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Find out about the work Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) does. We are a Community Voluntary Council, based in Pembrokeshire. Whether you are a individual or an organisation, PAVS can offer a vast variety of support.

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Choosing a suite of straplines for the Community Hub...please pick your top 4 :)

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Joey Ayris - Employee Volunteering Development Officer.

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Joey Ayris - Employee Volunteering Development Officer.

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In October 2021 PAVS welcomed Joey Ayris into her new role as Employee Volunteering Development Officer.

Joey is developing the Pembrokeshire County Council Employee Volunteering Scheme and encouraging PCC staff to sign up to volunteer in Pembrokeshire. This is a joint project between PAVS and PCC.

Joey is on hand to offer useful resources and guidance to organisations wanting to develop Employer Supported Volunteering schemes.

As part of her work at the PAVS Volunteer Centre, Joey helps with volunteer matching, developing resources and generally spreading the word about all the amazing volunteering opportunities in Pembrokeshire.

You can email Joey at: joey.ayris@pavs.org.uk

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PAVS won a High Sheriff Award of Special Recognition

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PAVS won a High Sheriff Award of Special Recognition

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The PAVS staff team were proud to receive their High Sheriff Certificate of Special Recognition, in March 2021 alongside the Pembrokeshire Community Support Network (PCSN).

Individual members of the PAVS team, Cherry and Rhys Eynon also received Certificates for the outstanding contributions they have made during the last 12 months to support people living with dementia, people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.

In making these awards, Sharron Lusher, High Sheriff of Dyfed, said:  ‘it has been a real honour to present these awards.  The dedication, compassion and energy shown by the PAVS team and networks of volunteers has been exceptional, and has helped so many people, so much,  during such a difficult year.  We thank them from the bottom of our hearts”.

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This platform is designed to help you find community activities, make connections and support each other.

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Funding Advice Service responds to Covid-19

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Funding Advice Service responds to Covid-19

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The Funding team rose to the challenge of the lockdown:
- liaising with local funders to reassure groups of flexibility on project completion deadlines
- streamlining PAVS grant administration process for a quick turnaround, while ensuring accountability.

The first round of the Supporting Community Action Fund (SCAF) launched in April 2020: Main and Micro funds - offering ‘keeping going’ support. Meanwhile, successful applicants received their Pitch Your Project funding. The innovative applicant presentations had taken place days before the Coronavirus lockdown.

The Micro fund tied into the Pembrokeshire Community Support Network (PCSN) to ensure accountability, with the first payments being made to support voluntary community support by May. The Main fund attracted more than 50 applications and funding was distributed quickly.

The PAVS Funding Information Zooms started in May 2020 covering a range of national and local funds with important information sharing a question time and information. These continued throughout the period, along with a funding slot at the regular Community Building Forum online sessions.

The Funding Wales website included a list of Covid 19 support funds which was constantly used and useful.

The first online South Hook LNG Panel meeting took place through online sessions. This continued for the rest of the Report period for this Fund and for the Bluestone Community Fund.

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By the end of 2020 more than £100,000 had been distributed in SCAF Rounds 1 and 2. The all-important Monitoring process started in October as projects from the first round approached completion. More than 40 groups had received Micro grants to carry out really impressive work across the county.

Paperwork and promotion of the Carers Support Innovation Fund and a new Care Home Fund were underway by the end of 2020.

During the Report period PAVS managed delivery of funds on behalf of South Hook LNG Community Fund, Bluestone Community Foundation, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and West Wales Care Partnership.

This resulted in distribution of £583,262 to Pembrokeshire groups

Regional Lead body for the Care Homes Fund for west Wales of £497,658 of funding to Care Homes across the region.

Continued to contribute to the promotion and continuous provision of Funding Wales funding search facility.

