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

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.

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.

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

The objects of the charity are to provide for the education and training of people who are employed or who are about to be employed (apprentices) in the engineering / manufacturing industry. It also extends to the provision of education and training of members of the general public where they have an associated need.

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.

We deliver therapeutic programmes for young people facing multiple disadvantages to help them get their lives back on track by involving them in meaningful activities at the Farm. We also work in partnership with other charities to reach out to different groups of vulnerable people and provide community facilities for everyone to enjoy the countryside and the benefits of nature.

Providing good quality childcare in a economically deprived area

We provide support and services to people with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers in south east Wales.

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.

Our activities include fundraising, organising Animal Activity Days, giving Welfare Vouchers to the Public for any conditions their animal may be suffering from, funding the Re-homing project in the Branch area,paying vets bills, and funding neutering and speying. We also fund boarding and fostering of animals in need of a home to recuperate in.

To advance Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefsTo support those with sickness and financial hardship, to promote and preserve good health by the provision of goods or services, including counselling and pastoral support.To advance the Christian faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the worldwide as the in line with Trustee approval.