Autism Aware Organisations

ALS Training – Lisa Mytton, lisa.mytton@alstraining.org.uk

Apprenticeship Group Wales – Clare Williams, Clare.williams@apprenticeshipwales.co.uk

Babcock Training Ltd – training@babcockinternational.com – 08007 318199

Babcock has expertise and capacity across the UK to deliver high quality training and apprenticeship programmes across a wide range of sectors and disciplines.  

Cambrian Training Company – cambriantraining.com – 01938 555 893

Cambrian Training Company is a Training Provider in Wales and specialises in delivering Apprenticeships, Job Growth opportunities and business training courses across a range of industries to support employers and individuals. Cambrian Training operates across Wales with its headquarters located in Welshpool Powys, with other offices strategically located in Holyhead, Colwyn Bay, Llandrindod Wells and Llanelli.  Cambrian Training delivers apprenticeships at work from Levels 2-5 in the following sectors; Hospitality, Food and Drink, Sustainable Resource Management, Engineering, Business and Administration, Team Leadership, Management, Financial Planning Services, Customer Service, Retail Skills, Equine and Animal Care, and Health, Social Care and Early Years across Wales.

Canoe Wales – Jen Browning, jen.browning@canoewales.com

We’re the national governing body for paddlesport in Wales.

We’re here to support our members, advocate for canoeing and kayaking in Wales and help paddlers at every step of their paddlesport career – whether they’re recreational paddlers just looking to enjoy our gorgeous lakes and rivers or competitive paddlers on their way to an Olympic or Paralympic podium. 

Careers Wales – Philip Bowden, philip.bowden@careerswales.com

Funded by the Welsh Government. Providing free and impartial careers information and support for anyone making education or employment decisions. There to help people make realistic career plans and decisions,  to move into the right training, further learning or employment opportunity.

Data Cymru – www.data.cymru – enquiries@data.cymru – 029 2090 9500

Data Cymru is part of the local government family in Wales. We believe that information and intelligence can be used effectively to deliver and improve services. Our role seeks to ensure that local government in Wales makes effective use of robust and timely data to support decision making and determine priorities.

We offer a range of specialist support designed to help organisations find and use data effectively, including:

• Help to source, collect, or collate data
• Data analysis
• Effective data presentation
• Advice on the best ways to undertake research
• Help to find out what citizens, service users/customers think
• Training your staff in relevant topics such as Basic Statistics, Presenting Data, Managing Performance, Survey Design & Analysis, Questionnaire Design etc.
• Providing cost-effective access to a range of commercial data sets.

Mountain Movers Charity, Mrs Erika Lye, Trustee and Chair, contact@mountainmoverseducation.uk

Mountain Movers is an ALN friendly educational community providing opportunities to families electively home educating in particular but not exclusively children with a disability. We aim to be inclusive of all needs and
abilities, with a goal to provide support and sessions designed for siblings of children with disability as well.

We are run by experienced home educators who are or have home educated a child with a disability. Our aim is to provide structured learning opportunities, inclusive sports and arts provisions as well as being a place of friendship, support and advocacy.

We hold a number of different sessions per week at different venues in the South Wales area of the UK. As a registered ASDAN centre, we offer ASDAN courses to all UK home educators.

We hope to reduce social isolation of both children and their families by providing a regular safe and confidential setting to facilitate the development of social skills as well as providing support, advice and signposting to
additional services.

We aspire to improve the skills and knowledge of parent/carers who have taken responsibility to provide the education for their children by providing access to training, advice and support so they are better equipped to educate their children in a rounded and informed manner.

We hope through the sharing of educational resources and the facilitation of educational opportunities and training, to reduce poverty and ease the financial burden faced by electively home educating families.

National Star Wales – Hayley Warren, hwarren@nationalstar.org

National Star launched its first education provision at Mamhilad, Torfaen, in September 2016. It is designed for young people with complex and multiple learning and physical disabilities, offering a sensory-based curriculum and a high level of care and support.

Our curriculum is individualised to each learner, focusing on developing independence, life skills, communication / social skills and preparing for life after college. Individualised programmes can include creative arts (art, music, IT, photography and multimedia), horticulture, cooking, sensory stories and leisure and accredited qualifications.

Welsh language and culture form a key part of the programme and include literacy, numeracy and IT.

Everyone has different abilities and requirements, and we will work with you to create programmes that meet your needs and goals. Our experienced team of staff will support you every step of the way to develop the skills and interests that are important to you. Your dedicated tutor will be on hand to ensure that you are able to get the very best out of life at college.

Our environment promotes interest-led learning, sensory approaches and specialised therapeutic support, ensuring individual needs are fully met.

National Star at Mamhilad recognises that the key to enable successful transition into adult life is imperative to have relationships with parents, carers, guardians and statutory organisations, whilst always promoting a person-centred approach.

The facilities on offer at Mamhilad include:

• Sensory classroom
• IT classroom
• Life-skills kitchen
• Personal care rooms
• Community access
• Sensory garden (coming Spring 2017)

Supertubing– Terena Brown, info@supertubing.ac.uk

Supertubing offers autism specific friendly sessions once a month for children and adults on the spectrum to enjoy the Festival Park slide at their leisure for two hours for themselves, without the interference of the general public at a discounted price. 

Urdd Gobaith Cymru – A Jones, chwaraeon@urdd.org

Urdd Gobaith Cymru is a National Voluntary Youth Organisation with over 55,000 members between the ages of 8-25 years old. We provide opportunities through the medium of Welsh for children and young people in Wales to enable them to make positive contributions to their communities.

Sirius Skills – Steve Cribb, steve@siriusskills.co.uk

Sirius Skills is a training company providing a full range of services to businesses and people that support growth and development. Started in 2010 by founders Claire and Mark Woods. Sirius Skills now offers QCF Delivery Support from level 2-5 across a range in various areas. Choose from a range of courses in childcare (CCLD), health and social care (HSC), supporting teaching and learning, management team leading and essential skills. We aim to facilitate learning as best we can, therefore offer these in both Welsh and English. At Sirius Skills, we are passionate about learning and development, ensuring that all learners are supported throughout the process. 

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales -0300 790 0203

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has legal powers to look into complaints about public services and independent care providers in Wales. The Ombudsman also investigates complaints that members of local government bodies have breached their authority’s code of conduct. He is independent of all government bodies and provides a free and independent service.

Partnerships for Progress – Ty Seren – 0300 7900 126

Ty Seren is a Residential Family Centre in Bridgend, South Wales We offer a service to families that face the prospect of children being removed from their parents’ care, but who, with the right support, may develop their abilities to continue to care for their children on a long-term basis.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai – Tîm Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol / Additional Learning Needs Team

Sharon O’Connor – Additional Learning Needs Manager – Tel 07715802708  – Email – s.oconnor@gllm.ac.uk

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai consists of three colleges (Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai, and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor), plus an employer training arm (Busnes@LlandrilloMenai) and offers a wide range of full-time, part-time, apprenticeships, degrees and business training courses.

The National Centre for Learning Welsh – Eiry Miles: Email eiry.miles@dysgucymraeg.cymru -Website swyddfa@dysgucymraeg.cymru

The National Centre for Learning Welsh is responsible for all aspects of the Learn Welsh sector – from curriculum and course development to resources for tutors, research, marketing and e-learning. The Centre was established in response to the report, Raising our sights: review of Welsh for Adults, The Centre operates at arm’s length from Welsh Government, which funds it, and is part of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Group.

Photography by Sarah Jones – photosouthwales@gmail.com 

I am a photographer specialising in working with children, adults, and families of those with ASD and associated conditions, disabled children, and adults and those with any additional learning needs. I also deliver training to children and adults on how to use your camera and take amazing photos regardless of the subject. I have lots of autistic individuals undertake these courses.