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-       Our first virtual Funding Fair!
-       8 talks throughout the week beginning 16th November, drawing on our contacts and relationships with funders both local and national
- 12 speakers covered nearly 20 different funds and fundraising initiatives including community shares and internet fundraising
- Local funders began the week and moved on to look at Wales wide funding opportunities and some of our firm favourites including WCVA admin funds like VSRF; Landfill and Active Inclusion and bit about new MAP Multi Application Portal.  National Lottery Community Fund,  LocalGiving – the popular digital fundraising & Social Enterprise

107 individuals attended and 40 of those attended more than one session! All sessions had 30 - 40 participants.

Attendees appreciated direct contact with the presenters and very positive feedback suggested that these online sessions worked well.

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Sarah Harvey, Children & Families Connector for Pembrokeshire

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Sarah Harvey, Children & Families Connector for Pembrokeshire

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Children and Families Connector | Pembrokeshire (padlet.com)

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Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Networks

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Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Networks

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The Third Sector Health & Wellbeing team at PAVS facilitate a total of 8 Health & Wellbeing Networks, with more than 400 members, most of which have been set up during 2020 & 2021. A full list can be found here Networks & Forums – Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) (pavscovid19.org.uk)

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PAVS provides effective third sector representation on a range of strategic partnerships

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PAVS provides effective third sector representation on a range of strategic partnerships

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PAVS represents the region as CVC representative on the West Wales Carers Development Group

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PAVS represents the region as CVC representative on the West Wales Carers Development Group

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Sophie Buckley, Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk

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Feedback from Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Networks facilitated by PAVS

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Feedback from Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Networks facilitated by PAVS

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Developed by Cherry Evans of PAVS in response to the pandemic and the needs of people living with dementia and their carers in Pembrokeshire. The groups have gone from strength to strength.

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Community Connectors - A rare team meeting at Picton Castle

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Community Connectors - A rare team meeting at Picton Castle

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The Pembrokeshire Community Hub will take up permanent residence in PAVS in 2022. Designed originally as a Covid support system, it has now developed into a preventative solutions Hub and will become the front door for the Community Connector service as well as hosting colleagues from PCC and HDUHB on an occasional basis. The Hub will also be mobile and visit community venues to develop awareness of the Hub and the support it offers. The Hub is expected to launch in May 2022.

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This short video was made in March 2021, photos were collected from activities, events and highlights from the previous 12 months.

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A short video produced for Volunteers' Week in 2021 - looking back on the 12 months since Volunteers' Week 2020

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RE:- PAVS FEEDBACK

As parents of Two young adults with Learning difficulties & Autism, i would just like to say a huge "Thank you" to all the staff at PAVS for their recent involvement over the last few months.

We cannot thank you enough, emails and any enquiries are answered almost immediately, i would, in particular like to single out Sarah​ Harvey, Gwyneth Jones & Jon (Tech) for all their help recently.

The service you have provided has been second to none, young adults with Learning issues face multiple problems mixing with peers and can feel very isolated at times, anything that can improve this has to be a bonus in my veiw, to see your child dancing & having fun with a simple device like an echo dot & laughing is priceless..

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New Team Community Connectors.  Three new staff members joined us in January 2022

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New Team Community Connectors.  Three new staff members joined us in January 2022

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Improving Connections for People in Pembrokeshire

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Catalysts for care social enterprise project.  Supporting new and existing social enterprises including Pembrokeshire's Network of Community Halls.

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A Social Enterprise is a business that trades to tackle social problems, improve communities, people's life chances or the environment. It trades by selling goods or services just like any other business. It is how they work and what they do with their profits that is different; working to make a bigger difference and reinvesting any profits, after costs, into delivering their social aims.

Examples include Big Issue, Oxfam and the Eden Project. In Pembrokeshire there are over 30 Social Enterprises operating including Get the boys a Lift, Stackpole Walled Garden, Pembrokeshire FRAME and many village halls and community buildings.

What support is available?

Through Pembrokeshire's new 'Catalysts for Care' Project Social Enterprise Catalyst Liz Cook, provides free 1-1 support to individuals and groups to explore and potentially form Social Enterprises which will help and deliver support to individuals by providing services which will keep them well at home and active in their communities, ultimately enhancing their wellbeing. Ideas for Social Enterprises include services performing help around the home, gardening, shopping, support with pets, beauty and hairdressing to name a few.

