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Congratulations Edward Watts MBE on receiving the Inspiration Award from the Merchant Navy Welfare Board!
Congratulations Edward Watts MBE Chair of Scouts Cymru, The Mission to Seafarers and GAVO, on receiving the Inspiration Award 2024 from...

GAVO IT
Sep 20, 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


Are you an organisation in Wales seeking assistance with digital services?
DigiCymru is a service offering free, short, one-to-one support to third sector organisations in Wales, funded through The National...

Dan Coast
Aug 2, 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


GAVO Volunteer Awards 2024 - Nominations Deadline Extended!
Nominations are now open for the GAVO Volunteer Awards 2024. Taking place this September and October, the annual awards will celebrate...

GAVO
Jul 18, 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


GAVO Caerphilly: Volunteers Week
The GAVO Caerphilly Community Team had a fantastic time at the Toy Box Project during volunteers week. The Toy Box Project is a social...

Kevin Dawson
Jun 17, 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


Volunteer's Week Roundup!
Last week the Monmouthshire team had a jam-packed week celebrating all things volunteering in the County! Here's just some of the things...

Bethan Warrington
Jun 11, 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


Passing of Jenny Render, Former Director of GAVO
GAVO is sad to announce that Jenny Render, former Director of GAVO, passed away peacefully on Sunday 12th May 2024 at Mumbles Nursing...

GAVO
May 29, 2024


Booking Form
Please find a booking form attached in case you have trouble using the link online. Please email completed booking form to epp@gavo.org.uk

Amanda Scarfe
May 23, 2024


Funding available for Bettws Projects
The newly created Caryl & Henry Bettws Fund seeks to support community health and well-being projects and activities in the parish of...

Dan Coast
May 23, 2024


ABuHB taking part in Living Well with Lymphoedema Pilot Course in Blaenau Gwent
ABuHB has been asked to run a pilot course for people living with Lymphoedema and we are proud to say that once the pilots have been...

Amanda Scarfe
May 23, 2024
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