Ceredigion association of voluntary organisations

CAVO

CAVO promotes & supports voluntary community action throughout Ceredigion.

If you’re already involved or would like to be part of the voluntary community sector in Ceredigion; WE CAN help you to realise new ideas and support your group and projects to move forward

About Us

CAVO Membership

 

There are a range of benefits to becoming a member of CAVO

Benefits of Membership:-

  • Members have full access to CAVO funding and development services
  • Reduced fees for our own training courses
  • Reduced cost room hire
  • Hire of equipment such as flip-charts, digital projector & screen, display boards
  • Reduced rate for some office services such as photocopying and faxing

Who are CAVO?

CAVO offer information and support with

  • Setting up and running a group
  • Funding
  • Project development
  • Developing best practice
  • Volunteering 
  • Advice on issues surrounding volunteer management
  • Bringing groups together to influence services and strategies
  • Keeping groups up to date with developments creating networking opportunities
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NEWS

Our Latest News

CAVO and Job Centre Plus Volunteering & Jobs Fairs!!

CAVO and Job Centre Plus Volunteering & Jobs Fairs!!

Are you looking to explore career options, find out what volunteer roles are available in your community or find meaningful ways to give back? CAVO and Job Centre Plus are hosting a series of " Volunteering and Jobs Fairs" across Ceredigion. These events will be an...

Mid and South West Wales Community Cohesion Fund 2024-25 

Mid and South West Wales Community Cohesion Fund 2024-25 

The Mid and South West Wales Community Cohesion Team have project funding available (up to £2000) to help create cohesive communities in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys. We are specifically looking for projects that fit the following key criteria:...

Good Governance

CAVO works to support organisations to comply with good governance practices.

Sustainable Funding

CAVO works to ensure a thriving and sustainable third sector where organisations secure and generate the resources they need to survive, thrive and remain relevant in the future.

Engagement and Influence

CAVO works to ensure that organisations can effectively influence policy, scrutinise public services and act as a route to civic participation especially for disadvantaged and minority groups.

Volunteering

CAVO provides information to support Ceredigion residents who want to volunteer and organisations who involve volunteers.

Case Studies

Read our latest case studies.

What is

Third Sector Support Wales

Third Sector Support Wales is a network of support organisations for the whole of the third sector in Wales. It consists of the 19 local and regional support bodies across Wales, the County Voluntary Councils (CVCs) and the national support body, Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA).

We work with citizens, volunteers and third sector groups to identify and address what matters to them.

CAVO’s Mission Statement

CAVO promotes & supports voluntary community action throughout Ceredigion.

If you’re already involved or would like to be part of the voluntary community sector in Ceredigion;

WE CAN help you to realise new ideas and support your group and projects to move forward. We’ll also help you to get new volunteers and keep you up to date with news about what’s happening in Ceredigion and beyond!

YOU CAN support us by letting us know about your successes and concerns so we can truly represent the sector and champion the essential work that’s being done.

Last year CAVO supported…

Enquiries about Volunteering

People attended CAVO events

Groups with Direct Advice

pounds in funding was accessed by groups

Get In Touch

Location: Bryndulais, Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 7AB

Telephone: 01570 423 232

Email: gen@cavo.org.uk

Working Hours: Mon – Thurs 9am to 4.30pm; Friday 9am to 4.00pm

Office Opening Hours: Monday 9.30am-4.30pm, Tuesday 9.30am-3pm & Thursday 9.30am-4.30pm