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With a fresh new ‘outstanding achievement’ category, nominate your favourite voluntary organisation, volunteer or exceptional individual for this year’s Welsh Charity Awards! The Welsh Charity Awards, organised by WCVA, recognise...
22/04/2026
Last month, we celebrated volunteering in Powys at events held in Knighton, Machynlleth and Ystradgynlais. The events were organised in partnership with local volunteering delivery partners – Knighton and District...
21/04/2026
New Local is working with WCVA | CGGC and BCT Wales to develop a framework for a communities policy for Wales. As part of this we’re inviting contributions from people working in councils, the NHS, other local public sector...
20/04/2026
WCVA Trusted Associate, Utility Aid, exists to help charities and not-for-profit organisations source energy. For over 20 years, they have helped charities and not-for-profit organisations bring down their energy costs....
02/04/2026
We are recruiting for Visitors! Do you live or work within the Dyfed Powys area? We’re looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join us as Independent Custody Visitors. More information...
27/03/2026
The Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership has been recognised at the Community Rail Awards 2026, claiming second place in the prestigious Tourism and Leisure category for its innovative...
26/03/2026
In a joint statement, WCVA and Cwmpas are urging government to take a more balanced and practical approach to funding and engagement with voluntary organisations, social enterprises and community groups...
20/03/2026
There is a Fee Waiver Scheme that is currently available to individuals in Wales who would not otherwise have access to higher education including paid and unpaid carers. Thanks to...
18/03/2026
Young people from across Powys came together during the February half‑term for an inspiring countywide engagement event designed to put their ideas, energy and experiences at the heart of local decision‑making....
16/03/2026
The Welsh Government has been urged to work more closely with the voluntary sector to ensure communities can respond effectively to future emergencies. The call comes in a new report...
16/03/2026
Two charities helped more than 500 older people in mid Powys continue living independently at home last year (2024-25). East Radnor Home Support and Builth and Llanwrtyd Wells Home Support...
13/03/2026
Welsh Government has approved the Outline Business Case (OBC) for a new health and wellbeing hub in Newtown. This is a major milestone and an important vote of confidence in...
13/03/2026
The Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) has launched a new Trustee Network, created in collaboration with people from across Wales. The network offers trustees the chance to connect with...
09/03/2026
Four Powys charities and community groups recently welcomed a visit from the Welsh Government (26th February), sharing how their work supports local people and strengthens rural communities. Chris Buchan, Head...
09/03/2026
An innovative project supporting the health and wellbeing of farmers in Powys was presented to Full Council at County Hall this week (5th March). Farming Fit, an award-winning integrated project...
06/03/2026
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, came into effect on 5th February 2026, introducing a new “charitable purpose soft opt-in” to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)....
03/03/2026
Young people, carers, newly diagnosed residents and families affected by dementia are set to benefit from new projects launched by seven community organisations across Powys. The projects have secured support...
02/03/2026
Forty-two volunteers from across Powys, representing 15 local community groups, met The Prince and Princess of Wales at Hafan yr Afon in Newtown on 26 February. The visit formed part...
02/03/2026
AI is, and will continue to be, an increasing part of delivering public services. It’s already reshaping the way we work and serve our communities, from faster diagnoses in the...
18/02/2026
Despite high levels of eligibility, Powys currently has one of the lowest take-up rates in Wales for both benefits and home energy efficiency support. We want to understand why many...
28/01/2026
Gofod3, the biggest voluntary sector event of its kind in Wales, returns to Cardiff City Stadium on 17 June 2026. Expect a full programme of: Speakers Masterclasses Panel debates and...
27/01/2026
Welsh Charities Week, organised by the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), returns from 9–13 February 2026, now in its new annual home in the second week of February. The...
27/01/2026
Last autumn, Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) launched Baromedr Cymru – a rolling data source designed to provide an up-to-date picture of what’s really happening across the voluntary sector...
23/01/2026
Last year, people from across Powys took part in local Community Conversations, sharing what matters most to them. These conversations helped shape key priorities in each area and highlighted the...
09/01/2026
We are deeply saddened by the passing of The Honourable Dame Shân Legge-Bourke (DCVO). Dame Shân served as our President until 2021 and was a tireless champion of the voluntary...
18/12/2025
Vulnerable groups in Powys could be left without essential support in a future emergency such as another pandemic, the Senedd Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee has been warned. Speaking...
12/12/2025
Last month (November 2025), a young Rhayader woman represented Powys at a two-day event that brought together young leaders from across the UK to engage with policymakers and civil society...
08/12/2025
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) has announced that it distributed a record-breaking £2.7 million in funding during the 2024–25 financial year, supporting 199 projects across twelve grant schemes. The...
05/12/2025
We’re excited to share that today marks the official launch of our new manifesto Thriving Welsh Communities. It is the result of months of conversations, workshops, and collaboration with hundreds...
28/11/2025
Shared Lives is a unique way of supporting people in the community. We’d love to start a conversation and help everyone learn more. What do you, your colleagues, friends, and...
28/11/2025
We’ve added a new date to our series of Community Conversations. We’re inviting local people to help shape the future of their communities by sharing what matters most to them,...
