Members in Connect Torfaen

I would like to find out about doing voluntary work with children?

My name is Ariane Burgess and I am 16 years old. I've recently left school and I'd like to volunteer. I'm a very caring, hardworking and a kind individual.

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

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

Pontnewydd Primary School is nestled between houses on Church Road and Bryn Celyn Road in Cwmbran. We have a Nursery, a Learning Resource Base for Junior aged children and mainstream classes from Reception - Year 6. You can find out more about our s ... Read more

The Croesyceiliog Cluster, consisting of seven schools within the Torfaen area, has come together through the Connect Torfaen initiative to strengthen family and community engagement. This collaboration aims to build stronger connections between scho ... Read more

Compassionate and dedicated professional who has developed excellent transferable skills and experience over the last 7 years.  Is someone that is focussed on supporting individuals from all backgrounds to improve personal we ... 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

Blaenavon Town Council are the first and most local tier of governerment. Even though we don’t provide the majority of local services, we do have a vital role to play in representing and promoting the town, as well as supporting the work of dif ... Read more

Jonathan’s House Ministries aims to provide safe houses for men who have been victims of abuse with the offer of both short-term and long-term respite options. Our houses are run by people with a Christian faith but are open to people of all fa ... Read more

We are a traditional Bagpipes and Drums Band based in Cwmbran South Wales. We have been playing together as a band for the 3.5 years and we currently have 17 members, of all ages and genders, our youngest member is 9 and oldest 72 years of age. We th ... Read more

New Inn Junior Football Club encourages children aged 5-16, from the community and surrounding areas, to be active, make new friends and look after their wellbeing and mental health. Supporting our community children to take up football improves thei ... Read more

The TOG's [Torfaen Opportunity Group] Disabled Children's Centre New Inn, Pontypool. We provide services to families in Torfaen who have children and young people with physical, learning or sensory disabilities. This Centre is owned and run by ... Read more

Delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government, Working Wales provides free and impartial careers advice and guidance to anyone aged 16 and above. The support you can access includes: CV and application support.  Help to upsk ... Read more

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

I currently work as an administer for a freight logistics company which is a new role for me. Previously, I have always worked within the care sector including coordinating, caring in both homes and supported living setting as well as volunteering a ... Read more

Happily married mum of 3 grown up girls. I work full time and in my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs, DIY and travelling. 

Where else do you see an asylum seeker, a teacher, an Elvis impersonator, a boxer, a single mother, a scientist, a bouncer, a baby, a chef, a traveller, a recovering alcoholic, a teenager and an OAP walk into a building for an hour to meet? Nowhere b ... Read more

Welcome to Your Voice   Here you can get involved in projects affecting our community by engaging in discussions, giving us feedback, or sharing your thoughts and experiences. If you want to get in touch or be involved please email: you ... Read more

Cwmbran Community Council was formed following the reorganisation of Local Government in 1974 and is one of the largest Community (town) Councils in Wales. Covering the main part of Cwmbran, the Council serves approximately 30,000 residents. As a de ... Read more

Invested in improving mental health within society, with a special interest in Neurodiversity and ALN. I acheived a distinction in my Clinical Psychology Msc (2021) and hold a level 4 counselling qualification (2013). I also have varied work experie ... 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

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

The Champions Network: Fighting inequality in renting. Here at The Champions Network, we are all about tackling inequality and discrimination in private renting. We do this by working with tenants and landlords to educate, raise awareness and share  ... Read more

Torfaen’s Youth Service provides a range of opportunities for young people aged 11-25 in their local community youth clubs, out on the streets with our detached team, within local schools and through our exciting youth activities and projects.  ... Read more

Just trying to stay connected 

A team coming together for the youth of Blaenavon.

To be able to arrange activities and events so that children 5+ years have something to do and a place to go, enjoy and hangout. 

A weekly group for young women aged 16-25 who have a learning disability or autism. Every Tuesday 10am to 2pm. The youth service run it with social services and it's free. We are based in Cwmbran but are out every week. We do fun things every week -& ... Read more

Torfaen Strength Academy (TSA) Mission Statement:  “To increase the popularity of weightlifting in all aspects for all ages and abilities”   Through -   Encompassing all grassroot weightlifting and sportspeo ... Read more

CCYP is an open access, friendly, welcoming Training Facility and Drop-In Centre for young people. Our team passionately support young people through a wide range of services, training and activities to enable them to develop life skills, gain qualif ... Read more