After lockdowns and pandemics, PAVS is holding its first in-person Funding Fair for four years.

The Pembrokeshire Funding Fair 2023 will take place at the Queens Hall, Narberth on Tuesday, November 7, from 11am – 3pm and is an excellent opportunity for groups to ask questions and discuss potential projects with a range of funders.

“Different priorities, applications forms, and not knowing where to start can all be barriers to applying for funding,” said PAVS funding development officer, Lorna Livock.

“So come along and meet the friendly funders for the most up-to-date grant information alongside tips for making successful applications.”

The Funding Fair will feature funders joining us from the National Lottery Community Fund, Waterloo Foundation, the Port of Milford Haven, WCVA, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and more.

“Funders enjoy meeting groups; it helps to bring projects described in application forms to life,” said Lorna.

“This friendly informal annual gathering, of Pembrokeshire's community groups and projects with funders at PAVS’ very popular Funding Fair, is also an ideal way to hear what other projects are doing and reconnect with those you may have met at previous Funding Fairs.

“To prepare you might want to note down your current project ideas ready for discussing with the funders and highlight the funders which you think might be worth chatting to.”

PAVS’ Third Sector Support Team will be on hand at the fair to highlight PAVS support and PAVS managed funds, including South Hook LNG’s Community Fund and the Outdoor Connections Fund, along with the wider PAVS team who will help link participants with other useful services.

Get your free tickets and see this year's line-up of funders on the PAVS website (www.pavs.org.uk) or email development@pavs.org.uk with any queries.