Staff Responsibilities
Who we are and what we do
The following PAVO staff work directly with community groups, voluntary organisations, partnerships and partner organisations. They are the lead officers responsible for the areas of work listed below.
Email any of the staff listed below here.
Chief Executive Officer
Carl Cooper
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 822191
THIRD SECTOR DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Head of Department
Michele Muireasgha
Overall responsibility for Development Services for the Third Sector in Powys including:
- Projects and initiatives
- General Information
- Funding support
- Trustee and Governance
- Regeneration
- Social Enterprise
- Powys Volunteer Centre
- Powys Befrienders
- Engagement Gateway
- Citizens engagement ( local level)
- Partnership and Joint Working ( local level)
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys SY16 2EH
Telephone: 01686 626 220
County Development Officer
John Davies
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys. SY16 2EH
Telephone: 01686 626 220
County Development Officer/Funding Services Co-ordinator(Lead on Social Enterprise)
Claire Sterry
Unit 30 Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 822191
Monitoring Officer - Engagement Gateway
Hannah Lake
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys SY16 2EH
Telephone: 01686 626 220
Senior Officer Volunteering
responsible for:
- Powys Volunteer Centre
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 822191
Powys Volunteering Officer
Hannah Lake
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, SY16 2EH
Telephone: 01597 822191
Powys Befrienders Co-ordinator
Rachael Beech responsible for:
- Powys Befrienders Project
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
01597 822191
GRANTS
Angela Owen: Manages the grants
Michele Muireasgha:provides the development support for groups
- Development of the Community Renewal Project
- Managing all PAVO delegated grant schemes within the department including:
- Community Renewal
- Can Do Communities
- Health and Well-being
- Environmental
- Grassroots
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys SY16 2EH Telephone:01686 626220
For routine enquires about PAVO delegated grant schemes or grant administration contact the PAVO Office on 01597 822191
THIRD SECTOR SUPPORT TEAM
Head of Department
Peter Lathbury
Responsible for:
- Engaging the 3rd sector in the strategic agenda Powys & Nationally
- General Information
- Enquiries
- Trustees and Governance
- PAVO e-briefing
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 822191
Senior Officer Mental Health
Laura Gallagher
Responsible for:
- To engage the third sector in the strategic agenda Powys and Nationally
- Work the Development Officers re: projects and initiatives
Ponthafren Centre, Longbridge Street, Newtown, Powys. SY16 2DY
Telephone: 01686 628 300
Mental Health Development Worker
Freda Lacey
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 822191
Health Social Care and Wellbeing Facilitator
Trish Buchan
Responsible for:
- Engaging the third sector in the strategic agenda Powys and Nationally
- Working with Development Officers re: projects and initiatives
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 822191
Senior Officer Community Transport/Training
Sarah Leyland Jones
- Engaging the third sector in the strategic agenda Powys and Nationally
- Working with Development Officers re: projects and initiatives
- Training Framework
Disability Resource Centre, Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 824494
Community Transport Training Officer
Michael Entwisle
Responsible for:
- PTTA training and development
Disability Resource Centre, Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 829235
Children & Young Peoples Facilitator
Yvonne Owen Newns
Responsible for:
- Engaging the third sector in the strategic agenda Powys and Nationally
- Working with Development Officers re: projects and initiatives
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 822191
Voluntary Sector Youth Development Worker
Andrew Davies
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2EH
Telephone:01686 626 220
INTERNAL SERVICES
Head of Department
Angela Owen
Responsible for Administration and Finance:
- Financial Planning, including Budgeting
- Annual Trustees report and financial statements
- Company Secretary
- Quality Assurance
- Internal ICT Support
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys.SY16 2EH
Telephone: 01686 626 220
Senior Officer Internal Services
Jenny Hall
Responsible for:
- Policies
- Budgeting
- Human Resources/Planning
- Health and Safety
- Insurance
- Property Management
- Leases and Contracts
- Administrative procedures
- Internal Audit
- Monitoring and evaluation
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys. SY16 2EH
Telephone: 01686 626 220
Senior Finance Officer
Helen Worthington
Responsible for:
- Management Accounts
- Year end accounts
- Ledger processing
- PAVO Payroll
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys. SY16 2EH
Telephone: 01686 626 220
Payroll/Bookkeeper
Susan Davies
Responsible for:
- Bookkeeping for small groups
- Payroll for small groups
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 6DF
Telephone: 01597 822191
PAVO Funding Strategy Officer
Jon Matthews
Responsible for:
- Monitoring and implementation of a strategic funding strategy for PAVO
- Developing Funding opportunities/applications
Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. LD1 6DF
Telephone:01597 822191
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
