“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

Following the nomination period over the summer the team are pleased to announce the nominees for this years awards, we once again had a huge number of nominations with a number of names being nominated a number of times from within the community, clearly demonstrating the appreciation felt by people for the services provided by groups and individuals across the city. This year’s awards will once again take place at the Holiday Inn at The Coldra on the 15th October. Awards wi

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

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 Oc

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 PHW - Gambling Related Harm 19/10/26 Up to £75k per year for 2 years available per project that helps prevent rel

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

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

At GAVO, our team brings together people with a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to strengthening communities across Gwent. In this latest staff spotlight, we’re introducing Susanne Maddax, GAVO’s Regional Strategic Lead and Manager of the Newport team, whose career has been shaped by a passion for social justice, equality and partnership working. A long-standing connection with GAVO Susanne joined GAVO in 2003 as one of Wales’s first Health and Social Care Facili

Community groups, charities, schools and organisations supporting children and young people across Gwent are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Tesco Fruit & Veg Grants programme. The programme supports projects that help children and young people access healthy and nutritious food while also improving their physical and mental wellbeing. With increasing numbers of families facing financial pressures, the fund aims to give local organisations the extra support

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