28/11/2025
To register interest in this session, please email training@pavo.org.uk Take a look at other training session we have coming up: https://www.pavo.org.uk/events/
26/11/2025
The new Code of Fundraising Practice came into effect on 1st November 2025, representing an important milestone for the fundraising community. Shaped by insights from charities, fundraisers and sector partners...
25/11/2025
This manifesto represents the collective voice of Wales’ voluntary sector, born of engagement with, and insight from, volunteers, partners, stakeholders and networks. It sets out a clear call: the next Welsh...
14/11/2025
Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2025: relationships and collaborative working Third Sector Trends has been surveying the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector every three years since 2010....
29/10/2025
PAVO has a range of Conference & Meeting Facilities for Hire at Unit 30 Ddole Road, Llandrindod. LD1 6DF Hire our PAVO conference and meeting rooms: Fully accessible FREE video...
29/10/2025
We’re delighted to introduce our new Social Prescribers: Ceri Williams – North Powys Lynda Rogers – Mid Powys Helen Quinlan – South Powys Our Social Prescribers offer person-centred support, helping...
28/10/2025
We’re inviting local people to help shape the future of their communities by taking part in our Community Conversations. These events give Powys residents the chance to share what matters...
27/10/2025
Call-Out to Groups in Wrexham, Ruthin & Newtown! Discover the Wales Broadcast Archive – Your Stories, Your History, Your Voice. We’re inviting community groups around Wrexham, Ruthin and Newtown to...
21/10/2025
We are inviting local people to help shape the future of their communities through a series of Community Conversations. The events will give Powys residents the chance to share what...
10/10/2025
Young people across Powys are taking the lead in shaping their communities through a youth-led grant scheme, funded by the Welsh Government and managed by Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations...
30/09/2025
This October, we’re hosting our first two Community Conversation events alongside a community fair. Come and join a focus group to share your thoughts, explore what really matters to people,...
26/09/2025
The Cambrian Railway Partnership has awarded almost £7,000 to community organisations along the Cambrian Line as part of its Railway 200 Community Grant Fund, supporting projects that celebrate heritage, creativity...
22/09/2025
We’ll be out and about across Powys this month. Here’s where you can find us: 6th September – Sennybridge Show, Dickson’s Field, LD3 8TW 13th September, 10:00–16:00 – Llanidloes Autumn...
05/09/2025
Two roundtables at this year’s Royal Welsh Show brought together leaders from across the voluntary sector, government, and our communities to explore the opportunities and challenges facing charities and community...
28/07/2025
An award-winning initiative supporting the health and wellbeing of Powys’ rural communities has delivered over 760 health checks in its first year – resulting in 97 individuals being advised to...
28/07/2025
From September onwards, we will be working across Powys as part of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund programme – listening to local people and community groups to understand your...
14/07/2025
Clair Swales, PAVO CEO is pleased to share this snapshot of PAVO’s work and impact from October 2024 to March 2025 with you. Clair said: “As the local County Voluntary...
01/07/2025
Nine community organisations across Powys have secured vital funding through the Social Value Forum Development Fund 2025-2027, made available by Powys Regional Partnership Board, to improve local wellbeing and support...
18/06/2025
2nd–8th June marked Volunteers’ Week, and our Volunteering in Powys team had a busy week celebrating the contribution of volunteers across the county. Here’s what we got up to: Shared...
17/06/2025
New to the Volunteering Wales website? The site is a great place to discover local opportunities that match your skills, interests, and availability but it can feel overwhelming at first. ...
04/06/2025
After careful consideration, we’ve decided to step away from posting on X (formerly Twitter). Recent changes to the platform — including a rise in hateful, false, and negative content —...
29/04/2025
We launched our ‘Volunteering in Powys’ initiative last week, with celebration events held in Brecon and Newtown. Organised in collaboration with the outgoing High Sheriff of Powys, Kathryn Silk, the...
23/04/2025
Every year on April 15th, the world comes together to celebrate International Microvolunteering Day – a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple out to create lasting...
09/04/2025
Over 35 organisations across Powys have shared a grant worth £30,000 to help deliver a range of activities and events to support families and children experiencing poverty or impacted by...
25/03/2025
Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the incredible people, organisations, and communities who bring social prescribing to life. This includes local, national, and international organisations, link workers, medical...
18/03/2025
Powys communities are benefiting from the county’s largest grassroots infrastructure investment in almost twenty years, with a record-breaking £1.65 million grant managed by Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) between...
06/03/2025
Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store. Blue Light Card also works with small and large...
20/02/2025
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
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
Efforts to tackle child poverty in Powys will be boosted thanks to a £90,000 grant from the Welsh Government, it has been announced. Powys County Council has been successful in...
15/10/2024
Smart Money Cymru Community Bank is a financial co-operative, owned by its members and run by a volunteer board of directors. We understand the banking needs of the voluntary sector....
09/10/2024
We are celebrating a significant milestone after distributing a record £1,342,581.06 to community groups across the county in the first half of 2024. This marks the largest six-month funding total...
27/08/2024
Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) is excited to announce an update to their Voluntary Sector Data Hub, featuring a new look and feel along with the most up to...
25/07/2024