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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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 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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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

Swansea Asylum Seekers Support (SASS)

We organise "COMMUNITY DROP-INS" twice a week for asylum-seekers and refugees, other newcomers and residents, families and people on their own. About 150 people come every week for: free refreshments, play for children (with professional playworkers in the Welcome to Play project), English learning and conversation, advice, information, table-tennis, chess and other games, and friendship. We also organise or help organise special events. And we publish refugee literature with Hafan Books.

SASS community drop-ins provide;

• Meals
• ESOL classes
• Support
• Befriending
• Signposting
• Children's Playgroup

Friday Drop-in: 4pm to 7:30pm

Address: St James church hall, Walter Rd, Uplands, Swansea. SA1 4DG (behind church)

Saturday Drop-in 2pm to 5pm

Address: 11 Clarence Terrace, Swansea. SA1 3QT

SASS Contact
Tel: 07853 717017
Email: vol.sbassg@gmail.com
Web: www.sass.wales

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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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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