Why become a Social Enterprise?

Health and Social Care in Wales is changing from a service that just treats illness to one that keeps people well, prevents ill-health and provides any help that you may need early on. The Welsh Government has placed a duty on local authorities to promote Social Enterprises to deliver care and support and preventative services for adults, children, young people, carers, their families and communities.

The aim of the duty is to expand the range of Social Enterprises in the social care sector. The intention is to increase the diversity of provision available, tap into and support innovation and creativity and increase community resilience.

As a Social Enterprise Catalyst Liz will be encouraging local people in communities across Pembrokeshire to use their skills and talents in ways to set up new emerging enterprises to deliver care and support services. Encouraging people living in communities to use their knowledge of their community to start enterprises to bridge the gap in services where they occur.

Give Liz a call if you would like help to:-

Explore your business idea and your social aims.

Help with feasibility studies and business planning.

Identify the best legal structure for your enterprise.

Access finance and funding opportunities to start-up

How do I start?

Get in touch with Liz by phone on 07738 825 719

Email Liz on liz.cook@pavs.org.uk

Find Liz on Twitter: @LizCookPAVS

Find Liz on Facebook: @LizCookPAVS

Social Enterprise Manifesto

Wales Co-operative Centre, in conjunction with other organisations such as UnLtd and Social Firms Wales, have recently launched their Social Enterprise Manifesto.
Manifesto-report-FINAL-ENG.pdf (wales.coop)
"Throughout the pandemic, social enterprises across Wales helped keep people in work and provided crucial community support and vital services.
We've outlined the steps that we believe the next Welsh Government should take in order to support us, and other social enterprises across Wales" Wales Co-operative Centre.

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A Social Enterprise is a business that trades to tackle social problems, improve communities, people's life chances or the environment. It trades by selling goods or services just like any other business.

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Cherry Evans, Dementia Supportive Communities Development Officer

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Cherry Evans, Dementia Supportive Communities Development Officer

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Pembrokeshire Dementia Supportive Communities (padlet.com)

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facilitated by PAVS and PCISS (Pembrokeshire Carers Information & Support Service)

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A unique and special way for communities to connect with each other from afar & bring joy during Christmas 2020, during restrictions. Coordinated by PAVS staff Sarah Harvey and Liz Cook.

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COVID vaccine for eligible Third Sector Health & Social Care workforce

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COVID vaccine for eligible Third Sector Health & Social Care workforce

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We have been working in partnership with colleagues in Hywel Dda Public Health team and the Local Authority to ensure Third Sector staff & volunteers who are eligible to receive their COVID vaccine under JCVI Priority 2 are identified and offered the vaccine. Working with PACTO, we have also ensured Community Transport options in Pembrokeshire are made available to those who need transport to Mass Vaccination Centres or GP practises.

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Nomination of new trustees by Full Member Organisations

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Nomination of new trustees by Full Member Organisations

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Nominations for Trustees for 2022 are now required.  Contact Sue James-Davies on 01437 771199 or 07740 415 680 for more information or visit www.pavscovid19.org.uk

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Wednesday 16 February at 2pm

Registration
Please follow the link below to register for the AGM:

You are invited to our AGM via Zoom.
When: Feb 16, 2022 02:00 PM Pembrokeshire

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItc-utrTIoH9bfjhF93uKLE3rgfNsjXoCr

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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The community response to the pandemic in Pembrokeshire was fantastic. The PAVS staff team has had an extremely busy year. 

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The community response to the pandemic in Pembrokeshire was fantastic. The PAVS staff team has had an extremely busy year. 

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PAVS launched a Dementia Supportive Communities Padlet, an online newsletter, a place to share information about the project and opportunities for people living with dementia, their Carers and professionals supporting them. 

