Charities In Bridgend

Provision of supported living services for people with learning disabilities or mental health disabilities, Provision of targeted domiciliary care support services for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Provision of Respite Care for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Employment training for service users with a learning difficulty.

To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the intention of improving the conditions of life of those using the facilities; to carry out any other charitable activity subject to the prior written consent of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

FINANCING THE PROVISION OF PAROCHIAL CLERGY WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF, PART OF THE CHURCH IN WALES, AND OTHER PURPOSES WITHIN THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH IN WALES IN THE DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF

Ategi provides support services to vulnerable adults. These services include:- shared lives service, supported tenancies, visiting support (in a range of employment, education and leisure activities), social activities (a voluntary scheme helping to access leisure activities and develop friendships).

The provision of services to individuals and families who are experiencing domestic violence and to raise awareness of the issues and effects of domestic abuse.

Animal Welfare and Environmental

The charity works with persons who by reason of mental or physical health face exclusion. Activities carried out include the provision of housing and support, the provision of advice, advocacy and development opportunities for individuals and the commitment to learn from individuals' experiences and voice these to inform social action and social change.

Our resources are overwhelmingly committed to 'For Baby's Sake', our major and expanding programme to help parents to break the cycle of domestic abuse and give babies the best start in life. Our catalytic philanthropy addresses the root causes of complex problems. We inspire progress in policy and practice by sharing our pioneering learning and resources and through our partnership working.

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.

We provide a range of support services for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. This includes emergency refuge accommodation and supported housing at our move-on . We also provide a range of specialist services for children affected by domestic abuse, including after school clubs.

Training people for the Christian Ministry

Supported Housing for young people aged 16-25.

Merthyr and the Valleys Mind are a local charity affiliated to National Mind. We provide a range of quality services to adults who experience mental or emotional distress. The services include community and hospital advocacy, resource centres that provide dropin facilities, counselling, training and a range of groups e.g. depression, self-help, gardening, relaxation, IT and music.

TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN ANY MANNER WHICH NOW OR HEREAFTER MAY BE DEEMED BY LAW TO BE CHARITABLE IN AND AROUND THE COUNTY BOROUGH'S OF OF BRIDGEND, MERTHYR TYDFIL AND RHONDDA CYNON TAF. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION/ADVICE SERVICES, ADVOCACY SUPPORT AND LOW LEVEL SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENT LIVING.

We offer information and advice through face-to-face and phone, and online via Adviceguide.org.uk.advice that is free, impartial, confidential and non judgemental on a range of subject areas such as debt, employment, housing, consumer and welfare benefits.We aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives.

Furtherance of the Mission of the Church in Wales through the Cathedral

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.

Pedal Power "makes cycling accessible to all'. It has a wide range of specialised bikes enabling people of all ages & abilities to cycle. It also runs a general cycle hire with bikes for all ages. We offer cycle training & bike maintenance training . Pedal Power undertakes bike recycling & bike maintenance and operates a cafe. There are many opportunities for volunteering & social activities.

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

To relieve and prevent suffering caused by mental or physical illness or by mental or emotional stress among children, young adults and their families by the provision of a confidential counselling service in South Wales.

Supporting unpaid Carers within the County Borough of Bridgend, we provide information, support, respite and a signposting service.

RampWorldCardiff is run to provide an indoor recreational facility for Modern Wheeled Sports in Cardiff, south Wales for young people with the object of improving their condition of life and in particular to provide for such persons facilities for bmx cycling, scooters, skateboarding and other such activities in a safe indoor environment.

Ospreys in the Community is a charitable foundation that works in close partnership with Ospreys Rugby. Working in conjunction with commercial partners, public sector bodies and third sector agencies to create sustainable support and resources. Our mission is to; Provide, Inspire, Empower and Motivate.

The charity provides 1-1 counselling sessions and preventative wellbeing workshops to decrease mental health difficulties, increase wellbeing and resilience within the community. The charity operates throughout Wales.

PROVIDING HOMELESS AND UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH THE SECURITY AND COMPANIONSHIP OF LIVING IN A COMMUNITY HOME, THE DIGNITY OF WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR OTHER DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE, AND THE CHANCE OF RECOVERING THE ABILITY TO LIVE A SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT LIFE OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY SHOULD THEY CHOOSE TO DO SO. IT HAS SET UP A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TO FUND THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE EMPLOYMENT.