GAVO - Caerphilly

23/06/2026

A big THANK YOU to Jenna Cooke and her Citizens Advice Call Centre Staff team for engaging in volunteering at Van Allotments.
Undertaking clearing of ground space around the Allotments Resource Centre.

23/06/2026

https://www.gavo.org.uk/post/gavoawards2026

Appreciate someone around you for their time and energies around volunteering. Say a BIG THANK YOU!

Volunteers are the backbone of our communities. They help in many ways, from shopping for a neighbour to running a group. Nominating a volunteer or a community group is a great way to show your appreciation.Taking place later this year, the annual awards will celebrate the incredible work of volunte...

19/06/2026

🌟 Nominate a Local Hero – GAVO Volunteering Awards 2026 🌟

Do you know someone in Caerphilly County Borough who goes above and beyond to make a difference in their community? 💙

The GAVO Volunteering Awards 2026 are your chance to recognise the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and kindness to support others and strengthen our communities.

Whether it’s a neighbour, a young volunteer, a community champion, or someone working tirelessly behind the scenes – we want to hear about them!

This year's categories are:

Trustee & Director
Food Sustainability
Sport & Leisure
Community Advocate
Environmental
Inspirational Young Person (14 - 25)
Family Champion
Health & Wellbeing
Inspirational Journey
Culture & Heritage

👏 Help us celebrate the people who make Caerphilly a better place.
✍️ Nominate a volunteer today and shine a spotlight on their amazing contribution.
Every nomination matters — your words could help give someone the recognition they truly deserve. 💫

📢 Submit your nomination now and be part of something special!

Volunteers are the backbone of our communities. They help in many ways, from shopping for a neighbour to running a group. Nominating a volunteer or a community group is a great way to show your appreciation.Taking place later this year, the annual awards will celebrate the incredible work of volunte...

18/06/2026

11/06/2026

Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Care and Repair, is looking for new Trustees

Are you passionate about enabling people to live independently in their own homes? If so, come and help us run our charity.

About Us:

Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care & Repair is a registered Charity which exists to support older people living in Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly to repair, adapt and maintain their homes to enable them to live as independently as possible with increased safety, security, warmth and comfort.

About the Role:

Our current Board of Trustees are looking to add additional

Trustees to our existing team. This offers an exciting opportunity to play a major role in driving forward new ways of supporting older people in Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly to live independently in their own homes.

Previous board experience is not essential. Any training required to support the role can be provided.

Meetings are currently held quarterly, in person in our offices in Blackwood. We are committed to removing barriers to being part of our team. Whilst the role is unpaid, we will reimburse out of pocket expenses such as travel costs.

For further information please refer to the Trustee Information Pack. Alternatively, for further information and / or an informal chat please contact Rod Evans, Chief Officer on 01495321091 or via. [email protected]

How to Apply:

To apply please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected] by: Friday 25th July 2026

09/06/2026

📢 Funding opportunities for Caerphilly community groups and organisations are still available to explore through our latest GAVO Caerphilly Funding Highlights.

Take a look at the latest grants, support, and opportunities 👇
🔗https://www.gavo.org.uk/post/gavo-caerphilly-funding-highlights

08/06/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who manage and coordinate the TLC , Elm Drive, (Ty-Sign and Local Community). Their time and energies sustain their weekly program of activities, including, Food Bank, community fridge, luncheon clubs, Sunday lunches, children's activities and environmental projects.
Would you like to support these activities through volunteering, the TLC are looking for additional hands in support of their food bank provision, cleaning, raised bed gardening area and wider community activities, find out more, please contact Jane Burris 07581086817

08/06/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to all of the Volunteers at Newbridge Newbridge Memo, for their support on providing community focused activities, entrance coffee shop, lighting around weekend shows, building maintenance, admin duties and so much more.