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PAVS launched a Dementia Supportive Communities Padlet, an online newsletter, a place to share information about the project and opportunities for people living with dementia, their Carers and professionals supporting them. 

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Contact cherry.evans@pavs.org.uk  Pembrokeshire Dementia Supportive Communities (padlet.com)

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Congratulations to the Pembrokeshire Dementia Supportive Communities Project for achieving the Bronze Level of Investors in Carers in February 2021 and is now working towards achieving the Silver Level. The Investors in Carers scheme is a quality assurance scheme which has themed standards, an audit and  certification process and rewards, which recognises best practice in supporting unpaid Carers in the Hywel Dda UHB area, Congratulations and thank you to Cherry Evans at PAVS for your hard work & commitment to this scheme.

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Pembrokeshire COVID-19 PPE Network facilitated by PAVS - a wonderful network of community makers produced face masks for voluntary organisations and the community, with collection and delivery provided by the Pembrokeshire Panniers. 

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Pembrokeshire COVID-19 PPE Network facilitated by PAVS - a wonderful network of community makers produced face masks for voluntary organisations and the community, with collection and delivery provided by the Pembrokeshire Panniers. 

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Established in September 2020, an independent Forum of organisations providing, or wishing to provide, services to unpaid Carers of all ages in Pembrokeshire, owned by the members and facilitated by Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator Sophie Buckley.
Contact sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk

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The Community Connectors took part in Participatory Budgeting in Pembrokeshire, in partnership with Neighbourhood Policing Teams & other partners, resulting in £65,000 awarded between 32 community groups.

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Contact Rose Gray
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email: enquiries@pavs.org.uk - for general enquiries

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email: enquiries@pavs.org.uk - for general enquiries

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Sue Leonard

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Sue James-Davies

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John Gossage

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Charles Carter

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Trustee with Special Responsibility for Finance

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Trustee with Special Responsibility for Finance

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Click here for information poster Click here to book
Pembrokeshire Community Buildings Forum- 1st March 2021 14:00-16:00pm

A meeting to share information and best practice, for more information contact Liz Cook on liz.cook@pavs.org.uk or Liz Thomas on lizt@planed.org.uk Click here to book your place.

Refreshing the Basics of Care in Mental Health- 12th March 2021 10:00-11:00am

This session provides an overview of the basics in understanding mental health, which will affect many of us at some point in our lives. Click here for full details and to book a place

Charities Aid Foundation- Helping to look after your finances- 18th March 2021 15:00-16:30

Ben Harris from the Charities Aid Foundation will deliver this session aimed at the Trustees, Finance Officers and staff of charities who have reserves of over £50,000. Click here for full details and to book.

Free Padlet Training- 23rd March 2021 11:00am-12:00
Click here for information poster Click here to book
Suicide Awareness- 30th March 2021 10:00- 11:00am

An online session providing an overview of suicide awareness and what to do if you have concerns about someone. Click here to book your place

Refreshing your Safeguarding Policy- 15th April 2021 15:00-16:30

Suzanne Mollison from the WCVA will be delivering this session aimed at the safeguarding leads within your organisation - (designated safeguarding officers, Trustees, HR, etc.) who have responsibility for updating your Safeguarding policy. Click here to see full details and to book your place

Reviewing your Safeguarding Policy in light of Covid-19- 29th April 2021 15:00-16:30

This session is for those responsible for safeguarding, it aims to review and update your current policy taking into account Covid 19. Click here to book your place and to see full details of what the session covers

DBS- What Do We Need To Know? - 13th May 2021 15:00-16:30

This session is for those responsible for safeguarding, and is an chance to know what is required by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) . Suzanne Mollison from the WCVA's Safeguarding Unit will be delivering this session, aimed at the safeguarding leads within your organisation - (designated safeguarding officers, Trustees, HR, etc.) who have responsibility for undertaking the DBS checks. Click here to book your place and to find out more

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Click here for information poster Click here to book A meeting to share information and best practice, for more information contact Liz Cook on liz.cook@pavs.org.uk or Liz Thomas on lizt@planed.org.uk Click here to book your place. This session provides an overview of the basics in understanding mental health, which will affect many of us at some point in our lives.

