Members in Connect Torfaen

We are a local branch of the RSPCA. We were previously known as RSPCA Gwent and Brecknock Branch before merging with RSPCA Glamorgan North and East Branch and therefore becoming RSPCA Wyth Sir Branch. This new name translates to eight counties which  ... Read more

Hi, my name is Azka. I live in Pontypool and work in Abergavenny, and I'm passionate about making a positive difference in my local community. I'm particularly interested in volunteering opportunities that focus on education, environmental initiative ... 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

The Welcome Space is a community hub based at Cwmbran High School but for the use of the whole community. We have a variety of activities taking place and these are always expanding!  On a Wednesday afternoon from 2.40 to 6pm there is a Warm Hu ... Read more

We are a community group based in Penygarn Pontypool and we will be offering activities throughout the year to the local community and surrounding areas or anyone who wishes to attend. We will be holding coffee mornings, evening prize bingo events,  ... Read more

We are a church which loves to welcome our community through our doors. We run regular activities through the week including meetings for parents and toddlers, children, young people and the older members of the community. We also host a foodbank dro ... Read more

Torfaen Food Partnership The Torfaen Food Resilience Partnership was established in January 2022. The Partnership shares a vison to develop a sustainable and fair food system that provides affordable and healthy food for all. Our F ... 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

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

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

Our community centre is one of the oldest in Cwmbran and has been part of the community for generations. We have been lovingly restoring and modernising the building and are proud to offer the space to our community. The hall is large and can comfo ... 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

We are a national charity delivering virtual cooking demos. We support older vegetarians and vegans offering a range of publications, resources, recipes and self advocacy. In addition, we provide care caterer training and sessions for college cateri ... Read more

Thornhill Community Centre sits at the heart of the area. we are a lively, welcoming, vibrant group of individuals all striving to improve, enhance and maximise the opportunities and outcomes of the local residents.

We are wellbeing supporting the whole person and family. we provide food hampers for those who are struggling. There is fareshare available to all when we have it in. We provide a safe place to pop in and have a drink and chat. our priority service h ... 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

The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity, which has been fighting against social inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years. Motivated by our Christian faith we offer practical support and services to  ... 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

We are a registered charity in Pentwyn Pontypool, we run events for families, carboots yearly. we aim to serve the community and surrounding area with groups and classes and even sport. All the money raised pays the bills, new events and better fut ... Read more

I am one of the Elected Members for Fairwater Ward and a Trustee of the Costar Partnership which covers the South West Area of Cwmbran. Costar supports the community with the Foodshare Cooperative. It also runs a repaint scheme which supplies good  ... Read more

Slimming world is the only community based group where we meet weekly to provide help, support and motivation for everyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle whilst building new life skills alongside people who understand how difficult it can be t ... Read more

The Neighbourhood learning centre is a large size cabin that is built on the woodlands field in Penygarn which is avaialble to hire to the public. We have a large hall with GEO thermal heating, rain water harvest, tripple glazed windows and shinglin ... Read more

A new community group linked with Blenheim Rd Primary School that offers a pay as you can shop to support lessening food waste, feeding our school families and community.  Gives the opportunity of learning about food, and growing food. Will be o ... Read more

Inspire to work aims to support young people, aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training. We do this by offering employability support such as, CV writing, application form support, interview preparation and support with travel a ... Read more

At TVA, we’re committed to making your volunteering experience as rewarding as possible. It all starts with an informal chat, where we take the time to understand your interests, what you enjoy, and what you hope to gain from volunteering. We ... Read more

Croesy Foodshare Hwb is here to support any residents who are experiencing food poverty. Volunteers will take some details and provide you with a bag of food to supplement your own supplies.  To move on from your current situation, volunte ... Read more

We are a Registered Social Landlord providing affordable homes and services to people living in South-east Wales. We exist to create opportunities for people and communities to thrive.   Working with our communities We do all we can to lo ... Read more

Tasty not Wasty an amazing enterprise that helps to reduce food waste. Redistributing food that is surplus helps make an impact on our environment for the better. Tasty not Wasty’s volunteers help collect surplus good food from supermarkets th ... Read more

We offer indepedent advice to: Assess your full entitlement to services and benefits Help with completing forms Help build the evidence you need Attend appeals with you Put you in touch with other relevant support agencies  ... Read more

Home start Cymru are a charity across Wales who help families. We make sure children's early years count, because childhood cannot wait! We offer remote, face to face, home support via trained volunteers as a means of helping, guiding and supportin ... Read more