Charities In Monmouthshire

Educational Activities

Our purpose:The conservation, protection and improvement of the River Wye and tributaries for the benefitof the wildlife and public through a programme of volunteer river monitoring and by theadvancement of the education of the public in the understanding of the importance of riverquality on biodiversity, economic and social activity.

1. PROVIDING A SUPPORT AND ACCESS CENTRE FOR PEOPLE IN ABERGAVENNY 2. PROVIDING A HOSTEL IN ABERGAVENNY 3. PROVIDING DEBT COUNSELLING AND OTHER PRACTICAL ADVICE. 4. PROVIDING TRAINING COURSES FOR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE 5. PROVIDING A CENTRE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN ABERGAVENNY.

Ross CDT promotes voluntary action in Ross-on-Wye by:1. networking with other charities and groups2. working with statutory services help them work more effectively with voluntary groups3. providing advice, training and support to groups4. developing projects to meet identified needs5. by developing the capacity and skills of volunteers.

The Foundation makes donations to local organisations and groups and will not consider applications to support an individuals activities. The Foundation is happy to receive applications from all walks of life.

The Forest of Dean Baby Bank operates on a referral basis - local organisations such as HousingAssociations, Social Services, Schools & Nurseries refer children / families in need and we provide suchsupplies as we are able to meet their needs We also provide advocacy / advice on family matters

The Gathering is a place for Everyone to Socialise with additional activities you can join, also the relief of need of those with disabilities or mental health living in Abergavenny, area of Monmouthshire and surrounding areas by particularly but not exclusively providing classes to socialise or develop skills, such as keep fit, cooking, arts and crafts. Our services are open to anyone.

The Charity accepts donations of non-perishable food from members of the public directly or via supermarket collections. These donations are weighed and sorted into food-types then checked for end dates and stored.Referral Agencies make referral for those in urgent need of food-support to visit the foodbank distribution centrewhere they are given 3-days worth of emergency food.

General social, educational and sport facilities

Promote the performance of Welsh Male Voice Choir music.

Provide a meeting resource for local community groups and individuals for social, educational and recreational purposes.

To develop the capacity and skills of members of BME Over 50s of social disadvantage community of Newport and District in such a way that they are better able to identify and help to meet their needs: In Creative Writing, Performing Art, Story-telling, Choir singing, Handcraft, Walking, Swimming, Healthy eating, Exercise, enabling them to participate more fully in society.

To provide funding for new and existing Church in Wales schools in Monmouth diocese.

The advancement of the Christian religion by proclamation of the gospel of God concerning His Son, Jesus Christ.also, such charitable purposes that shall further the attainment of the above.

We are a local Baptist Church affiliated to the Baptist Union of Wales andsituated in the village of Govilon, near Abergavenny. Our primary purposeis the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of theBaptist denomination. This we do through regular Sunday worship andweekday Fellowship meetings, through participation in denominational andlocal ecumenical activities

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.

Provision of housing

Providing Grants to individuals for land based couses who live in the area of receipt

We carry out archaeological digs, have a full speaker and summer activity programme, provide news and resources about current happenings in archaeology via newsgroups and a website, and provide speakers on a wide range of archaeological subjects. We outreach to the local area via public lecture programmes and the Chepstow Festival.

The provision of orchestral concerts to the public.

Provides education and training in life skills and adventure activities for young people.

provide housing accomodation for elderly people

The provision and maintenance of convenient accommodation for people in need or hardship in a setting which allows them to be independant and come and go as they please

Support individuals and organisations who proclaim that the Bible scriptures of the old and new testaments are the word of God.

The society promotes the advancement of the Christian Religion in the sphere of marriage and family life. The Church in Wales Diocese of Monmouth covers Newport City and parts of the other ares listed .The activities include regular branch meetings of members, religious worship and education, practical projects reaching out to the wider community at home and abroad.