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Pembrokeshire Community Buildings Forum is a network of 70+ community venues in the County.  Organised in partnership between PAVS and PLANED the Forum meets twice-annually to network and share issues.  During the pandemic the Forum went to online delivery to assist the venues with navigating and implementing the Covid-19 related guidance for buildings in Wales.  The next Forum is an in-person event, taking place on Monday 7th March at 6pm.  Venue to be confirmed.

To book your FREE place at the forum please use the Eventbrite booking link Pembrokeshire Community Buildings Forum Tickets, Mon 7 Mar 2022 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

For any further information regarding the forum please contact liz.cook@pavs.org.uk

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Eventbrite - Liz Cook presents Pembrokeshire Community Buildings Forum - Monday, 7 March 2022 - Find event and ticket information.

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Look up the number of the person you wish to speak to at PAVS on www.pavscovid19.org.uk or call 01437 769 422 between 10am and 2pm each weekday

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Pembrokeshire Children & Families Network

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Pembrokeshire Children & Families Network

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Facilitated by Community Connector Children & Families Sarah Harvey
Contact Sarah.harvey@pavs.org.uk

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PAVS TRUSTEE BOARD VACANCIES NOMINATION FORMS FOR FULL MEMBER ORGANISATIONS
We have plenty of information on this site that is not COVID 19 related and that we hope you will find helpful, so please check out the pages at the tabs above. This temporary site is under continuous development and there will be changes to it fairly regularly and some key information will be posted. Our original website at www.pavs.org.uk is gradually being de-constructed and the information being transferred here whilst we wait for our new site to be completed.

PAVS' Office premises remain closed and staff continue to work from home under guidance from the Welsh Government. PAVS will hold all meetings/training sessions via Teams or Zoom video conferencing, or telephone conferencing links, until further notice. You can contact PAVS via email at enquiries@pavs.org.uk and also by emailing direct to your staff contact.

Our office telephone line is open between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm each weekday but calls cannot be transferred to staff at this time. If you know the member of staff you need to speak to, then please call their business mobile number direct or email them.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF PAVS' BUSINESS MOBILE NUMBERS/EMAIL ADDRESSES
Please be aware if you contact a member of staff directly by telephone or email, you will most likely be talking to someone working in their home environment and entirely dependent upon their home broadband and / or telephone network coverage in their area. Please be patient with us as this may cause some challenges from time to time.

Page reviewed 12 January 2022

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Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS)

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PAVS TRUSTEE BOARD VACANCIES NOMINATION FORMS FOR FULL MEMBER ORGANISATIONS We have plenty of information on this site that is not COVID 19 related and that we hope you will find helpful, so please check out the pages at the tabs above.

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PAVS Volunteering Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest. 1.6K likes. PAVS Volunteering Pembrokeshire provides a comprehensive volunteering information and support service in Pembrokeshire.

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A one-stop shop - the Community Hub - has been established for those of you who are:

If you wish to inform residents in your area about the Community Hub, here is an Poster / Flyer as PDF for you to print and deliver in your neighbourhood:

(available to print A5 or A4 in Full Colour and Black & White)

Community Hub Poster and Flyer (Bilingual & Full Colour)

Community Hub Poster and Flyer (Bilingual & Greyscale) Home Printer Friendly!

If you wish to use the Hub Poster / Flyer for web or social media - below are two JPEG versions in Full Colour or Black & White. Click to expand:

Looking for an Easy Read Guide to the Community Hub?
Easy Read Hub Information
Please find below the latest update on the work of the Community Hub:
Latest Community Hub Briefing
The Community Hub partners produced a powerful visual representation of the amazing acts of kindness and community action in Pembrokeshire during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click on the links below to download and view the image:
Connect to Kindness

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A one-stop shop - the Community Hub - has been established for those of you who are: If you wish to inform residents in your area about the Community Hub, here is an Poster / Flyer as PDF for you to print and deliver in your neighbourhood: (available to print A5 or A4 in Full Colour and Black & White) Community Hub Poster and Flyer (Bilingual & Full Colour) Community Hub Poster and Flyer (Bilingual & Greyscale) Home Printer Friendly!

