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.

Community Connectors February Network Meetings
Our Community Connectors network meetings are held every quarter, bringing together local residents, community groups, and organizations to foster collaboration and positive change. These sessions offer a valuable platform to:...
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 MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND
Smaller and medium sized grants, usually for between £1,000 and £30,000, are available to UK registered charities and individuals working in the UK and/or overseas in the areas of medical...
07/01/2025
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THE MARGARET DOBSON FURTHER EDUCATION TRUST
A limited number of grants of up to £5,000 are available to smaller UK registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations and Community Interest Companies (CICs) that are enabling young adults with...
07/01/2025
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THE WEAVER’S COMPANY BENEVOLENT FUND
Grants, generally for up to £15,000, are available for smaller UK registered charities working with young disadvantaged people, particularly young offenders, prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of becoming...
07/01/2025
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THE CHARLES HAYWARD FOUNDATION MAIN GRANTS PROGRAMME
Grants of up to £25,000 per year over 3 years (i.e. up to £75,000) are available to UK registered charities working in the UK in the areas of Social and...
07/01/2025
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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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