Members in Connect Torfaen

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

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

Credit Unions exist to serve their members and their community and to offer products and services unavailable elsewhere. Members of the Credit Union save regularly and their savings are used to make loans to other members. We charge reasonable intere ... 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

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

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

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

I am claire I'm 46 and new to the cwmbran area, I have no family and just a few friends, I suffer from fibromyalgia as well as depression anxiety and severe ptsd and I do struggle with meeting new people and pushing myself to do things outside my hom ... 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

Retired in 2023, I have over forty years of administrative experience, working in manufacturing, purchasing and sales.

I am interested in volunteering for Age Concern in anyway that I can be of help.

I am looking to engage with my local community. I want to help in a multitude of areas. I am looking to meet new people.   I have experince in; customer service barrista carpentry painting ... 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

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

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

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

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

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 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're a charity and part of the Citizens Advice network across England and Wales. We support people in our community, helping the vulnerable, supporting people to navigate their challenges, signpost people to the support that can help change their si ... 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

A chance to relax with others looking after loved ones with dementia.We meet every Wednesday 2 - 4 at Torfaen Museum in Pontypool for a cuppa and a chat.  We also have different actvities every week. ... Read more

Torfaen Veteran's Support Hub is a welcoming group for veterans that meet every Wednesday morning for a breakfast roll, cuppa, chat and a camaraderie in a safe space. We work in partnership with support services who visit us at the hub to offer advic ... 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

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

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

We do a tin on the wall collection in pontmoile & help families who would otherwise go without food. we have also done christmas hampers and christmas gifts for children who could otherwise go without. we have done easter gifts/eggs.. currently w ... 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

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

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 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