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AWEMA

Target Group: N/A

This is a Communities First project which aims to support Black and Ethnic Minority communities and groups across Communities First areas in Wales.

Tel:

02920664213

Email:

Website:

www.awema.org.uk

Barnardo's Marlborough Road Partnership

Target Group: N/A

We provide a range of services for vulnerable young people aged 11-21. The services include supported housing, young families, supported housing for single young people, mental health and specific housing support for Black and Minority Ethnic young people. All our services are accessed via our offices in Marlborough Road but the referral criteria for each service are different. Please contact us for more information.

Tel:

02920497531

Email:

Website:

www.barnardos.org.uk

Barry College

Target Group: N/A

Barry College is a Further Education College, based in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.
Barry College is one of the most popular places to learn in South Wales. Every year over 9000 people choose to take a course with us. With Barry College sites across Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff – learning can be on your doorstep.
Your reasons. Your life. Your choice. Make it happen.

Tel:

01446725000

Email:

Website:

www.barry.ac.uk/

Black Caribbean Achievement Project

Target Group: N/A

We provide support to raise awareness of the needs of the Black Caribbean community in Cardiff. We work in partnership with schools to raise the attainment and attendance of Black Caribbean students and to reduce the exclusion rate. We liaison with appropriate agencies to provide in-service training and home school liaison. We develop culturally reflective materials that are linked to the national Curriculum. We have resources available for free loan to Cardiff schools. We provide support to students across key stages 2-4 in Cardiff schools and work in partnership with schools to ensure the success of Black Caribbean students. we also organise additional study activities.

Tel:

(029) 2035 9393

Email:

Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales

Target Group: N/A

We here at BVSNW pride ourselves on the work we carry out with young BME people. We have developed a number of good working relationships with partners and various agencies to co-ordinate and support projects.

Tel:

02920450068

Email:

Website:

www.bvsnw.org.uk

British Red Cross Youth and Schools

Target Group: N/A

We provide first aid and humanitarian education for young people, including babysitting courses. We also provide volunteering opportunities for young people across a wide variety of services. Young volunteers are supported through comprehensive training and an individual learning plan. They can also gain non-formal accreditation for their activities through youth achievement awards.

Tel:

02920480289

Email:

Website:

www.Redcross.org.uk

Courses

• First Aid training

Bullies Out

Target Group: N/A

All of our work is aimed at educating on and raising awareness of bullying.

Bilingual information booklets for both young people and their parents/carers
Interactive presentations that educate on and raise awareness of bullying (used for assemblies, PSE lessons etc)
A peer mentor training programme for secondary age students (a full day’s training involving listening skills, role play and mentoring training)
A creative workshop for primary age children ( a one hour workshop which involves a discussion on bullying and painting a Hand of Courage)
An information display stand which we take to events, fun days etc
An online support facility open between 5pm-8pm daily. By registering as a member, those concerned about bullying can speak online with one of our trained listeners.

Tel:

02920568947

Email:

Website:

www.bulliesout.com

Cardiff Basic Skills Service

Target Group: N/A

Cardiff's Basic Skills Service offers day and evening activities at the Friary Centre, at Open Learning Centres throughout Cardiff, and in local daytime and evening groups.

Tel:

02920227472/3

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/

Courses

• ILS Computers for...

Cardiff Castle

Target Group: N/A

Cardiff Castle offers 2000 years of history in the heart of the Welsh capital. Choose from guided tours of spectacular Victorian gothic apartments designed by William Burges or climb to the top of the 12th Century Norman Keep for spectacular views of the city. We also have a viewing gallery of a Roman Wall in the grounds. For an alternative night out, book a traditional Welsh banquet for your family - a relaxed fun evening of Welsh food, wine and music in the 15th Century Medieval Hall. A variety of historical, educational events will be taking place throughout the year.

Tel:

0292087 8100

Email:

Website:

www.cardiffcastle.com

Cardiff Council Road Safety Unit

Target Group: N/A

We have an excellent reputation across Wales for our road safety education, training, publicity and school crossing patrol services. These include the Rider and Driver Training programme, educational resources, access to a film and video library, interactive computer-aided learning, exhibitions and publicity campaigns, and road accident investigation.

