Members in Connect RCT

We run a free of charge food panty called Pantri Cariad.  It is held at St Fagan's church hall, Windsor Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8LL every two weeks. For 2023 the last two events will be held on Saturday 9 December and Saturday 23 Decem ... Read more

Senior Employment Mentor in the Taf area for the Communities for Work+ programme. Employed via RCTCBC. 

I work on behalf of Mothers Matter as a Community Liaison Officer.  We are a organisation supporting Mothers, Fathers and Families with mental health during their perinatal journey. We are based in Tonypandy, we cover all RCT and surrounding a ... Read more

We are a pay as you feel Lunch club aimed at providing a warm space for over 60s to come to socialise and enjoy a decent homecooked meal, a delicious dessert and a cuppa without cost being a barrier.

Offering a different way to shop through the 5 R's Refuse Reuse Repair Repurpose Recycle Repair Cafe household items repaired for free (donations accepted) repairs carried out by volunteers skills shared  friendships built savin ... Read more

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A.S.D. Rainbows is a charity that offers family support for families affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorder and other related conditions.

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Wonderful Women holds inspiring events that aim to inspire, motivate, educate and empower women. We hold monthly events in Mountain Ash Town Hall that encourage conversation on a huge array of topics ... Read more

Settled It Cymru was set up to respond to the local need to access benefits and the complexity associated with engaging with the benefits system. Our staff are made up of lived experience individuals, and we want to change how the welfare system oper ... Read more

Workshops, courses and tuition for a number of subjects from music (classically trained musicians and actress) to acting and languages.  1-2-1 support, schools/parishes, groups. Sound therapy/music healing sessions, breathing and relaxation tec ... Read more

Pontypridd Men's Shed is an organisation which has been set up to support men in the Pontypridd and surrounding areas to combat loneliness. We offer a Men Only Social meeting on a Wednesday between the hours of 10.00am -12.00, where a variety of spe ... Read more

Gelli life for living has been ongoing for 15 years for individuals suffering ill health or disability. It is open every tuesday from 10 til 3 at porth plaza where we play games, have lunch, play bingo and have quizzes very often we go out on day tri ... Read more

Ynysybwl Community Centre is open to all ages and abilities. We are open 3 days a week {Monday/Wednesday/Friday} for low cost hot lunches, consisting of 2 courses and a drink.   Ynysybwl Community Foodbank is available on the days we are  ... Read more

Arts Factory has one simple aim and that’s to create life-changing opportunities for people who feel marginalised and think that they no longer matter. We believe, more than anything, that no one should be written off and that everyone has some ... Read more

Pete’s Shop is run by members of the community, for the community. Any profits are invested back in the shop or community. We are an ethical business, buying mainly from a worker’s cooperative wholesaler, promoting vegetarian, vegan, glut ... Read more

Penuel Lane Studios is an artist studios in Pontypridd. Offering studio space for makers and artists, as well as creative workshop space and events.

We are a creative community flourishing in the Rhondda. Led by artist workers we work with many world renowned artists and photographers including David Hurn, Kevin Sinnott and Martin Parr. We specilise in 4 areas: Art and Sport, Comics and Graphic N ... Read more

A group of dedicated people working for the benefit of the local community of Ynyshir and Wattstown. We deliver activities that tackle loneliness, financial hardship, food and fuel poverty amongst our residents. We operate from a church hall which i ... Read more

The National community law project CIC is a community based legal company that assists people on low incomes with their legals matters. Since the passing of the LASPO act 2012 there have been further restrictions impinging  on the rights of indi ... Read more

The Listening Project sits within the Bryncynon Strategy, a charity which responds to the needs of its community, which is made up of the villages that span the Lower Cynon Valley. The Listening Project operates from the Feel Good Factory, a beautif ... Read more

What do we do?

• Support and develop community activities.
• Provide IT facilities for residents.
• Provide library facilities and much more.

Mission Statement: ADAPT Gateway will support, train and educate disabled individuals, leading to more fulfilled lives. Drawing on considerable insight and knowledge from the lived experience, we will enable individuals to change their personal pers ... Read more

Who are we? 15th July 2018, ‘Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health’ was created in the South Wales valleys. With our direct but friendly approach we have built a strong community, that is growing with demand. We aim to break the sti ... Read more

Penderyn Community Centre is a Incorporated Charitable Organisation managed by a small staff team voluntary management committee and a large team of dedicated volunteers. Our mission is to support and develop community involvement and economic regen ... Read more

Director and Founder of Cynon Valley Organic Adventures-A conservation site and community garden providing green prescribing and employability skills development opportunities at all levels.  Working with ages 5 to 85! Peer to Peer Mentor in Gr ... Read more

Lewis  is a full time conservasionist and a qualified lecturer in photography. He has had exhibitions in London and Wales and has also been recognised in a number if internatioal awards for his work. Lewis is also a professional animal trainer a ... Read more

Community Steps is all about helping stroke survivors to become more active in their community so that they feel less isolated and can make a better recovery. It will run from 2018 to 2022. We now have online sessions so please contact us to find out ... Read more

Valley Veterans is a military veteran-led organisation based in the heart of the Rhondda Valley at Ton Pentre.  Founded over 10 years ago as an informal support group for PTSD sufferers, Valley Veterans is now a vib ... Read more

We are a social centre for any person over the age of 50 who would like the opportunity to socialise and meet new friends We offer a variety of activities as well as a lunch service Monday to Friday. Drop In – You don’t n ... Read more