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This online platform is a place for communities in Pembrokeshire to connect and support each other through the coronavirus.

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Mapping Pembrokeshire Community Support Network (PCSN)

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Mapping Pembrokeshire Community Support Network (PCSN)

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Volunteering Development Officer

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PAVS' Volunteering Pembrokeshire service offers up-to-date information, advice and guidance to people who are looking for volunteering opportunities.

With nearly 200 registered voluntary organisations offering over 300 volunteering opportunities, Volunteering Pembrokeshire can match your skills and interests with a vacancy that suits you best.

Volunteering Pembrokeshire also provides an Adult Guidance service on careers and training in addition to volunteering. Information advisors are working in the community on an outreach basis, providing information, advice and guidance to potential volunteers.

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Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services - Volunteering

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PAVS' Volunteering Pembrokeshire service offers up-to-date information, advice and guidance to people who are looking for volunteering opportunities. With nearly 200 registered voluntary organisations offering over 300 volunteering opportunities, Volunteering Pembrokeshire can match your skills and interests with a vacancy that suits you best.

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3rd Sector Support Manager

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Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services - About

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Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services

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Development Officer - Governance & Sustainable Funding
Find out what we are up to on PAVS Funding Advice Service Padlet (linked above)

Register & run free funding searches on the Funding Wales/ Funding Cymru search platform.  Designed by CVC / WCVA Officers for the Third Sector in Wales.  Link to Funding Wales HERE.

On Twitter PAVS Funding Advice (@Pavs_dev) / Twitter

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Sophie Buckley, Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator

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Sophie Buckley, Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator

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Influencing & Engagement – Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) (pavscovid19.org.uk)
Sophie Buckley (@PAVS_HealthWB) / Twitter
Sophie Buckley | Facebook

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Welcome boost for volunteering in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire has recently been successful in securing a Welsh Government Coronavirus Recovery Grant for Volunteering.

The grant, totalling £242,000, will enable a number of initiatives to progress and develop across the County over the coming months.

The foundations laid by the grant will create a solid platform for the future of volunteering in Pembrokeshire and increase the likelihood of bringing in additional funding in the future.

The funding is intended to sustain volunteering and community action during the pandemic and recovery, whilst at the same time improving or introducing new systems and support arrangements.

It will seek to complement and improve existing volunteering infrastructure in order to ensure more sustainable models of formal and informal volunteering.

The Pembrokeshire bid was submitted by the Pembrokeshire Community Hub partners, led by Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS), supported by Pembrokeshire County Council, Hywel Dda University Health Board, PLANED and Public Health Wales.

Sue Leonard, PAVS Chief Officer, said: "We are delighted to have secured this funding, which will give a much needed boost to volunteering in all corners of the County.

"In particular the funding will enable us to make big steps forward in some key areas."

Programmes of work include a Volunteering in Pembrokeshire strategy, an operating model for the Community Hub and a new Community Fund supporting the Pembrokeshire Community Support Network.

Also planned is volunteer recruitment and training, volunteer rewards and awards, increasing the use of Welsh, a Volunteering Passport, participation and collaboration with town and community councils, volunteer recruitment and evaluating the impacts of volunteering.

Due to restrictions with the grant it is not able to provide smaller grants to volunteer involving organisations, but other grants are available, for example the Volunteering Wales grants scheme https://wcva.cymru/funding/vwg/.

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Pembrokeshire has recently been successful in securing a Welsh Government Coronavirus Recovery Grant for Volunteering. The grant, totalling £242,000, will enable a number of initiatives to progress and develop across the County over the coming months.

