Members in Connect Torfaen

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I'm Sue I live in Pontnewydd with husband Chris. Kids, grandkids and two cocker spaniels often here too. You'll see us on the canal path or in the parks most days. Proud to serve Pontnewydd as a Labour Community and County Borough Councillor.  ... Read more

School of Hard knocks uses sport, interactive workshops and one to one mentoring to support people to realise their potential. Our programme is based in established psychological theory, and uses empathy and non-judgemental tailored support as a ... Read more

Group main contact MNT@mssociety.org.uk Group contact number 07514 821976 Torfaen & District Group – friendly group; weekly and monthly daytime meetings; varied weekly programme; newsletter; support & MS publications. ... Read more

We were established in 1985 as a support group by people with acquired brain injury (ABI), their families and therapists in Rookwood Specialist Rehabilitation Hospital to address the lack of support available to families on discharge and the isolatio ... Read more

We offer a holistic approach to the provision of support for women, men and families with a wide range of needs – including those who are homeless, have experienced domestic abuse (including physical, sexual or psychological abuse), are ... Read more

Gwent Archives is a local authority archive service that collects, preserves and ensures long-term access to the historical records of Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Newport and Monmouthshire. 

Grow Social Capital is a social enterprise working to address the challenge of changing levels of Social Capital in society. These changes are at the root cause of many social issues and challenges including growing divisions and distrust, fewer peo ... Read more

The Integrated Wellbeing Network (IWN) programme, led by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), facilitates place-based collaboration to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Enabling easy access to information about  ... Read more

artREGEN is a voluntary organisation which was set up by Soroptimist International of Cwmbran and District and the Women’s Institutes of Cwmavon and Pontnewynydd  in 1998 to help in the regeneration of Pontypool through the Arts.  ... Read more

Age Connects Torfaen is the operating title of Age Concern Torfaen, a registered charity for older people living in Torfaen. Since 1989, we've been working to get older people the help they want, when they want it. We offer a wide range of informati ... Read more

BulliesOut, founded in 2006, is one of the UK’s only charities dedicated to bullying. Our award winning work is delivered to individuals, schools, colleges, youth and community settings and the workplace. We provide anti-bullying workshops, tr ... Read more

Torfaen Voluntary Alliance supports the Third Sector. That’s community based organisations, and social enterprise development in Torfaen and surrounding areas. We assist organisations to secure funding also by providing advice on, governance  ... Read more

TRAC2 is a crisis support charity based in the heart of Trevethin and covers Torfaen. Our serivces have three main activities: 1. Crisis support We proide crisis support such as emergency food parcels and household items. We provide will support th ... Read more

The Canddo Project CIC is a community woodland project for mental health and social isolation issues in and around Pontypool / Cwmbran. To include woodland craft walk trail, craft and woodworking hub. In an unhurried, calming environment.  ... 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

The Band is one of the oldest cultural organisations in the town, historical records show that there was a Brass Band in the town in 1833, some 180 years ago. Originally known as the Blaenavon Town Silver Band, it then became supported by the local c ... Read more

Theatre Adhoc is a touring theatre company who perform at local venues such as The Congress Theatre, Blaenavon Workmen's Hall,  The Metropole Abertillery, Blackwood Miners Institute as we as others. We are based in Torfaen and rehearse our plays ... Read more

We are a walking rugby team, and everyone is welcome. Training is held at Cwmbran Stadium on a Saturday morning from 10.00-11.00, whatever the weather!! No previous rugby knowledge or experience is necessary, training sessions are organised to s ... Read more

The Communities for Work and Communities for Work Plus projects in Torfaen are here to offer support for you.   We are able to offer a bespoke package to include:  Dedicated support from our experienced and friendly mentors  Acces ... Read more

Cor Afon Lwyd is a community choir based in Pontypool (although we've been on Zoom for 12 months). We sing mainly in Welsh and provide an opportunity for people to practice their Welsh or just sing in Welsh. The emphasis is on enjoying singing togeth ... Read more

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board have developed the Melo website with partners to look after the mental wellbeing of people living and working in Gwent. We have gathered the best available free, self-help resources and put them in one place. He ... Read more

We are a voluntary group of young people who come together to make a difference. Our youth ambassadors are young people are empowered to make a difference for other young people, their communities and the whole world! We work within the 33 World Her ... Read more

The Adult Community Learning service in Torfaen provides a range of high-quality courses to inspire adults from across the county in a friendly, encouraging and supportive environment. If you are thinking about applying for a job or would like to pr ... 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

Are you are someone you love suffereing from gambling harms? We are a charity and the National Gambling Treatment Provider for Wales and a trusted GamCare Partner.  We provide free support and counselling for both the person suffering from prob ... 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

Blaen Bran Community Woodland, is located in Upper Cwmbran. The woodland is operated and maintained by a group of volunteers who usually meet once a week. 

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Reuse is always better than reycling, which is why we have seven reuse shops around south east Wales. Our latest shop in Torfaen, 'The Steel House' is offering exciting volunteer placements.  As a volunteer shop asssitant you will be in a custo ... Read more