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Extraordinary General Meeting

Published: 16 March 2026

BAVO is calling a brief Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) for Full Members* to consider and vote on a resolution to convert BAVO from a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). To progress this change, we are asking Full Member organisations to join us for a short meeting to […]

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Bridgend Neurodiversity Information Event

Published: 25 February 2026

Join us to meet and chat with local service providers who support children, young people and families with lived experience of neurodiversity. This is a great opportunity to discover what support is available in your area, ask questions, and connect with others in your community. 📅 26/03/26⏰ 10am – 1pm📍 Halo Life Centre, Bridgend NEW […]

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Upcoming events...

Extraordinary General Meeting

13 April, 2026 – 13 April, 2026

BAVO is calling a brief Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) for Full Members* to consider and vote on a resolution to convert BAVO from a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). To progress this change, we are asking Full Member organisations to join us for a short meeting to […]

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Upcoming training...

Food Safety Lvl 2

16 April, 2026 – 16 April, 2026

📅 Date: April 16⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM GMT📍 Location: BAVO Office, 112/113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL OverviewAccredited Level 2 training delivered by ALW. This session is FREE for volunteers and £31.20 for paid staff & volunteers. Important InformationAlthough this training is heavily subsidised by the Shared Prosperity Fund, failure to attend […]

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Paediatric First Aid (Lvl 3)

21 April, 2026 – 22 April, 2026

📅 April 21st & 22nd (2 day course)🕘 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM📍 112-113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL This accredited two day course delivered by ALW is free for all BAVO Members.

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