Down to Earth Project

In a nutshell, we believe relationship centred and meaningful, outdoor experiences have the potential to change people’s lives… we do this through innovative and inclusive approaches such as creating remarkable buildings with natural materials, award-winning learning & well-being programmes and also through adventure activities from our 2 hand-built centres on Gower.

• Volunteering
• Build Me Up – Training Programmes For Over 25s
• Sustainable Construction
• Learning & Well-Being
• Group Opportunities

Contact

Address: Down to Earth Project, 72a Manselfield Road, Murton, Swansea, SA3 3AP
Tel: 01792 232 439
Email: info@downtoearthproject.org.uk
Web: www.downtoearthproject.org.uk/

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The Welsh Refugee Council 

• Refugee Move-on Support to people who have been granted refugee status or other forms of leave to remain within the asylum system. 
• Legal advice and assistance to women seeking asylum. 
• A play support programme for families with young children that help children deal with the trauma of fleeing from persecution.
• Speaking out to ensure policy and practice meet the needs of asylum seekers and refugees, promote their rights and challenge discrimination. 
• Education and Training support 

Other Services: 

• Hardship support
• partnership drop in services
• conversation groups
• photography project
• food bank
• destitution 

British Red Cross’ Destitution Clinic - Wednesdays - 10am to 12:30pm

 Address: Rooms 30-31, YMCA, 1 the Kingsway, Swansea. SA1 5JQ
 Tel: 01792 630180
 Email: info@welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk
 Web: www.welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk

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Unity in Diversity

Community Drop-in 

UiD - filmed as part of Swansea City Opera's 'Musical Routes' project

Providing Food, Support and Learning opportunities to asylum seekers and refugees in the Swansea area.

• ESOL classes
• Support
• Meals
• Training Opportunities
• Signposting
• Donations
• Volunteering

Community Drop-in Sessions: Wednesdays & Thursdays - 4pm to 8pm

UiD Women’s Group - Every other Saturday – 11:30am to 1:30pm. Call Saba on 07478532028 for women’s group dates and details.

Tel: 07531 294145
Email: unityswansea@gmail.com 
Web: www.uidswansea.com

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Address: The Unitarian Church. High St, Swansea. SA1 1NZ (next to Argos)

Swansea became the UK’s second official City of Sanctuary in May 2010. It formally adopted its constitution in February 2012. City of Sanctuary is a national movement committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. Swansea has offered a home to people who have lost their homes and families and we wish to celebrate the welcoming attitudes of Swansea people and organisations.

Volunteer Opportunities*

• A Better Welcome to Swansea is a project which aims to provide a warm welcome to asylum seekers and refugees (participants) when they first arrive in Swansea
• Sanctuary Speakers: to deliver awareness-raising sessions at various venues
• Translators: Supporting people to access services 

*All our volunteers are offered induction training, regular supervisions and support, travel expenses and references after you have completed 30 hours of volunteering.

Address: Voluntary Action Centre. 7 Walter Rd. Swansea. SA1 5NF
Email: swansea@cityofsanctuary.org
Website: https://swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/

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Swansea Council for Voluntary Service

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Swansea Council for Voluntary Service is the umbrella organisation for voluntary activity throughout the City & County of Swansea.

Address: 7 Walter Road, Swansea. SA1 5NF
Tel: 01792 544000
Email: scvs@scvs.org.uk
Web: www.scvs.org.uk/

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SHELTER CYMRU

We provide independent specialist advice, advocacy and legal representation for anyone with housing problems. Last year, our advisers provided face-to-face help for nearly 16,000 people from all over Wales, helping to prevent homelessness in 86 per cent of cases where it was threatened. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 people visited our Advice Online pages for help. Through our campaigning, research and policy work we influence the legislative agenda relating to housing and homelessness in Wales, while our education service aims to prevent homelessness by working with young people and providing detailed teaching and learning resources.

 Address: 25 Walter Rd. Swansea. SA1 5NN.

