The Sprout

1344 (Cardiff) Squadron, Air Training Corps

Target Group: N/A

We offer exciting activities such as flying, gliding, marksmanship, sports, expeditions, abseiling, conoeing, caving, assault course days, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, aircraft model-making, summer camps and much more. We also teach aviation related studies, which over 2 or 3 years leads to a BTEC in Aviation Studies (equivalent to a GCSE in science), and a BTEC First Diploma in Public Services (equivalent to 4 GCSEs).

Tel:

(029) 2052 0406

Email:

Website:

www.1344sqn.org

Courses

• Young Life Savers Plus...

30F (Cardiff) Squadron Air Training Corps

Target Group: N/A

We offer a Btec in Aviation Studies, flying, gliding, sports, adventure training, leadership skills, Duke of Edinburgh, work in the community and shooting (competition).

Tel:

07802821128

Email:

Website:

www.aircadets.org

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

Butetown Youth Pavilion

Target Group: N/A

The centre offers a range of youth activities, icluding music, art, IT, photography, video and sport. We can provide information and advice to young people and can help with writing CVs, completing application forms, solving housing and benefit problems, immigration issues, and passport and dirving license applications. We usually cater for 13-19 year olds but run specialist activities for 10-13 year olds and those aged over 20.

Tel:

02920488666 or 02920

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Cae'r Castell Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Cae’r Castell Youth Club runs a comprehensive Duke of edinburgh Award Scheme. We also run a divers range of activities including, cooking, digital photography, calligraphy, newsletter production, CD and music production, drawing, graffiti, pool, admin office skills and arts and crafts. There is usually a full and varied holiday programme of activities, including quad-biking, gorge walks, Flat Holm island, night train tunnel, theatre trips, skiing and theme parks.

Tel:

0292077 8910

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Cardiff Black Youth Network (CBYN)

Target Group: N/A

The Cardiff Black Youth Network has been established for BME young people in Cardiff to:
Provide a platform for BME young people to voice their opinions and concerns.
Facilitate dialogue between BME young people and policy and decision makers.
Promote participation of BME young people within mainstream activities and increase their contributions to consultation processes.
More dialogue between young people and the service providers needed.
Signpost training and development opportunities for BME young people to engage and participate in mainstream society.
Organise activities and events that reflect the needs of BME young people.

Tel:

02920450068

Email:

Website:

www.bvsnw.org.uk/youth_research.asp

Cardiff Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Target Group: N/A

The award is a challenging programme of activities, which help young people to learn new skills, to help others, to experience adventure and to give a great sense of achievement. Many organisations, such as employers and Universities take a good view of the Award and what it says about the person who has achieved it. There are 3 levels and for each you complete activities in Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Expeditions. In each section there is a wide range of options to choose from or you can find similar activities, which interest you. The Award is about having a go. It's not a competition, you just need a bit of enterprise and perseverance.

Tel:

02920486223

Email:

Courses

• Open Access Courses

Cardiff Gypsy & Traveller Project

Target Group: 14 - 19 year olds

We provide equal opportunities for Gypsy and Traveller Children to experience education through play activities in their community surroundings. We promote integration and understanding of differing cultural backgrounds.

Tel:

0292021 4411

Email:

Cardiff Youth Forum

Target Group: N/A

The Forum is primarily used to enable young people to voice their opinions to decision makers within Cardiff, including the Council and other partner agencies. The Forum is striving towards being young people led and is able to offer a number of opportunities to young people to gain experience of participation in their local communities. The Forum runs a number of initiatives throughout the year that cater to the needs of its members to empower them to take an equal role in shaping their future.

Tel:

02920397165 or 07976

Email:

Website:

www.cypf.net

Courses

• Youth forum skills

Clubs for Young People Wales

Target Group: N/A

We aim to assist in the process of moral, cultural, mental and physical development of young people so as to ensure a smooth transition to adult life and responsibilities.

Tel:

02920575705

Email:

Website:

www.cypwales.org.uk

Courses

• Sports leaders Award

CYPF.net

Target Group: N/A

The U-share is a network of young people's forums and projects in Cardiff that give young people a voice.
If you want to get involved, to speak out through the magazine or in a film or CD; to improve your local schools and community; or to organise events or exchanges or if you have some good ideas to share then join Cardiff young people's forum. Cardiff young people's forum is open to all young people aged 11-25.
Send us an e-mail with your name, age and a telephone number and someone will contact you to discuss how you might want to get involved.
If you want to receive a copy of our magazine and introduction pack than we will need a postal address to send it to as well.

