Members in Connect Torfaen

My name is Alex and I'm the resilient pathways officer- working with the Building Resilient Communities team! I can help you with your wellbeing and help you achieve a more independent and active lifestyle. I currently work with the Torfaen Works wel ... Read more

We are one of 30 Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) across the UK and the second in Wales.   HDRC Torfaen is part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research, hosted by Torfaen Council.   The team wil ... Read more

More children and families are able to access childcare support as Torfaen Council's Flying Start Childcare offer is being expanded. Families that are eligible will either complete an application form with their Health Visitor, or be sent an invitat ... Read more

I am a full-time student who has just finished A-Levels and is about to attend university. I have a strong passion for helping others and contributing to my community. I have prior experience of volunterring in a Ty Hafan charity shop and being a v ... Read more

My name is David.

I am a senior healthcare support worker with over three years of UK experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disability, mental health issues, Personal Disorder. 

Special Olympics Wales is a sports organisation for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We create inclusive sports opportunities that focus on fun, friendship, and personal achievement. We believe everyone should have the chance to t ... Read more

Llantarnam Grange, Cwmbran’s centre for contemporary Art and Craft.   Come explore our exhibition and education programmes, discover Wales’ most exciting makers at our Craft Shop and enjoy a warm welcome at the Llantarnam Grange Ca ... Read more

EmpowerWise is dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and exploitation.  We strive to create safer, more compassionate communities through education and training, empowering individuals and ... Read more

Supports with internal volunteering opportunities at Torfaen County Borough Council in conjuction with TVA 

Miss Katie Wilcock A unique, mature individual who has started to develop excellent skills, experience and values gained through a variety of volunteering opportunities and educational pursuits.  Deeply passionate about using life’s own e ... Read more

Our connection with nature is vitally important for our physical and mental wellbeing and at In Our Nature CIC, we aim to explore avenues that reconnect us with this natural, revitalising resource, right on our doorstep. We aim to support communitie ... Read more

We run a wide range of self management courses throughout the Aneurin Bevan area, both face-to-face and online via Zoom.  They are practical and interactive courses delivered by tutors who live with a long term condition themselves.  Anyone ... Read more

Torfaen Talks CIC is a not-for-profit organisation, that’s committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the people of Torfaen. This includes three key strands - Mental health & wellbeing support, Community Podcast and Wellbeing ... Read more

We are a lcoal church based in Cwmbran that offer a wide range of services outside the Sunday service.  We have a cafe in the main foyer of the church offering cold & Hot drinks as well as a selection of food items, open Tuesday-Friday 09:4 ... Read more

Cwmbran parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 9am and encourages participants of all abilities to come along and run, jog or walk the 5k course. In order for this to go ahead we need to attract a team of volunteers each week to act as marshal ... Read more

Torfaen Pride is broudly brought to you by LGBT+ charity, Club F.O.D, and aims to bring the LGBT+ residents of Torfaen together to celebrate the diversity that exists within the borough. Our first event is set to take place at the prestigious Pontyp ... Read more

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wellbeing 

first aid 

mental health first aid 

Welcome to Torfaen & Gwent Small Business Markets, your dedicated event and market organizers in the vibrant Torfaen and Gwent regions. Led by experienced event coordinator Kat, we specialize in curating dynamic small business markets that bring  ... Read more

Tempo Time Credits is a registered charity. We build local and national networks of organisations, bringing people together in their local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work.  Our volunteers earn Tempo Time C ... Read more

We are a small charity based in Greenmeadow Cwmbran, dedicated to supporting and developing our community. We offer a range of services geared towards people on a low budget and have a programme of activities throughout the week. Our activities incl ... Read more

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The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive diffe ... Read more

Opening Doors Building Social Connections Encouraging public spaces to offer community partners and neighbourhood groups the opportunity to provide a range of activities, programs, and services. Are you a community group that supports lonely and i ... Read more

Churches Together Cwmbran is part of the larger national and international movement of ecumenicalism. In Cwmbran we gather reguarly, fellowship together and take part in ecumenical schemes and events for the wider community such as Open the Book in  ... Read more

Stori (formerly known as Hafan Cymru) is a housing association that provides accommodation and support to women, men, their children and young people across Wales.  Stori has branches all across Wales, we are the Torfaen branch and we operate a ... Read more

I'm 48 year old single mother of 5 I'm disabled and my kids are young carers and are involved with cwmbran young carers and won pride of award recently . 

PAPYRUS Prevention Of Young Suicide is the national charity for youth suicide prevention. We support young people and those of any age who are concerned about them through our free, confidential helpline service HOPELINE247. This is open to anyone u ... Read more

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I am the Volunteer lead for Torfaen Voluntary Alliance, I am happy to support everyone within Torfaen to obtain volunteer roles they are passionate about. 

About us Learning Disability Wales is a national charity representing the learning disability sector in Wales. We want Wales to be the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn and work. We work with people with ... Read more