Helping organisations, improving lives

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.

February Locality Network Meetings
Locality network meetings are held every quarter, bringing together local residents, community groups, and organisations to foster collaboration and positive change. These sessions offer a valuable platform to: Discuss key...
28/01/2025
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MiDAS Driver Assessor Training for Voluntary, Not-for-Profit, and Educational Sectors
Do you operate minibuses within the voluntary, not-for-profit, or educational sectors? Are you dedicated to ensuring every passenger’s journey is safe, legal, and comfortable? PAVO’s Driver Assessor (DA) courses are...
16/01/2025
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National Insurance Rise: How Will It Impact Your Organisation?
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...
20/11/2024
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PAVO Highlights the Value of the Third Sector in Powys at First In-Person AGM and Conference Since 2019
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
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Trustees Week 2024: Insights from departing trustees Dominique Jones and Trish Buchan
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
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THE ROYAL COUNTRYSIDE FUND: SUPPORTING RURAL COMMUNITIES (SPRING 2025 GRANTS ROUND)
Grants of up to £25,000 over a 24-month period are available to not-for-profit organisations across the UK for projects that have a lasting impact on rural communities. __________ o Application deadline: FRIDAY...
03/02/2025
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THE PRUDENCE TRUST: STRENGTH IN DATA GRANTS
5 or 6 grants of between £10,000 and £300,000 are available to UK registered charities and Community Interest Companies to support the collection and use of data in the youth...
03/02/2025
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Make a difference in your community Become a Cancer Champion
Talking is important because spotting cancer early saves lives. A Cancer Champion is someone who encourages and empowers people  in their community to take up cancer screening, spot the early...
03/02/2025
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THE LENNOX HANNAY CHARITABLE TRUST
One-off and recurring grants are available to UK registered charities. A wide range of charitable causes are supported, principally the advancement of health, education, people in need and the relief...
03/02/2025
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Contact our team

Llandrindod Wells Office
Unit 30
Ddole Road Industrial Estate
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6DF
Newtown Office
Plas Dolerw
Milford Road
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2EH
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