Charities In Vale Of Glamorgan

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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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.

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.

RECOVERY COMMUNITYRECOVERY CENTRESSELF-HELP, PEER SUPPORT, ADVICE AND FRIENDSHIPPOSITIVE AND MEANINGFUL WAYS IN WHICH TO SPEND TIMENEW SKILLS, HOBBIES AND COMMUNITY NETWORKS RELAPSE PREVENTION/MANAGEMENTAWARENESS RAISING, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGVOLUNTEERINGPEER-LED AFTERCARE TRAINING & RESOURCESFUNDRAISING & SOCIAL ENTERPRISEADVISORY SERVICES

PROVIDING HOMELESS AND UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH THE SECURITY AND COMPANIONSHIP OF LIVING IN A COMMUNITY HOME, THE DIGNITY OF WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR OTHER DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE, AND THE CHANCE OF RECOVERING THE ABILITY TO LIVE A SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT LIFE OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY SHOULD THEY CHOOSE TO DO SO. IT HAS SET UP A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TO FUND THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE EMPLOYMENT.

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 Memo works with the widest group of partners to deliver support and strengthen our connection to our audiences and users of all ages and backgrounds within the context of the local social economic environment. The Memo is the largest arts centre in the Vale of Glamorgan and the only cinema in Barry.

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 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

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.

Penarth Ministry Area (PMA) is a UK registered charity and a benefice of the Church in Wales. The charitable object of PMA is the promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, within the Ministry Area.

The principal activities of Women Connect First during the year continued to be the education, training for employment and relief from poverty and distress of members of the public from the black and ethnic minority and white communities and helping them to fully integrate within British society, whilst promoting equality and diversity.

To promote participation and break down barriers to community cohesion by delivering services and activities to promote the health, wellbeing, education, employment and partcipation of African and African Carribean people.Our vision is of a society where African and African Caribbean community members are fully included, where their wellbeing is a priority and where justice is promoted.