I have been working closely with the national autistic society and provide bi monthly mini sessions for those with any ASD OR ALN and I will be photographing the event taking place in Bridgend on 18^th June 2022

First Choice Housing Association Ltd – Website – Housing Association | First Choice Housing Association | Wales (fcha.org.uk)

Tel: – 029 20 703 758

Equity Foundation is a non-profit organisation, based in Merthyr Tydfil, offering specialist education support services to schools and Local Authorities.

Contact details Email   Mike O’Neill mike@equityfoundationltd.org  Phone – 01685 848111

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai – WBL Business & Digital Team – Programme Area Manager – Justine Grew – Grew1j@gllm.ac.uk

Our work-based learning Business and Digital department offers a variety of courses to support businesses across North Wales. We predominantly offer courses in the Gwynedd/ Anglesey/Conwy and Denbighshire areas. We deliver: Business Administration Customer Service Team Leading & Management Advice and Guidance Project Management Digital and Social Media Health Informatics We can offer qualifications from level 2 through to level 5. We can offer apprenticeships and stand-alone courses to support people in their career.

All the provision that is on offer is delivered by experienced and qualified assessors to meet the needs of the sector and is available bilingually to support the learners to complete their course in the language of their choice.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai WBL Health & Social Care Team – Programme Area Manager Justine Grew – Grew1j@gllm.ac.uk

Our Health & Social Care provision offers a wide variety of apprenticeships and courses, in order to accommodate all Health & Social care settings, across North Wales. We predominantly offer cover in the Gwynedd/Anglesey/Conwy and Denbighshire areas. Within hospital environments we are able to offer a level 2 and a level 3 apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare Support. Our Health and Social Care core and practice apprenticeship qualifications are suitable for individuals working in care settings such as Domiciliary care, Residential Care homes, Nursing homes, Dementia Care homes and organisations that support individuals with both physical Autism Aware Org Application disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. We also offer a wide range of qualifications within the primary care sector. This includes individuals who are working in General Practice, such as GP surgeries, Pharmacies, District nursing and Dental Care. Our course levels range from Level 2- 5 . We offer both apprenticeships, certificates and stand-alone course, in order to meet the needs of the sector and enhance individuals’ skills and continued professional development. All learners are given the opportunity to undertake these qualifications in the language of their choice. Throughout their qualifications, the learners are supported by an experienced and occupationally competent assessor.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai WBL Essential Skills Wales –Lead Apprentice & WBL Manager – Justine Grew –  Grew1j@gllm.ac.uk

Our work-based learning Essential Skills Wales provision supports apprentices throughout North Wales and beyond, to achieve the skills they need to complete their frameworks. We deliver: Application of Number Communication Digital Literacy. We are able to offer qualifications from Entry to Level 3. We support apprenticeships and offer stand-alone courses to support people in their career.

All the provision that is on offer is delivered by experienced and qualified assessors and tutors and is available bilingually to support the learners to complete their course in the language of their choice.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai WBL Hospitality/Hair & Beauty Team – Programme Area Manager Wendy Lloyd-Williams Lloydw1w@gllm.ac.uk

The Grwp Llandrillo Menai Work based Learning Hospitality team deliver the following courses:

C&G Cleaning level 2 • C&G Housekeeping level 2 • C&G Hospitality Services • C&G Front of House Reception Level 2 • BIIAB Licenced Hospitality level 2 • C&G Food and Beverage Service Level 2 C&G Professional Cookery level 2

C&G Cleaning level 3 • C&G Professional Cookery level 3 • BIIAB Licenced Hospitality Level 3 • C&G Hospitality Supervision and Leadership level 3

C&G Hospitality Management Level 4 The team also offer the Jobs Growth Wales Plus Programme – Advancement and Employment strands level 1 All Full-time routes are available as apprenticeships and as FE routes (subject to a fee) The Hospitality team also offer short courses in: • Personal Licence • Food Safety • Barista • Cooking on a budget • Gluten Free cooking.

The Grwp Llandrillo Menai Work based Learning Hairdressing team deliver: • C&G Hairdressing level 2 • C&G Hairdressing level 3 • C&G Barbering level 2 • C&G Barbering level 3 • C&G Beauty Therapy level 2 • C&G Beauty Therapy level 3 • VTCT Hairdressing level 4 is beginning after Easter Hairdressing also offers short courses in: • Wedding Hair • Male Personal Grooming All the provision that is on offer is delivered by experienced and qualified assessors and tutors and is available bilingually to support the learners to complete their course in the language of their choice.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai A Levels, Access, Business & Education – Programme Area Manager Conor Merrick – merric1c@gllm.ac.uk

A Levels, Access, Business and Education deliver a variety of courses across 5 sites. Our Skills for further study are delivered at Rhyl and Rhos. A Levels are delivered at Rhyl and Rhos, along with Access to Higher Education at our Rhos, Rhyl and Abergele campuses, all of which lead to progression at university. We also deliver our Teacher Training programmes at Rhos, Bangor and Dolgellau as well as FdA and BA (Hons) Business Management at Rhos.

Training with Hart – Issy Hart – Email:- trainingwithhart@yahoo.com  Tel:-07590 618 801

Training with Hart started as a dream to provide quality interactive training to health and social care staff by trainers who have genuine social care experience. Training with Hart understands the highs and lows experienced by all involved in social care and can support and uphold your values and needs to promote quality of care through our training.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Service Industries & Business Team Coleg Menai -Programme Area Manager Catherine Skipp –  Skipp1c@gllm.ac.uk

Our department is responsible for 5 areas of learning, Catering, Beauty, Hairdressing, Travel & Tourism and Business. There are a lot of practical elements to the courses, which are different from the normal classroom-based lessons and a lot more practical and visual learning is carried out.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai ILS Team Coleg Menai/Coleg Meirion Dwyfor –Programme Area Manager – Eleri Saunders Davies – Email:- Davies1e@gllm.ac.uk

Our Independent Living Skills Departments offer four learning pathways that are designed to support learners in reaching their full potential.

Library & Learning Resources Team Grwp Llandrillo Menai – Manager -Andrew Eynon – Email :- eynon1@gllm.ac.uk

The Library & Learning resources services provides library and IT resources and facilities to staff and learners in the college. We also provide support with library & IT skills to staff and learners in addition to delivering courses to library staff across Wales.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Health & Care Team Coleg Llandrillo – FE Programme Area Manager Hayley Lloyd – Email:-Lloyd1h@gllm.ac.uk

Our department delivers Btec vocational studies, City & Guilds Core and WJEC Principles and context, Health, Social Care and Childcare and Children’s Care Learning and Development programmes at Rhyl and Rhos ranging from level 1 to A level qualifications in FE education.

The teaching team has undergone essential Autism Wales awareness training, which has provided them with valuable strategies to accommodate, support, and include Autistic learners in the classroom. This includes providing clear and concise instructions, avoiding idioms, metaphors, and similes, and being mindful of background noise, as well as the effects of heat and lighting on learners with Autism. The department and delivering tutors now have a better understanding of Autism and the difficulties associated with communication, such as turn[1]taking and avoiding eye contact, as well as sensory and repetitive behaviour and mental health concerns. The animated films and advice sheets are extremely effective in providing information for teaching staff to adapt and support autistic learners in Further Education.

Arfon Dwyfor Training Ltd (WBL) – Brian Jones  General Manager  – Email:- brianjones@adt.ac.uk

Arfon Dwyfor Training Ltd (WBL) – Providers of Vocational Training ADT was established in 1983 and has grown to be one of the leading vocational training providers in Wales. In collaboration with the Welsh Government, we have developed strong and lasting working relationships with small, medium and large employers to provide quality training and assessment towards Foundation Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships and Higher Apprenticeships for employees in the workplace.

