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Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Updates (October- November 2024)
Read the latest newsletter from our lead officer featuring the following items: Screening Awareness-Free Training Wellbeing Of Wales...

Dan Coast
Oct 7, 2024


Gwent Climate Ready Communities - Exciting opportunity to help communities take Climate action
We know the Climate is changing but how will this impact us in South East Wales? People living in Gwent (Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,...

Dan Coast
Oct 7, 2024


Get Ahead with Volunteering Course
Register your interest for this free nine-week online training programme from The Open University in Wales. The Get Ahead With...

Dan Coast
Oct 2, 2024


Listen to the nominees of this year's GAVO Awards
We are counting down to the Volunteer awards and with the help of Newport City Radio some of the nominees will be taking part in a weekly...

Dan Coast
Sep 23, 2024


Volunteering in Newport
Thanks for coming to our stand at the fresher's fair on the 17th September, This landing page is designed to give you all the information...

Dan Coast
Sep 16, 2024


Groups can access up to £5000 school holiday food grants during the winter holidays
Community food organisations are able to apply for a School summer and October Holiday Food Provision Grant of up to £5000 to support...

Dan Coast
Sep 12, 2024


What's important For A Healthier You
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board are currently starting to develop a 10-year plan for healthcare in Gwent. Please take a moment to...

Susanne Maddax
Aug 13, 2024


MyBNK Money Works programme
Money Works is a financial and digital skills programme for young adults moving into independent living to confront their money worries....

Dan Coast
Aug 12, 2024


Protective security schemes for places of worship
In response to recent public disorder, the Home Office has introduced a rapid protective security response for places of worship at risk...

Dan Coast
Aug 12, 2024


Eden Project Introduction to Community Action course applications now open!
Our friends at Eden Project Communities have just announced the dates for their next Introduction to Community Action Course, which will...

Dan Coast
Aug 12, 2024


Join us at one of the monthly funding surgeries
In partnership with The National Lottery Community fund our Newport Development Officer will be on hand to meet local groups to provide guidance and support for your group to apply for funding opportunities that include £300 National Lottery Awards for All to £500,000 People and Places grants as well as other local grant schemes available. To find out more simply book your preferred time slots between 10am -3pm on one of the upcoming dates and venues, complete the form belo

Dan Coast
Aug 9, 2024


Summer activity providers may need to register with Care Inspectorate Wales
Forest schools, outdoor activities and more may require registration for the school holidays. With the school holidays approaching, are...

Dan Coast
Aug 1, 2024


Caerleon In Bloom thanks to Caerleon Sunshine Community Scheme
Caerleon in Bloom have been successful in obtaining a £2750 grant from GAVO under the “Caerleon Sunshine Community Scheme”, to refurbish...

Dan Coast
Jul 23, 2024


Grants up to £3000 available to support Newport Community Food Projects during the School Holidays
Community food organisations are able to apply for a School summer and October Holiday Food Provision Grant of up to £3000 to support...

Dan Coast
Jul 22, 2024


Quarterly development forums to restart at The Place in September
We are pleased to announce the restart of our Quarterly development forum meetings designed to help, support and advise third sector...

Dan Coast
Jul 4, 2024


Do you have an idea that may help reduce Anti-social behaviour in Newport?
Newport City Council has received funding from the Office of Police & Crime Commissioner designated for small Anti-social behaviour...

Dan Coast
Jul 4, 2024


Health, Social Care and Wellbeing News July 2024-Newport
This News update features information on events, funding, training, surveys from local, regional and national organisations.

Susanne Maddax
Jun 24, 2024


Meet Community Development Officer, Dan Coast
I recently joined the Newport team in the role of Community Development Officer to support groups and activities across the city. Coming from almost 20 years of working with voluntary sports associations, I'm keen to bring some of this experience which involved both facility and funding advice across to support the communities here in Newport. Part of my role is to help groups' future proof by providing support on governance and support to attract and apply for funding thro

Dan Coast
Jun 20, 2024


BUPA foundation to support and develop green spaces in the community
Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants is part of Bupa’s Healthy Cities campaign and supports practical projects which help both people...

Dan Coast
Jun 13, 2024


£135,000 awarded to community projects across Newport
On the 3rd & 4th of June 36 projects from across Newport met at the Dolman Theatre for the “Our Voice Our Choice Our City, Participatory...

Dan Coast
Jun 7, 2024
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