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

I have been teaching Yoga in the Pontypool & Cwmbran area for over 10 years and am passionate about its benefits being accessible to all. As well as teaching classes, I am also a Yoga Therapist and recently established Yoga for Health Community  ... 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

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

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

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

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

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

Provide emotional, physical and financial support for people affected by MS. 

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 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

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

Vitalize Radio is an integral part of the Torfaen community. We have regular shows throughout the week and weekend. We help the community - encouraging them to interact with us via text, through our app or online. We have a great following and many  ... 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 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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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

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

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

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

We’re here to help anyone affected by crime. Not only those who experience it directly, but also their friends, family and any other people involved. It doesn’t matter when the crime took place, or whether you’ve reported it to the ... Read more

Mae rhanbarth Llais Gwent yma i sicrhau bod y rhai sy’n gwneud penderfyniadau yn defnyddio eich barn a’ch profiadau i gynllunio a darparu gwell gwasanaethau iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol. Rydym yn clywed gan y cyhoedd mewn llawer o wahanol ... 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

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