Email:

Website:

www.cypf.ne

Deaf Assocation Wales - Youth Service

Target Group: N/A

We offer training for young deaf people in Wales, including courses which result in an OCN qualification where you meet other deaf people and develop your confidence and skills. We have a Deaf Youth Forum where you can learn to develop the skills you need and meet other deaf people who want to make themselves visible. We can help deaf young people to know their rights and can provide information, support and ideas.

Tel:

08451302 851 (voice)

Email:

Website:

www.signcommunity.org.uk

Dusty Forge Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide a caring, learning, enterprising and empowering environment to help young people learn formally and informally, independently and in groups and receive impartial and sympathetic advice and guidance on education and other issues which affect them, such as Sexual Health, Drug Awareness, the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and Information & Advice.

Tel:

0292059 6849

Email:

Website:

www.Dustyforge.org

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Fitzalan Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Members of Fitzalan Youth Centre have access to a wide variety of facilities, including swimming pools, gyms, floodlit redgra and a study area. The evening programme at the centre offers opportunities for 11-25 year olds to take part in activities that offer challenge, new experiences and learning in social and residential environments. The Centre also works in partnership with the High School and other agencies to provide an extended daytime opportunity programme for young people who are not engaging with formal education routes.

Tel:

02920397165

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Girlguiding Cardiff & East Glamorgan

Target Group: N/A

Our mission and vision, as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential and to take an active and responsible role in society through its distictive and enjoyable programme.

Tel:

02920761725

Glantaf Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Glantaf Youth Centre aims to deliver activities which are empowering, educational, participative and expressive. Various arts activities are offered including dance, singing, cooking, discos, jewellery making, glass painting and photography. Members have the opportunity to take part in discussions and forums about issues which affect them. Our computer room offers young people the opportunity to improve their IT skills and to produce CVs to assist them in finding training courses and employment. Young people can use our pool tables and our DJing and MCing equipment at the club.

Tel:

02920561372

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

Grangetown Information Shop / Buzz Cafe

Target Group: N/A

The centre offers information and advice to young people and the community. We have two computer suites, a social café and meeting area, discussion group areas and a chill out zone. We run issue-based sessions covering citizenship, racism, bullying, health issues, drug awareness and more. Study support sessions are also available to give young people assistance with project work and homework.

Tel:

02920666385

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Grassroots (Cardiff) Ltd

Target Group: N/A

Grassroots endeavour to instil optimism and to promote self-awareness and self-worth in young people who often see themselves in a negative light. Training and experience in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere is available in the areas of Music, Video, Computers, Graphics and various other events and activities. These can lead to qualifications or a progression to other more advanced facilities. There is a low cost Coffee Bar where young people are welcome to drop in to socialise or find out more about current activities or workshops. Grassroots Advice Office provides a free drop-in service, where youth specific advice is available. The project aims to listen to young people's problems and help solve them together.

Tel:

02920231700

Email:

Website:

www.grassrootscardiff.com

Courses

• OCN Level 2/3 credits

Heol Hir Youth Centre

Target Group: N/A

We are a centre offering youth work for the community. This includes accredited programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Youth Achievement Awards and the Young Achievers Award. We offer information & advice services, including free internet access. The centre aims to provide a learning environment that fosters young people's personal and social well being as well as giving all young people support in realising their full potential. The centre also provides access for adult services during the day as well as an after school club offering play services to young people aged 5-14 years.

Tel:

02920755663

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Web Design

Howardian Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Howardian youth centre provides a warm and friendly, safe and welcoming environment. We offer an activity programme to young people aged 10-21 which utilises the resources in the main centre. These include a music studio, video editing suite, multi gym, pottery and arts room, photography and a dance and drama studio. We also have an internet café, computer suite, social area, garden and playing field.

Tel:

02920483681

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Llanrumney Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Llanrumney youth centre’s facilities include a games hall, computer room, music room, photography dark room, coffee bar, social area, kitchen and a general purpose area for arts and crafts and workshops. Activities offered at the club include dance, music workshops, graffiti art, DJing workshops, cookery, sexual health workshops, fair trade workshops, arts and crafts, computer skills and a variety of sporting activities. Some young people have taken part in charitable work with the local charity, Leaves of Hope. This has seen young people from the centre travel to Belarus to deliver supplies to orphanages. The Centre also helps young people to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Young Achievers Award and OCN qualifications.

