Social & Voluntary
Want to get involved in a good cause? Or do you need advice about an issue? One of these groups may fit the bill. We're happy to include other relevant websites - click here to send your suggestions.
This page details groups beginning with the letters A to M
Click here for letters N to Z
An Open Door
http://www.anopendoor.org
This Christian charity based in Blackwood carries out missionary work in Africa and India, including a child sponsorship scheme in Uganda.
BAVO - Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations
http://www.bavo.org.uk
Supporting and promoting voluntary and community groups throughout Bridgend county.
BeWEHL
http://www.bewehl.newport.ac.uk
Standing for Bettering Women's Education, Health and Lifestyle, this project in Newport works to improve the lives of women on the Alway, Bettws, Duffryn, Old Barn, Ringland and Somerton estates.
BRfm
http://www.brfm.co.uk
Community radio for Blaenau Gwent, based in Brynmawr - broadcasting on 97.3FM and via the internet.
Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Scouts
http://www.catvog.org
The online home of more than 4,000 Scouts and 60 Scout Groups across the capital and the Vale. Membership is open to anyone aged 6 to 25 while the Scouts welcome offers of support from anyone older.
FAN Groups
http://www.thefangroups.org
Opportunities in Cardiff to meet people from different cultures. Everyone has an opportunity to speak about their week or a particular chosen subject. Check the site for details of meetings at various locations in the city.
Freecycle
http://www.freecycle.org
A grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. There are 20 local Freecycle groups in Wales, with nearly 3,000 members.
Friends of the Newport Transporter Bridge
http://www.fontb.org.uk
A registered charity dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the famous landmark.
Gay Wales
http://www.gaywales.co.uk
A guide to gay events, clubs, organisations and more.
GTfm - community radio in Pontypridd
http://www.gtfm.co.uk
A radio station run by local residents and students which can be heard in and around Pontypridd on 107.9FM and live online.
Institute of Fundraising Cymru
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
The Welsh arm of this UK organisation is supported by the National Assembly to help fundraisers develop their skills. Click on the link to Select Your Region to find out more about activities in Wales and to sign up for a free newsletter.
Marie Curie Cancer Care
http://www.mariecurie.org.uk
Details of your local hospice in Penarth and information about ways to support the Marie Curie service, including volunteering in the hospice and fundraising across the region.
Mencap Cymru
http://www.mencap.org.uk/landing.asp?id=13
The organisation which supports people with learning disabilities has voluntary opportunities for people aged 16-24 throughout South East Wales.
MEWN Cymru
http://www.mewn-cymru.org.uk
Working with black and ethnic minority women in Wales - providing training opportunities, information, support, and networking.
This page details groups beginning with the letters A to M
Click here for letters N to Z
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