Members in Connect Torfaen

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 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

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

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

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 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

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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

We are a not for profit organisation, prviding support and help the victims of domestic abuse. We have a central government funded education programme currently running in Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen, offering free communi ... Read more