The hard work and commitment of volunteers across Caerphilly County Borough has been celebrated at the 2025 Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.
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More than 3,000 trees planted after volunteer efforts
More than 150 volunteers came together earlier this month to plant trees at Rhymney War Memorial Park – with the long-term aim of planting 300,000 trees across the borough.
Council urged to protect community groups and youth services in budget
Charity representatives have urged Caerphilly County Borough Council to protect the third sector, youth services and community centres in its budget plans.
Community volunteers celebrated as GAVO Awards return for 2024
The efforts of volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrated at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.
Charity given £2k grant to create youth bike safety workshop
The Parish Trust in Trethomas has been awarded a £2,000 grant to help develop a bike safety workshop for young people in the area.
White Rose Dementia Coffee Morning group secures lottery funding
A volunteer morning coffee group that supports people and families affected by dementia has secured a £7,800 National Lottery grant.
Nominations open for award ceremony celebrating Caerphilly’s volunteer heroes
The annual GAVO Awards is set to return once again later this year, with nominations open for volunteers from across the borough.
Steelworks teams-up with allotments to build community herb garden
Graduates from Tata Steel have spent two days shovelling dirt and building raised flower beds at Caerphilly’s Van Ward Allotments.
Men’s mental health event aims to signpost and provide support in the community
‘WellMAN’ day is being run by Bargoed Library in collaboration with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, GAVO and Caerphilly Cares.
Voluntary heroes celebrated at this year’s GAVO Awards
Volunteer heroes from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrated for their efforts at keeping their communities alive.