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative –Contact – Tina Stamp – tina.stamp@cartrefi.coop 

Cartrefi Cymru Co-op is a not-for-profit organisation. We mainly support people with learning disabilities in Wales. We are an innovative organisation that encourages the people we support, its employees and members of the community to be in control of one of Wales’ largest support providers. We celebrate everyone’s contribution. We build community. We co-operate.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Wales – Jayne Tanti – jayne@bgc.wales

Youth Organisation

Rant Agency Limited – Gwen Vaughan email:- hello@rant.agency  – Tel:- 02920 399189 Award winning mobile app development company.

Hywel Dda University Health Board   – General enquiries – Telephone 01267 235151

Hywel Dda University Health Board would like to highlight the hard work, commitment, dedication and enthusiasm of all staff working across ND services in helping to improve the lives of neurodivergent individuals is second to none. Part of this involves continued engagement with all areas across the Health Board to raise awareness and improve understanding. 

To facilitate this, we have developed a Neurodivergent strategy which includes partnership working with the National Neurodivergent team in the delivery of webinars, along with developing bespoke training packages to all areas across the Health Board on request. A special interest group has recently been launched and we hope to encourage wider engagement across the Health Board in time.

Cafcass Cymru – Cafcass Cymru | GOV.WALES  is an organisation which works with children and their families and advises the family courts about the wishes, feelings, experiences and needs of children involved in family court proceedings. We cover all of the Courts in Wales and children from every LA area.

Agoriad Cyf – Robyn Williams, robyn@agoriad.org.uk

Specialist provider of employment and training services for disabled and disadvantaged people. Our primary activities all focus on helping individuals make the transition towards economic integration.

Gyrfaoedd Gogledd-ddwyrain Cymru

MonActif – Mair Eluned – monactif@ynysmon.gov.uk

SNAP Cymru

The Outdoor Partnership – Bethan Davies, 
bethan.davies@outdoorpartnership.co.uk

Abertillery Comprehensive School

Blaenau Gwent Libraries

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Jobcentre Plus, Abertillery – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Ebbw Vale – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

SNAP Cymru

Sgiliau Cyf – Charlotte Evans, Charlotteevans@sgiliau.wales – 01633 619086

United Consultancy Solutions, PO Box 50, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5BL

Ystruth Primary School, East Pentwyn, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent  NP13 3XG

Blaenau Gwent School Catering Service – Sue Scarpetta – Email:- Sue.scarpetta@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Blaenau Gwent School Meals Catering Service supplies food provision to primary and comprehensive schools in the borough of Blaenau Gwent.

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Jump Jam Trampoline Park- David Morse- Operations Director, david@jumpjam.co.uk, 01656 253161

Wales’ biggest and best trampoline park. 

We have several sessions and classes for families, toddlers, fitness fanatics as well as specific Autism Discovery sessions.

Jump Jam provides the safest trampoline equipment possible. Our trampoline parks feature UK designed equipment and meet the highest quality manufactured standards. We are also members of the I.A.T.P and W.F.T.P, meaning we are one of the safest parks around.

Visit website @ www.jumpjam.co.uk for further details.

Jobcentre Plus, Maesteg – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Porthcawl – 0800 169 0190

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Tomms Care Ltd. Y Bont

NYD Cymru –  Nikki Coburn  – nikki@newyoudancecymru.co.uk  Phone: 07522 190309

NYD Cymru is a friendly and professional dance school that teaches Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and Commercial Jazz to children and adults.

Our School Values are:-

Kindness – Our school is based on being kind to each other and treating others as you would like to be treated. We support each other and help you to achieve your goals.

Honesty – Our teachers are honest, yet sensitive in their approach. We encourage students and their families to be honest with our staff and come to us with any concerns or queries they may have.

Equality – At NYD Cymru we treat everyone as equals, we accept people for who they are.

Support – We make sure to support every student and their families in any way we can. If you’ve got a dream, we will do our best to help you achieve it.

Revolutionise Dance & Theatre Group –

Revolutionise dance and theatre company is a friendly and welcoming dance and theatre school, open to all abilities. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive family where everyone is included and can be the best that they can be. We offer a wide range of classes from acrobatics,  baton twirling, jazz, lyrical contemporary all the way to hip hop, street and even musical theatre.

We have group classes and studios of different sizes and also offer one to one training, so can accommodate many needs.

The only expectation that the teachers at Revolutionise have, is that the students are dedicated and honest so they can guide them to be the best version of themselves.

Our students understand the importance of kindness, team spirit, inclusivity and respect for others. 

As a school, it is important that everyone who wants to dance, has the option to do so. Our support network of teachers, students and parents ensures that everyone is made to feel welcome and cared for whilst being a part of our dance and theatre family.

Principal Holly Molino

Telephone 07557386502 

Email revolutionisedance@gmail.com 

Address Wonderland Performance Studios unit 19 Village Court Village Farm Pyle Industrial Estate 

Email revolutionisedance@gmail.com 

Facebook Revolutionise Dance and Theatre Company 

Instagram Revolutionise Dance Ltd 

Unique You Ltd – Sarah Jones CEO Email:- uniqueyoultd@gmail.com

Academic photography and training academy allow children and young people of all abilities to be themselves and express their thoughts, feelings, emotions, likes and dislikes through photography. Giving an outlet to children and young people.

NatureQuest Academy Social Enterprise CIC – Anne Davidson Anne.naturequest@gmail.com Rebecca.naturequest@gmail.com

We work with schools and local community groups outdoor learning and nature recovery.

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Jobcentre Plus, Bargoed – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Blackwood – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Caerphilly – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Okami Shotokan Karate Club – Dean Acreman, deanacreman@outlook.com |  07725951437

Okami SKC is a shotokan karate club affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain.

Shotokan has many benefits – it helps to develop patience, self-confidence, self-control, strength, flexibility, calmness and concentration, and it can reduce negative attitudes. In addition, knowledge of Shotokan karate provides you with a means of self-defence.

Playworks Oakdale – Anne-Marie Powell, annemarie.spiller@playworks-intranet.com

Play-based after school club for children aged 3-11 years at Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School, Maesygarn Rd, Oakdale, Blackwood NP12 0NA

Sainsbury’s Supermarket, Newbridge Road, Blackwood, NP12 2AN- Mr Kevin Griffiths, Manager.pontllanfraith@sainsburys.co.uk

Sgiliau Cyf – Charlotte Evans, Charlotteevans@sgiliau.wales – 01633 619086

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Tir Y Berth Primary School, New Road, Tir Y Berth ,Hengoed, CF82 8AU

Adult Information, Assistance & Advice CCBC – Garath Dobbs – Garath.dobbs@caephilly.gov.uk

IAA is the “front door” to accessing services from our adult service divisions of Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Islwyn Park Coffee Shop – Sharon Moore – 01443 864623 is run by staff alongside individuals with learning disabilities and autism, in Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly. It was created to help individuals learn new skills and gain experience in a safe environment.

The coffee shop sells a variety of hot & cold food as well as cakes and beverages. Some individuals have been successful in gaining paid supported employment with CCBC

Twyn Out of School Club – twynoutofschoolclub@gmail.com    offers an out of school care services for children aged 4-11 years old.  The club runs in both term time and school holidays and is open to all children, including those with ALN. The club supports children with ND & autism and in directly their families.

Autism Puzzles

Cardiff Family Information Service- Julia Sky, disabilityindex@cardiff.gov.uk

The Family Information Service (FIS) provides free advice and information on a wide range of childcare options and activities for children aged 0-20, their families and their carers.

The Family Information Service also maintains The Index of Children and Young People with Disabilities or Additional Needs in Cardiff.

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Focus On – Gemma Dark-Trolley gemma@focusontraining.co.uk

A training company delivering vocational qualifications in the workplace.  They work with many different employers and their staff with the aim of up-skilling existing staff, changing recruitment practices for new staff through apprenticeships and providing development opportunities.

