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GAVO Quarter 3 Update
As we begin the year, GAVO is excited to share the latest updates, reflecting our ongoing commitment to strengthening the third sector....

GAVO
Mar 18
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Heart of the community: Pub Helps to Support Local People to Overcome Loneliness and Social Isolation
GAVO has been helping Publicans Rhiannon Metters and Jason James in their mission to support people in the isolated farming community of...

Jo Webb
Mar 13
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Decarbonisation focused annual volunteer tree planting week, 3rd-7th of March @ Rhymney Memorial Park.
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who took part in this years tree planting. 158 Volunteers from a number of organisations including; CAB...

Kevin Dawson
Mar 13
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We Need You!
Unlock New Opportunities Through Volunteering Keep a lookout for our poster to sign up to volunteering in your local area. Tag us on GAVO...

Keri Jones
Mar 12
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"Strength in the Third Sector" Event
Welcome to the official landing page for our "Strength in the Third Sector" event, taking place on March 26, 2025 . Spaces are limited,...

Dan Coast
Feb 27
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A guide to free digital tools and Apps for your group to use
This resource has been designed to help support our groups by providing a guide to a range of free to use tools and apps that will help...

Dan Coast
Feb 26
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Monmouthshire Funding Surgery with The National Lottery Community Fund
Do you have a community project in need of funding? Join us at The Sessions House, Maryport Street, Usk on 8th April 2025 for a fantastic...

Sally Morgan
Feb 25
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Bethan Warrington
Feb 19
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Deafblind UK Networking Event come to Newport on 24th February
The drop-in networking session is bringing together people who work with the sensory loss community, to provide an opportunity to make...

Dan Coast
Feb 18
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Transform your digital services with support from Promo Cymru
Applications are now open for third sector organisations in Wales to apply for one of five spaces on an exciting programme that aims to...

Dan Coast
Feb 10
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Is your group in need of some Data First Aid?
Pro Bono Economics (PBE) can provide charities with pro bono support from a dedicated volunteer economist to help them with their ad hoc...

Dan Coast
Feb 7
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Introduction to Community Asset Transfer – Training Course
This is a 1-day introductory course on community asset transfer (CAT), suitable for community organisations. Â The course is provided...

Dan Coast
Feb 5
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Single Parents Well-being Group
Single Parents Well-being Group is a Community Interest Company that provides events and community for single parent families. They have...

Kelly Sullivan
Feb 5
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What is a Community Asset Transfer?
A Community Asset Transfer (CAT) happens when a Public Sector Body transfers the management and/or ownership of a property or land asset...

Dan Coast
Jan 29
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One Million Mentors: Mentors needed in Newport schools
One Million Mentors have successfully been running programmes in Newport since 2023 with the brilliant support of Newport Council. They...

Kelly Sullivan
Jan 24
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Can A.I help my group to apply for funding?
Having a "Virtual assistant" to help you with funding applications may not be all it's cracked up to be The rise of Artificial...

Dan Coast
Jan 23
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Newport's Third Sector Network
This page is under construction and will be fully launched in January 2026 Meet the Forum Following the formal nomination and election process the following people were selected to sit on the forum and represent local third sector organisations with key stakeholders in meetings as part of the Third Sector Partnership Agreement Nkechi Allen Dawson Nkechi  is a collaborative leader and co-founder of Cynefin Pamoja, uniting local organisations to share resources and drive impac

Dan Coast
Jan 1
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Winter Warmers in Rural Monmouthshire
Llangybi Village Hall was the first venue for GAVO's 'Winter Warmer' event, on 9th December 2024. Having been postponed thanks to Storm...

Jo Webb
Dec 12, 2024
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Youth work in Wales: delivering for young people
The Welsh Government is currently consulting on a new statutory framework for youth work in Wales. The consultation period will run until...

Dan Coast
Dec 8, 2024
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What's New in Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing for December 2024?
This December edition includes information on where anyone can find a warm space to pop in and join in activities and a chat. ...

Susanne Maddax
Dec 2, 2024
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Changes to the National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced changes to its People and Places programme following extensive consultation with...

Dan Coast
Nov 22, 2024
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Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme opens
The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is a funding programme to help communities living within five miles of certain...

Dan Coast
Nov 21, 2024
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Carers Rights Day - 21st November 2024
Carers Rights Day  takes place on Thursday 21 November!  This year’s theme, 'recognising your rights', is all about empowering carers to...

Dan Coast
Nov 18, 2024
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GAVO Quarterly Report: 2 July - September 2024
We are delighted to share the new style GAVO Quarter 2 Report, highlighting the incredible work undertaken by our team and partners...

GAVO
Nov 15, 2024
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