Tel:

02920619907 or 02920

Email:

Website:

www.roadsafety.cardiff.gov.uk

Courses

• Pre-driver skills

Cardiff Leaving Care and Related Service

Target Group: N/A

We provide services to young people under the guidance of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000. We provide services to young people aged 16-21 or sometimes up to 24 years. We provide social work support regarding planning for leaving care, accomodation, financial support, benefit claims, accessing education, training and employment and accessing health services.

Tel:

02920239827

Email:

Website:

http:\\www.cardiff.gov.uk

Cardiff University

Target Group: N/A

Cardiff is one of Britain’s major teaching and research universities. Located in the centre of the capital city of Wales, it has an international reputation for the quality of its work which attracts staff and students from around the world.

Tel:

02920874000

Website:

www.cf.ac.uk

Cardiff University Student Support Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide advice for both prospective and current students on a range of issues, including funding, bursaries, fees, loans, debts, childcare, housing, academic matters and student welfare. We can also provide support for international students. Our Disability and Dyslexia Service can provide confidential advice and support for students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, and for those who are disabled or who have a long term medical condition. Services, including dyslexia tutors or note-takers, and assessors for the Disabled Students' Allowance are aimed at both prospective and current students.

Tel:

02920874844

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.ac.uk

Careers Wales Cardiff and Vale

Target Group: N/A

We provide free information and advice for young people and adults on careers, qualifications, courses, training, applying for jobs, preparing for interviews and self employment. We hold vacancy information on jobs and training opportunities for school and college leavers and can give them extra support through Youth Gateway. Use computers free of charge at our centres to access careers information and relevant websites. Register for free on our website for details of full and part-time courses and training opportunities throughout Wales, for career ideas, vacancies for school and college leavers and links to other useful websites.

Tel:

02920906700

Email:

Website:

www.careerswales.com

Cathays Youth and Community Project

Target Group: N/A

Community groups meet at the Centre and are mostly self managed - they include various dance groups, parents and toodlers, capoeira, etc. The Youth and Community Project runs a cafe and various youth provisions, mostly in partnership with the County Council. There are two "mainstream" evening youth clubs, Friday evening inclusive youth club and sports training, plus a Sunday afternoon music and arts based youth club which also runs Saturday night gigs and other events. The Lottery funded/County managed Youth Performing Arts and Multimedia Project is based at the Centre and there are facilities for use on demand by groups and individuals, including band practice rooms and a recording studio.

Tel:

02920373144

Email:

Website:

www.cathays.org.uk

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

CEWC - Cymru

Target Group: N/A

We are an educational charity working with young people to promote active global citizenship in Wales. We also provide resources and training for PSE and Citizenship education. Among events organised by CEWC - Cymru are the Wales Schools Debating Championships, Model United Nations Conferences, European Youth Parliaments and human rights workshops.

Tel:

0292022 8549

Email:

Website:

www.cewc-cymru.org.uk

Coleg Glan Hafren

Target Group: N/A

We provide quality education and training to anyone over 16 years of age, in a variety of different areas, including Childcare, Engineering, Art, Performing Arts, Hair & Beauty, Holistic Therapy, A-levels, Sport, Leisure & Tourisim, Business & Information Technology. Open evenings are held regularly throughout the year. For more information please contact the Advice Shop on (029) 2025 0400 or visit www.glan-hafren.ac.uk.

Tel:

02920250400

Email:

Website:

www.glan-hafren.ac.uk

Communities First Ely & Caerau

Target Group: N/A

We provide Communities First work in partnership with our feeder forum, “The Children's and Young People's Action Team". Any issues or project proposals are brought up and actioned accordingly. We also have links with the schools and youth centres in the area.

