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CAT’s Trustees have reopened their expressions of interest and are currently looking for trustees with experience of accounting and of the Welsh political landscape. To view more on our social...

Safeguarding involves recognizing and responding to abuse, harm, or neglect and is a critical responsibility aimed at protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. Who Needs...

A new survey by the Association of Chairs (AoC) shows that two in five charity board members face challenges in implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategies. While 50% of...

Our Powys energy advisers work with people in fuel poverty, providing advice and support. We help people understand how they’re using energy and how they can manage and reduce fuel...

Civil Society reports this week that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has rejected calls to shield charities from an estimated £1.4bn annual increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs).  The rise, introduced...

The Family Fund, together with its parent charity, delivers the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme. This programme supports children and young people in crisis by providing essential items...

Impact & evaluation: View this email in your browser Want to Invest in your Volunteers? 3 December 2024 Online ( Teams) 10:00am – 12:15pm Free Webinar Learn how achieving the Investing...

The LDTCS is now open for applications, please note that as with the last round applicants will no longer need to use eTender Wales to apply – applications are made...

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...

We are excited to be able to inform you that PAVO has two new roles to support Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) in Powys. We have: ● Two Community...

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...

Level 1 Unlocking the Power of Calculations This course will equip you with skills needed to work out real-life problems, such as: working out discounts, budgeting, expenditure, recipes, interest rates...

“Collaborating for change: Responding to Child Poverty in Powys” Local Engagement Pilot Initiatives Welsh Government recently confirmed funding for a partnership project between Powys County Council and Powys Association of...

The 2025 round of applications are now open. For more information please click here:  https://www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-organisations/funding/pavo-grant-schemes/garreg-lwyd-hill-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/ APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5PM FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER

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...

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...

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....

The Digital Pathways Project is going on tour bringing training sessions to local communities across Powys! Please keep an eye out on our social media pages and website for more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...