NOMINATIONS WANTED For POWYS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Powys Volunteer Centre Volunteer of the Year Awards 2012
Do you know someone who has proved an inspiration to others through their volunteering?
Is there a group or organisation that you know of that has made a real difference to the community through their volunteering activity?
Is there someone that has made an outstanding contribution over the years that you feel deserves recognition?
Why not nominate them for a Powys Volunteer Centre “Powys Volunteer of the Year” award.
The nomination form and rules can be found here, if you require the form in word format please contact the PAVO Helpdesk on 0845 009 3288 or email:
Closing date for nominations Friday 13th April 2012
CALLING ALL THIRD SECTOR ORGANISATIONS IN POWYS
At PAVO we aim continually to improve the ways in which we provide services to the third sector in Powys. We would be very grateful if you would take the time to complete this brief survey, which will help us better to understand and respond to the needs of your organisation and the sector as a whole.
We will use your replies to feed into our review of services and service delivery and will continue to monitor and evaluate our performance in response to the feedback that we receive. Please click on the link below to access the survey:
Latest News
Newsflash -Licensing Charges for playing or performing copyright music
Licensing changes for playing or performing copyright music: From 1 January charities and other voluntary organisations are no longer exempt from needing a PPL licence if they play recorded music, even as background music or on the radio or TV.
Powys Befrienders
The PAVO-led Rural Friendships brefiending project has been re-named to Powys Befrienders.The Project Advisory Group have decided to change the name, which has been accepted by the project funders (the Big Lottery AdvantAGE programme), as a result of feedback from participants, clients and
Police and Crime Commissioners – a short survey
Safer Communities Wales are trying to find out more about whether third sector groups involved in criminal justice or community safety activities know about the arrival of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). They would also like to know more about what groups think about the potential to influenc
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Funding News
Millennium Stadium Trust Grants Available
Applications are now being received for local projects from charities or not for profit groups. The maximum grant for local applicants is £2,500, the closing date is 19th December and decisions will be made early March 2012 and groups will be written to in March. Projects need to ...
Volunteering News
Health & Social Care Volunteers
If you are seeking Volunteers have you thought about how Health & Social Care students from Coleg Powys could help you? They are keen to find Volunteering Opportunities, in addition to their work placements. What have Health & Social Care Students got to offer: There are 35 First Years ...
Current Vacancies
National Botanic Gardens of Wales Job Vacancy
One of five new posts as part of the Growing the Future Project at National Botanic Garden of Wales Project Manager Salary: up to £32,500 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience Hours: 37.5 on any five days out of seven Contract: Fixed term position up to 31 January ...
Powys Notice Board
Do you need help with Book-keeping or Payroll?
It’s vital to have accounts that are clear, simple and don’t send people to sleep! PAVO offers book-keeping and payroll services to voluntary organisations in Powys. The book-keeping service includes recording payments and receipts, drawing up income and expenditure accounts, advice on financial
MCRA Plas Dolerw Office Space Available
Mcra Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2EH Plas Dolerw, Ffordd Milffwrd, Y Drenewydd, Powys, SY16 2EH Tel/Ffôn, Fax/Ffacs 01686 621777 E-mail/e-bost: mcra-dolerw@talk21.com Plas Dolerw, Newtown The Trustees of Plas Dolerw are seeking a new tenant for a medium sized ...
Meetings and Events
Annual Minority Ethnic Communities Health Fair 2012
Be Well for Life - Promoting Greater Health Awareness Monday 27th February, 2012 City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ND 9.15am – 3.00pm Over 500 people attended the March 2011 event. This annual event aims to promote healthy living styles for ethnic minority individuals and ...
join PAVO
All voluntary organisations and community groups in Powys are invited to become members of PAVO. Membership is Free ... find out more
Training
PAVO provides training courses on all aspects of running community groups and voluntary organisations ... find out more
Powys Transport Training Agency provides transport related training courses and information ... find out more
Powys Agency for Mental Health
Powys Agency for Mental Health provides information, support, representation networks, advice and training to the Third Sector on any aspect of mental health services in Powys ... find out more
Children and Young People
A network for organisations and groups who support, help, play and work with children, young people and their families, helping them to share good practice, work together and link to the CYP Partnership ... find out more
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
Have your say and keep informed about how the Third Sector contributes to Health and Social Care services in Powys ... find out more
Community Transport
Community Transport meets the transport needs of communities where these needs are not or cannot be adequately met by public and/or commercial transport ... find out more
Community Development
PAVO's team of Development Officers can provide you with practical support to help develop your community group or voluntary group and its activities ... find out more
Climate Change
Would you like to:
Save money on your energy bills?
Do your bit to tackle climate change?
Access grants and loans to reduce your carbon footprint? find out more...
