Tuesday 22 April
10:00 – 11:00
On Line Via Teams
Do you have ADHD, or are you Neurodivergent?
Our ADHD support group gives neurodivergent people a safe space to meet, chat and make friends whilst getting the support you need.
The ADHD support group runs monthly, find details about our next one below:
📅 Date: 13th May
🕑 Time: 10:30-12:30
📍 Location: The Bridge, Bridgend Town Centre (
Upcoming dates (same time & location):
10th June
8th July
12th August
You do not need to book, just show up on the day! However, if you do have any questions or want more information, please contact lucywilliams@bavo.org.uk.
Make your voice heard by joining BAVO, Lloyds Bank Foundation, and Cwmpas for an online consultation event exploring commissioning from a local perspective.
We know small charities face inconsistency, underfunding & pressure to fill gaps, with some even closing their doors and we recognise it’s time for change!
This event brings together commissioners & sector voices to discuss barriers, solutions & the future of commissioning.
📅 Date: Monday 19 May
🕑 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: HALO, Bridgend
You asked, we delivered! 
After the success of our Neurodiversity Event in November, we’ll be hosting the Bridgend Neurodiversity Information event on the 12th of March from 10am-2pm at Bridgend Life Centre.
It’s a chance for parents, carers and people with lived experience to have the opportunity to meet and chat to service providers and organisations that offer support for neurodivergent children, young people and their families and those with individual lived experience of neurodiversity.
We have a range of fantastic, local organisations attending, including:
Bridgend County Borough Council is pleased to offer a comprehensive training session on Adult Safeguarding, tailored for individuals in Group C under the All Wales Safeguarding Standards. Facilitated by Mike Lewis, the training will equip participants with the skills and confidence to recognise and refer safeguarding concerns, explore current policies and practice issues, and utilise the All Wales Safeguarding Procedures effectively.
Who’s eligible?
Roles and responsibilities:
Group C practitioners are those who have direct responsibility for safeguarding people who:
An overview of Adult Safeguarding
By the end of the training participants will:
Dates available (please choose ONE):
Wed 22nd January 2025
Friday 7th February 2025
Monday 17th March 2025
Wednesday 30th April 2025
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Tuesday 17th June 2025
Tuesday 15th July 2025
Location: Halo, Bridgend
Times: 09:15am for 9:30am start – 4:30pm finish
Target Group: Group C under the All Wales Safeguarding Standards
Nomination Form: Please complete the nomination form here and email it to SCWDP@bridgend.gov.uk no later than 4 weeks before start of each course.
Lunch will not be provided.
Refreshments will be provided.
If you require any further information, please email SCWDP@bridgend.gov.uk
Come join us for our Annual General Meeting at the Heronston Hotel!
This is a fantastic opportunity to listen to updates from the Welsh Government Communities Unit and CTM Regional Partnership Board and ask questions!
You will also meet fellow members, share ideas, and have your voice heard. We’ll elect board members too.
We also welcome Chris Buchan, Head of Communities and Third Sector Policy at Welsh Government leading on the funding code of practice, communities and volunteering policies . Also Cllr Jane Gebbie, Deputy Leader BCBC, Cabinet Member for Social Services and Chair of Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Parternship work – leading on community and prevention activity. Get your questions ready!
All of this topped off with a spectacular Heronston high tea.
Spaces are limited so reserve your place now before the booking link closes. https://BAVOAGM24.eventbrite.co.uk
Please note that bookings are subject to fair requests and so tickets may be limited to 2 per organisation. Also due to the cost of the high tea, bookings that result in late cancellation or no show will be invoiced for £20 pp
Nominations are also open for two trustee vacancies. If interested, please read the guidance carefully and complete and submit the form.
Nominations must be from full member organisations. If you aren’t sure whether your group is a full member, contact JuliaAndrews@bavo.org.uk
We are looking for people with specific areas of expertise to join our board, check pages 2 & 3 for more information .2024 AGM Notice_ENG
Nominations must be submitted by 10th November 2024
We currently have a dozen of funders to choose from, and more are being added!
Meeting with a funder will help you ensure you are targeting the right ones, and that you know how to pitch your application. Remember, funders are connected to their assessors and will be able to give some good tips on how to write a successful bid.
Equally if they aren’t able to fund your particular project due to it not falling into their priorities, it can save you valuable time and help you focus on the right funders.
It is essential to book your time slot (up to 20 mins each funder). These slots get booked quickly so to avoid disappointment email alisonmawby@bavo.org.uk or call 01656 810400 – priority is given to member organisations!
Take a look at our newly launched and extensive training programme by visiting our Training web page HERE
There are over a dozen to choose from, whether you want a quick ‘bite’ size refresher, or an accredited course – there are plenty of options available!
All of our sessions are heavily subsidised which means we can offer many of them at a low cost or free of charge.
Please remember though, it still costs our charity substantially more to run them.
Unfortunately we have had far too many instances where people have cancelled with very short notice or have not turned up at all. This makes a session costly and unviable.
As such we have had to amend our policy to account for those late cancellations and no-shows. Our training figures are affected
in these situations and we need to re-coup the costs and arrange a re-run of the session.
Tuesday 17th September, 10.00am until 2.00pm at The Hi Tide, Porthcawl
Tuesday, 27th August
11am – 1pm Caerau Development Trust – 2017 (Facebook page) Thursday, 29th August 11am – 1pm