 Tel: 0845 075 5005

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Oxfam Book Shop - Castle Street

Oxfam Book Shop - Castle Street 

We offer a wider selection of books than most shops, from modern fiction and leisure interest to more specialist subjects, classics, and rare or collectable books. We also sell a selection of music. Oxfam is part of the sustainable Swansea trail. Volunteering with us is a challenging and rewarding experience. We have lots of opportunities and are always on the look-out for passionate people to lend a hand. If you're interested in volunteering, we'd love to hear from you. (online registration form)

Opening Times

• Monday 9:30am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday 9:30am - 5:00pm
• Wednesday 9:30am - 5:00pm
• Thursday 9:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm
• Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm
• Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Address: 34 Castle Street, Swansea. SA1 1HZ
Tel: 01792 654710
Email: castlestreetarts@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/local-shops/oxfam-shop-castle-street

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Ward Group (DPIA)

Ward Group (DPIA) 

The implementation of a programme to address the education and training needs of refugee/asylum seeker medical doctors in Wales, and to help such doctors to meet the standards required to pass both the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board) tests.

The WARD team has developed a wide range of courses. All refugee/asylum seeker doctors are able to attend a minimum programme of training consisting of the following:

• IELTS preparation course and examination 
• PLAB1 preparation course and examination 
• PLAB 2 preparation course and examination 
• Supernumerary (FY1 level) Placements 
• Apply for Foundation Post or Specialty Training Post 

Address: DPIA Head Office, Hastings House, Fitzalan Court, Cardiff CF24 0BL
Tel: 029 2048 2478
Email: www.dpia.org.uk/contact-us
Website: www.dpia.org.uk/our-projects/ward-group/

British Red Cross

*Volunteer Opportunities 

The British Red Cross helps vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees access essential services and adjust to life in a new country.

Family Tracking Service - We can help when families are separated by armed conflict, disaster or migration. When normal means of communication breakdown, we can still send Red Cross messages to relatives.

Family Reunion - The Red Cross plays a specific role in the reunion of families who have been separated around the world, and who have been allowed by the Home Office to join their families in the UK. In some cases, we can help pay travel costs for refugees whose families live overseas and have been granted a visa to come to the UK.

British Red Cross’ Destitution Clinic @ Welsh Refugee Council

Every Wednesday 10am to 12:30pm.

Rooms 30-31, YMCA, 1 Kingsway, Swansea . SA1 5JQ

Emergency cash/clothing vouchers. We can help pay travel costs for those needing to attend interviews in Liverpool. 

Address: Kidwelly House, Charter Court, Phoenix Way, Swansea. SA7 9FS  

Tel: 01792 772146   

Email: information@redcross.org.uk

Website: www.redcross.org.uk/Where-we-work/In-the-UK/Wales/Wales

BikeAbility Wales is a charity that provides cycling opportunities to people of all ages and abilities. Our aim is to give people the opportunity to improve their physical health and psychological well-being through cycling.

We are based at Dunvant Rugby Club, Swansea, where we have a large variety of specialist cycles. Each one is specifically designed to allow people to experience the freedom and empowerment of physical activity.

Everyone is welcome to come and get involved in activities on or off our site.

Get in touch!

Mike Cherry (Manager): 07968109145
Cez Matthews (Assistant Manager): 07584044284
Email: bikeabilitywales@ymail.com
Web: https://www.bikeabilitywales.org.uk/
Tel: 01792 467791

Venue Address: Dunvant Rugby Club Broadacre Killay Swansea SA2 7RU
Postal Address: The Environment Centre Pier Street Swansea SA1 1RY

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African Community Centre (ACC)

ACC launched their Asylum Seekers Community Transport Scheme.

ACC aim to provide advice and support to enable you to better settle into the local community. ACC Wales also run educational programmes for people of all ages and abilities including English language, citizenship, and information on various health issues.

•  English Classes
• Group Activities
• Asylum Seekers’ Transport Scheme 
• Drop-in Provision
• Signposting and referrals
• Access to training opportunities
• Volunteering opportunities

Contact

Tel: 01792 470298 

Email: info@africancommunitycentre.org.uk

Address: African Community Centre, City Temple, Dyfatty Street, Swansea, SA1 1QQ

Website: www.africancommunitycentre.org.uk

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