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Christmas Kitchen 2026

Published: 29 October 2026

Could you or someone you know use a little extra support this Christmas? There are FREE Christmas meals, delivered on Christmas Eve, to anyone who could use some extra help this festive season. How to make a referral Click the link below to make a referral, or contact our Community Navigators on 01656 810400. Anyone […]

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MSC Report: Community Navigator Service

Published: 28 October 2026

Over the summer, BAVO’s Community Navigator team worked with Russel Todd and Dave Horton from Grow Social Capital to undertake an extensive Most Significant Change evaluation of the Community Navigator Service. The report gave our team the opportunity to reconnect with previous clients and hear, first-hand, how the Navigators had supported them. This also gave […]

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Upcoming events...

Trustee Week Celebration

Join us to celebrate Trustees’ Week 2026! Whether you’re an experienced trustee or new to the role, join us for an afternoon of networking, learning and all things good governance. It’s a great opportunity to: 🤝 Meet and connect with fellow trustees 💡 Hear from our guest speakers 📢 Get the latest updates from The […]

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BAVO Annual General Meeting 2026

Join us for BAVO’s Annual General Meeting 2026, where we’ll reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to the future. We’re delighted to invite our member organisations to an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community — including afternoon tea and presentations from guest speakers. You’ll also have the opportunity to: Meet […]

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Upcoming training...

DBS Disclosure Eligibility Workshop

3 November, 2026 – 3 November, 2026

 Date: 3 November Time: 11:30am – 13:00pm Online Working with staff or volunteers? Learn how DBS checks help protect vulnerable groups and support safe recruitment. This FREE session will cover: ·       The benefits of DBS and your organisation working together ·       The different levels of DBS check ·       Eligibility, when a volunteer or employee is eligible for […]

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Food Safety Lvl 2

4 November, 2026 – 4 November, 2026

📅 Date:  November 4⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM GMT📍 Location: BAVO Office, 112/113 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DL OverviewAccredited Level 2 training delivered by ALW. This session is FREE for volunteers and £31.20 for paid staff & volunteers. Important InformationAlthough this training is heavily subsidised by the Shared Prosperity Fund, failure to attend […]

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