Tel:

02920873664

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/communitiesfirst

Community Education Centres

Target Group: N/A

Adult and Community Learning opportunities are offered in a wide range of locations across the Cardiff area. A variety of courses are available including ICT, Welsh, Arts and Crafts and lots of other exciting subjects. There are also specialised courses for people with a disability, or for people wanting support with their numeracy and literacy skills. There are also English courses for speakers of other languages. To find out more visit the Cardiff website.

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?Parent_Directory_id=2865&nav=2869,3067,3920

Community Learning Forum

Target Group: N/A

We provide access to a broad range of activities, services and facilities within and beyond the school day. Through these activities we aim to meet the wider learning, health, sport, social and cultural needs of young people, families and the communities of Llanrumney and St Mellons.

Tel:

02920365500

Email:

Website:

www.llanrumney.com

Community Legal Advice

Target Group: N/A

Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential service paid for by legal aid.

We are here to help you with your legal problems.

Who are we?
Community Legal Advice is the new name for Community Legal Service Direct.

Community Legal Advice is funded by the Legal Services Commission and delivered in partnership with independent advice agencies and solicitors.

Tel:

08000856643

Website:

www.clsdirect.org.uk

CSV Volunteering Partners

Target Group: N/A

CSV recruit volunteers for its projects around the UK. The volunteering opportunities are full time, with all expenses paid and accommodation provided. Volunteering placements are between 4 and 12 months. CSV projects are recommended for those looking to gain experience for careers in youth work, the voluntary sector, psychiatry, social work, medical professions, community work and for entry into the police force.

Tel:

0800374991

Email:

Website:

www.csv.org.uk

DART (Disability Advisory and Resource Team)

Target Group: N/A

DART provides a range of specialist courses specifically designed for adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries. DART also provides courses in British Sign Language, Deaf Awareness and Communication Tactics and Lip Reading.

Tel:

0292064 4696

Email:

Courses

• ILS Digital...

Different Strokes

Target Group: N/A

Different Strokes is a registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom. Our services and the number of stroke survivors benefiting from them have grown dramatically since we were formed in 1996. We are run by stroke survivors for stroke survivors, for active self help and mutual support.

Tel:

08451307172

Email:

Website:

www.differentstrokes.co.uk/

Disability Rights Commission

Target Group: N/A

The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

Tel:

08456048810

Email:

Website:

www.equalityhumanrights.com

Dyslexia Action Cymru

Target Group: N/A

We provide free advice on dyslexia, assessment by Chartered Psychologists, literacy tuition, numeracy tuition, study skills tuition, training and consultancy.

Tel:

02920481122

Email:

Eastmoors Community Education Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide a range of courses both at the centre and at local venues such as schools, libraries and leisure centres that are suitable for all. Courses include IT, childcare, Psychology, Yoga, Painting and Drawing, Basic Skills (literacy and numeracy) and family learning classes. A brochure is published termly detailing new courses. We are also able to run courses specifically for organisations or groups. Examples of past courses include First Aid and Basic Food Hygiene. Taster sessions are another possibility such as yoga sessions.

Tel:

02920462858

Email:

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Fairbridge De Cymru

Target Group: N/A

For our young people, realising your potential starts with realising you have it. To achieve that requires two things: someone to tell you that you have ability and an opportunity to prove it to yourself and to others. We aim to give young people the motivation, confidence and skills they need to change their own lives. We succeed in motivating young people who have switched off to formal learning. We give them the opportunity to do the sort of activities they enjoy. Our skill is in facilitating these activities to enable young people to develop a belief in their own potential. Every programme is tailored to meet individual needs and lasts for as long as a young person needs support, be that three weeks or three years.

Tel:

0292030 3910

Email:

Website:

www.fairbridge.org.uk

Courses

• Life Skill Courses

Family Literacy and Numeracy

Target Group: N/A

We work with parents who may have left school with few or no qualifications and seek to help guide them onto the learning ladder for themselves and their families. By targeting parents with young children we aim to help them understand the value of play in the first instance. We look at various activities they can engage in with their children and the learning outcomes associated with them. We also run workshops where Sure Start crèche workers have the opportunities to look at various learning themes and activities. They can then incorporate them into their planning when working with young parents.

