Charities In Gwynedd

The Welsh Highland Railway Ltd operates a narrow gauge steam railway in Porthmadog in order to revive and preserve the spirit of the original railway that closed in 1937. The charity owns, maintains and operates Russell, the sole surviving steam engine from the original railway, now over 100 years old, together with other heritage rolling stock and artefacts. A new museum building opened in 2009.

The Abbey Road Centre (Canolfan Abbey Road) is a community resource centre providing support, information and resources to promote better mental health. Support may be accessed via befriending and counselling, workshops and training, activities and complimentary therapies. We host other relevant organisations who deliver their services on site.

Raising funds in the North Wales region to help sick-disabled-disadvantaged children who live in North Wales. Run by a committee of volunteers (no wages involved) by holding functions indoor and out, bucket collections at supermarkets, donations, have a small fundraising shop in Rhos On Sea, enter a team in London marathon each year, organise lots of sponsored events.

The primary function of the CIO Foundation is to receive donations raised by Lions Clubs and to distribute the income to various identified beneficiaries

To help young people, especially but not exclusively through providing the facilities for young people to participate in organised life saving as a voluntary vital public service and to take part in beach and water sports so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

Promoting public interest in the Corris Railway and the area it served through operation of the Corris Railway Museum, researching and publishing historical information on the railway and district, and supporting the revival of the railway.

The object of the charity is to provide an Institute for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Royal Town of Caernarfon. The trustees aim to provide first class hall facilities at an affordable cost to voluntary and charitable organisations.

Snowdonia Donkeys was established in 2013 to promote health and well-being through working and walking with donkeys in the local environment of North Wales. It is our mission to be a centre of excellence for the promotion of health and wellbeing of people and donkeys.

The Church in Wales is a province within the Anglican Communion and seeks to advance the Christian religion through world-wide mission. The MAC objectives are to ensure that Church life and work within the Parish of Bro Enlli help to fulfil that mission, both locally and more widely.

Town and County Council meetings, NSPCC fundraisers, GCC youth strategy, Career support, CPD Porthmadog FC support, Bingo, Church services, Ffestiniog railway meetings, Merched y gest, English and Welsh learning classes, Weight watchers, Porthmadog Fire service, Young farmers club, Wrestling, Concerts, Club for the Blind, Local produce market, Line dancing, art classes and Family history events.

PACT supports and develops projects, particularly those in which the Police are involved, which aim to improve the quality of life by reducing crime and the fear of crime in the communities of north Wales and educating young people about the consequences of crime. Young people's projects are also supported through our Crimebeat fund which PACT manages with the High Sheriffs of Clwyd and Gwynedd.

Christian Church where the Bible is taught, social and craft activities are organised for local children. Humanitarian help is given to those in need locally or internationally, whatever their creed or colour.

Penrallt welcomes people from all backgrounds to Sunday Services, midweek homegroups, children and youth activities and prayer meetings. It runs the Alpha course each year and hosts community groups in the Canolfan Penrallt Centre. Penrallt works with other churches, supporting Bangor Christian Union, Cytun Bangor and Bangor Street Pastors locally and a number of Christian agencies worldwide.

Formed in 2021, Menai Straits Heritage Sailing (MSHS) is a not-for-profit heritage and community wellbeing initiative based in Beaumaris, Anglesey North Wales, serving Anglesey and Gwynedd. It aims to connect and engage a wide group of people in a unique local heritage project, with the overall aim of investing in and delivering social and cultural benefit along with improved individual wellbeing.

Touchdown Dance is a professional dance company of visually impaired and sighted dancers. Our aim to provide the opportunity for visually impaired people to participate in dance with sighted or other disabled people. We run workshops in schools, health and art settings and tour in the UK and abroad. We welcome commissions and collaborations. We provide information in Braille and large print.

The charity?s aim is to promote education and training for the benefit of the public in North West Wales, through the practice and the appreciation of dance. Dawns i Bawb believes that everyone of every age and ability can dance, and holds various dance activities in the 3 counties to accomplish this vision.

To relieve suffering and distress amongst persons endangered by accidents or natural hazards and to provide adequate arrangements for the secure and efficient search and rescue of any person or persons so endangered in and around Snowdon in particular but not exclusively. To educate the public in all aspects of mountain safety.

The primary objectives of the charity are to protect and provide support to ensure the continuing success of ospreys nesting in the Glaslyn Valley, north-west Wales and to introduce local inhabitants and visitors to the wealth of other wildlife that is to be found in the area.

To advance enjoyment, education and learning and to promote regional public benefit through the restoration, maintenance and exhibition by operation steam locomotives, rolling stock and other railway artefacts directly associated with the slate industry of north Wales and in particular those regions of Dinorwic and Penrhyn.

We run a gift shop on the pier, and operate the entrance kiosk, both manned by a team of volunteers under the leadership of our volunteer coordinator. The profits from our gift shop are used to fund specific projects on the pier. The money raised at the entrance kiosk is passed directly to Bangor City Council to fund ongoing pier maintenance, ensuring a safe future for the pier.

Promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social & ecumenical. This Ministry Area of the Church in Wales, Bangor Diocese, has churches in Porthmadog, Criccieth, Beddgelert, Abererch, Llangybi, Llanystumdwy, Treflys, Borthygest & Dolbenmaen, with former churches at Llanarmon, Criccieth St Deiniol's, Pentrefelin, Ynyscynhaearn, Tremadog, Penmorfa & Llanfihangel-y-Pennant

To further or benefit the residents of North Wales, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation

JUMP provides professional photography services for children with life limiting health conditions to enable them to capture special memories with families and friends. We run a programme of face to face social events where the families we support can come together for activities, entertainment ,information and to access our photography and other range of support services.

Creation of a centre for arts, cultural and environmental education and research that offers a holistic and dynamic approach to learning. Volunteers participate in projects including organic gardening, eco- building, landscaping, construction of Celtic roundhouses, thatching and arts events.Local schools and colleges attend the Centre studying Celtic culture, sustainable building and conservation.

We are an independent Advice Centre providing free, confidential information, advice and support for the people of Mid Wales in particular the Dyfi Valley.