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The Pembrokeshire Volunteer Organisers Network (PVON) aims to give support, advice and guidance to Volunteer Managers on good working practice when recruiting volunteers. Establishing links between organisations through PVON provides an opportunity to share experiences and ideas which increases knowledge and provides a support mechanism.

Free membership

Free PVON e-Bulletin (see latest and past editions below)

Place news items in the Volunteer Bulletin for free

Support network

Share Good Practice

volunteering@pavs.org.uk

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Pembrokeshire Day Opportunities Provider Forum 

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Re-established in August 2020, membership consists of providers of day services, Pembrokeshire County Council Commissioning team, Health Board representatives and user representatives. Facilitated by Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator Sophie Buckley.

Contact Sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk

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https://padlet.com/niageorgepavs/PCSNpadlet

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Minutes of AGM 4th March 2021 - To be approved at the meeting on 16th February 2022

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Contact communitycovid19@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

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If you provide digital activities & would like to join the network, contact gwyneth.jones@pavs.org.uk

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Established in 2020, The Pembrokeshire Befriending Network [the “PBN”] is a cross-sector alliance of groups and organisations providing befriending services in Pembrokeshire.
Contact cherry.evans@pavs.org.uk

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Pembrokeshire Living with Dementia Forum 

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Pembrokeshire Living with Dementia Forum 

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Established in November 2020 to provide a platform for people living with dementia to be consulted with and influence decisions relating to the development of dementia services, projects and or resources in Pembrokeshire.
Contact cherry.evans@pavs.org.uk

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Wolfscastle

Wiston & Clarbeston Road

Whitland

Trefin

Templeton

Tavernspite & Red Roses

Steynton & Tiers Cross

Stackpole

St Mary-Out-Liberty

St Dogmaels

St Davids & Solva

Spittal

Saundersfoot, Tenby & Wisemans Bridge

Sageston, Carew & Milton

Rudbaxton

Roch & Simpsons Cross

Redberth, St Florence & Manorbier

Puncheston

Portfield Gate, Sutton & Lambston

Pencaer

Penally

Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Pennar & Cosheston

Nolton & Nolton Haven

Neyland Llanstadwell & Burton

New Moat

Nevern

Narberth, Templeton, Ludchurch & Cold Blow

Moylegrove

Milford Haven, Hubberston & Hakin

Merlins Bridge & Uzmaston

Mathry

Martletwy, Landshipping & Lawrenny

Manordeifi

Maenclochog, Rosebush & Llysyfran

Lydstep

Llanstadwell

Llanrhian

Llangwm, Port Lion & Hill Mountain

Llanddewi Velfrey

Letterson & Scleddau

Lamphey

Lampeter Velfrey

Kilgetty & Begelly

Johnston

Jeffreyston

Hook & Rosemarket

Herbrandston

Haycastle

Haverfordwest

Freystrop & Little Milford

Fresh East, Bosherston & Stackpole

Fishguard & Goodwick

Eglwyswrw

Efailwen, Mynachlog-ddu & Llangolman

East Williamston

Dale Peninsula (Dale, Marloes, St. Ishmaels)

Cym Gwaun & Llanychaer

Crymych, Boncath

Crundale

Clynderwen, Llandissilio & Llawhaden

Clydau

Cilgerran

Castlemartin, Merrion & Hundleton

Cardigan

Camrose

Broad Haven

Brawdy

Bosherston

Boncath

Angle

Amroth

Ambelston

Abercych

Dinas Cross, Newport

Opportunity to influence positve change. People living with dementia, their carers and family members you are the experts with regard living with the condition. You have the insight, the experience and knowledge to influence the development of dementia services, strategies, policies and decisions that are being made which affect your lives. The forum is your opportunity to influence the decision makers. The forum will be meeting monthly via zoom. You are very welcome to join the forum or if you have an issue that you would like to be discussed then please contact Cherry Evans on 07849 086009 or email Cherry.evans@pavs.org.uk

