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Powys Public Services Board (PSB) is developing the region’s first Climate Risk Assessment (CRA). As part of the process, they are hosting a series of online workshops aimed at bringing...

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service cover almost 12,000 square kilometres – almost two-thirds of Wales. The Service is responsible for providing public safety information, prevention and protection...

Applications are now open For more information click here: https://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/funding/pavo-grant-schemes/youth-led-grant-scheme/

Across Wales Community Safety Partnerships and other partners are working individually and together so that everyone in Wales feels safe and free from the fear of exploitation, crime and disorder....

Powys Regional Partnership Board are in the process of recruiting a National Third Sector Representative Member. This is an opportunity for any national third-sector organisation to be part of the...

The Shared Prosperity Fund – Rebuilding Community Foundations in Powys Project 2024 saw a large number of applications.  and the panel successfully awarded the entirety of the £1,231,999.00 fund.  Each...

On the 10th October 2024, Legacy in the Community, in partnership with Merthyr Jobcentre Plus and DWP, will be co-hosting an event at Merthyr College aimed at promoting and encouraging participation...

‘Numeracy 3 – Making a Difference in Powys’ is a grant scheme that PAVO is administering. It is part of the £150,000 in ‘multiply funding’ which is also funding the...

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...

PAVO is teaming up with Community Foundation Wales to bring together local community groups, charities, funders, donors and supporters. It will be an opportunity to learn more about community needs...

Nominations for the Welsh Charity Awards 2024 are open. This is your chance to shout about your favourite voluntary organisation or volunteer and give them the chance of getting some...

A privacy notice lets people know what information you have and what you’ll do with it. It’s never been easier to make your own privacy notice, and having one is...

The multiply by Three course available  Financial, Business, Mathematics Courses Level 1 Unlocking the Power of Calculations – This course will equip you with skills needed to work out real-life...

UK Shared Prosperity Fund PAVO were awarded £450,000 to grow the capacity of local organisations to deliver new activities that address the priorities for investment identified under the Communities and...

Experience financial resilience with Smart Money Cymru! Smart Payroll Savers aims to support employers and provide a free arms-length service is to build our members’ financial resilience and offer fair...

MeTime have a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in August and September 2024. They are all free online sessions. You can also find...

Round 2 is now open – for more information click here: https://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/funding/pavo-grant-schemes/electric-vehicle-active-travel-third-sector-grant-scheme/

As you are aware, numerous charities are currently experiencing difficulties with accessing bank accounts. In reference to this, UK Finance have launched a Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide. https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/our-expertise/commercial-finance/voluntary-organisation-banking-guide

Are you passionate about community engagement, sustainable transport, and the beautiful Heart of Wales Line? The Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual...

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...

Time to Talk Public Health: May 2024 Survey Findings  SPACE Time to Talk Public Health is a nationally representative panel of residents across Wales established by Public Health Wales to...

Powys Public Service Board is made up of representatives of the local public and voluntary sector organisations. The Third Sector representatives are PAVO Chair Jamie Burt and CEO Clair Swales....

PAVO 2024 Conference and AGM 7 November 2024  10am – 4.00pm  Cefn Lea Conference Centre, Newtown SY16 4AJ THE VALUE OF POWYS’ THIRD SECTOR Empowering the Community:  Unleashing the Value...

Farming Fit is an exciting new outreach programme designed to support the specific health and social wellbeing needs of farming communities in Powys.  Monthly from August to December 2024, healthcare...

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn has launched a public consultation for the 2025-2029 Police and Crime Plan. This initiative aims to engage the community in shaping local policing...

Emily Berry, Partnerships Manager at Utility Aid, discussed the challenges highlighted at gofod3, Wales’ premier voluntary sector event. Organisations are struggling with significant increases in utility costs, approaching or exceeding...

    Dear colleague, Thank you for your support earlier this year when we were undertaking our research into community responses to the Cost-of-Living Crisis. Your help enabled us to...

We are seeking responses to Priorities for Culture 2024 to 2030. This Wales only consultation invites your views on proposed priorities for culture in Wales. There are 3 priorities, supported...

Numeracy 2 – Making a Difference in Powys’ is a PAVO grant scheme administering £150,000 in ‘multiply funding’. The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared...

The activities of your charity must help deliver your charity’s purposes. Your charity’s funds can only be spent in delivery of these.  Take a look at this video which gives...