Members in Connect Torfaen

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

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

Stori (formerly known as Hafan Cymru) is a housing association that provides accommodation and support to women, men, their children and young people across Wales.  Stori has branches all across Wales, we are the Torfaen branch and we operate a ... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

We have multiple activities going on at the hall everyday which are open to all residents within the borough of Torfaen. The hall is also available for hire for private functions. You can view more information on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.  ... 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

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

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

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

The Gwent Carers Hub is situated in the heart of Pontypool town and offers unpaid carers a safe space to talk about you and your caring role. Together, we can identify how Gwent Carers Hub and other local services can help you to understand, achieve ... Read more

Open 5 Days a week 09.30 until 15.30 Transport available at a small charge Qualified Care Staff with full training and experience     Tailored support which includes: Dementia Support, Parkinson, Stroke etc. Companions ... Read more

Talywain RFC is a Rugby club that has a senior side of 30 players and 7 sides within their Minis and Junior section adding up to 120 children, we also have 50 volunteers within the club. The club is also used within the community for courses that th ... 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

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

The HOPE Project (Helping others participate and engage) is a partnership project between Age Cymru, Age Cymru local partners and Age Connects Wales partners throughout Wales. HOPE is funded by Welsh Government under the Sustainable Social Services G ... Read more

The Garnsychan Partnership (winner of the best community support non profit organisation 2019) is dedicated to community based social, environmental and economic regeneration. We are active across a range of areas including opportunity and enter ... Read more

Cwmbran Senior Netball Club is a vibrantcommunity dedicated to fostering a passion fornetball among players of all skill levels. Established topromote health, teamwork, and personal growth,our club offers a supportive environment wheremembers can enh ... Read more

I work for Torfaen Council as Canal Coordinator.  I work with the community to make the most of this amazing asset - the Mon and Brec Canal - that runs through the southern half of the borough.

MIC MORRIS MEMORIAL SPORTING TRUST (Charity No:  519636) The charity is named after a local policeman who was an excellent British athlete, but unfortunately died during a training run at the age of 24. Torfaen Borough Council and Gwent Polic ... Read more

I work for Llamau's Supported Lodgings scheme in Torfaen and surrounding areas.  Supported Lodgings involves allowing a vulnerable young person, who is unable to live at home, to live with you, while you receive lots of ongoing support and train ... Read more