Latest News
Information Sharing Link Goes Live!
We are delighted to announce that technical developments allowing information about relevant third sector organisations and services to be shared between infoengine and Dewis Cymru are now operational. Infoengine is an online directory of third sector services in Wales. It is provided and supported
Smoking Ban in Hospital Grounds
Public Health Bill (2017) and new Smoke Ban Regulations coming into force in 2019The Patients' Council was invited to a meeting at the Felindre Ward at Bronllys Hospital recently to engage about a consultation that was recently launched by the Welsh Government dealing with a prospective smoking ban
Charity automatic disqualification rules are changing
Deadline at the beginning of August, don't get caught out by changes in the law On 1 August 2018 the law is changing to extend the scope of who will be disqualified from running a charity. For the first time, these rules will also apply to some charity senior manager positions (chief executives,
Funding News
Powys County Council - Sports Development Grants
Over £7,400 has been handed out to several sport organisations across the county, Powys County Council has announced. Now sports and physical groups in Powys are being urged by the council's Sports Development Team to take advantage of a grant worth up to £1,500 to help contribute to creating thriv...
Santander Foundation Discovery Grants
The Santander Foundation's Discovery Grants scheme provides grants to charities, Community Interest Companies and Credit Unions for activities that support disadvantaged people in the UK to improve knowledge, skills and innovation in order to give them the confidence to discover, create and take adv...
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Powys Notice Board
Welshpool Hard of Hearing and Tinnitus Social Group
Every THIRD Thursday of the month starting 17th May 2018 11am to 1pm at Welshpool Methodist Church 13 High Street, Welshpool SY21 7JP Come and join our small friendly group Contact Pam: pamela870@btinternet.com or Sandra: sandra@wcdeaf.org.uk tel: 07377 549 214 the ...
Volunteering News
New delivery partner for Powys Volunteer Centre
A warm welcome to Knighton Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Knighton LD7 1DR Telephone: 07751 221487
Still Time to Apply - Gwirvol Youth Led Grant Scheme 2018 - 2019
Grants in the region of £600 are available for projects that provide volunteering opportunities for young people aged 14-25 to help their communities. Previous successful applications secured funds to: create a community garden hold a fund-raising event to raise money for a village hall open up a ...
Meetings and Events
WCVA Learning: Engaging with 21st century volunteers to make change happen
Understand & engage with 21st century volunteers 3 October 2018 in Newport 24 October 2018 in Rhyl This one day course will help you explore your vision of volunteering and how to effectively engage with volunteers in the 21st Century. In a changing society understanding modern volunteers an...
Shakespeare Link Celebrating 25 years
The Final Shakespeare's of the summer The penultimate opportunity to come to hte willow globe this summer! Shakespeare Link have had the most incredible summer so far at the Willow Globe. The events have come thick and fast, Shakespeare, storytelling, workshops, residencies...and what wonderful w...
Job Vacancies
Hafan Cymru Job Vacancy - Associate Trainer
Do you want to work with an innovative, dynamic and forward thinking organisation? Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? Join Hafan Cymru as a: Associate Trainer Area: North Wales Hours: As required NB: This is a self-employed role Salary: £Hour/day rate depending on experience ...
PAVO Staff & Trustees
PAVO have a wide range of staff working across Powys, to find out who we are and how we can help you or your organisation, find out more about our people.
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Powys Voluntary Sector
Find information here about the 4,000+ voluntary organisations in Powys including how to access the Info-engine database
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 Mental Health Team
The Powys Mental Health Team 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
