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🌟 GAVO Youth Volunteers Fund 2025–26 – Now Open for Applications!
GAVO is proud to once again offer funding of up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups in Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and...

Kelly Sullivan
Jun 2


EPP Courses 2025
Up-coming EPP Courses Unfortunately we have a waiting list at the moment so are unable to produce a course list as we are contacting...

Helen Griffiths
Jun 2


From Volunteer to Vital Team Member: Frank’s Journey at The Place, Newport
After graduating from university and navigating the uncertainties of post-pandemic life, Frank McQuillan found himself searching for...

Dan Coast
May 29


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

Dan Coast
May 23


Volunteers Week 2-8 June 2025
Welcome to our page celebrating all things volunteering in Newport, here you'll find out more about how to get involved in volunteering...

Dan Coast
May 22


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

Dan Coast
May 20


Health Social care & Well Being Newport
This edition includes news on local and regional events, funding, codes of practice on funding and fundraising and much more..... If you...

Susanne Maddax
May 16


Get Ready for the New Code of Fundraising Practice
Join WCVA and the Fundraising Regulator for a Key Information Session Charities and voluntary organisations across Wales are invited to a...

Dan Coast
May 13


Shared Prosperity Fund: lessons learned survey
Following the conclusion of EU funding in Wales, the UK Government introduced the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) as its UK-wide...

Dan Coast
May 2


Race Council Cymru Launches 2025 Windrush Grant Scheme for Wales
Following the successful delivery of Windrush Grants since 2022, Race Council Cymru—led by the Windrush Cymru Elders—is pleased to...

Dan Coast
May 1


Volunteering in Newport: Connect, Support, Make a Difference
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Newport’s voluntary sector. Their time, energy, and commitment are essential to the success of countless local organisations that make a real difference in our community every day. To support both individuals aged 14+ interested in volunteering and the organisations that rely on them, we're excited to introduce our Monthly Volunteering Surgery — a space for connection, guidance, and action that will start in 2026. 📍 When & Where? Join us ever

Dan Coast
Apr 30


Get ahead with volunteering!
Register your interest for this free eight-week online training programme from The Open University in Wales. The Get Ahead With...

GAVO
Apr 29


Small Grant Funding for Direct Food Support-Newport
Newport City Council are opening a first round of 2025 grant funding for community food organisations. The aim of the funding is to...

Susanne Maddax
Apr 17


Connect Your Community to Its Heritage — And Bring Your Project to Life
Roma community visiting industrial heritage in the South Wales valleys - Image from National Lottery Heritage Fund Have you ever looked...

Dan Coast
Apr 9


TogetherWORKS End of Project Report
Project Goals TogetherWORKS is a collaborative project between GAVO and Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) which is funded by the UK...

Bethan Warrington
Apr 9


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

Dan Coast
Apr 8


Changes to the Be Active Wales Fund
The way you apply for National Lottery funding through the Be Active Wales Fund has changed. Instead of applying all year-round, you will...

Dan Coast
Apr 4


Welsh Government Democratic Engagement Grant
Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash The Welsh Government is pleased to launch its Democratic Engagement Grant for a further three years with...

Dan Coast
Apr 3


GAVO announce the sad passing of Mike Harbinson
It is with regret that GAVO announce the sad passing of Mike Harbinson who Chaired GAVO for a number of years. Mike passed away on 19th...

GAVO
Mar 25


GAVO Newport Health, Social Care & Wellbeing News Update
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and included in this edition of the News Update is a link to Bowel Cancer Uk's website where you...

Susanne Maddax
Mar 21


Cabinet Secretary Visit to GAVO for Apprenticeship Week
During Apprenticeship Week, we were pleased to welcome Jane Hutt, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip, to GAVO,...

GAVO
Mar 20


Cash4U - Blaenau Gwent Youth Panel
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...

Keri Jones
Mar 19


Six Bells Tennis Needs You
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...

Keri Jones
Mar 18
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