Charities In Vale Of Glamorgan

Teaching and research opportunities for the public benefit

The main activity of the charity is the management of leisure facilities with a view to promoting sport, recreation and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare in local communities for the public at large and for individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances.

Providing support to disabled and disadvantaged individuals

An international VIth College offering up to 350 boarding places to students who are selected on merit and potential, the assessment process is not influenced by an individual's gender, ethnicity,race,religion and disability nor, as far as funds allow, economic status.

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

Supporting older people to repair, adapt and maintain their homes.

Vision:The Care Collective wants to ensure unpaid carers are looking after themselves, enjoying their life and achieving their goals, whilst helping a family member or friend to receive empowering care or support.

Swansea CVS exists to promote, support and develop the Third Sector in Swansea to maximise its potential for:- engaging, involving and empowering the public as active citizens; contributing to policies and strategies which shape the design and implementation of public services; and delivering quality service (alone or in partnership with others) for the benefit of the wider community.

Animal Welfare and Environmental

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

The charity's objective and principle activity is the education and training of adults with learning needs,by providing an environment in which they may be trained in vocational skills with a view to finding employment, so that they may play a full part in the community. We do this by providing vocational training in real work settings, that develop ability, confidence and social skills.

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.

Support of education

The Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board General Purpose Charity covers the charitable objectives relating to the NHS services provided by the Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board. The work of the Charity helps to enhance and support the services provided by the UHB which is primarily to provide day-to-day health services to around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

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.

Furtherance of the Mission of the Church in Wales through the Cathedral

Glamorgan Voluntary Services helps to improve the quality of life of people and communities by supporting volunteers, volunteering opportunities and voluntary groups. Our role is to provide information, advice and guidance on all aspects of volunteering for both volunteers and recruiting organisations.

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WEEKLY SERVICES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP. WEEKLY GROUPS FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SERVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES. VOLUNTEERS HELPING WITH FEEDING THE HOMELESS, VISITING PRISON AND SUPPORTING A PROJECT WORKING WITH PROSTITUTES

Barry YMCA aims to provide in the communtity a meeting place where friendships and activities can be shared, which stimulates and challenges its members, in an environment that enables them to take reposibility and find a sense of achievment. It does this by offering a diverse programme of sport, education, social and play, services to its members.

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.

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.

THE CHARITY PROVIDES A RANGE OF DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES TO OLDER PEOPLE INCLUDING ADVOCACY IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN RESIDENTIAL CARE; WELFARE RIGHTS; NEIGHBOUR VOLUNTEER SCHEMES, AN AGEING WELL AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME; NAIL CUTTING, A COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMME. SERVICE VARY ACROSS CARDIFF AND THE VALE - SEE WEB SITE FOR DETAILS.

We provide support and services to people with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers in south east 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.