Charities In Bridgend

The management and maintenance of the Llangynwyd Village Hall to provide a community hub with a coffee shop & lending library. To provide facilities for local people and groups to hire the hall eg Womens Institute, Adult Ed., Yoga, Singing, Sewing class, Inner Wheel, Tai Chi, Martial Arts, Pilates, parties & activities such as Parent and Toddler group, Bingo,Table Tennis, Film & Supper Clubs

The objects of the charity are the study and practice of choral music (in particular male choral music), in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such, by means of public performance.

GARW VALLEY LINKS,A COMMUNITY CHURCH, RUNS AN ALL AGE SUNDAY SCHOOL, A SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE, PRAYER MEETINGS, LADIES AND MEN'S MEETINGS, MUM'S AND TODLERS GROUP (0-3 AGE), TEA AND TALK (10-15 AGE), FOODBANK, CAP MONEY AND ALPHA COURSES, PROVIDES FREE CLOTHES TO THOSE IN NEED. SICK, DISABLED AND ELDERLY VISITED. OVERSEAS MISSIONS HELD WITH ONGOING SUPPORT OF THE WORK.

To Advance the Education of Young People between the ages of 6 and 16 by providing opportunities and facilities for playing soccer and other games and sports so as to develop their physical, mental capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.

Dragon Arts and Learning promotes social inclusion through arts and learning. We dare based at The Factory, Church Street, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 4JB. From 10:00am to 10:00, five days a week we are able to host workshops which include ceramics, art therapy, music, ICT and other creative industries. We have a 'no exclusion' ethos which means everyone is welcome to participate in workshops.

The Garnwen Trust operates in the South Wales area and is currently providing respite and holidays at the coast staying at the Garnwen Lodge situated at the Heritage Park, Stepaside. Many families have already felt the benefits, both physically and mentally, of staying at our lodge including children with disabilities as well as adults who are grieving the loss of children/adults.

We are a local Grassroots football club affiliated to FAW (Football association of Wales) with almost 30 volunteer coaches and committee members and over 250 registered players ranging from under 6's to 2 Senior sides.

We are a religious organisation governed by the Spiritualists' National Union. Our religion is based on the 7 Principles of Spiritualism.

The Friends of St. Brides Major School raises funds to support the children who attend St. Brides Major Church in Wales Primary School.

Performing Arts

Bridgend & District Beekeepers Association encourages, improves and advances beekeeping in Bridgend and the surrounding areas for the benefit of all. The Association provides both theory and practical courses and a programme of talks on beekeeping and associated topics for beginners and more experienced members. Those who do not keep bees but are interested in the topic are also welcome.

The charity provides financial support for children and young people and their families who ares suffering from terminal illnesses and need additional support which cannot be provided by the state.

Providing the community with a meeting area.

Relevant activities in accordance with the Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) of theScout Association.

We are an independent charity based at the Equine Centre at Pencoed College. Our principal aim is to provide horse riding and horse related activities to children and adults in our local community who have physical and learning disabilities. All our riding sessions are held indoors under the supervision of highly trained RDA Coaches who are supported by a team of trained volunteers.

Oshi's World fund and create inclusive events/activities/performances for people with disabilities with a specific focus on music and the arts.

Fund raising for the school

fundraising events for the school

Mens Walk & Talk Group for men to improve their physical and mental health

At present this charity operates a free, professional counselling service in Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding areas for people aged 5 to 105

Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

Our activity is to provide TLC Bears to A & E and Hospital Departments through the South Wales area

We deliver free of charge Trishaws rides to the elderly and the younger less abled along the seafront of Porthcawl.Our main focus are the numerous Care Homes in Porthcawl and further on to Bridgend.We operate throughout the year, weather permitting. We are run entirely by volunteers.

The organisation operates in Bridgend providing a safe, friendly and neutral place for children of separated familiesto have contact with their non-resident parent without fear of conflict. We enable all families with or without the help of legal bodies to be able to access contact facilities, supporting them and helping them progress to being able to facilitate contact outside the centre

Centre for community use