Tag Archives: gavo

GAVO Volunteering Awards 2025

Posted on by

Last week, we were honoured to attend the GAVO Caerphilly Volunteering Awards 2025, held at Blackwood Rugby Club. We’re thrilled to share that Caerphilly People First was nominated in the Community Advocate category — and we were absolutely delighted to be awarded the Runners-Up Prize! This recognition celebrates our contribution to volunteering and the positive difference our members continue to make across the community. The award was presented to us by Jane Mudd, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent — thank you, Jane!

The evening celebrated so many inspiring individuals and groups across Caerphilly, with categories including:

Sport and Leisure
Health and Wellbeing
Environmental
Food Sustainability

It was amazing and uplifting to hear about the many great projects happening throughout our county — run by people of all ages and backgrounds, all making a real difference. A huge well done to everyone who was nominated — your hard work and passion shine bright! And a big thank you to GAVO for hosting such a wonderful and inspiring evening. We’re so proud to be part of this amazing community.

GAVO Volunteer Achievement Awards 2024

Posted on by

Caerphilly People First Wins the GAVO Food Sustainability Award!

We are thrilled to announce that Caerphilly People First has won the prestigious Food Sustainability Award at the GAVO Volunteer Awards 2024 for Caerphilly County Borough. This recognition highlights the incredible dedication and hard work of our volunteers, especially through our Reconnect Through Cookery sessions, where we have promoted sustainable food practices and shared the joys of cooking together.

A special thank you to Amy, Gethin, and Rees for not only accepting this award but also for their continued dedication as volunteers. Your hard work and passion continue to inspire us all! This award is a true testament to the difference we are making in the community, working together to build a brighter, more sustainable future. Thank you to everyone involved — this is your achievement!

GAVO AGM

Posted on by

During the first week of November Caerphilly People First attended the GAVO Annual General Meeting at Llancaiach Fawr in Nelson.

Edward Watts, Chair of GAVO opened the meeting by welcoming those in attendance, and thanking everyone for the dedication and hard work people have put in to ensure GAVO continues to build its influence and impact across Gwent in the year of its 90th anniversary.

Other items on the agenda included GAVO’s financial and annual reports for the years, the launch of the GAVO business plan for 2019-2022, and a presentation from Dr Sarah Aitken, Executive Director of Public Health & Strategic Partnerships.

Picture3

 

Experts Through Experience Film

Posted on by

On 4th October, an event was held to showcase the success of the various Community Voices Projects.  These are Big Lottery funded projects, administered by GAVO, which aim to provide people with the opportunity to have their voices heard in the development and delivery of local statutory services.

In October 2013, Caerphilly People First and Blaenau Gwent People First  launched our project, which is called ‘Experts Through Experience’.  The project aims to expand the involvement of people with learning disabilities in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.

In order to highlight the achievements of the various projects it was decided to produce films to feature the work carried out and the journey of the people involved. Here is the video that was produced by the Caerphilly People First and Blaenau Gwent People First ‘Experts through Experience’ project.