Apply for Funds
PAVS Managed Funds
PAVS manages a number of Community Funds on behalf of partner organisations. Details on each of these can be found on the links below.
Live Funding Opportunities:
- Time out for Carers Fund
- Port of Milford Haven Community Fund
- South Hook LNG Community Fund
- Bluestone Foundation Community Fund
Information on:
Please note that PAVS must receive completed applications by 12 noon on the deadline date.
Contact PAVS Third Sector Support Team on development@pavs.org.uk with any queries about the Funds listed or for support to make an application.
To find out more about how groups have used funds click here: PAVS Managed Fund Impact Reports.
Time out For Carers Fund Round 3
Time Out for Carers Fund is now open to applications, with revenue funding of up to £4,000 towards projects offering short breaks for unpaid carers in Pembrokeshire until March 2026.
The fund aims to increase the availability and accessibility of short breaks and to support projects providing personalised breaks for unpaid carers in Pembrokeshire by funding the voluntary community sector & Town/ Community Councils to develop creative ideas to support carers to take breaks from caring.
Please read the Guidance Notes to check that you meet eligibility criteria for the Fund before you begin on your application.
Application packs can be downloaded here.
Please email development@pavs.org.uk with any queries!
Funding Deadline
Monday 12th May 2025 at 12noon.
Click here for the Impact Report on groups receiving funds last year!
Port of Milford Haven Community Fund
The Port of Milford Haven Community Fund, following relaunch under the new 2024 partnership agreement with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS), offers grants of up to £5,000 to projects meeting the Port’s themes of ‘a sustainable and resilient environment’; ‘a safe, inclusive and enjoyable waterway’; and ‘a vibrant and prosperous community’.
The Fund offers grants to charities, voluntary organisations, community organisations, Town & Community Councils and social enterprises working in Pembrokeshire, prioritising projects that also align with the Port’s core values of safety, collaboration, excellence and sustainability.
Funding Deadlines 2025
Application Form and Guidance Notes can be downloaded here:
South Hook LNG Community Fund
The South Hook LNG Community Fund remains open to groups running projects to benefit people and communities in Pembrokeshire.
Funding is available to projects under the four funding priorities of Wellbeing, Education, Environment and Safety. Groups can apply under Tier 1 up to £500 or Tier 2 funding of up to £5,000. Please get in touch to discuss any potential applications by emailing development@pavs.org.uk.
Funding Deadlines 2025
Application forms and guidance information is below.
Bluestone Foundation Community Fund
Now open for applications!
The Bluestone Foundation Community Fund offers funding of £500 – £2500 to;
- Environmental projects that address issues around two key factors: Reducing Carbon Footprint and/or Enhancing Biodiversity
- Social projects which address the effects of deprivation and poverty, with particular emphasis on youth
Funding requests will be considered from not-for-profit organisation, a community or voluntary group, or social enterprises that relate to the direct delivery of a specific project or activity. Costs associated with the day-to-day running of your Organisation are not eligible. This includes staffing costs not specifically related to a project, property rental and utility costs, as well as general office equipment.
Organisations showing that they are prepared to help themselves are prioritised, with groups needing to explain this in the application form. Applications showing good evidence of need and a fit with the fund aims alongside added value and sustainability will be prioritised.
2025 Deadlines
Bluestone Foundation Community Events
Beginning in 2024 the Blue Lagoon Water Park will be open to the local community as part of a series of evening events raising funds for charities, non-profit organisations and constituted groups in Pembrokeshire.
Each event will be hosted by a local charitable organisation and local residents will be able to buy tickets. All of the proceeds will be directed into the community; 75 % of funds through the local charity and 25% through the Bluestone Foundation. Each event will mean up to 600 members of the local community can enjoy the water park facilities while raising money directly for local good causes.
Any constituted non-profit distributing organisation based in Pembrokeshire interested in participating in future events can apply to become the host and recipient of funds. Further details of the process to submit an Expression of Interest will be published here when the next round opens.
For details of the 2025 events and to book your ticket click here
PAVS Managed Fund Impact Reports
Below are some Fund Impact Reports for PAVS managed funds. Each report includes feedback from beneficiaries, key statistics, impact and learning from supported projects.
Thanks to all organisations who contributed to the reports with significant feedback on the funded projects and improvements. Each report celebrates the projects delivered by groups evidencing the importance of funders sustaining these opportunities for the sector.
SCAF Round 7 – Living Well & Welcoming Community Spaces Fund
Doing the Small Things Fund Grant Report
For details on other funding opportunities and resources visit the PAVS Funding Advice page here.
How to contact us
See our list of staff contact details and make direct contact with the person you need.
Alternatively our office phone line is open between 9am and 4pm each day on 01437 769422
Our generic email is enquiries@pavs.org.uk
Registered Office: 36/38 High Street
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 2DA
Office Hours
Our staff are now working in a hybrid way which means they may not be in the office, but working from other venues or home working. Due to changes in the way we now work, we are not holding meetings or running training events in person from our premises. However, if you wish to meet with a member of staff then please email them directly or call their business mobile number. The staff contact list is kept up to date with the most recent information.
If you do need to call at our premises, we are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 4.30pm on a Friday (except on Bank Holidays). Between 9am and 10am, and after 2pm, Monday to Thursday and all day Friday you may need to ring the bell (situated on the right hand side of the door). If you are just delivering mail, then please use the letter box on the front door.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
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