Charities In Merthyr Tydfil

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Supporting families with young children who may be experiencing difficulties. Volunteers offering support in family home or in group setting. Parents benefit from support, friendship and practical help, from volunteers who have parenting experience. Service is free and confidential.

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.

To provide a unique, quality service which supports, represents and helps develop third sector organisations and volunteering in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil

Cambrian Village Trust Limited works with many organisations including school, providing a wide range of activities, including sports development, outdoor activities such as canoeing, archery, hiking and bushcraft.

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 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.

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.

The Institute primarily exists to enable visually impaired people within the counties of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Taff, Merthyr, Swansea and Neath and Port Talbot to live a full and independent life. It seek to influence policies and practices of others and, in accordance with the resources it has available, complement the services provided by these organisations.

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 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.

The charity provides and maintains a community hub for the use of the inhabitants of Aberfan and its neighbouring communities including those deemed vulnerable or disadvantaged without distinction of political, religious or other beliefs. The charity provides childcare and support services for the development of health, wellbeing and education of children, their families and the wider community.

The Trust works in the former South East Wales Industrial Valleys. It Curently works with Wild Life Trusts, Councils as well as Schools and environmental Bodies such as Groundwork and Natural Resources Wales. Current Activities include the Running of School programes on River habitat and it's importance to the community as well as the important work of improving access to fish over man made weirs

Mae Canolfan a Menter Gymraeg Merthyr Tudful yn darparu cyfleoedd cymdeithasol ac addysgol i bawb sydd yn defnyddio'r Gymraeg yn y gymuned. Mae digwyddiadau yn cynnwys boreau coffi; darlithoedd; nosweithiau cymdeithasol; clybiau ieuenctid; grwpiau drama;cor; sesiynau celf a chrefft; tripiau amrywiol; gigs Cymraeg; gwyliau a dathliadau Cymraeg a mwy.

To transform Cyfarthfa Castle and Park at Merthyr Tydfil - a crucible of the industrial revolution - into a cultural centre and visitor attraction of international quality, to heal and enhance its natural environment and to be an engine of social renewal.

To advance the religion of Islam for the benefit of the public by holding congregational 5 daily prayers and Friday prayers and religious lectures. To provide facilities for Islamic education & community activities for childern and adults and pastoral care. The provision of funeral services and congressional funeral prayers for the deceased and their families and the wider community.

Groundwork supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people's lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play. Our vision is of a society of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment and where individuals and enterprise prosper.

THE ORGANISATION :EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES TO CHALLENGE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION.INCREASES AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EQUALITY AND RIGHTS THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SELF ADVOCACY SKILLS AND CONFIDENCEMAKES SURE PEOPLE HAVE A SAY IN DECISION MAKING THROUGHOUT RHONDDA CYNON TAFF AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Deliver innovative and sustainable programmes on sport related themes, health, mental health, social inclusion and education. Use sport to deliver change in the community, harnessing social good, improving and increasing opportunities and empowering people to make positive life choices, irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background.

To Promote the advancement of Mental health for the benefit of the communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding areas through the provision of therapeutic interventions.

Furniture and white goods recycling and sale of household goods at affordable cost. Awareness raising of environmental issues.Provision of work experience and training to offenders, mental health patients and other disadvantaged persons.Helping homeless people through a Hardship scheme along with helping people living on the streets.