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GAVO Newport Volunteering Awards
On the evening of the 15th October the Third Sector Community if Newport came together to celebrate all those nominated at this years volunteering awards. Joined by a number of distinguished guests including Politicians, Council members and members of government the night looks to both highlight the importance the sector plays in supporting local residents and acknowledge groups and individuals who have been nominated by the local community. Following the nomination period ov

Dan Coast
Oct 15


GAVO Hits the Road to Support Rogerstone Communities
The GAVO Newport team is taking its support directly into the heart of Rogerstone this winter, offering local residents, community groups and voluntary organisations a new opportunity to connect, collaborate and grow. Over recent years, GAVO has identified that some areas of Newport, including Rogerstone, have had lower levels of engagement with the support services available through the organisation. Alongside this, there have been fewer funding enquiries and applications co

Dan Coast
Sep 22


ACTIVE NEWPORT - Support for Sport and Recreation groups
This page has been created to help you and your Recreation/ Sport group have access to all the support GAVO has to offer your group and to accompany the event on 27th October 2026, entry is free to all groups through to help with catering arrangements please book your place. Club Development and Funding Roadshow 📅 Date: Tuesday 27th October 🕙 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 📍 Venue: Pillgwenlly Millennium Centre About the Event The Newport Club Development & Funding Roadshow is des

Dan Coast
Sep 17


Funding through Community Spaces Grant is now available to support the community into 2027
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

Dan Coast
Aug 31


Unlocking long-term funding through legacy giving in Newport
Across Newport, community groups and charities continue to make a vital difference every day, supporting residents, running services, and bringing people together. But as many organisations will recognise, securing sustainable, long-term funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing the third sector. One funding stream that is often overlooked but holds significant potential is legacy giving. Legacy fundraising, sometimes called “gifts in wills”, gives people the oppor

Dan Coast
May 7
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