HCB Solicitors – 029 2029 1704 – based in Cardiff but help parents across Wales – (The focus of our work is predominantly to assist with appeals to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal and to provide specialist legal support to parents across the UK. The expertise and reputation of the solicitors within the education law department enables HCB Solicitors to offer an excellent service to clients and our success rates are very high.)

Andrew Barrowclough – Director and Head of Department  029 2044 4104  andrewbarrowclough@hcbgroup.com or Nathan Davies – Associate Solicitor  029 2044 4105  nathandavies@hcbgroup.com

Jobcentre Plus, Cardiff Alexandra House – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Cardiff Charles Street – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jump, Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen, Cardiff

Sainsbury’s Local, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LZ – Sarah Spurway, Manager.cardiffwhitchurchroadlocal@sainsburys.co.uk

SNAP Cymru – Telephone Helpline: 0808 801 0608 – Office Number: 02920 348 990 – Email: enquiries@snapcymru.org

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Switched On Substance Misuse Service, Sadie Alexander, Sadie.alexander@wales.nhs.uk 02922 330290

Switched On is a multiagency substance misuse services for Cardiff and the Vale, providing training, awareness and education sessions to children, young people, parents/carers and practitioner.  This is a free service.

The Fit Group CIC DanceFit/SportFit  – Megan Kennedy m.kennedy@dancefit.wales

The Fit Group CIC was formed on the 1st of September 2019 as a not-for-profit organisation with an aim to deliver dance, gymnastics and sports sessions which benefit the surrounding communities. The emphasis is to provide a personal and valuable experience for participants, volunteers, staff, and community groups through delivering activities, which promote social, physical and mental wellbeing. Our organisations DanceFit Wales and SportFit Wales ensure accessible, affordable sessions, which encourage the importance of volunteering and developing skills for employment in addition to the promotion of a lifelong active healthy lifestyle.

Mermaid Quay Cardiff Bay – Becky Jones – Becky.jones@mermaidquay.co.uk

Mermaid Quay offers waterfront restaurants, bars, cafes, entertainment venues, shopping and luxury services all in a stunning location.

The Waterloo Foundation – Alison Dacey – Human Resources Consultant – alison.dacey@waterloofoundation.org.uk

The Waterloo Foundation – Sarah Case – Operations and Finance Director – sarah.case@waterloofoundation.org.uk

The Waterloo Foundation (TWF) is an independent grant-making Foundation. We are most interested in projects that help globally, with particular focus on the disparity of opportunities, wealth and the unsustainable use of the world’s natural resources. To that end, our main programmes support: World Development, Environment, Child Development and Wales. The Waterloo Foundation has pledged its support to Divest Invest, a global movement united in the belief that by using our collective influence as investors to divest from fossil fuels and invest in climate solutions we can accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy. The Waterloo Foundation is proud to be a Fairtrade Workplace.

Carmarthenshire County Council – Kirsty Jones, KEJones@sirgar.gov.uk

• Children’s Diability Team
• Young Carers Service
• Transition Team
• Tîm Camau Bach – 01267 246673 – Early Intervention Servive commissioned by Family First.  They short term offer support for parents with a disabled child aged between 0-16 years around issues such as communication, sleep, continence, behaviour, diet, play, child development and sibling support
• West Wales Share Lives – WestWalesShareLives@carmarthenshire.gov.uk / 01267 246890

Cymru Care Training Ltd  – Tracy Parkes, tracy.parkes@cymrucaretraining.com

Dyffryn Taf Learning Support Department

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Federation of Burry Port Infant and Junior School

Foel Farm

Jobcentre Plus, Ammanford – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Llanelli – 0800 169 0190

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Substance Misuse Team, Carmarthenshire County Council

Elizabeth Howells, Consultant Social Worker – Ehowells@carmarthenshire.gov.uk   01554 744343

Transition Team Carmarthenshire County Council

Kirsty Jones – KEJones@sirgar.gov.uk

Agoriad Cyf – Robyn Williams, robyn@agoriad.org.uk

Barclays Bank Cardigan – Julia Brady, Branch Manager  julia.brady@barclays.com

Ceredigion Actif – Gemma Cutter  gemmac@ceredigion.gov.uk

Ceredigion Actif, is the county council service with responsibility for leading on sport and leisure provision

Cymru Care Training Ltd  – Tracy Parkes, tracy.parkes@cymrucaretraining.com

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Specialist provider of employment and training services for disabled and disadvantaged people. Our primary activities all focus on helping individuals make the transition towards economic integration.

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Third Sector Integration Facilitators, Samantha Nicholls, samantha.nicholls@wales.nhs.uk

We are a small team of 2 people who work within health and social services raising the profile of the 3^rd Sector in Ceredigion. We also deliver Dementia friends training and awareness and would like to be in a position to share the ASD awareness training/e-learning.

Beyond Breakout Ltd – Joanne Woodall – info@beyondbreakout.co.uk

Independent escape room company based in the iconic Pryce Jones building in Newtown. Also, providers of outdoor escape games which are suitable for all ages.

Agoriad Cyf – Robyn Williams, robyn@agoriad.org.uk

Specialist provider of employment and training services for disabled and disadvantaged people. Our primary activities all focus on helping individuals make the transition towards economic integration.

Careers Wales North West

G2G Communities – Dr William G Lockitt, bill@g2gcommunities.org 01745 334482

G2G Communities CIC is a LEGO Education Innovation Studio and uses LEGO with a wide range of people of all ages to develop their self-confidence.

Itaca Abergele Community Action – Lisa Williams – lisa@itaca.org.uk / 01745 826570

Abergele Community Action is a unique community project which operates out of an Internet Café and ICT facility known as Itaca… and is located on the ground floor of Hesketh House in the centre of Abergele.

SNAP Cymru

The Outdoor Partnership – Bethan Davies, 
bethan.davies@outdoorpartnership.co.uk

North Wales Police- Front Line Staff- Caroline Currie caroline.currie@northwales.police.uk  

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Engineering Team Coleg Llandrillo

The engineering department at Rhos campus delivers a variety of courses including Level 1 & 2 Performing engineering operations, Level 2 & 3 Academic and craft qualifications.  This leads to progressing to university or becoming an apprentice.

We are the UK Training centre for RWE renewables apprentices, and we run a full-time course at the college for 2 years and then learners complete a year in industry with continued support from us. 

We have extra apprentices that come to college one day a week released from their employer.  We also offer higher education (HE) courses in a Higher National Diploma (HND) and a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in general engineering and degree apprentices in partnership with Bangor university.  

Over in Rhyl we have the motor vehicle area and service and repair section.  Vehicle body repair and fabrication and welding.  We offer level 1, 2 & 3 qualifications, and apprentice opportunities.

In both Rhos and Rhyl, we offer a number of commercial courses for industry including Automotive technician accreditation and Robotics.  

Programme Area Manager – Alwyn Jones email:-Jones34a@gllm.ac.uk

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Independent Living Skills Team

 The Pre-Vocational and Independent Living Skills department offers a range of courses for learners with additional learning needs.

We offer a range of Full-time courses at the Rhos campus and Part-time courses run at the Rhyl campus.

Programme Area Manager – Jane Myatt email :- myatt1jp@gllm.ac.uk

Agoriad Cyf – Robyn Williams, robyn@agoriad.org.uk

Specialist provider of employment and training services for disabled and disadvantaged people. Our primary activities all focus on helping individuals make the transition towards economic integration.

Careers Wales North West

Coleg Cambria – Student Services/TRAC and Administration Department – Nicola Henderson, TRAC Student Support Advisor – nicola.henderson@cambria.ac.uk – 0300 3030007

Coleg Cambria is a further and higher education college offering full time and part time courses, apprenticeships and employer training.

Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council – Emma Gray – Volunteering and Wellbeing Development Officer (Active Inclusion Lead) – emmag@dvsc.co.uk 01824 702441

County Volunteer Centre for Denbighshire supports, develops and gives voice to the voluntary sector which encourages community involvement, enhancing the quality of people’s lives. DVSC runs Active Inclusion projects supporting people with Autism (aged 25+) to increase skills and confidence.  We also support the Denbighshire Learning Disability Forum and provide training including Autism Awareness to the sector.

Funky Formulas Tuition, Sarah Jones, funkyformulas@outlook.com 07986 360 801

I provide private mathematics tuition on a one-to-one basis. This is for all ages and all abilities up to GCSE Higher Level.

G2G Communities – Dr William G Lockitt, bill@g2gcommunities.org 01745 334482

G2G Communities CIC is a LEGO Education Innovation Studio and uses LEGO with a wide range of people of all ages to develop their self-confidence.

OPUS- Denbighshire County Council- Sara Webster, opus@denbighshire.gov.uk 01824712838 / 07717815761

Over 25? Looking for work? OPUS can support you on your journey to work, volunteering and training. Contact; OPUS@denbighshire.gov.uk  01824 712838

Itaca Abergele Community Action – Lisa Williams – lisa@itaca.org.uk / 01745 826570

Abergele Community Action is a unique community project which operates out of an Internet Café and ICT facility known as Itaca… and is located on the ground floor of Hesketh House in the centre of Abergele.

Jobcentre Plus, Rhyl – Amanda Thmpson – amanda.thompson@dwp.gov.uk

SNAP Cymru

The Outdoor Partnership – Bethan Davies, 
bethan.davies@outdoorpartnership.co.uk

Your Space, Rachel Hancocks, yourspacemarches.co.uk

Activity and Social club for children and young adults on the Autistic Spectrum and or who may have other related conditions and supporting their families

We are a registered charity in England and Wales (charity Number 1153848) and a not for profit organisation 837544

We are based in the Wrexham borough and run sessions throughout the county. We have families registered with us from Wrexham, Denbighshire and Flintshire.

38.6 Solutions – Georgia Hughes –38.6 Solutions (38-6solutions.co.uk) – 01745 355662

We are a family assessment centre supporting new parents to develop parenting knowledge and skills during a twelve week residential placement.

Our team is multi-disciplinary and comprises of Social Workers, Support Workers, Teachers, Intervention Providers and Parenting specialists.

Parents have a wide range of complex and multifaceted needs including learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, mental health diagnosis, alcohol and substance addictions.  

Agoriad Cyf – Robyn Williams, robyn@agoriad.org.uk

Specialist provider of employment and training services for disabled and disadvantaged people. Our primary activities all focus on helping individuals make the transition towards economic integration.

Coleg Cambria – Student Services/TRAC and Administration Department – Nicola Henderson, TRAC Student Support Advisor – nicola.henderson@cambria.ac.uk – 0300 3030007

Coleg Cambria is a further and higher education college offering full time and part time courses, apprenticeships and employer training.

Fiona Neav Independant Services

Court House Cafe / Clwyd Alyn  – Cerys Sullivan- cerys.sullivan@clwydalyn.co.uk, Stuart Hughes – stuart.hughes@clwydalyn.co.uk, Kayleigh Wood – Kayleigh.wood@clwydalyn.co.uk, Mandy Martin – mandy.martin@clwydalyn.co.uk

Cyfle Cymru – Naomi Oakley (Naomi.I.Oakley@cais.org.uk)

Cyfle Cymru Peer Mentors help people to develop confidence, and provide support to access training, qualifications and work experience.  We help people affected by substance misuse and/or mental health conditions to gain the skills necessary to enter the world of work.

G2G Communities – Dr William G Lockitt, bill@g2gcommunities.org 01745 334482

G2G Communities CIC is a LEGO Education Innovation Studio and uses LEGO with a wide range of people of all ages to develop their self-confidence.

Flintshire Education Inclusion Service, Progression Team – Alice Williams 01352 704065

Jobcentre Plus, Mold – Hannah Mitchell (Hannah.mitchell2@dwp.gsi.gov.uk)

Jobcentre Plus, Shotton – Louise Isherwood, louise.isherwood@dwp.gsi.gov.uk 

North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair Rugby League – Stephen Jones, steve@crusadersdisabilitysportsclub.co.uk

Wheelchair rugby league club. We provide a venue and facilities for people of all ages/sexes to participate in Wheelchair Rugby League. WhRL can be played by disabled and able bodied players.

ODEL Involve, Clwyd Alyn – Sarah Faire, Manager sarah.faire@clwydalyn.co.uk

Support autistic individuals to access volunteering opportunities and future employment

Resilience – Lisa Roberts lisa.roberts@flintshire.gov.uk 07769 303 718

Resilience work with young people aged 16-25 who are suffering with their wellbeing. We work to the individual’s goals to move them forward.

SNAP Cymru

The Outdoor Partnership – Bethan Davies, 
bethan.davies@outdoorpartnership.co.uk

Your Space, Rachel Hancocks, yourspacemarches.co.uk

Activity and Social club for children and young adults on the Autistic Spectrum and or who may have other related conditions and supporting their families

We are a registered charity in England and Wales (charity Number 1153848) and a not for profit organisation 837544

We are based in the Wrexham borough and run sessions

Clwyd Alyn Women’s Aid (CAWA)  Call Lindsay on 01352 712150 or email – cahawomensaid@clwydalyn.co.uk 

Clwyd Alyn Women’s Aid (CAWA) is an established, independent, specialist, domestic abuse support service, that promotes the values of hope, kindness, and trust, for women and children, who are experiencing or who have witnessed domestic abuse, including coercive controlling behaviours throughout West Flintshire.

CA Women’s Aid provides a wrap around, holistic approach by sourcing or providing emergency accommodation (refuge/sanctuary), initial crisis management, community-based outreach support, dedicated support services for children and young people, facilitation of recovery programmes such as the Freedom Programme, Own my Life the Combined Adult and Child domestic abuse recovery toolkit, STAR support, The combined Adult child & Young person’s ACE’S recovery toolkit,  Hope2recovry and SPACE supporting parents and children emotionally, training and awareness raising events, specialist mental health support, active members of multi-disciplinary teams (Early Help Hub/MARAC) and solution focused counselling. CA WA operate a direct access service which is accessible 24 hours a day 365 days a year (out of normal working hours this service is managed via a two tier on-call service with the Live Fear Free helpline acting as a third-tier filtering calls).

JBOT-UK® Occupational Therapy Services – Jacqui Brett – info@jbotuk.com

Occupational therapy, sensory assessment, coaching and post-diagnostic support services designed for neurodivergent individuals.

Agoriad Cyf – Robyn Williams, robyn@agoriad.org.uk

Specialist provider of employment and training services for disabled and disadvantaged people. Our primary activities all focus on helping individuals make the transition towards economic integration.

Bangor Gymnastics Club, Mair Eluned, maireluned123@btinternet.com

Bangor Gymnastics Club is a Not For Profit Organization offering gymnastics to from babies to adults with our Baby Gym Session, Pre School, Recreational for Boys and Girls, Inclusive/Disability, Free Running, Adult Gymnastics and Competitive Squad Gymnastics sessions.

Gyrfaoedd Gogledd-ddwyrain Cymru

G2G Communities – Dr William G Lockitt, bill@g2gcommunities.org 01745 334482

G2G Communities CIC is a LEGO Education Innovation Studio and uses LEGO with a wide range of people of all ages to develop their self-confidence.

