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

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

Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants is part of Bupa’s Healthy Cities campaign and supports practical projects which help both people...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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As a result of once again acquiring some additional Regional Integration Fund (RIF) funding from the Regional Partnership Board, GAVO is...

GAVO hosted the bi-annual One Beat Showcase Event on Wednesday 27th March, and what a day we had!  The Third Sector really took over our...

The Upper Rhymney Valley Residents Panel is pleased to announce they are accepting initial project proposals from third sector...

Do you know an individual or group making a positive difference to their community? GAVO and Monmouthshire Housing Association have...

Hi Everyone, please see information from around the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing sector. for April and May 2024. Here is a...

The  RIF Grant 2024-25 is now open for applications from third sector organisations who are supporting the health and wellbeing of people...

Are you a volunteer and want to develop your professional skills?

The Community Leader Cymru Programme is being offered via a collaboration with the Clore Social Leadership, Cwmpas, WCVA and the National...

Welcome to the Health Social Care and Wellbeing News update for March. It includes a range of information on events, activities and items...

Calling on Newport's Food Champions! We are offering an exciting opportunity and calling on all those currently involved in the existing...

GAVO, the Integrated Wellbeing Network and Caerphilly Library Service collaborated on hosting a WellMan day at Risca Library on Monday...

The first public meeting for the Participatory Budgeting project was held last night at St David's Community Centre in Rhymney between...

Funding opportunity for third sector organisations! The Gwent Rapid Innovation Initiative was circulated at the end of 2023, but there is...

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