Charities In Merthyr Tydfil

- Raising awareness of issues and challenges faced by the autistic individuals and their families from the various ethnic communities in the UK.- Providing resources through discussions and sharing information around the barriers that ethnically diverse autistic communities face.- signposting, working with organisations to work around/ease these barriers for the families & their community.

Grants and donations to individuals and organisations supporting the local population wholly operating within the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil

Grants to schools serving the Aberfan and Merthyr Vale area

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

To relieve poverty or financial hardship in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales by assisting tenants of Merthyr Valleys Homes Ltd with losses following a major disaster or incident (eg without limitation flooding, fire or theft) where the tenant, through lack of finance or otherwise, would find it difficult to pay, as the charity trustees shall in their absolute discretion decide from time to time.

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

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.

We are the main delivery organisation for the Welsh Assembly's Communities First Programme in the electoral wards of Gurnos and Penydarren in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. Some of our priorities include delivering regeneration programmes in the area and helping the community to become more involved with the local service providers i.e. local health board, local authority, schools etc.

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.

The object of the charity is the provision of community buildings and recreational facilities for the benefit of the inhabitants, such of of the area of benefit (Bedlinog and surrounding areas) without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Provide a forum for sharing occupational health and safety best practice and HSE legal updates. Based in Swansea, all of West Wales is welcome.

Craft and create objects made from wood,Sell items made,Socialise meet and support each other,Have guest visitors and hold awareness/information sessions,Promote wellbeing and health,Teach and learn new skills,Cook meals,The Squirrels Nest is open to all and the majority of members are from Bridgend and surrounding counties

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of sports which promote physical health and fitness.

we deliver worthwhile youth programmes for each section which has included; cooking and sports competitions, archery, climbing, axe throwing and hillwalking activities along with cultural, environmental and social activities. we have also delivered a range of nights away experiences from sleepovers to four day expeditions including an international expedition in the Republic of Ireland.

The Property held in connection with this charity is the Manse, which provides a home for the minister of Jerusalem Baptist Church.

We help people with Downs Syndrome and their families. We run informative events, provide support, advice and social activities, promoting awareness of Downs in Cardiff and SE Wales. Over 140 families have free membership and members with Downs help lead the group. We are financed solely from donations and fundraising.

the church provides religious service for the public worship including the teaching of spiritlualist teaching of the sciencephilosophy together with special services throught out the year along with special events

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.

We meet weekly and encourage young people with or without disabilities to take part in various activities including sports, social activities, Duke of Edinburgh awards, day trips and activity residential weekends.

Spreading the Christian message and supporting the general welfare of all people

Hospital broadcasting service, based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff

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.

Providing donated furniture to the poorest in the community.

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 hold Christian worship services. A coffee morning, open to all ages and areas. A computer class, tutored by the college at large. A craft, card making class for all ages and both sexes.