SNAP Cymru –

Telephone Helpline: 0808 801 0608 – Office Number: 02920 348 990 – Email: enquiries@snapcymru.org

The Outdoor Partnership – Bethan Davies, 
bethan.davies@outdoorpartnership.co.uk

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai WBL Childcare

 Our Work based Learning Childcare Department offers a variety of courses to accommodate all childcare provision across North Wales.

We predominantly offer courses in the Gwynedd/ Anglesey/Conwy and Denbighshire areas.

For schools we offer the Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.  The course is suitable for primary/Secondary and Special Needs schools. Teaching assistants who work in various roles and support whole classrooms, support pupils who have one to one additional needs.  Teaching assistants can apply for a level 2 course if they are new to the role or do not have additional responsibilities.

More experienced teaching assistants who have additional responsibility for planning/supporting groups can apply for the level 3 course.

Our Children’s Play Learning and Development qualification is suitable for childcare workers who support in day nurseries, playgroups and in the foundation phase classes at primary schools and is available at level 2 and 3.

The Play work qualification is available for playworkers who support after school and holiday clubs. The course is available at level 2 and 3. We also offer a level 3 Transition award for learners who already hold a level 3 Childcare qualification.

We can offer qualifications from level 2 through to level 5. We can offer apprenticeships and stand-alone courses to support people in their career.

All the provision that is on offer is delivered by experienced and qualified assessors to meet the needs of the sector and is available bilingually to support the learners to complete their course in the language of their choice.

Programme Area Manager – Justine Grew – Grew1j@gllm.ac.uk

Brecon Road Infants School

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Jobcentre Plus, Merthyr – Kathrine.Herbert@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Building Bridges Project, Monmouth  NP25 5AS  Tel: 01600 710895

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Jobcentre Plus, Abergavenny – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Caldicot – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Chepstow – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Learning Centre

Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service, Gareth Morgan, garethmorgan@monmouthshire.gov.uk  Donna Werrett, donnawerrett@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Pembroke Primary School Additional SNAP Cymru

Sgiliau Cyf – Charlotte Evans, Charlotteevans@sgiliau.wales – 01633 619086

Undy Athletic Football Club – The Causeway Magor South Wales  NP26 3EW

Kingdom Come Play – Castle Meadows Park, Merthyr Road, Abergavenny  NP7 7RZ www.kingdomcomewales.co.uk

Celtic Tri- Adult and Junior Triathlon Club, Mark Edwards markedwards1927@googlemail.com 

Cerdd NPT Music – Wayne Pedrick, Service Manager w.pedrick@npt.gov.uk

Creunant Playgroup, Creunant Primary School, Crynant, Neath, SA10 8NS

Crynallt Primary School, Afan Valley Road, Cimla, Neath, SA11 3AZ

CS Judo Club, Carl James, 07983 237 599, c+sacadmeyjudo@yahoo.com

Concentrating on social interaction, creative activities and the sensory and touch aspect of Autism in a safe and comfortable environment.All Coaches, DBS, Child protection and First Aid Certified..

Cymru Care Training Ltd  – Tracy Parkes, tracy.parkes@cymrucaretraining.com

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Enigma Hairdressers – Nadine Lane, nadi458@aol.com

Maesmarchog Primary School, Main Road, Dyffryn Cellwen

Neath Abbey Infant School

Jobcentre Plus, Port Talbot – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Neath – 0800 169 0190

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Tairgwaith Primary School, Llwyncelyn Road, Tairgwaith, Ammanford  SA18 1UT

Tonmawr Primary School, Tonmawr, Port Talbot SA12 9UW

Tomms Care Ltd.

Ysgol Hendre

Ysgol y Ddwylan

County in the Community – Norman Parselle

County in the Community was established September 2013 when Newport County AFC gained football league status. In June 2015 County in the Community became registered as a charity. We use the power of sport, education and training to engage with all members of the community living across South East Wales, regardless of age, ethnicity, physical ability or economic status. Through our delivery programmes, we aim to change lives, inspire sport/physical activity participation, improve health/wellbeing and build greater community cohesion. 

Mission

Our mission, through the power of sport, is to provide sporting, educational and physical activity programmes that enrich the lives of people living across South East Wales, regardless of age, ethnic origin, economic status or physical ability.

Values

Teamwork – We work as a team and embrace partnership engagement

Integrity – We approach our work with honesty and reflect on our behaviours and practise

People & Communities – We care about people and the communities they live in. Volunteers, staff and participants – to give them the best experience with CITC

Ownership – We take responsibility and are accountable for our actions

Passion & Empathy – We care about the work we deliver and listen to our beneficiaries

Celebration – we celebrate the success

Diversity – we champion and celebrate diversity

Quality – we strive to deliver quality provision and service to our beneficiaries

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Focus On – Gemma Dark-Trolley gemma@focusontraining.co.uk

A training company delivering vocational qualifications in the workplace.  They work with many different employers and their staff with the aim of up-skilling existing staff, changing recruitment practices for new staff through apprenticeships and providing development opportunities.

Jobcentre Plus, Newport – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

NCAFC Disabled Supporters Association- Colin Faulkner, ncafcdsa@gmail.com

Supporters group working with the club to the improve match day experience for disabled supporters through facilities, awareness and education. Also raise money for charities that fit within our remit. Members of Level Playing Field. 

Newport Libraries, Museum and Art Gallery- Julie Watkinds, julie.watkins@newport.gov.uk

Newport Libraries provide books for leisure and information, “Read Aloud” sessions for adults and a housebound library service to users unable to attend their local library, plus free e-books and e-magazines.

Children, young people and their families are welcomed, library staff will help and support your family to love books, stories and find information.

Newport Libraries hosts events and activities for all ages throughout the year, there is something for everyone!

Newport Museum and Art Gallery has been collecting evidence of Newport’s history, culture and environment since 1888.

The museum displays tell the story of Newport from prehistoric times to the 20th Century and temporary exhibitions always offer something new to explore!

Tesco Extra Risca, Pontymister Ind Estate Newport Road, Risca,Newport, Gwent NP11 6NP

The Dyscovery Centre, Felthorpe House, Caerleon Campus, Lodge Road, Caerleon, Newport (National organisation)

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Sparkle, Serennu Children’s Centre, off Cwrt Camlas, Rogerstone, NP10 9LY

1574 ATC Corps, Pembroke Borough

Bethsaida B&B, High Street, St Dogmaels, SA43 3EQ, Jo Pitt, bethsaida@hotmail.co.uk

A unique four star graded Bed and Breakfast provider in St Dogmaels, North Pembrokeshire. Set in a redesigned former chapel offering a range of luxury accommodation, including provision for individuals with mobility impairment. Regular finalists of the Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards. 

B-wbl Consortium Management Team (Pembrokeshire College) – Jackie Beckett, B-wbl Quality Manager, j.beckett@pembrokeshire.ac.uk

Cymru Care Training Ltd  – Tracy Parkes, tracy.parkes@cymrucaretraining.com

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Gelli Mor Ltd

Jobcentre Plus, Pembroke Dock – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Haverfordwest – 0800 169 0190

Lindholme Guest House- Tenby, 27 Victoria Street, Tenby, SA70 7DY, Rachel Thompson, stay@lindholmeguesthouse.co.uk

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Pembroke

Portfield School

Sainsbury’s Supermarket, Upper Park Road, Tenby, SA70 7LT – Mr Chris Thompson, Manager.Tenby@sainsburys.co.uk

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Splash Out (surf experience for children with autism)

Stackpole VC School, Stackpole, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA715DB

St Marks VA School

Value independence CIC, Frankie Evans, frankie@valueindependence.co.uk

VI are a Community Interest Company that was founded in 2008 to develop specialised provision for vulnerable people.  This is a unique service for young people and adults who are disengaged or isolated from mainstream society because of either autism, mental health, ABI or LD. 

Provision is meant for personal development, social and recreational needs.

We offer day services, disability sports including Bike Mobility and target shooting, 1-1 support in the community, respite and supported living. 

