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Local Charity and Voluntary Sector Links

Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations is a Community Voluntary Organisation which is committed to strengthening the effectiveness of the Voluntary and Community Sector across Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Newport.
GAVO - Louise George 01291 672352
 
TVA is the umbrella organisation for the Third Sector in Torfaen. We provide and promote an accessible and accurate range of support services to enhance the development and effectiveness of the Third Sector.
Torfaen Voluntary Alliance – Pat Powell 01495 742420
 
Carers Wales aim to make life better for carers; we give expert advice, information and support, ensuring that no-one has to care alone. We campaign together for lasting change endeavouring to find new ways to reach and support carers.
Carers Wales - 0808 808 7777
 
Carers Trust Wales exists to provide action, help and advice to carers throughout Wales. Our staff work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring. With our local Network Partners we aim to ensure that information, advice and practical support are available to all carers across the country.
Carers Trust (Wales) - 01495 769996

View the links below for further charitable and voluntary sector organisations:

Blaenau Gwent Carers Forum
Young Carers
Carers Federation UK www.carersfederation.co.uk/
Caring for a person with dementia http://alzheimers.org.uk/caring
Respite Breaks for Carers www.calvert-trust.org.uk/stay/carers
Macmillan www.macmillan.org.uk/HowWeCanHelp/Carers.aspx
Carers Caravan Holidays http://www.carersholidays.org.uk/
Saga Respite for Carers Trust http://www.saga.co.uk/saga-charitable-foundation/saga-respite-for-carers-trust.aspx
Hafal www.hafal.org
Education Programme for Patients http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=537
Age UK www.ageuk.org.uk
Care & Repair Cymru http://www.careandrepair.org.uk/
Gwent Frailty Programme    http://www.gwentfrailty.org.uk/
Disability Advice Project www.dap-wales.org.uk
Sight Cymru http://www.sightsupport.org.uk/
Mencap Cymru https://www.mencap.org.uk/wales
Scope https://www.scope.org.uk/
Marie Curie https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/being-there