Tel:

02920778931

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

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

North Ely Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

We offer a variety of activities to young people in the area including the opportunity to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Young Achievers Award. Activities on offer at the centre include sports, music, computer skills, dance, arts and crafts, theatre and playwriting. We also have a coffee bar.

Tel:

02920592407

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

Powerhouse Youth Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide general youth club provision, a lunch club for 16-25 year olds regarding access to employment and training and targeted youth work with Roundwood residents only. We also specialise in music technology with a fully functional digital recording studio.

Tel:

02920549650

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

Radyr Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Radyr youth club offers a main activity room with pool tables, table tennis, seating and a tuck bar and kitchen. We also have a large art room, a meeting room and an IT room. Issue-based work has become a feature at our centre and the satellite clubs that have included sexual health, drugs and alcohol as well as healthy living which incorporated fun activities such as quizzes and games. We also help young people to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Young Achievers Award.

Tel:

02920843177

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Youth Achievement...

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

Teen Plus

Target Group: N/A

Teen Plus is a youth club for 12-15 year olds run by Siloam Baptist Church and is Christian based. It is packed full of fun with quizzes, games and talks. All our leaders have been Police checked.

Tel:

02920360406

Email:

The Beacon Centre

Target Group: N/A

The Beacon Centre has a youth lounge with games, pool, pinball and air ice hockey. We offer some educational support to young people.

Tel:

02920362888

Email:

Website:

www.beaconcentre.co.uk

The Dome Youth Centre

Target Group: N/A

The centre offers young people, aged between 10 and 25, a place where they can meet in an informal setting, and where they can take part in various youth club activities on offer to them each evening we are open. The centre also arranges activites off site, such as quadbiking, go-karting, outdoor pursuits, residentials and bowling.

Tel:

02920549033

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

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 Urdd

Target Group: N/A

The Urdd is an exciting, dynamic movement for children and young people. It organises a range of different activities across Wales. We have 16 development officers who work all over Wales to ensure that the Urdd offers a full programme of activties for children and young people.


The Urdd was established in 1922 to give children and young people the chance to learn and socialise through the medium of Welsh.
It gives the young people of Wales the chance to live vibrant lives through the medium of Welsh, learning at the same time to respect each other and people around the world.
The Urdd welcomes Welsh speakers and Welsh learners.

Tel:

02920635678

Email:

Website:

www.urdd.org

Trelai Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Trelai youth centre offer a full programme of activities during the daytime and evenings. These include art sessions, sports of various kinds, Young Achievers work, including sports, cookery, art, computers and music, pool, darts, issue based work and visiting speakers and course facilitators. We also offer outdoor pursuits in conjunction with the Learning Outdoors project. We also have computers with internet access at the club. Young people are able to achieve the Young Achievers Award, OCN accreditation and to enter the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Tel:

02920566106

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Ty Celyn Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

We provide a quality youth provision for 11-25 year olds although we focus mainly on the 13-19s. We offer formal and non-formal provision of activities, advice and support for young people through many areas including training, adventure, accreditation, counselling and support and fun activities.

Tel:

02920763975

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Lord Mayors Young...

Waterhall Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Waterhall youth centre offers a quality youth provision for 11-25 year olds. Young people can make use of the art room and have been involved in the redecoration of the building. The kitchen is available to all users of the centre and there area number of cooking activities available. We also run day trips to places such as Amelia Trust Farm, Brecon Beacons, the cinema, o-karting tracks. We have also been involved in environmental days and an anti-smoking campaign.

Tel:

02920564766

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh Award

Weston Spirit

Target Group: N/A

Weston Spirit run short and long-term personal development programmes and peer mentoring. Weston Spirit also offer programmes addressing team building, motivation, confidence and self-esteem.

Tel:

02920225585

Email:

Website:

www.westonspirit.org.uk

Courses

• Personal & Social...

Whitchurch Youth Club

Target Group: N/A

Whitchurch youth club offers the use of a range of facilities including a craft room, a disco area with a sound and lighting system, a pool and snooker room, a café bar, a kitchen and a new IT suite. The activities available for young people include basketball, football, dance, DJ mixing, arts and crafts, cookery, group discussions, photography, IT skills and quizzes. We also run several trips and residentials throughout the year. Young people at our club are offered the opportunity to work towards the Young Achievers Award and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Tel:

02920627363

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh Award...

Youth Group at Cardiff Chinese Christian Church

Target Group: N/A

We provide a youth group for children and young people aged 12-18 years. We provide games, singing, discussion groups, Bible-based activities, Summer camps, outings and walks.

Tel:

02920388724

Website:

www.cardiffccc.org