VI are a not for profit organisation so any profits made are reinvested into the company.

Fishguard Leisure Centre – Pembrokeshire County Council – Fishguard Pembrokeshire SA65 9DT – 01437 775504

PRP Training – enquiries@prp-training.co.uk – 01646 623780

Established in Pembrokeshire over 20 years ago, PRP Training is a training provider specialising in the delivery of Work Based Apprenticeships throughout South & West Wales and Vocational Training at our Academy in Pembrokeshire. PRP are accredited by City and Guilds, Edexcel and the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) we are proud to hold a Disability Confident Leaders Award and an Autism Awareness Certification.

Crymych Leisure Centre – Caroline Cooper – caroline.cooper@pembrokeshire.gov.uk – 01437 776690

Agoriad Cyf – Robyn Williams, robyn@agoriad.org.uk

Specialist provider of employment and training services for disabled and disadvantaged people. Our primary activities all focus on helping individuals make the transition towards economic integration.

Celtic Tri- Adult and Junior Triathlon Club, Mark Edwards markedwards1927@googlemail.com

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

L’Arche Brecon Community, Brecon, Powys

Peekaboo Childminding Services- Elaine Pinder, lanidpinder@hotmail.com

SNAP Cymru

Ysgol Maesyddern 

Emma’s donkeys Llanidloes. Emma Butters –  Emmamary19@hotmail.com

We visit many organisations with our donkeys where everyone can groom the donkeys, learn some fun facts, sensory boxes, and for the younger children they can experience a short donkey ride. Donkeys are therapeutic animals and make everyone feel happy when being around them. We also offer 1:1 sessions. 

Abercynon Sports Centre – Christopher Lock (Centre Manager), christopherlock@rctcbc.gov.uk 

Cynefn.com – Laura Hickman Sell, hello@laurahickman.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Face 1st Face Painting – Dawn Tilley, 01443 218680,  dawn.tilley@virgin.net (Professional face and body painting for parties and events in South East Wales)

Jobcentre Plus, Aberdare – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Llantrisant – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Pontypridd – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Porth – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Tonypandy – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Treorchy – 0800 169 0190

Meadow Court Specialist Residential Service – Karen Williams, karenD.Williams@wales.nhs.uk 

01443 675351

Meadow Court is a five bedded Specialist Residential Unit, which is purpose built to provide care for people with learning disabilities, who also display behaviours that challenge care services and who may be on the Autistic Spectrum. It is part of the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Directorate within ABMUHB. 

Sgiliau Cyf – Charlotte Evans, Charlotteevans@sgiliau.wales – 01633 619086

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC Human Resources Team Email – equality@rctcbc.gov.uk   Tel :-01443 444529

Crocels Community Media Group Ltd –  Jonathan Bishop – Website: http://www.crocels.net – Tel:-0845 4786390

Crocels is a multimedia education and community regeneration partnership serving West Wales and the South Wales Valleys.

Our mission is to contribute to the viability, vitality and visible development of the West Wales and The Valleys region of Wales through education, sustainable development and global citizenship.

Through making use of electronic learning blended with community regeneration activities we increase the employability of young and disabled people, such as students, graduates and those who would not normally be able to find employment without the support of more competent peers.

Vision Products – Nia Hasset-Rees (Business Manager, Vision Products) Nia.Hasset-Rees@rctcbc.gov.uk

Jo Rogers (Group Operations Manager, Vision Products) Joanna.Rogers@rctcbc.gov.uk

Vision Products is a supported business that is a part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council that provides meaningful support, training, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Davies and Jones Optometrists Treorchy  – Elinor Hobby – elinor@daviesandjonesoptometrists.co.uk Tel – 01443 773879

Davies and Jones Optometrists are a family-run opticians that have more than 50 years of experience providing eyecare to the people of Rhondda Cynon Taf and beyond.

Celtic Tri- Adult and Junior Triathlon Club, Mark Edwards markedwards1927@googlemail.com

CS Judo Club, Julian Alexander, Head Coach, 07815207172, csjudoclub@gmail.com

Concentrating on social interaction, creative activities and the sensory and touch aspect of Autism in a safe and comfortable environment.All Coaches, DBS, Child protection and First Aid Certified.

Cymru Care Training Ltd  – Tracy Parkes, tracy.parkes@cymrucaretraining.com

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Jobcentre Plus, Morriston – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Swansea – 0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Ystradgynlais – 0800 169 0190

Sainsbury’s Supermarket, 14 Alexandra Rd, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4NW – Laurie Hannon,  Manager.gorseinon@sainsburys.co.uk

Shine Cymru Employability and Life Skills Centre, Hayley Evans info@shinecymru.co.uk

Provision for 16-25 year olds with moderate to complex learning difficulties and / or disabilities focussing on life skills, communication and employability skills.  Bespoke timetables will be put together following an initial assessment.

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Swansea Carers Centre- Emma Daniels, admin@swanseacarerscentre.org.uk

Swansea Carers Centre is a specialist voluntary organisation providing support to unpaid carers and former carers across the City & County of Swansea.  We offer information, advice and support to make life easier for the carer and the person they are looking after. We provide opportunities for to meet other carers, share experiences and work together to get things changed for the benefit of everyone. 

All our services are completely confidential. Our services include:

• Welfare Benefit Advice
• Counselling
• Training & Personnel Development
• Support groups
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Forums
• Day centre and sitting service through our Caring Break Service
• Parent Carer Advice

YMCA Swansea – info@ymcaswansea.org.uk – 01792 652032

YMCA Swansea aims to tackle poverty, improve health and well-being, promote equality & diversity and improve the quality of life for children, young people and communities in Swansea and surrounding areas. – www.ymcaswansea.org.uk 

Swansea Living Solutions / Sea View House

People need change and Swansea Living Solutions are proactive, flexible, and responsive to the changing needs risks, well-being and aspirations of the individuals living at the service.

We provide a bespoke and individually tailored residential social care and specialist support service; including intensive support with close observations as required for  adults with mental health issues, ranging from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia,

Bi-Polar disorder and personality disorders. We can provide bespoke packages of support and a flexible environment which enables us to extend our services to individuals who have a history of deliberate and accidental self-harm and / or a history of attempted suicide. We can provide flexible accommodation, and tailored support to meet the needs of the individual and this can vary from following a recovery pathway from intensive support and environmental control to supporting an individual with a re-enablement plan in preparation to move into a less supportive environment such as supported living or independent living settings.  We are insured and able to meet the needs of individuals who have been subject to a section under the Mental Health Act and who are placed on Section 17 leave, discharged under a Community Treatment Order and / or subject to S117 Aftercare.  And / or Guardianship, MAPPA –

Contact Karolina Morris Tel:- 01792 204141  Email – manager@swansealivingsolutions.co.uk  

Action for Children – Tafarn Newydd CFS, @ TOGs Centre, The Highway, New-Inn, Pontypool, Torfaen. NP4 0PH

Croesyceiliog School, Woodland Road, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, Torfaen NP44 2YB

Cwmbran Centre, 1st Floor, Powys House, South Walk, Cwmbran, NP44 1PB

Day Opportunities Torfaen – Torfaen County Borough Council, Ty-nant-ddu resource Centre, Hospital Road, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool  NP4 8LE  |  Lynne Griffiths

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Fairwater High School, Ty Gwyn Way Fairwater, Cwmbran  NP44 4YZ

Jobcentre Plus, Cwmbran – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Pontypool – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Language and Communication Base, Fairwater High School, Cwmbran

Sgiliau Cyf – Charlotte Evans, Charlotteevans@sgiliau.wales – 01633 619086

Shelite Fitness Personal Training  – Rachel Pugh  shelitefitness@live.co.uk

SNAP Cymru

WRIGGLES AND GIGGLES DAY NURSERY, 70 Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran, Torfaen. NP33 4JP

The Entertainer (Toy Shop), Cwmbran

Tofaen Dolphins, Performance Centre, Mithceldean, Bethel Lane Upper Cwmbran, Cwmbran, United Kingdom  NP44 5ST.  Frances Newton Hello@torfaendolphins.com – 07971 681499. 

