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:
- Port of Milford Haven Community Fund
- South Hook LNG Community Fund
- Bluestone Foundation Community Fund
- Time Out for Carers Fund
Information on:
Please note that PAVS must receive completed applications by 12 noon on the deadline date.
All applications receive an automatic email acknowledgement, (you may need to check your junk mail). A further receipt will be sent within 1 week of the deadline.
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.
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 skilled and confident 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 2026
Application Form and Guidance Notes can be downloaded here:
The Welsh version is being updated, please email development@pavs.org.uk to request a copy.
If your project involves LED lighting please use this template to calculate cost savings and send this in with your application.
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 2026
- Monday 18th May – 12 noon
- Monday 7th September – 12 noon
- Monday 2nd November – 12 noon
Application forms and guidance information is below.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible, this usually takes around four weeks from the deadline date.
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.
Funding Deadlines 2026
- Monday 8th June – 12 noon
- Monday 21st September – 12 noon
Time Out for Carers Fund
New Funding Round!!
Deadline to apply: Monday 11th May by 12 noon.
Time Out for Carers Fund is a joint scheme managed by Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and delivered in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council. Time Out for Carers Fund is funded by Short Breaks Funding from Welsh Government, AMSER.
Time Out for Carers Fund aims to increase the availability and accessibility of short breaks and to support projects providing personalised breaks for all 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.
The Time Out for Carers Fund will offer revenue funding of up to £4,000 towards projects offering short breaks for unpaid carers in Pembrokeshire until March 2027.
To download the full application pack click here
We will be running a Q&A session on Monday 13th April 10am-11am to run through the application form and answer any questions from groups wishing to apply. To register to attend click here: https://luma.com/fg34ixeg
Bluestone Foundation Community Events
Since 2024 the Blue Lagoon Water Park has been 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 is hosted by a local charitable organisation and local residents will be able to buy tickets. All of the proceeds are directed into the community; 75 % of funds through the local charity and 25% through the Bluestone Foundation. Each event means 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.
Future opportunities to submit an EOI for consideration as a Community Event Host organisation will be shared here, with PAVS Members & through our Mailing Lists.
Book your Blue Lagoon Tickets & help raise funds for these community groups – dates and confirmed hosts for 2026 will be shared here soon!
| Organisation | Date | Booking Info |
| Belle’s Story | 14.04.2026 | Click here |
| Martletwy YFC | 26.05.2026 | Click here |
| Blue Horizons Coastal Adventures | 21.07.2026 | Click here |
| Friends of Portfield School | 25.08.2026 | Click here |
Tickets for members of the public, all sessions run from 5.30pm – 8pm
Each Blue Lagoon Community Event will feature a live DJ to create a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for guests. Please note that music and noise levels may be elevated at times (while remaining within safe limits), particularly during fully booked sessions. Parents and guardians are encouraged to consider this when bringing children, and we advise that anyone sensitive to loud environments or who prefers a quieter setting takes this into account before attending.
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. If you wish to see previous reports for any of the funds please contact the team by email on development@pavs.org.uk
Time out for Carers Fund 2024-2025
SCAF Round 8 Community Warm Spaces Fund (Summary Report)
SCAF Round 8 Community Warm Spaces Fund (Full Report)
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 work 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 work, we are not 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). On some occasions 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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