Tel:

02920360462

Email:

Flat Holm Project

Target Group: N/A

Rich in wildlife, steeped in history. Just 5 miles from Cardiff and Barry, the tiny island of Flat Holm is a different world with a wealth of history and wildlife. You will be amazed at how much there is to discover.

Since Dark Age times, Flat Holm has been a retreat for monks and since then has acted as sanctuary for Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, silver miners, smugglers and cholera victims. Fortified in Victorian times and again in World War II it is perhaps most famous for receiving the first ever radio message across water sent by Marconi in 1897.

Flat Holm is now a site of special scientific interest and a local nature reserve.

The island is a haven for wildlife, home to one of the largest colony of gulls in Wales. There are many other animals to see including shelduck, slow worms and George, our wild tortoise. Spring and summer bring a profusion of rare and interesting wild flowers.

So follow in the footsteps of the first recorded welsh saint and visit the most southerly point in Wales. Walk over Viking bones and explore the Victorian gun pits before coming face to face with a gull chick or slow worm.

Tel:

02920353917

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/flatholm

Friends of the Earth Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Friends of the Earth Cymru inspires solutions to environmental problems to make life better for people. Its activities includepublic education, environmental research and educational research and educational projects.

Tel:

02920229577

Email:

Website:

www.foe.co.uk/cymru/english

G-Nation

Target Group: N/A

G-Nation is a web-based project run by the citizenship foundation to encourage and support young people's participation in volunteering, charity and giving. The website provides resources and fundraising ideas and runs alongside a schools programme for 11-16 year olds and G-Week, an annual schools action week. It is supported by Government and various charities.

Tel:

02075664141

Email:

Website:

www.G-Nation.co.uk

Gabalfa Community Education Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide informal adult education and community and family learning.

Tel:

02920615260

Email:

Courses

• Computers for...

Genesis Project

Target Group: N/A

The project aims to help parents overcome many of the barriers they face when wanting to learn new skills or return to work. Through working closely with families, we can offer financial assistance and other support to parents who need affordable childcare for them to access courses and work opportunities. Our support may include free or subsidised childcare, support and guidance for those wishing to enter training or employment, childcare support for informal training and community events, training and support for volunteers and confidence building. The project works alongside parents to provide guidance and support to help them achieve their hopes and build a better future.

Tel:

02920440514

Email:

Getting Together/ Building Bridges

Target Group: N/A

We provide anger management, self esteem groups and vocational courses for young people not coping with main stream education. We have partnerships with local organisations including, Leaves of Hope Charity, Llanrumney Youth Inclusion Project, NCH Parenting Courses, Healthy Living Centre, Youth Mentoring and Careers Wales Education Gateway.

Tel:

02920365500

Email:

Gingerbread

Target Group: N/A

Gingerbread is an organisation for Lone Parent Families. It was the largest membership organisation providing help for 1.8 million lone parents and their children throughout England and Wales.

Email:

Website:

www.gingerbread.org.uk/

Glan Ely Discovery Gallery

Target Group: N/A

Glan Ely Discovery Gallery allows hands-on access to real museum objects and information. People often come in to draw, to research topics using the objects or books, to use the microscopes or to ask questions about interesting things they have found or to take part in one of our workshops or activities. Glan Ely caters for all ages so at any point we may be working with the smallest children, a special needs group, home educating families, teenagers or senior citizens. As well as being available for informal drop-in visits during museum opening hours, we're very happy to offer workshops for most ages and interests. Do feel free to get in touch if you'd like to discuss a project or workshop idea.

Tel:

02920573142

Email:

Website:

www.museumwales.ac.uk

HERO Ltd

Target Group: N/A

HERO is the official website, which acts as a single point of entry to information about the UK higher education system. HERO is fast and easy to use with links to all UK universities and colleges and other sources of in-depth information, including Reasons to Study, Choosing a Course, How to Apply, Finding the Funds, Being a Student, Getting Support and the latest HE news. HERO's owners include the Department of Employment and Learning, Graduate Prospects, the UK's higher education funding councils, the Standing Conference of Principals, the Training and Development Agency for Schools, UCAS and Universities UK.

