Welcome to the Newport News Update. We have a packed edition for this Movember month's including; Funding Events and Activities Information Consultations Advice on Vaccinations . Download your copy here If you would like this newsletter direct to your inbox, in another format such as word let us know. Also please get in touch if you have any upcoming services, events, or news you'd like to promote contact us via email : zoe.paterson@gavo.org.uk or susanne.maddax@gavo.org.uk

Through funding secured from Newport City Council, GAVO are inviting community groups and charities to apply for a grant between £2000 to £4000 to help deliver community driven activities and hubs that supports people during the winter months and helping to contribute to the prevention of poverty through The Community Spaces Grant. Last year funding supported over 1257 sessions and, incredibly, more than 18,000 attendances through the coldest period of the year, Newport City

Organisations from across Newport's third sector are coming together to shape positive change for neurodivergent people. Following discussions at the Newport Third Sector Network meeting in August, a dedicated working group has been established, led by Third Sector forum member Tessa Polniaszek, to contribute to Newport City Council's ongoing work to develop a strategy for a neurodiversity-friendly city, while also exploring a broader vision for a neuroinclusive Newport. The

Community groups and organisations across Newport are being encouraged to develop projects that support local wildlife and biodiversity through the Newport Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Small Grants Scheme 2026/27. The scheme offers grants ranging from £500 to £4,000 to help create and improve habitats, increase opportunities for nature-based learning and engagement, support species recording, and strengthen ecosystem resilience across Newport. Funded through the Welsh Gover

Newport City Council is looking for local organisations, community groups and passionate individuals to host a new series of Climate Cafés across the city – and your group could be one of the first to get involved. Climate change can sometimes feel like a huge challenge, but some of the most powerful conversations start with something much simpler: a cup of tea, a friendly welcome and the chance to connect with others. That's exactly what a Climate Café is all about. A Space