Charities In Merthyr Tydfil

We seek to serve school communities by presenting information about the Christian faith in line with statutory requirements. When a headteacher invites us, a local worker visits the school to take part in an assembly or teach a particular aspect of the school's provision. We work in South-East Wales, mainly in Welsh-medium primary schools.

The club's objects (the objects) are the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for all aspects of the sport of canoeing and paddle sports (the terms paddle sports and canoeing are inclusive of all forms of canoeing and kayaking).

We support: elderly people with food, medicine and wood, a Christian Centre & Music School, 2 Children's Programmes, 3 Children's Homes, a Homeless Shelter, a Child Development Programme. a school project, disabled children plus individuals and families in need. We give practical, spiritual and financial help to poor families and act as an agent in sponsoring children.

To Advance the Christian faith for the benefit of all,promoting God's love for all,Christ's salvation for all who believe,and the holy Spirit's enabling power.To reach out to local communities with the message of God's love in accordance with Christian principles.To provide help,assistance,guidance and friendship freely to all regardless of their beliefs,within the community in which we serve God.

The Society is a voluntary organisation open to everyone.Its main purpose is to advance the enhancement, protection and conservation of the countryside and other amenities of the Brecon Beacons National Park for the benefit of the public, working with other public bodies in England and Wales.The Society also runs a series of guided walks throughout the year.

New Hope Church Troedyrhiw is a Baptist church committed to sharing our faith and love in Jesus to the community of Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil and to the wider church family.

To advance public awareness of Choral Music. To entertain audiences at the same time To safeguard, uphold and preservethe Musical Heritage and alnguage of Wales. To promote the pursuit of Musical Excellence in local schools and encourage the pursuit of Musical excellence at the Welsh College of Music and Drama through an award system Through out Wales, Europe and other parts of the world.

We run a community centre and engage in conservation, community engagement and development activities and projects within Pentrebane, the wider community of Cardiff and South Wales. We hire out facilities to third parties that provide or offer services, employment, benefits to our local and wider communities in line with our constitutional aims. We work in partnership with multiple agencies.

We operate the Cyfarthfa Park Miniature Railway, which provides a lost cost attraction to low paid and employed people of Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding area

Day to day management of small woodlands of which one has public access. Sales of products resulting from the management including woodfuel, green craft products and honey. Tree planting and wild flower cultivation within woodlands. Providing facilities to encourage wildlife and biodiversity development, eg nesting boxes, clear areas of invasive species and litter pick as required.

To protect and preserve native hedgehogs by providing appropriate care, treatment and temporary shelter to hedgehogs in need. To provide a telephone helpline to advance education and support the general public/vets around the conservation and welfare of hedgehogs and their habitats. To promote environmental protection by supporting conservation and education. Providing volunteering and training.

To advance the education of the public by promoting the study of the local history of Merthyr Tydfil and other relevant topics and to secure the preservation, restoration, enhancement and maintenance of buildings and features of historical and industrial interest and importance.

The charity is concerned with environmental issues such as climate change , its consequences and what we can do about them. We aim to raise awareness and encourage practical action through community education activities. in three parts: Personal development, practical skills training, and community education on climate change. We lease a 6 acre site in Murton to demonstrate no-dig horticulture.

We help with the education of the people of Glamorgan and surrounding area in the study of birds and the science of ornithology by indoor meetings and field trips. We also contribute to the conservation of birds through research and the publication of results, including an annual Bird Report, by practical projects and by encouraging and working in partnership with others with similar interests.

Sustainable Wales promotes and encourages sustainable development through practical projects, consultancy services, information, advice and support. SW also create resources and publications, offer project managment, training, facilitation and group development.

Affiliated to the B.H.F covering the Merthyr Tydfil and Cynon Valleys, we provide support for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Services at Cwm Taf Health Board. We provide a voluntary driver scheme to enable patients to attend Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes and also support the running of community cardiac exercise classes in the locality. We also provide social and educational activities.

An affordable counselling service and mental health support for individuals in Newport and the surrounding areas of South Wales. Clients are encouraged to make a voluntary donation to help cover costs. Counsellors offer their services on a voluntary basis. The service also has an educational component, offering placements for trainee counsellors and those working towards accreditation hours.

We provide support and information regarding all forms of sight loss to current members and offered support to non members who contact us.We provided free training in Sight loss Awareness in conjunction with Wales Council for the Blind via 2 Accredited volunteers.We took a group of 18 to Sight Village to increase their aids and adaptations awareness

We look after, assess and find new, loving homes, for greyhounds in need of care in Wales and The Marches. We provide vet treatment and kennelling and work in co operation with other like-minded Welsh groups to ensure that families offering suitable homes are not kept waiting. Our fundraising Activities are promoted on ... http://www.greyhoundsinwales.moonfruit.com.

Tafflab makes grants to enterprise students who wish to start up their own businesses in disadvantaged communities. Applicants currently attend and are recommended by partner colleges. Tafflab interview to confirm eligibility, work with the Enterprise Champions employed by the colleges and provide mentoring by RSA Fellows. Regular meetings between mentors, mentees and champions confirm progress

To promote road safety awareness in affiliation with the Institute of Advanced Motorists.To train and encourage motorcyclists in advanced riding techniques and safe riding

Improving the physical conditions for thyroid cancer patients receiving treatment at Velindre hospital, Cardiff. Developing gardens outside treatment rooms to provide a pleasant outlook for patients. A mural to provide an interesting view for patients. Providing information booklets for patients. Raising funds for new projects that will benefit thyroid cancer patients specifically.

Supporting children in the development of self-control for greater wellbeing, using mindfulness and music:-Running training sessions for music teachers and primary school teachers-Delivering workshops for children attending public events and schools

Supporting the activity of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Project in conserving the natural beauty of the environment and providing amenities for the general public.

The College provides education and training, and is committed to equality of opportunity andincreasing access and participation rates.