Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) will manage eight projects across Newport and Monmouthshire. Each project will bring service users together to share knowledge, experience and best practice. Target groups include older people, stroke survivors, hard to reach tenants, people affected by mental illness and learning disabilities, BME young people and children/families. A development grant of £22,156, over 6 months, will be used to fund a full time member of staff and associated costs.