Tel:

01912438487

Email:

Website:

www.hero.ac.uk

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Kidscape

Target Group: N/A

Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key.

Kidscape works UK-wide to provide individuals and organisations with practical skills and resources necessary to keep children safe from harm. The Kidscape staff equips vulnerable children with practical non-threatening knowledge and skills in how to keep themselves safe and reduce the likelihood of future harm.

Kidscape works with children and young people under the age of 16, their parents/carers, and those who work with them.

Tel:

02077303300

Website:

www.kidscape.org.uk

Kip McGrath Education North Cardiff Ltd

Target Group: N/A

We provide professional tuition in English and Maths for children aged 6-16. All our tutors are qualified teachers and we provide our unique range of tried and tested material (paper based, text book and computer based) which aim to motivate and stimulate. We provide a free assessment, and based upon its results, all students are provided with a unique learning programme. Our centre is a quiet, personal environment equipped with everything your child needs to learn.

Tel:

0292061 7771

Email:

Website:

www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/wales

Learndirect

Target Group: N/A

Learndirect offers free, impartial information and advice on careers and courses to suit you.

Tel:

0800101901

Email:

Website:

www.learndirect.co.uk/

MENFA

Target Group: N/A

MENFA has been serving its local community since 1984. We specialise in mentoring, giving support to all those who feel disadvantaged, regardless of colour, belief, gender, age or social status.
MENFA also offers accredited training courses for you to become a volunteer mentor, and follow up your training with opportunities to put your skills into practice.
As a mentoring organisation, we want to listen to you

Tel:

02920487058

Email:

Website:

www.menfa.org.uk/index.htm

MEWN Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Minority Ethnic Women's Network Wales (MEWN Cymru) is an umbrella body representing ethnic minority (visible and non visible) women across Wales, regardless of their age, religious observance, ethnicity or life choices.

Tel:

02920464445

Email:

Website:

www.mewn-cymru.org.uk/Default.aspx

Michaelston Adult Centre

Target Group: N/A

Adult Learning on your Doorstep! We provide a variety of day and evening classes including IT classes, sewing, cake decorating, photography, salsa, aromatherapy, reflexology, Welsh, Spanish, digital photography, cookery and many more. We also have an open learning centre where you can brush up on your Maths and English. We hold a summer school during the last two weeks of July.

Tel:

02920671430

Email:

Courses

• Black & White...

National Deaf Children's Society

Target Group: N/A

Our mission is to remove the barriers to the achievement of deaf children throughout the world. We do this by:

Empowering

Families to achieve the best outcomes for their deaf child
Deaf children and young people to achieve their true potential

Innovating

World leading family centred services supporting deaf children and their parents
New approaches to the development of effective communication within the family and other environments

Challenging

Social attitudes which prevent deaf children from reaching their true potential
Governments to act where necessary

Tel:

02920373474

Email:

Website:

www.ndcs.org.uk

NewLink Wales

Target Group: N/A

We are a substance misuse volunteering and training organisation, providing training at various levels for specialists and non specialists in the field. We recruit, train and place volunteers to work with users in various frontline agencies. We provide a substance misuse information service for Black & Minortiy ethnic communities, in a variety of languages and have developed the Axis Project, Wales's first BME referral project, linking communities to treatment sources.

Tel:

02920529002

Email:

Website:

www.newlink-sw.org.uk

Courses

• Substance Misuse...

Prince's Trust Cymru - Community Action Scheme

Target Group: N/A

The Trust can offer support to groups of young people who have an idea for a project that will benefit their community. As part of the programme we can give you hands on support to plan and manage your project safely, to get funding, to develop your ideas, to learn new skills, to gain nationally recognised qualifications, to make a difference to your community, to meet new people and have an amazing time.

