Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Bickerton as the new Chief Executive Officer for the organisation. Her appointment comes as the organisation prepares to bid farewell to Sue Leonard, who will be retiring at the end of August after over 20 years of service, 16 of those as…
PRIME Cymru is on the lookout for Volunteer Mentors in Pembrokeshire to support their clients into work or set up in business. The charity, founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2001, supports people aged 50+ across Wales into employment, self-employment, volunteering and training. Many of their clients lack confidence and require some guidance…
A general election has been called to take place on 4 July 2024, and many charities will see this as an opportunity to highlight the issues faced by their beneficiaries. Charities can take part in political activity that supports their purpose and is in their best interests. However, charities must follow the law when doing…
A unique partnership entering its tenth year has already seen half a million pounds being distributed throughout Pembrokeshire. Community groups, charities and voluntary organisations across the County have benefited from the South Hook LNG Community Fund, run in a first-of-its-kind partnership, with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS). In addition to £500,000 having been injected…
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…
