Cwtch Mawr
Faith in Families has Community Cwtches across Swansea and now Cwtch Mawr our multibank supporting South Wales. We support individuals who could be your hidden family, friends, team members, customers, and partners. Adversity and crisis does not discriminate, and we work with thousands of families every year across Swansea.
Project Overview
The cost of living crisis is now being referred to as the "cost of staying alive" crisis. People are struggling to purchase the essential items they need to participate in everyday life. None of us here ever envisioned launching a multi-bank in Swansea, or even considering the need for one in Wales.
However, the harsh reality is that we are facing unprecedented levels of poverty and financial hardship—more than I or my teams have witnessed in the 25 years I have worked in this sector.
Children are growing up accustomed to cold, discomfort, hunger, and despair, which hinders their ability to learn and engage with life. Parents are exhausted and anxious, left with little hope despite their hard work. Individuals find themselves debating whether to heat their homes or sit in the dark.
Cwtch Mawr will now be able to support them all. Children who previously sat on the sidelines of playing fields can now have brand-new football boots.
New mothers will be able to enter the hospital with new, clean clothes and essentials, starting their journey into parenthood with more dignity than before. Care leavers moving into their new homes will have more than just a kettle. Parents will be able to celebrate their children’s milestones with renewed ambition and hope.
We will recruit a team of volunteers to assist individuals in need of essential items, ensuring they receive goods that will improve their lives and make them aware of Cwtch services that can help them flourish and thrive.
Check out the live projects we're supporting
Circus Starr
Circus Starr is unique! We are the only UK touring circus to bring accessible and inclusive performance to everybody no matter what obstacles they may face. Put simply we bring fun to those who need it most. We started life in 1987 as a social enterprise and became a Community Interest Company in 2010. We are currently in the process of becoming a registered charity.
NS10 Community Program
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