Pembrokeshire’s Keep Warm, Keep Well programme of cost of living crisis support has been recognised in a new national best practise report published last month by the Public Health Wales – Wider Determinants of Health Unit. The article features nine examples of recent work related to the cost of living crisis across Wales and the…
At the recent West Wales Regional Partnership Board Awards held in Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Carers Support West Wales were recognised with a Certificate of Excellence after being nominated for an award in the Co-production category. The award was accepted by Vice Chair of the West Wales Carers Development Group Sophie Buckley, from PAVS, and…
As many of you will know, PAVS provides support, guidance and advice to anyone involved in charitable, voluntary or social enterprise organisations and activity across Pembrokeshire. Our work is varied, from managing grant funded projects with specific aims such as the Keep Warm Keep Well programme, to delivery of collaborative activities such as Pembrokeshire Community…
The West Wales Regional Partnership Board (WWRPB) is looking for citizen representatives. The WWRPB is a team of local councils, the NHS, community groups, and the Welsh Government working together to ensure everyone in West Wales has access to quality health and social care. By working together, we can share resources and find new ways…
Doing the Small Things Fund, deadline Monday 29th April 2024 The Doing the Small Things Fund is now open to funding applications from projects benefiting Pembrokeshire communities and people. Constituted voluntary and community groups, social enterprises with established governance structures and City, Town & Community Councils working with the wider community can apply. Funded projects…
March has arrived, and whilst the spring like weather still seems to be in hiding, it is technically now Spring! A season of new beginnings and brighter days, March is a great month to take stock and think about how it is often the little things that make the biggest difference. Afterall, who doesn’t feel…
We hope all is well with you and that 2024 is off to a great start. We wanted to share some exciting news about upcoming events…. gofod3- 5 June 2024, Cardiff City Stadium gofod3, Wales’ space for the voluntary sector will return as an in-person event for the first time since 2019. For information on…
Representatives of a range of groups and organisations across the County gathered to discuss tackling poverty in Pembrokeshire at a special summit this month. The aim was to shine a light on some key issues related to poverty, particularly in Pembrokeshire and the collective response to support some of the most vulnerable members of our…
The Bluestone Foundation was established in 2010 to help people to help themselves through environmental and social projects in Pembrokeshire. The Foundation underpins the ethos of Bluestone National Park Resort: our unique and beautiful county and its people. The Bluestone Foundation Community Fund (BFCF) provides financial assistance to communities across Pembrokeshire in partnership with Pembrokeshire…
Keep Warm Keep Well is once again supporting people across Pembrokeshire with the cost of living this winter. The campaign is being led by the Pembrokeshire Community Hub in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) and a variety of agencies including Hywel Dda Health Board, Emergency Services and the Voluntary…
