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;

In this month’s issue… A celebration of community - GAVO Awards round up Community Cinema Offer to local groups DBS Drop-in sessions now open. High Sherrif Fund Applications close this month Further Faster Grants Police & Crime Commissioner Community Grants open Celebrate “Welshness” through this new grant Third Sector Network Event - Hold the date, more info coming soon. Click the button below to read the newsletter in full, view previous editions and sign up to receive futu

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

The Monmouthshire Volunteers Awards held on 15th October at the Gateway Church in Abergavenny proved to be yet another resounding success.

The GAVO Caerphilly Annual Volunteer Awards evening, held at Blackwood Rugby Club on Tuesday, 7th October, was a resounding success, warmly received by all who attended.

We’re pleased to share a series of monthly Q&A drop-in sessions with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). These informal workshops...

Are you aged 14–25 and passionate about making a difference in Blaenau Gwent?  We’re looking for Youth Panel Members to help decide which...

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS FUND Here are some fantastic projects that have been funded by the Youth Volunteer's Fund ... are you a young person or...

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

Great to see young volunteers from Blaenau Gwent Youth Service supporting the Abertillery Aspiration Group and Abertillery and...

Find resources for Volunteers' Week each year HERE: Volunteers' Week Last week the Monmouthshire team celebrated Volunteers' week by...

GAVO is proud to once again offer funding of up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups in Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and...

After graduating from university and navigating the uncertainties of post-pandemic life, Frank McQuillan found himself searching for...

" Photos: Kamila J Photography " GAVO supported Newport Girlguiding with their Keep Wales Tidy ‘Big Spring Clean’ campaign by matching...

Welcome to our page celebrating all things volunteering in Newport, here you'll find out more about how to get involved in volunteering...

Newport Third Sector Network – June gathering Date:  Tuesday, 3rd June Time:  1:00 – 3:00 PM Location:  The Place, Newport Following the...

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Newport’s voluntary sector. Their time, energy, and commitment are essential to the success of countless...

The Welsh Government and WCVA are co-creating a new approach to volunteering in Wales, with a progressive Vision to drive it. This will...

Thank you to the Blaenau Gwent Youth Panel for their work with the allocation of Cash4U funding to the youth led groups who applied for...

Six Bells Tennis needs support to run the kiosk Monday to Friday 3pm to 5pm. Tasks include selling drinks and snacks. In return they are...