Highlights from the PAVO AGM

Members, trustees, and staff gathered online this morning (4 November 2026), for our Annual General Meeting (AGM), chaired by PAVO Chair of the Board, Gary Mitchell.

The meeting featured key operational and financial updates, the announcement of new member initiatives, and a warm farewell to outgoing trustees.

Review of the Year 2025–26

Clair Swales, PAVO CEO, presented the Review of the Year 2025–26. If you were unable to attend the live stream, you can catch up on the review here:

Financial Report & Governance

Angela Owen, Head of Operations, presented the Report of the Trustees and Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31 March 2026.

In governance updates, both Gary Mitchell and Myra Francis were re-elected to the Board of Trustees. The meeting also took time to recognize outgoing trustees Wendy Beaven and Margaret Evitts, with Gary Mitchell expressing sincere gratitude for their dedicated service and contributions to PAVO.

New Initiatives Announced

We unveiled two opportunities to support members and the community and voluntary sector in Powys:

• Voice and Influencing Forum: A brand-new space created for PAVO members to connect, share insights, listen, and influence sector decisions
• Powys Pennies Grassroots Fund: Small project grants of up to £1,000 will be available for local groups starting Monday, 9 November. This scheme is funded through generous contributions from PAVO and Powys County Council employees, alongside other small funding streams.

We extend our warm thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to this year’s AGM.