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Tag: GAVO

Caerphilly’s community volunteers championed once again at annual GAVO Awards

Monday, October 20, 2025Monday, October 20, 2025

The hard work and commitment of volunteers across Caerphilly County Borough has been celebrated at the 2025 Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.

More than 3,000 trees planted after volunteer efforts

Monday, March 24, 2025Monday, March 24, 2025

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

Thursday, January 30, 2025Thursday, January 30, 2025

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

Thursday, October 10, 2024Monday, October 14, 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

Wednesday, August 28, 2024Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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

Friday, August 9, 2024Friday, August 9, 2024

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

Wednesday, June 26, 2024Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2024Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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

Tuesday, October 17, 2023Tuesday, October 17, 2023

‘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

Tuesday, October 3, 2023Saturday, October 7, 2023

Volunteer heroes from across Caerphilly County Borough have been celebrated for their efforts at keeping their communities alive.

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