Tel:

0800842842 or 029204

Email:

Website:

www.princes-trust.org.uk

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

RAP Project

Target Group: N/A

We run 6-8 week workshops (1 hour per week) which aim to raise awareness of car crime, and anti-social behaviour through the medium of RAP music. We deal with the actions and consequences of offenders' behaviour including the environmental impact and the effects on the community, themselves, victims, and families. We are working with rappers to write and produce a rap on the dangers of the above topics.

Tel:

01443232435

Email:

Safer Routes to School Officer

Target Group: N/A

Working with schools to create both internal and external road safety projects. These include pedestrian/cycling initiatives aimed at encouraging greater use of travel modes whilst reducing car use, thus increasing safety around schools.

Tel:

02920619907

Email:

Website:

www.roadsafety.cardiff.gov.uk

Safer Wales Restart

Target Group: N/A

Safer Wales Restart has two projects for young people age 10-25. These are the Restart Bus and the Riverside Warehouse. We also run a personal development programme called Less Stress which helps young people to understand their feelings and develop a positive attitude to life. The Restart Bus is a mobile youth centre with games, computers, music and tuck shops. The Riverside Warehouse provides a safe and supportive place for young people to meet and socialise, take part in different activities (music, cookery, sport, arts and crafts, pool, homework club, computers, games and activities) and find out more about some of the opportunities that are available for young people to make a difference in their local community and globally.

Tel:

02920461564

Email:

Website:

www.saferwales.com

Shelter Cymru's Education Project

Target Group: N/A

We aim to raise awareness of homelessness and housing options amongst young people. We have two education packs for use in schools and youth organisations, Housemate Primary (9-11years old) and Housemate Secondary (11-18 years old). These explain what is meant by homelessness and how young people can leave home successfully. The housemate website gives handy tips on finding suitable accommodation after leaving home. The Key to the Door game can be used to heighten young people's awareness of issues surrounding housing and homelessness. The Peer Learning Project uses the experiences of young people who have faced housing problems or homelessness to educate their peers on these issues.

Tel:

01792483022

Email:

Website:

www.housemate.org.uk

Courses

• Peer learning project

Skill Wales

Target Group: N/A

Skill Wales works with further and higher education institutions, work-based learning providers, the Assembly and many other organisations to influence policy and practice surrounding opportunities in post-16 education for disabled people. We can also answer related queries from disabled students, their families or professionals working with disabled students in Wales.

Tel:

02920786506

Email:

Website:

www.skill.org.uk

SNAP Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Summary of aims & objectives:
To advance the education of people with special educational needs / disability

To provide information advice and support to enable children, young people and their parents or guardians to participate fully in society and to assist them in their understanding of relevant legislation and participation in life choices.

To facilitate the partnership between families and professionals in decisions relating to education and inclusion.

Tel:

02920388776

Email:

Website:

www.snapcymru.org

Somali Youth Association

Target Group: N/A

We provide educational and leisure activities to engage with and empower young people. Our Sports Projects include 5 a side football, football tournaments and sports trips. We offer recreational and leisure trips, a drop-in service, training in youth empowerment and personal development, Youth Work training, a home work club, Community Development Training, and Job Search and advice on career opportunities.

Tel:

02920472626

Email:

T2 / Youth Training Centre

Target Group: N/A

We have launched a new youth training centre based in the heart of Newport City Centre. The centre’s objective is to act as the conduit between local businesses who want to recruit junior members of staff and 16 & 17 year olds looking to start a career.

Tel:

02920799133

Website:

www.t2business.co.uk/contact.html#cardiff

Targetting Alternative Curriculum Time (TACT)

Target Group: N/A

We provide Alternative Curriculum for students who are at risk of exclusion from the education system. We aim to reduce exclusion and improve attendance through personal and inidividual plans. Contracts are drawn up between parents, students, training providers and the college ensuring close supervision. Vocational qualifications are achieved through a range of placements available to fit individual needs.

Tel:

02920672700

Website:

michaelstoncommunitycollege@cardiff.gov.uk

Techniquest

Target Group: N/A

Techniquest is an educational charity, established in 1986 and based in Cardiff, Wales. Our mission is to engage people with science and to motivate them to learn more and we also address science-related areas such as maths, engineering and technology.

