Our latest Development Newsletter will be published on this page by the 1st of each month. You can access the newsletter through the link provided below, which will take you to our MailChimp page. There, you can also browse previous editions and choose to subscribe. Subscribers receive the newsletter around five days before it appears here, giving you an early look at upcoming events, funding opportunities, and other updates for the third sector. In the May edition: Volunteer

Rachelle Pawley joined the Newport team at GAVO in 2025 as Youth Volunteer Officer, supporting young people and third sector organisations across the city to develop and access meaningful volunteering opportunities. Rachelle’s role focuses on promoting youth volunteering as a positive pathway for personal development, wellbeing, and future opportunities. She works closely with schools, youth groups, community organisations, and partners to raise awareness of volunteering oppo