Helping organisations, improving people's lives

Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) is the County Voluntary Council for Powys, supporting the third sector across the county.

We’re committed to providing vital services to empower third sector organisations and improve people's lives.

We do this by acting as a CATALYST for voluntary action, a legitimate VOICE for Powys’ communities and third sector, and a HUB of essential information.

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What if the support people rely on every day suddenly disappeared?

‘Because We Weren’t There…’ shines a light on the incredible contribution of voluntary organisations across Merthyr Tydfil. Featuring the voices of service users, volunteers and people working across the sector,...

10/09/2026

Service launched to help children, young people and families access emotional wellbeing support

A new service designed to make it easier for Powys children, young people and families to access emotional wellbeing support has been officially launched. Powys SPACE (Single Point of Access...

07/09/2026

DBS Annual Conference 2026 – Register now!

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the DBS Annual Conference 2026. Join us virtually on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October 2026 for two days of insight, discussion...

04/09/2026

You spoke, we listened: Community buildings support

Our recent Stakeholder Survey made it clear just how much the Community Buildings project was valued by the trustees and volunteers it supported. Just as importantly, people told us they...

27/08/2026

Training and Events

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Third Sector Support Wales

Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) is a network of 19 local and regional County Voluntary Councils, along with the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), the national support body. Together we work across Wales to support the voluntary sector.

Explore TSSW’s digital platforms to connect with volunteers and organisations seeking volunteers, enhance your knowledge with courses and resources, find funding opportunities, and discover third sector community and voluntary services.