Tel:

02920475475

Email:

Website:

www.techniquest.org

The Cardiff Institute For The Blind

Target Group: N/A

The CIB exists to enable visually impaired people within the Counties of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to live a full and normal life. It seeks to influence policies and practices of other organisations, individuals and service providers in the light of its experience and research, and, in accordance with the resources it has available, complement the range of services provided by these organisations by directly contributing its own set of services.

Tel:

02920485414

Email:

Website:

www.cibi.co.uk/

The Ely and Caerau Children's Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide adult education and parenting support for young people over the age of 16. We also offer high quality early years education in English and Welsh and provision of childcare support services to children and their families for children from 8 weeks to 5 years. There is also year round provision for childcare and family support including breakfast, school and holiday clubs.

Tel:

02920671420

The Military Preparation College

Target Group: N/A

The course is designed to give young people an insight into life in the Armed Forces. It focuses on three disciplines; Academic, Fitness and Military. Each student has the potential to complete the course and gain up to nine recognised qualifications through City and Guilds, OCR, ASDAN and GOALS. The military knowledge and fitness will enable them to reach a level of fitness needed for their specific job choice in the forces. If they decide not to enter the forces then we can offer alternative routes to employment through the Sports and Information Technology Routes.

Tel:

08452413683

Email:

Website:

www.apcymru.com

The National Self-Harm Network

Target Group: N/A

The NSHN was formed over 10 years ago with the prime objective of supporting those people who self-harm. We consist of a number of volunteer workers who have experienced self-harm to themselves or have seen it in family or friends.

Email:

Website:

www.nshn.co.uk

The Somali Progressive Association (SPA)

Target Group: N/A

The Somali Advice and Information Office was established in May 1988 to address the specific and complex needs of the Somali Population in Cardiff. Mission Statement

To improve the social/cultural and economic status of the Somali population in the County and City of Cardiff.

To work towards the elimination of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons different racial groups generally and particularly between those who are of Somali origin and all other inhabitants

Tel:

02920255526

Email:

Website:

www.switch-cymru.org.uk

The Women's Workshop

Target Group: N/A

The Women's Workshop is an established training centre in Cardiff Bay. For women returning to education, training and the workplace we run different levels of courses that include Information Technology, Career and Personnel Development, English as a second language, Confidence Building, Home Maintenance skills and Pacific Institute training. Training is in term time and during the school day to suit women who have to collect children at school. Childcare support is available for those women who have under school aged children.

Tel:

02920493351

Email:

Website:

www.womensworkshop.org.uk

Courses

• Stepping Stones New...

Traveller Education Service

Target Group: N/A

We encourage travellers to take full advantage of education opportunities. We work to raise the attainment and attendance of Gypsy and Traveller pupils. We work in partnership with parents to ensure that they are aware of their rights and responsibilities towards their children's education. We raise awareness of the needs of the Gypsy and Traveller community. We liaise with appropriate agencies and services and provide teaching support Insets and home liaison. We also have a resource centre and materials are on loan free of change. We develop our own culturally reflective materials. and offer an outreach service to Roadside families and run homework clubs on the Shirenewton site.

Tel:

02920790211

Email:

UWIC

Target Group: N/A

Students have many different reasons for choosing to study here. For some, the quality of the course is important; for others it is the social life and facilities offered by the city. A proportion of students tell us they chose Cardiff because the city does not leave them feeling overwhelmed; others wish to be close to their home. Whatever their reason for choosing Cardiff, all our students say that when they leave us at the end of their course they take with them memories of friendship, warmth and hospitality.

Tel:

02920416044

Email:

Website:

www2.uwic.ac.uk/

UWIC Student Services

Target Group: N/A

UWIC Student Services provides full support for all students at UWIC in relation to disability, finance, counseling, health and welfare, careers, accommodation and childcare. Advice can also be given to prospective students. The disability service also acts as an assessment centre for any persons who may wish to be assisted officially for any type of disability.

