Meet the team

BAVO's staff team

Chief Executive - Heidi Bennett

Admin Support Worker (Reception) - Andrea Queeley

Brokerage Support Officer - Julia Andrews

Communications and Marketing Officer - Jane Hall

Community Companions Development Officer - Sian Thomas

Community Navigator - Gail Devine

Community Navigator - Geraint Hannaford

Community Navigator - Rhodri Powell

Community Navigator - Nigel Rees

Community Navigator - Jodie Williams

Community Navigator (MASH) - Jackie Prosser

Finance Officer - Kathryn Jones

Funding Support Worker (Caerau) - Alex Bowen

Grants Administration and Monitoring - Ceri Reeves

Health and Social Care Facilitator - Rebecca Hoskin

Link-UP Project Development Officer- Suzanne Chisholm

Operations and Partnerships Manager - Kay Harries

Resilient Communities Development Officer - Tracy Beall

Super Agers Volunteering Development Officer - Fiona Burlingham

Third Sector Development Officer - Angela Davies

Third Sector Development Officer - Claire Emanuel

Training and Development Officer - Deb Evans

Volunteering Development Officer - Sharon Headon

BAVO's Trustees

Steve Curry (Chair) - Consultant and Chief Officer, Gloucester CVS

Marged Griffiths (Vice Chair) – National Governance Manager at Mudiad Meithrin

Clive Owen - Cruse Bereavement Morgannwg

Mari Major, MBE - Morgannwg Endeavour Charitable Trust

Richard Young – Cabinet Member Communities (Bridgend County Borough Council) and Mental Health Matters Wales

Contact us

For further details, contact BAVO, T: 01656 810400 or E: [email protected]

Latest

The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust – Charity Survival Fund

This fund will provide core funding of up to £250,000 to help charities, especially small and medium sized, to offset lost income in the current financial year.
'Meet the Funder': Register now to join the People's Postcode Lottery online / 'Cwrdd â'r Cyllidwr': Cofrestrwch nawr i ymuno â Loteri Cod Post y Bobl ar-lein
'Meet the Funder': Register now to join the People's Postcode Lottery online

29 July 2020 from 10 - 11.30am
This will be a great opportunity to ask about the application process, or run your project idea by us.
Aviva Community Fund broadens criteria due to Covid-19 impact

Aviva recognises the impact that COVID-19 may be having on charities and community organisations and the communities they support and has made changes to the Fund to support these groups

Covid 19 - Bridgend County Borough volunteer response 'Call to Action'

We know there are people willing to help out during this time by expressing their interest in volunteering in our community at this time. We want to make sure this is as safe and coordinated as possible for volunteers and for people receiving support.
COVID-19

We all share the same concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The need for public bodies and health practitioners to be able to communicate directly with people when dealing with this type of health emergency has never been greater.
What can voluntary and community organisations in Bridgend County Borough do to prepare for Coronavirus?

Help for your voluntary organisation or community group
Grants of up to £5,000 available with Comic Relief Local Emergency Fund!

The main Voluntary Services Emergency Fund (VSEF) is funded by Welsh Government to support vulnerable people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jobs

The voluntary sector employs over 46,000 people in Wales and offers competitive salaries, flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
Become a volunteer

Have you thought about volunteering on a local project? We provide a one-stop resource of information, advice and guidance on a range of volunteering to suit all ages and abilities. Pop in and have a chat, tell us what you are interested in and we will find a match!
Partnerships

Working in partnership plays a major role in coordinating strategic planning in the delivery of quality local services. BAVO and the voluntary sector are seen as an important partner in supporting the work of statutory bodies.
What we do

BAVO is the County Voluntary Council for Bridgend County Borough. We provide FREE support and assistance to all member community and voluntary groups, not- for-profits and social enterprises in our area.
Re-opening Village and Community Halls post COVID-19 closure information sheet

With restrictions gradually being lifted, this guide is for trustees, management committees and officers of a community facility.
Find funding

At BAVO, our funding services helps groups to wade through the complexities of fundraising as easily and efficiently as possible by sharing our funding knowledge, experience and expertise.