Charities In Blaenau Gwent

Aneurin Leisure is responsible for the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities, sport and arts development, arts venues, country parks, libraries and community learning centres across Blaenau Gwent.

CWA provides support to women (& their children) affected by all forms of VAWDASV. Refuge accommodation, complex needs, 24/7 Crisis, drop in, Community Support, ISVA, counselling, CYP support, group education/training opportunities.

To support the Ministry and Mission of the Church in Wales, particularly in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, as carried out through its Bishop, Clergy and Laity.

To ensure that there is sufficient revenue to maintain the level of stipendiary ministry for the diocese and to enable the administrative functions of the diocese to be properly exercised.

Vision:The Care Collective wants to ensure unpaid carers are looking after themselves, enjoying their life and achieving their goals, whilst helping a family member or friend to receive empowering care or support.

To support Voluntary Organisations by providing the following services; information, advice, training, mentoring, the recruitment of volunteers, community development services to assist in the development of other voluntary organisations and to develop new voluntary services where appropriate. To promote partnership work between statutory and voluntary organisations.

Empire Fighting Chance (EFC) helps young people who are failing at school, in danger of drifting into a life of unemployment or even crime, and helps them turn their lives around. We run intensive mentoring and personal development programmes alongside a physcial activity. EFC perform remedial work on numeracy and literacy,preparation for employment courses,sports and mentoring qualifications

NEWCIS PROVIDES INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE UNPAID CARE TO RELATIVES, FRIENDS OR NEIGHBOURS ACROSS WALES. THE PEOPLE THEY PROVIDE CARE TO, COULD NOT LIVE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THEIR CARER. NEWCIS PROVIDES TRAINING, GRANTS, RESPITE BREAKS,COUNSELLING AND CARER GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE UNPAID FAMILY CARER.

Advocacy Support in Cymru provides independent mental health advocacy to clients across our area of operation. This includes the provision of statutory services under the Mental Health Act in several local authority areas. We also provide a community advocacy service.

The charity's objective and principle activity is the education and training of adults with learning needs,by providing an environment in which they may be trained in vocational skills with a view to finding employment, so that they may play a full part in the community. We do this by providing vocational training in real work settings, that develop ability, confidence and social skills.

To provide a community Hospice and specialist palliative care service to the population of Blaenau Gwent.

THE CHARITY PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES TO OLDER PEOPLE THROUGHOUT GWENT TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ADVOCACY; INFORMATION AND ADVICE; DIGITAL PROJECT;HOSPITAL DISCHARGE; COMMUNITY SUPPORT; RESPITE CARE; CARERS PROJECT AND ROBINS WARD SERVICE. THE CHARITY ALSO OFFERS A HOME SUPPORT SERVICE AND LATER LIFE PLANNING SERVICES.

Gwent Wildlife Trust has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone. We work to rebuild biodiversity and engage people with their environment. We manage land, campaign for wildlife, provide advice and promote enjoyment and appreciation of wildlife.

To relieve the needs of people living in the areas of Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly who are disadvantaged by reason of age, ill-health or disability, by the provision of support, assistance, facilities, amenities and services to such people in respect of their housing and surrounding environment.

Growing Space provides rehabilitation, sheltered training and work experience within the community for adults with or recovering from mental health problems. We offer two vocational training routes in horticulture and woodwork and also enable access to a work based learning programme, which includes IT training and personally tailored training in agreed key skill areas and confidence building.

Sport in Mind is the mental health charity that uses sport and exercise to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. Our works promotes mental and physical wellbeing, aids recovery, combats social isolation, educates and empowers people to move their lives forward in a positive direction

Providing educational, cultural and recreational opportunities to promote health and well beingStrengthening ties to provide facility that is accessible and inclusive for Aberbeeg, Brynithel, Llanhilleth and SwffrydProvide resource where new skills can be learned enabling personal and professional development.Developing financially viable social enterprise for benefit of local community

Sparkle (South Wales) Limited under appeal name "the Sparkle Appeal" provides sporting, leisure and support services for the 1200 children with complex disabilities in the Gwent areas and their families. It provides many enhanced services for children with wide ranging disabilities and supports provision of treatment, consultation, care, leisure and information all under one roof.

Stimulate an interest in and a study of the Drama and the dramatic art and to support all that is best in the theatre. To prevent modern plays of great merit from falling into oblivion. To produce new plays. To stimulate the art of acting and the technical skills associated with dramatic productions. To support charities and other associations formed for charitable and educational purposes.

The main purpose of the charity is to apply income for any charitable purpose relating to the National Health Service delivered by the Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board.

County Voluntary Council for Torfaen providing a range of support services to local voluntary and community groups

Providing good quality childcare in a economically deprived area

Phoenix Domestic Abuse Services uses a variety of methods to end all forms of domestic abuse. Services currently offered:-Victim Safety TeamYouth Respect TeamChildren Support Voluntary Perpetrator Programme

community art activities in Rhondda Cynon Taf and surronding area