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Notice: BAVO Annual General Meeting 2025

Published: 30 October 2025

BAVO Annual General Meeting 2025 Date: Friday, 5 December 2025Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pmVenue: Heronston Hotel, Bridgend Join us for BAVO’s Annual General Meeting, where we’ll reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements and catch up with members. We’re delighted to invite our member organisations to an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community — including […]

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Bridgend Community Lotto Coming Soon!

Published: 2 October 2025

Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO) is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the ‘Bridgend Community Lotto’, a brand-new, exciting fundraising initiative designed to give local people the chance to win prizes of up to £25,000 while also supporting good causes in their local community. Developed in partnership with a leading external lottery provider, […]

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Upcoming events...

Notice: BAVO Annual General Meeting 2025

5 December, 2025 – 6 December, 2025

BAVO Annual General Meeting 2025 Date: Friday, 5 December 2025Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pmVenue: Heronston Hotel, Bridgend Join us for BAVO’s Annual General Meeting, where we’ll reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements and catch up with members. We’re delighted to invite our member organisations to an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community — including […]

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Upcoming training...

Professional Boundaries Awareness

6 November, 2025 – 6 November, 2025

📅 Thursday, 6th November🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 112-113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL This free course aims to bring awareness of your own personal boundaries, and interactions with those you work with and learn how to keep safe within your working roles. 

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Paediatric First Aid (Lvl 3)

12 November, 2025 – 14 November, 2025

📅 Wednesday, November 12th and Friday, November 14th🕘 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM📍 112-113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL This accredited two day course delivered by ALW is free for all BAVO Members.

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