Helping organisations, improving lives

PAVO is the County Voluntary Council for Powys, supporting the third sector across the county.

We’re committed to providing vital services to empower third sector organisations and improve people's lives.

We do this by acting as a CATALYST for voluntary action, a legitimate VOICE for Powys’ communities and third sector, and a HUB of essential information.

Ystradgynlais Older People’s Forum: Have Your Say Event
On 28th January 2025, Powys Older People’s Forum hosted a successful “Have Your Say” event at the Welfare Social Hub, Ystradgynlais. The event brought together over 40 residents, including Rhian...
13/02/2025
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February Locality Network Meetings
Locality network meetings are held every quarter, bringing together local residents, community groups, and organisations to foster collaboration and positive change. These sessions offer a valuable platform to: Discuss key...
28/01/2025
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MiDAS Driver Assessor Training for Voluntary, Not-for-Profit, and Educational Sectors
Do you operate minibuses within the voluntary, not-for-profit, or educational sectors? Are you dedicated to ensuring every passenger’s journey is safe, legal, and comfortable? PAVO’s Driver Assessor (DA) courses are...
16/01/2025
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National Insurance Rise: How Will It Impact Your Organisation?
Following the UK Government’s Autumn Budget announcement of a rise in employer national insurance (NI) contributions, we are gathering feedback on how this change will impact Powys’ Third Sector. This...
20/11/2024
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PAVO Highlights the Value of the Third Sector in Powys at First In-Person AGM and Conference Since 2019
We hosted our first in-person Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference in four years last week (7th November 2024) in Newtown. Over 100 attendees gathered at Cefn Lea Conference Centre...
14/11/2024
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Trustees Week 2024: Insights from departing trustees Dominique Jones and Trish Buchan
This week, we celebrate the contributions of two extraordinary PAVO trustees: Vice Chair Dominique Jones and Trish Buchan, who has been a trustee since 2018.  As they step down, Dominique...
06/11/2024
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Health and Social Services News
12 February 2025 FEATURED New standards to improve maternity and neonatal care in Wales We’re setting new standards and expectations for high-quality and safe maternity and neonatal services in Wales. Our...
18/02/2025
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Brecon Family Fun and Information Day 2025
Families in Brecon are invited to attend a special Family Fun and Information event on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Priory Church of...
18/02/2025
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Montgomeryshire only – Windfall Fund
New Windfall grants set to boost sustainability projects in Montgomeryshire – Applications open for community groups to apply for grants up to £30,000 Applications are now open to the Windfall...
17/02/2025
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THE CONGREGATIONAL AND GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST
Capital grants from £1,000 to £25,000 are available for community initiatives that support the United Reformed Church and other churches in the Protestant tradition in the United Kingdom. Previously, the...
17/02/2025
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Contact our team

Llandrindod Wells Office
Unit 30
Ddole Road Industrial Estate
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6DF
Newtown Office
Plas Dolerw
Milford Road
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2EH
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