Tel:

02920416170

Email:

Website:

www.uwic.ac.uk/studentservices

Vision 21 - Cyfle Cymru

Target Group: N/A

We provide vocational training and work opportunities for people with a disability. We offer projects in woodwork, ICT, catering, horticulture, gardening, training & mentoring, retail, pottery and ceramics, as well as reinforcement of life skills, ie teamwork, confidence and self-esteem, communication and appropriate behaviour. Training is tailored to the individual's needs. Nationally recognised qualifications can be gained if appropriate to the individual. Support is given to help find employment, if appropriate.

Tel:

02920621194

Email:

Website:

www.vision-twentyone.com

Courses

• Vocational Training...

Wise Kids: Promoting Positive and Safe Internet Use

Target Group: N/A

We provide training to promote positive and safe internet use. This promotes better awareness of the Internet. The programmes also promote opportunities provided by these technologies, not only providing access to information, but in education and learning, connecting people and encouraging participation. New mobile phone technologies and their integration with the Internet are also covered. WISE KIDS training programmes also provide awareness of Internet Safety and literacy issues. The training programmes are appropriate for young people, parents, youth workers, librarians, community groups and schools or businesses. All training programmes or workshops can be customised.

Tel:

01633673339 / Mobile

Email:

Website:

www.wisekids.org.uk

Women Connect First

Target Group: N/A

Women Connect First (WCF)is a charity established to empower black and minority ethnic women in Cardiff and south east Wales.
The range of services provided by WCF include:
Arranging Job Shadowing & Work placement opportunities for BME women which will lead to employment and to improve their employability.
Advice & Counselling service on areas such as Domestic Violence, Forced marriage, personal/emotional support, Career Advice etc.
Volunteering opportunities for BME women to gain confidence and improve their skills to move into employment.
Translation & Interpreting services for organisations and individuals.
Organise Research Focus Groups & provide Consultancy on BME issues.

Tel:

029 2066 3710

Email:

Website:

www.croesoproject.org/croeso/?p=133

Workers Education Association South Wales

Target Group: N/A

The Workers Education Association is a provider of education in the community. It has a unique view of education being democratic and lifelong. The primacy of the students within the Association gives a special character to the provision. The curriculum is negotiated between tutors and students. Our students are actively involved as partners in deciding and shaping the learning programmes. The WEA is committed to the elimination of educational disadvantage and so has a particular aim to promote Equality and Diversity by working with communities experiencing disadvantage, whether through gender, race, age, disability or poverty.

Tel:

02920552277

Email:

Website:

www.swales.wea.org.uk

Courses

• Dance Provision

Young Carers

Target Group: N/A

Young carers are children who look after someone in their family who has an illness, a disability, a mental health problem or a substance misuse problem. Young carers take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult.

Tel:

02920221788

Email:

Website:

www.youngcarers.net

Young Minds

Target Group: N/A

We are a national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people. We do this through giving advice, training, campaigning and distributing publications. Children and young people are at the heart of all YoungMinds decision-making.

Tel:

0207338445

Website:

www.youngminds.org.uk

Youth Hostel Association England and Wales Ltd

Target Group: N/A

We offer residential packages to groups including outdoor activities and curriculum based subjects. We also provide overnight accommodation.

Tel:

02920396766

Email:

Website:

www.yha.org.uk

Youth Mentoring Programme

Target Group: N/A

The programme provides one-to-one mentor support to Cardiff Council's looked-after young people and those at risk of entering the local authority care system, who may be experiencing difficulties within the education system. The programme aims to reconnect young people with education in an effort to increase attendance and achievement. The referral criteria is very specific and referrals can only be accepted via the School Liaison Team and Social Services Support and Intervention Team.

Tel:

02920598904

Email:

Youthlink Wales

Target Group: N/A

Youthlink Wales is voluntary organisation that was set up for Young People, by Young People in 1985 as a drugs awareness project, but in recent changes we have changed our aims and objectives, we now....
Promote Safer Life Choices Through Peer Education!

Tel:

02920885711

Email:

Website:

www.youthlinkwales.org/