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 JORDAN SINNOTT FOUNDATION TRUST
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for UK clubs and projects which will enable disadvantaged children and young people aged 5-21 to participate in sport. __________ o Application deadline: none –...
28/02/2024
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THE MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION: GRANTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS
 Small Grants of up to £5,000 for each of 3 years and Large Grants of up to £60,000 for each of 3 years are available for local and national charities...
28/02/2024
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Your charity’s purposes
The activities of your charity must help deliver your charity’s purposes. Your charity’s funds can only be spent in delivery of these.  Take a look at this video which gives...
04/10/2023
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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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