Torfaen Dolphins are an inclusive, award winning performance swimming club based in Torfaen who welcome swimmers from the South East region of Wales. We have a strong family-based ethos and believe that every child can achieve their aquatic potential in the water and develop life-long skills.

Two Locks Nursery School, Two Locks Road, Cwmbran, NP44 7HQ

1st Pontypool Guide Unit – Rhiannon Fritter – Guide Leader, rhifritter@gmail.com  07913 755858

Torfaen School Catering – employ over 180 staff, serving school breakfast in lunch in all the primary schools and in 3 of the Comprehensive Schools in the local authority area. If your child attends school in Torfaen, ask us for a copy of our “Catering for Pupils with Diagnosis of Autism” Policy for details of how we can support you.  Tel:- 01633 647716

Torfaen Youth Service – Contact:- David Williams – Email – youth2@torfaen.gov.uk   Tel:- 01633 648124 

Services and Support for young people aged 11–25

Avant Dance Academy – Avant Dance Academy is an established school of Dance teaching both boys and girls from 2 years of age. 

Contact:- Mrs Sarah Delaney – sarahkgwynn@gmail.com

Bay 5 Coffee House, The Promenade,Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 5TJ, bay5coffee@hotmail.com

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd – Kathy Rivett, krivett@elitesea.co.uk

ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd is a registered charity that provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities/ disadvantage aged 16 to 65+. This includes both pre-employment and in work support that is person centred and tailored to the individuals needs.

Families First Advice Line, Sarah Bloomfield, Sbloomfield@valeofgmorgan.gov.uk

Families First Advice Line is a first point of contact telephone service aimed at families with children 0-18 years of age who live in the Vale of Glamorgan, and professionals supporting families in the Vale

Focus On – Gemma Dark-Trolley gemma@focusontraining.co.uk

A training company delivering vocational qualifications in the workplace.  They work with many different employers and their staff with the aim of up-skilling existing staff, changing recruitment practices for new staff through apprenticeships and providing development opportunities.

Jobcentre Plus, Barry – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Jobcentre Plus, Penarth – LYNDA.ORMEROD@dwp.gov.uk  |  0800 169 0190

Performance and Information Team, Vale of Glamorgan Council– Julia Sky- Disability Index Administrator, disabilityindex@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

• Vale Family Information Service
• Vale Carers Services
• The Index of Children and Young People with Disabilities or Additional Needs

Penarth Youth Project, Westhouse Cottage, Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. CF64 2ZA

Sainsbury’s Supermarket, Park Cres, Barry, CF62 6HE- Chris Stork, christopher.stork@sainsburys.co.uk

SNAP Cymru

Snowdrop Independent Living- Sally Inglesant, sally@snowdropindependentliving.co.uk

Snowdrop Independent Living assess, supply and install mobility aids and equipment across South Wales and our aim is to enable people with all levels of disability to achieve a fulfilling and independent life. Snowdrop have retail outlets in Penarth, Cardiff, Swansea and Haverfordwest, as well as several mobile engineering teams.

Switched On Substance Misuse Service, Sadie Alexander, Sadie.alexander@wales.nhs.uk 02922 330290

Switched On is a multiagency substance misuse services for Cardiff and the Vale, providing training, awareness and education sessions to children, young people, parents/carers and practitioner.  This is a free service.

YMCA Barry – 01446 724000

YMCA Barry is an inclusive Gymnastics Club which strives to offer Gymnastics for all.

Motion Dance Control – Sam Griffiths – info@motioncontroldance.com

We are a community dance charity that offers a variety of classes based in our studio in Barry, and we also teach in Rhoose and Llantwit. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver inclusive classes and we also offer very successful disability classes.

Agoriad Cyf – Robyn Williams, robyn@agoriad.org.uk

Specialist provider of employment and training services for disabled and disadvantaged people. Our primary activities all focus on helping individuals make the transition towards economic integration.

Blades Gents Barbers, Andrea Kirkham (Manager Owner) Bladesgentsbarbers@gmail.com – 01978 312 915

Coleg Cambria – Student Services/TRAC and Administration Department – Nicola Henderson, TRAC Student Support Advisor – nicola.henderson@cambria.ac.uk – 0300 3030007

Coleg Cambria is a further and higher education college offering full time and part time courses, apprenticeships and employer training.

G2G Communities – Dr William G Lockitt, bill@g2gcommunities.org 01745 334482

G2G Communities CIC is a LEGO Education Innovation Studio and uses LEGO with a wide range of people of all ages to develop their self-confidence.

North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair Rugby League – Stephen Jones, steve@crusadersdisabilitysportsclub.co.uk

Wheelchair rugby league club. We provide a venue and facilities for people of all ages/sexes to participate in Wheelchair Rugby League. WhRL can be played by disabled and able bodied players.

SNAP Cymru

SWS Group – Netty.hewitson@wrexham.gov.uk

SWS Group are a group of adults with learning difficulties who work under the safe places team. They complete assessment on local business to identify areas where individual who are vulnerable, could come to feel safe.

The Outdoor Partnership – Bethan Davies, 
bethan.davies@outdoorpartnership.co.uk

Wrexham Assessment Centre

Wrexham CBC, Commissioning and Planning Team for Adult Social Services – Annette Hewitson, Commissioning & Planning Officer – Annette.Hewitson@wrexham.gov.uk

Your Space, Rachel Hancocks, yourspacemarches.co.uk

Activity and Social club for children and young adults on the Autistic Spectrum and or who may have other related conditions and supporting their families

We are a registered charity in England and Wales (charity Number 1153848) and a not for profit organisation 837544

We are based in the Wrexham borough and run sessions throughout the county. We have families registered with us from Wrexham, Denbighshire and Flintshire

Deborah Hewson, Flying Start Service Coordinator – Flying.start@Wrexham.gov.uk

Wrexham Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme for children aged from 0 years up until their 4th birthday and their parents/carers, who live in certain geographical parts of Wrexham or via an outreach referral. The aim of the programme is to help children to have the best possible start in life for their future growth and development. Flying Start is child focussed and supports parents/carers to provide the most positive environment for their children’s wellbeing. Through early identification of needs and provision of early support, Flying Start aims to improve the outcomes for children and young people and their future life. The service provides intensive health visiting support, support for early language development, parenting support and the provision of funded high quality childcare for children age 2 to 3 years. All Flying start services are free to families.

Flying Start families are offered:

• Home visiting from the multi-disciplinary Health and Parenting Team including an enhanced Health Visiting Service
• Access to parenting support and parenting groups
• Funded quality part-time childcare for 2-3 year olds
• Early speech, language and communication support

Project Management Team – Project Management Department of Social Care – Wrexham CBC – 01978 298 550

Wrexham County Borough Council Day and Employment Opportunities Team – Wrexham CBC – 01978 298436

Arbennig – Keys Group Ltd. 

Keys Group Ltd, provides residential care for children and young people. Arbennig is a specialist home for children with Autism.

Email :- manager.arbennig@keys-group.co.uk

Wrexham Council Recovery Service – Contact – David Martin –  david.martin@wrexham.gov.uk – contact number – 01978 298490.   

We are support workers who help people who have mental ill health to improve their quality of life and well-being. Approachable and friendly, we help people to create their own personal plans to meet their needs, increase independence, and achieve their personal goals.

Potens – Jamie Wadman Manager – Jamie.wadman@potens-uk.com

We are a service that works and supports adults with autism in a residential home.