We are your local independent charity providing information, advice and assistance for older people and their families and carers in Powys for many years (formerly Age Concern). We want everyone to be able to love later life....
Brecon Volunteer Bureau is now part of Powys Volunteer Centre but has been well established for over 20 years. We both recruit volunteers and receive requests from other community groups and individuals. We work with both v...
BCA provide’s independent advocacy for adults with a learning disability in mid and south Powys.
We are independent of all statutory bodies, and have been providing advocacy support for nearly 20 years.
BCA offers a ran...
Locality Community Resilience Coordinators know their areas well and have information and contacts for a wide range of organisations and activities. They also have a role in developing community projects and initiatives which...
The Pembrokeshire branch of the national charity Headway.
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury.
Through a range of frontline services run from its Nottingham base and via a network of...
Support group for people in Pembrokeshire affected by autism, and their families. We have an active facebook discussion group, youth clubs, parenting workshops, children's and family activities, coffee mornings/evenings aroun...
GLOW Pembrokeshire is a social, support and campaigning group for the LGBT+ (18+) community in Pembrokeshire.
We meet every Wednesday lunch 12 - 1pm time for a social get together in Haverfordwest and are keen to develop mor...
Community centre, lunch club, village hall, adult education
Campaigns Group
Several of our members are supported to run a campaigns group so that they can bring issues relevant to the wider LD and ASC community to the attention of local politicians, service providers and statutory...
Pembrokeshire People First is an independent charity, run by and for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Our members set our remit every two years, providing us with a "manifesto". This focuses on developing...
It’s a fun, friendly group for people with learning disabilities or autism to make new friends, try out new activities, and learn more about themselves and other people. We use a lot of drama, art, and games – and everyone i...
It’s a fun, friendly group for people with learning disabilities or autism to make new friends, try out new activities, and learn more about themselves and other people. We use a lot of drama, art, and games – and everyone i...
Training
PPF has trained members to co-deliver on a wide range of subjects including Equality and Diversity; Keeping Yourself Safe; Learning Disability Awareness; and Human Rights.
We make food together and share it; plan and carry out activities; get involved with consultations and other organisations and - sometimes - just sit and enjoy each other's company!
What do we do? We offer independent casework advocacy as well as more informal methods such as self advocacy groups, peer support and citizen advocacy. We will consider and listen to the cases of each referred individual and...
Information - Start up (Information on structures),Support for groups to examine - Social enterprise: is it for you?Mentoring and support - to set up a structure which meets the groups needs. Guidance on developing a project....
Enhanced support to trustees, directors and members of management committees seeking to understand their roles and develop good governance within their organisations. One to one support and advice available on all aspects of...
We offer a bookkeeping service to voluntary organisations in Powys which includes:
* Day to day record keeping
* Balancing of accounts
* Advice on bookkeeping for your organisation
* Raising invoices
* Support in pr...
Older people should have a strong voice and should be heard.
We provide opportunities for you to engage with and influence those who provide services in our area.
Whatever your experience in life, your contribution will...
We carry out disability access audits carried out of business premises and practices to help them comply with the Disability Regulations 2010 of the Equality Act 2010. We also advise developers, architects and designers on In...