Accessing Living with dementia forum

When: Every month
Starts 02nd October 2020 at 11:00
First Friday of each month

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Wolfscastle Wiston & Clarbeston Road Whitland Trefin Templeton Tavernspite & Red Roses Steynton & Tiers Cross Stackpole St Mary-Out-Liberty St Dogmaels St Davids & Solva Spittal Saundersfoot, Tenby & Wisemans Bridge Sageston, Carew & Milton Rudbaxton Roch & Simpsons Cross Redberth, St Florence & Manorbier Puncheston Portfield Gate, Sutton &

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A multi-agency group of people who have an interest in the provision of bereavement services for people of all ages in Pembrokeshire. Facilitated by Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator Sophie Buckley.
Contact Sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk

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Facilitated by Span Arts, with Network support from Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator Sophie Buckley. Contact sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk

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When: 24 February 2022

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 24, 2022 02:00 PM Pembrokeshire

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdO2uqTgsH9a8pKokU9CQhvfJmGZu4Kba

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Established in August 2020, a network of people with an interest in services for older people including Pembrokeshire 50+ Forum. Facilitated by Third Sector Health & Wellbeing Facilitator Sophie Buckley. Contact sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk

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The Community Connector project has grown from a successful 2016-18 pilot project and now operates across Pembrokeshire. The project aims to connect people from all over Pembrokeshire to services and activities that they might enjoy and find useful.

There is 'whole of County' coverage...

Community Connectors service starts with the individual - finding out what they like and what they are interested in; then, it's about seeing if there is anything they need - maybe information about a group or, maybe a referral to another service.

Meet the Team!!

In 2019, the Community Connectors welcomed Rhys Eynon, Learning Disability Champion as part of the team. During lockdown, Rhys wrote this blog - check it out!

Feature Activity - Digital Inclusion

Community Connectors want as many people as possible to be digitally included so that everyone can take advantage of online activity. If you'd like help with digital activity or you know someone who does - the Connectors can help

Whether one to one or in a group, all of the Connectors can help everyone get the most out of their tech!!
In May 2020, the Connectors helped 279 people - could you be next?
Connectors can also help individuals and groups get out and about...

Or perhaps just meet you for a chat!

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Connectors have worked very closely with the Community Hub as solution finders - as the calls come through, Connectors support individuals via phone and online contact to make sure they can access everything they need. They have also worked with the Pembrokeshire Community Support Network - a collection of 96 groups who formed to support their communities during Covid-19

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The Community Connector project has grown from a successful 2016-18 pilot project and now operates across Pembrokeshire. The project aims to connect people from all over Pembrokeshire to services and activities that they might enjoy and find useful. There is 'whole of County' coverage...

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Community Timebanking Toolkit

This toolkit has been created to help people living and working in Pembrokeshire get start ... Read more

Connect to Kindness Pembrokeshire

It Starts With You. Simple acts of kindness can make a big difference! Join us to take act ... Read more

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Connect Pembrokeshire - Supporting Pembrokeshire

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This platform is designed to help you find community activities, make connections and support each other.

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Ceri Crichton
Helen Murray
Barbara Priest
Liz Muir-Edwards
Marc Tierney
Sue Whitbread

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Audited Annual Accounts April 2020 - March 2021

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Audited Annual Accounts April 2020 - March 2021

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Accounts to be received by PAVS' Full Members on 16th February 2022

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Infoengine - the directory of third sector services in Wales.

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Infoengine - the directory of third sector services in Wales.

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Pembrokeshire has a total of 569 services registered on Infoengine - the second highest County in Wales.
For more information contact sophie.buckley@pavs.org.uk

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infoengine: infoengine: Find services in your community

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Infoengine is the directory of third sector services in Wales. Developed and led by the third sector, Infoengine primarily covers the Counties and County Boroughs of Powys, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend. infoengine highlights a wide variety of ex…

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Resolution for amendment to Memorandum & Articles of Association

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Resolution for amendment to Memorandum & Articles of Association