknowledge groups and individuals who have been nominated by the local community. Following the nomination period ov

“We encourage our member organisations to collaborate, so it’s only right for us to do the same.” – Aimi, CEO of TVA “We are facing the same challenges, so if we work together, we can be a lot stronger.” – Stephen Tiley, CEO of GAVO With collaboration at the heart of both organisations’ work, colleagues from GAVO and TVA came together for a joint development day to share experiences, discuss common challenges and explore opportunities to work more closely together. Getting to

Organisations from across Newport's third sector are coming together to shape positive change for neurodivergent people. Following discussions at the Newport Third Sector Network meeting in August, a dedicated working group has been established, led by Third Sector forum member Tessa Polniaszek, to contribute to Newport City Council's ongoing work to develop a strategy for a neurodiversity-friendly city, while also exploring a broader vision for a neuroinclusive Newport. The

GAVO Newport is supporting a study with Macmillan Cancer Support to better understand how cancer and food insecurity affect people in Newport. A cancer diagnosis can place significant pressure on finances, making it harder for some people to access affordable, nutritious food. This study will explore these experiences and gather ideas on how Macmillan and local partners can provide better support. All feedback will be anonymised. Get Involved We would like to hear from: Peopl

Cwtch Communities is a Wales-wide grant programme funded by Comic Relief and delivered by WCVA. It has been created to support small, grassroots organisations that play a vital role in strengthening their communities. The programme recognises that meaningful and lasting change often begins at a very local level, where community groups understand the needs of local people and can respond quickly and compassionately. Through grants ranging from £15,000 to £35,000, Cwtch Communi

Here is what is in store for October.. Download your copy at the bottom of the page. The October newsletter includes the following topics: Content Page Number Awareness Month: Breast Cancer, & Menopause 1 What is Menopause 3 Menopause Support 4 Neurodiversity Strategy Consultation 7 Have your say - Health Care future 8 Lysaught Insitute 9 DBS Conference 6th - 7th Oct 10 Scam Prevention - Age Cymru Gwent 11 Learning Disability Wales AGM 22nd Oct 12 Welsh Water Support 13 Cond

Do you run a community group in Gwent that works with young people? The Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund is open from the 28th September for applications, offering grants of up to £7,500 – with the exciting possibility of multi-year funding up to £22,500 over a 3 year term. This fund is dedicated to helping young people (aged up to 25) live safer, more positive lives. It supports grassroots projects and initiatives that: Prevention- The fund aims to support projects that

The GAVO Newport team is taking its support directly into the heart of Rogerstone this winter, offering local residents, community groups and voluntary organisations a new opportunity to connect, collaborate and grow. Over recent years, GAVO has identified that some areas of Newport, including Rogerstone, have had lower levels of engagement with the support services available through the organisation. Alongside this, there have been fewer funding enquiries and applications co

Community groups and organisations across Newport are being encouraged to develop projects that support local wildlife and biodiversity through the Newport Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Small Grants Scheme 2026/27. The scheme offers grants ranging from £500 to £4,000 to help create and improve habitats, increase opportunities for nature-based learning and engagement, support species recording, and strengthen ecosystem resilience across Newport. Funded through the Welsh Gover

This page has been created to help you and your Recreation/ Sport group have access to all the support GAVO has to offer your group and to accompany the event on 27th October 2026, entry is free to all groups through to help with catering arrangements please book your place. Club Development and Funding Roadshow 📅 Date: Tuesday 27th October 🕙 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 📍 Venue: Pillgwenlly Millennium Centre About the Event The Newport Club Development & Funding Roadshow is des

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 Grant Closing Date (dd/mm/yy) Information The Community Spaces Grant Click the link above to read more and apply online 15/ 11/26 A grant between £2000 to

A once neglected outdoor space at The Share Centre on Stow Hill has been transformed into a thriving community garden, creating new opportunities for local people to grow food, learn skills, improve wellbeing and connect with their community. The new Urban Grows initiative, led by Urban Circle Newport, officially opened in August and forms part of the organisation's wider Urban in the Community programme, supported through National Lottery Awards for All funding. The garden w

Community groups, charities, churches, sports clubs and environmental organisations in Newport are being encouraged to apply to the Welsh Church Acts Fund, which provides grants to support projects that benefit local residents. The fund supports a wide range of charitable activities, including education, relief of poverty, health and wellbeing, recreation and leisure opportunities, preservation of Welsh heritage, support for older people, and projects that help people facing

Newport City Council is looking for local organisations, community groups and passionate individuals to host a new series of Climate Cafés across the city – and your group could be one of the first to get involved. Climate change can sometimes feel like a huge challenge, but some of the most powerful conversations start with something much simpler: a cup of tea, a friendly welcome and the chance to connect with others. That's exactly what a Climate Café is all about. A Space