Welcome to the official landing page for our "Strength in the Third Sector" event, taking place on March 26, 2025.
Spaces are limited, for this third sector only event open to organisations operating within Newport. To secure your spot, be sure to book once tickets now go live at 3pm on March 5th.
Reserve Your Ticket
Complete the form below to apply for a place. Tickets are limited to two per third sector organisations operating within Newport and tickets will then be issued to successful applicants shortly after the 20th March.
Event Schedule
The venue will open at 10:15am with warm drinks provided, opening speeches begin at 10:30 AM. This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local and national leaders, highlighting the crucial role the Third Sector plays in both the local community and across Wales. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the sector's future, particularly in light of newly confirmed budgets for the coming year.
After a short break, we will begin our second activity at 11:30 AM, where participants will break into smaller groups to discuss three key challenges the Third Sector anticipates in the year ahead. These topics have been selected based on responses gathered through the ticket application process.
Group 1 - Funding Support
Group 2 - Support in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers
Group 3 - Feeling stretched by demands placed on it by our users
At midday, the event will transition into a networking session—an opportunity to connect with members of the GAVO team and learn more about the support available for your organisation. A light lunch will be provided, and the event will conclude at 1:00 PM.
About the Venue
Our event will take place at The Place, a community space on Bridge Street in Newport City Centre. Formerly the old Post Office and Ritzy’s nightclub, the venue is conveniently located just a two-minute walk from both the central bus station and the train station.
The building is fully accessible, featuring level access throughout. We have also reserved quiet rooms to serve as a designated prayer space. Complimentary hot and cold drinks will be available throughout the event.
Getting to the venue - The Place, 9-10 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AL
Arriving by Bicycle
Public Transport
Motor Vehicle
Meet our Panel
John Griffiths MS - Newport East
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS - South Wales East
Stephen Tiley - GAVO CEO
Councillor Dimitri Batrouni - Leader Newport City Council
All report and write up from the event will be posted here within two weeks of the event.
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