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PAVO is the County Voluntary Council for Powys supporting the third sector in Powys (third sector is a term for the range of organisations including voluntary and community organisations, registered charities and associations, self-help groups and community groups, social enterprises, mutuals and co-operatives.)
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As the festive season draws near, we’d like to remind you that our offices will close at 5PM on Tuesday, 24th December, for the Christmas holidays. Regular opening hours will...
18/12/2024
Ahead of the Committee Stage of the National Insurance (NI) Contributions Bill today (17th December), Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) has issued a briefing to Welsh MPs. The briefing...
17/12/2024
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
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
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
We look forward to welcoming our members to the first network meeting of 2025! As well as being an opportunity to hear about the latest news and updates in the...
17/12/2024
Five Tips for enjoying a stress-free Christmas It’s the season of goodwill, a time for joy – but Christmas can also mean a sleigh-load of stress. Prioritising your mental health...
17/12/2024
There are simple ways to take care of yourself and your family this winter. Stock up your medicine cabinet – Eye drops, Nasal sprays, Sore throat and cough lozenges, Antacid,...
17/12/2024
Natalie Zhivkova, WCVA’s Policy & Insights Manager discusses the challenges facing voluntary organisations that Welsh Government’s draft budget fails to address. Welsh Government just published its 2025/26 draft ‘Budget for a...
17/12/2024
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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 730-member organisations and regular contact with over 1500 organisations.
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Llandrindod Wells Office
Unit 30
Ddole Road Industrial Estate
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6DF
Unit 30
Ddole Road Industrial Estate
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6DF
Newtown Office
Plas Dolerw
Milford Road
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2EH
Plas Dolerw
Milford Road
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2EH