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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Zac's Place

Zac's Place 

Breakfast Provision for those Sleeping Rough - Monday and Friday Mornings

An important gateway for accessing hostel spaces and supported accommodation

Address: Gospel Hall, George Street. Swansea - SA1 4DQ
Email: exousiatrust@zacsplace.org 
Web: www.zacsplace.org

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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 Mosque & Islamic Community Centre

Swansea Mosque & Islamic Community Centre

Swansea Mosque is a religious facility for Muslims in South Wales. Seeking to be in accordance with the Holy Quran and the sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him), it strives to be a key focal point of the community with expanding services and provisions to truly enrich society.

• Prayer
• Education
• Religious advice & counselling 
• Marriage solemnisation 
• New Muslim Support
• Guided Mosque Tour
• Digital Broadband Radio
• Funeral Service 
• Volunteering Opportunities 
• Food-bank 

Address: 14-15 Saint Helen's Road, Swansea. SA1 4AW.
Tel: 01792 654535
Email: info@swanseamosque.org 
Web: www.swanseamosque.org

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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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SHARP: Swansea Humanitarian Aid Response Project 

Focusing on supporting the needy with humanitarian aid and International crisis relief: Syrian refugee appeal/Greece/France/Austria/Germany/Syria/Turkey/Lebanon and locally housed refugees.

We also work with local organisations and have started a campaign to help the homeless over the winter and are ready to support anybody in a difficult situation.

Donated items made available to local refugees and asylum seekers.

*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Address: Ebenezer Chapel, Gwalia Crescent, Gorseinon, SA4 4DN.

 Email: ruthexell@gmail.com 
 Tel: 07816 925166
 Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1487942441500475

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SHARE TAWE

SHARE TAWE 

OUR AIM: To offer hospitality, in the form of accommodation, meals, welcome and solidarity to DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS in Swansea. We do this through volunteers who offer a room in their home, or who support the scheme in other ways. We are currently developing other ways of helping destitute asylum seekers.

We have nothing to do with the Home Office or any other Government Agencies.

SELF REFERRALS - CALL INTO:

• Swansea Asylum Seekers Support (SASS)
• Unity in Diversity
• Ethnic Youth Support Team
• African Community Centre
• Bloom

Contact

TEL: 07853 717017
Email: share.tawe@gmail.com
Web: www.sass.wales
Postal Address: Share Tawe - c/o EYST, 11 St Helens road, Swansea. SA1 4AB

Rough Edges - Charity Workshop & Man Cave

Volunteer Opportunities

We are actively looking for staff to volunteer with Rough Edges. In particular those with mechanical/woodcraft/engineering backgrounds.

Open Weds/Fri/Saturdays.

Please contact us by email expressing your interest and provide a contact phone number and add any information you think we might like to know.

Address: 63 Heol Y Gors, Townhill, SWANSEA, SA1 6RY
Tel: 07817 494044
Email: info@rough-edges.org.uk
Web: www.rough-edges.org.uk

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Bloom Swansea

Bloom Swansea

A meeting place in the community encouraging inclusion, volunteering, holistic learning, sustainable living, development, fairtrade, respect, healthy and strong communities. A place where everyone is valued.

Foodbank: Everyday people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. The Foodbank provides a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in Swansea. MONDAYS 1PM-3PM 

Women’s Group: Refreshments, Crafts and Yoga. Wednesdays 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Swansea Wellbeing centre, Walter road. Swansea SA1 5PQ

CALL IN ON FRIDAYS: Red Café youth nights are a great place to hang out and catch up with mates. It’s a friendly and comfortable venue.

Bloom Project. welcomes and supports asylum seekers and refugees in many ways with friendship based support.

 Address: 644-646 Mumbles Road, Mumbles, SA3 4EA
 Tel: 07494563271
 Email: bloomswansea@gmail.com 
 Web: www.lindenchurch.com

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Re-Cycle

Celebrating Bicycles with the Re-cycle Swansea Workshop

Re-Cycle was set up as a social enterprise almost 7 years ago to reduce the widespread waste of bikes, keep Swansea supplied with reliable and affordable bikes and to provide training in cycle maintenance.

Volunteer Opportunities (rewarded with a bicycle).

Address: Catherine Street, Swansea, SA1 4NE.
Tel: 07847 474880
Email: recycleswansea@ymail.com
Web: www.recyclesouthwales.wordpress.com

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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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Matt’s Cafe

Matt’s Cafe is part of the Real Junk Food (TRJF) Project, a network of national and international cafes (both permanent and pop-ups) with one central objective: to intercept food waste destined for landfill and use it to feed people who need it, on a pay as you feel basis. Matt’s Cafe is the first registered café on the TRJF network in Swansea.

• Pay as you Feel Café 
• Showers
• Laundry room
• Training room
• Purpose built medical consultation room 
• Internet and IT access 

Address: Matthew’s House, High Street, Swansea, SA1 1LW
Tel: 07708 115903
Web: www.matthewshouse.org.uk

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GRAFT - Swansea Waterfront Museum

GRAFT - Swansea Waterfront Museum 

Join us every other Friday at The GRAFT at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. Everyone welcome! No experience needed. Grow Food and Share Produce! 10-12:30pm – every other Friday. Friendly Sessions led in growing food, carpentry and exploring making and craft. Accreditation offered, a friendly face, a cuppa and public transport costs refunded.

Address: National Waterfront Museum. Oystermouth road, Swansea. SA1 3RD
Tel: 07563 228831
Email: zoe.gealy@museumwales.ac.uk 
Web: https://museum.wales/swansea/whatson/

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EYST: Ethnic Youth Support Team

Organisation which supports BME young people and their families including refugees and asylum seekers.

• Volunteering
• Advice, Guidance and Support for Asylum Seekers
• Case work support for Refugees
• Volunteers to offer interpretation, job-search support, advice and guidance.
• Access to Computers for Job-search, Benefits Registration, etc.
• Referral to external agencies; Migrant Help, Asylum Justice etc.

EYST is sometimes able to scan/send documents to Asylum Justice if an appointment is needed outside of drop-in times, or if you want Asylum Justice to go to court with you.

Address: 11 St Helen's Road – Swansea - SA1 4AB
Tel: 01792 466980
Email:info@eyst.org.uk
Web: www.eyst.org.uk

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City Church Swansea

City Church Swansea

We are a lively, growing church of all ages from all walks of life and over 40 nationalities who have found, in Jesus, true purpose and meaning in life!

• Food-Bank: Wednesdays - 10am til 12pm in the basement of the church (Trussle Trust)
• English classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 10:30am
• Foundation 1 Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:00pm

Address: Dyfatty Street, Swansea. SA1 1QQ            

Tel: 01792 648927

Email: info@elimswansea.org.uk                               
Web: www.citychurchswansea.org

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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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