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Halloween Fun this Half-Term

Published: 22 October 2026

October Half Term is here already and there’s plenty to scream about in Bridgend County this Halloween!! From fun events and activities for all the family, to offers on meals out and plenty of other activities available, you can make this October half-term one to remember. Check out the bulletin below:  

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Funding Bulletin: October 2026

Published: 1 October 2026

Our latest Funding Bulletin is here, packed with a wide range of funding opportunities for voluntary and community organisations. With several application deadlines approaching soon, we encourage you to take a look as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out. If you’d prefer to receive the Funding Bulletin directly as an email […]

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Upcoming events...

Meet the Funder is back for 2026!

BAVO’s Meet the Funder event is back for 2026! Looking for funding for your organisation or community project? This is your chance to meet the people who make funding decisions. Join us for an afternoon of networking, inspiration and practical advice as you meet a wide range of regional and national funders face to face. […]

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Halloween Fun this Half-Term

October Half Term is here already and there’s plenty to scream about in Bridgend County this Halloween!! From fun events and activities for all the family, to offers on meals out and plenty of other activities available, you can make this October half-term one to remember. Check out the bulletin below:  

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Upcoming training...

DBS Disclosure Eligibility Workshop

3 November, 2026 – 3 November, 2026

 Date: 3 November Time: 11:30am – 13:00pm Online Working with staff or volunteers? Learn how DBS checks help protect vulnerable groups and support safe recruitment. This FREE session will cover: ·       The benefits of DBS and your organisation working together ·       The different levels of DBS check ·       Eligibility, when a volunteer or employee is eligible for […]

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Food Safety Lvl 2

4 November, 2026 – 4 November, 2026

📅 Date:  November 4⏰ 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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