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Warm & Well this Winter (25/26)

Published: 17 November 2025

Winter has arrived, and with cold, stormy weather moving in fast, finding a warm and safe place to stay comfortable is more important than ever. Across Bridgend, a number of ‘Warm Spaces’ are available, offering cosy environments where you can warm up, enjoy activities, and meet new friends. Take a break from the chill and discover a […]

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Innovative Mental Health Support Grant 2025

Published: 11 November 2025

BAVO are offering grants of £7,000–£10,000 for innovative, small-scale projects that respond to identified, unmet mental health support needs among residents of Bridgend County Borough. This opportunity aims to support creative, community-based, or partnership approaches that test new ways of supporting mental wellbeing. What we’re looking for We’re particularly interested in ideas that: Address gaps […]

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Notice: BAVO Annual General Meeting 2025

5 December, 2025 – 6 December, 2025

BAVO Annual General Meeting 2025 Date: Friday, 5 December 2025Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pmVenue: Heronston Hotel, Bridgend Join us for BAVO’s Annual General Meeting, where we’ll reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements and catch up with members. We’re delighted to invite our member organisations to an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community — including […]

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Upcoming training...

Basic Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Awareness

11 December, 2025 – 11 December, 2025

📅 Date: Thursday, December 11th🕒 Time: 13:00 – 15:30📍 Location: In-person, BAVO Office📖 Overview: An in-person introductory session covering protected characteristics, Equality Act, discrimination & more!

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