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Last year, people from across Powys took part in local Community Conversations, sharing what matters most to them. These conversations helped shape key priorities in each area and highlighted the...
09/01/2026
At PAVO we aim to continually improve the ways in which we provide services to the third sector in Powys. We would be very grateful if you would once again...
18/12/2025
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at PAVO. We will be closing at 5pm on 24th December and reopening at 9am on 5th January. Thank...
18/12/2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of The Honourable Dame Shân Legge-Bourke (DCVO). Dame Shân served as our President until 2021 and was a tireless champion of the voluntary...
18/12/2025
Vulnerable groups in Powys could be left without essential support in a future emergency such as another pandemic, the Senedd Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee has been warned. Speaking...
12/12/2025
Last month (November 2025), a young Rhayader woman represented Powys at a two-day event that brought together young leaders from across the UK to engage with policymakers and civil society...
08/12/2025
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) has announced that it distributed a record-breaking £2.7 million in funding during the 2024–25 financial year, supporting 199 projects across twelve grant schemes. The...
05/12/2025
We’re excited to share that today marks the official launch of our new manifesto Thriving Welsh Communities. It is the result of months of conversations, workshops, and collaboration with hundreds...
28/11/2025
Shared Lives is a unique way of supporting people in the community. We’d love to start a conversation and help everyone learn more. What do you, your colleagues, friends, and...
28/11/2025
We’ve added a new date to our series of Community Conversations. We’re inviting local people to help shape the future of their communities by sharing what matters most to them,...
28/11/2025
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PAVO is a membership organisation. Membership is open to all third sector organisations and groups and Town and Community Councils in Powys, all working to meet the needs of people and communities across Powys. We have over 800 member organisations and regular contact with over 1500 organisations.