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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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Adverse Childhood Experiences Awareness

19 May, 2026 – 19 May, 2026

 Date: May 19 Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM GMT Location: BAVO Office, 112/113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL Increase your awareness of the impact of ACEs on children & adults. Awareness training delivered by ALW.  FREE for volunteers and just £10.80 for paid staff.

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Fire Safety Lvl 2

20 May, 2026 – 20 May, 2026

📅 Date: May 20th ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM GMT📍 Location: BAVO Office, 112/113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL OverviewAccredited training delivered by ALW. This session is FREE for volunteers and £30 for paid staff & volunteers. Important InformationAlthough this training is heavily subsidised by the Shared Prosperity Fund, failure to attend or provide […]

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