Making People's Lives Better
Making People's Lives Better
A registered charity and social enterprise, Awen aims to improve the wellbeing of people and communities by managing, maintaining and enhancing a portfolio of arts, heritage and cultural venues across South Wales
Reaching over one million users each year, Awen works closely with community partners, business and the public sector to deliver social value and support local economies. Find out how you can collaborate with us to make a positive impact in your local community.
Our Portfolio
Improving wellbeing by providing opportunities for people and communities to experience, enjoy and be inspired together by culture.
Awen Libraries
Our libraries champion reading, learning, and local heritage, while providing free and unbiased access to trusted information. They offer safe, welcoming spaces with inclusive events, resources, and services that support wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connection.
Theatres
Awen’s creative work brings people together to support wellbeing, expression and connection. From youth theatre and local venues to partnerships with artists and health boards, we use the arts to build confidence, community and lasting social impact.
Bryngarw House and Country Park
Bryngarw House and Country Park is a beautiful heritage venue nestled in 113 acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and riverside trails. With elegant event spaces, a family-friendly café, and year-round activities, it’s a much-loved destination for weddings, days out, and connecting with nature.
B-Leaf and Wood-B
B-Leaf and Wood-B are work-based training programmes for adults with learning disabilities, focused on horticulture, retail, and carpentry. Supported by experienced staff, trainees build skills, confidence, and independence while creating high-quality produce and woodwork for the local community.
Awen Libraries
Our libraries champion reading, learning, and local heritage, while providing free and unbiased access to trusted information. They offer safe, welcoming spaces with inclusive events, resources, and services that support wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connection.
Theatres
Awen’s creative work brings people together to support wellbeing, expression and connection. From youth theatre and local venues to partnerships with artists and health boards, we use the arts to build confidence, community and lasting social impact.
Bryngarw House and Country Park
Bryngarw House and Country Park is a beautiful heritage venue nestled in 113 acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and riverside trails. With elegant event spaces, a family-friendly café, and year-round activities, it’s a much-loved destination for weddings, days out, and connecting with nature.
B-Leaf and Wood-B
B-Leaf and Wood-B are work-based training programmes for adults with learning disabilities, focused on horticulture, retail, and carpentry. Supported by experienced staff, trainees build skills, confidence, and independence while creating high-quality produce and woodwork for the local community.
Awen Libraries
Our libraries champion reading, learning, and local heritage, while providing free and unbiased access to trusted information. They offer safe, welcoming spaces with inclusive events, resources, and services that support wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connection.
Theatres
Awen’s creative work brings people together to support wellbeing, expression and connection. From youth theatre and local venues to partnerships with artists and health boards, we use the arts to build confidence, community and lasting social impact.
Bryngarw House and Country Park
Bryngarw House and Country Park is a beautiful heritage venue nestled in 113 acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and riverside trails. With elegant event spaces, a family-friendly café, and year-round activities, it’s a much-loved destination for weddings, days out, and connecting with nature.
B-Leaf and Wood-B
B-Leaf and Wood-B are work-based training programmes for adults with learning disabilities, focused on horticulture, retail, and carpentry. Supported by experienced staff, trainees build skills, confidence, and independence while creating high-quality produce and woodwork for the local community.
Awen Libraries
Our libraries champion reading, learning, and local heritage, while providing free and unbiased access to trusted information. They offer safe, welcoming spaces with inclusive events, resources, and services that support wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connection.
Theatres
Awen’s creative work brings people together to support wellbeing, expression and connection. From youth theatre and local venues to partnerships with artists and health boards, we use the arts to build confidence, community and lasting social impact.
Bryngarw House and Country Park
Bryngarw House and Country Park is a beautiful heritage venue nestled in 113 acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and riverside trails. With elegant event spaces, a family-friendly café, and year-round activities, it’s a much-loved destination for weddings, days out, and connecting with nature.
B-Leaf and Wood-B
B-Leaf and Wood-B are work-based training programmes for adults with learning disabilities, focused on horticulture, retail, and carpentry. Supported by experienced staff, trainees build skills, confidence, and independence while creating high-quality produce and woodwork for the local community.
Awen Libraries
Our libraries champion reading, learning and local heritage. They offer safe, welcoming spaces with events, resources and services that support wellbeing, inclusion and community connection.
Awen Libraries
Our libraries champion reading, learning and local heritage. They offer safe, welcoming spaces with events, resources and services that support wellbeing, inclusion and community connection.
Theatres and creative wellbeing
Awen’s creative work brings people together to support wellbeing, expression and connection. From youth theatre and local venues to partnerships with artists and health boards, we use the arts to build confidence, community and lasting social impact.
Theatres and creative wellbeing
Awen’s creative work brings people together to support wellbeing, expression and connection. From youth theatre and local venues to partnerships with artists and health boards, we use the arts to build confidence, community and lasting social impact.
Bryngarw House and Country PArk
Bryngarw House and Country Park is a beautiful heritage venue nestled in 113 acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and riverside trails. With elegant event spaces, a family-friendly café, and year-round activities, it’s a much-loved destination for weddings, days out, and connecting with nature.
Bryngarw House and Country PArk
Bryngarw House and Country Park is a beautiful heritage venue nestled in 113 acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and riverside trails. With elegant event spaces, a family-friendly café, and year-round activities, it’s a much-loved destination for weddings, days out, and connecting with nature.
B-Leaf and Wood-B
B-Leaf and Wood-B are work-based training programmes for adults with learning disabilities, focused on horticulture, retail, and carpentry. Supported by experienced staff, trainees build skills, confidence, and independence while creating high-quality produce and woodwork for the local community.
B-Leaf and Wood-B
B-Leaf and Wood-B are work-based training programmes for adults with learning disabilities, focused on horticulture, retail, and carpentry. Supported by experienced staff, trainees build skills, confidence, and independence while creating high-quality produce and woodwork for the local community.
Our Strategy 2025-30
Our vision is to create culturally vibrant communities where everyone feels they belong.
Sustainable Future
A healthy environment where future generations will benefit from a cleaner, more resilient and better understood planet.
Sustainable Future
A healthy environment where future generations will benefit from a cleaner, more resilient and better understood planet.
Sustainable Future
A healthy environment where future generations will benefit from a cleaner, more resilient and better understood planet.
Thriving Communities
Vibrant places to live and work with growing local economies, a proud sense of identity and where everyone as the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Thriving Communities
Vibrant places to live and work with growing local economies, a proud sense of identity and where everyone as the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Thriving Communities
Vibrant places to live and work with growing local economies, a proud sense of identity and where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Purpose and Support
Everyone with the opportunity to feel engaged and a sense of purpose, with access to skills, support and help when they need it.
Purpose and Support
Everyone with the opportunity to feel engaged and a sense of purpose, with access to skills, support and help when they need it.
Purpose and Support
Everyone with the opportunity to feel engaged and a sense of purpose, with access to skills, support and help when they need it.
Healthy Lives for All
Healthy communities where everyone has the chance to lead healthy lives.
Healthy Lives for All
Healthy communities where everyone has the chance to lead healthy lives.
Healthy Lives for All
Healthy communities where everyone has the chance to lead healthy lives.
Resilient and Reponsible
A sustainable organisation with Awen viewed as a responsible, fair, trusted employer and partner of choice.
Trusted & Sustainable
A sustainable organisation with Awen viewed as a responsible, fair, trusted employer and partner of choice.
Resilient and Reponsible
A sustainable organisation with Awen viewed as a responsible, fair, trusted employer and partner of choice.
Our Case Studies
Find out how we are making positive social impact within the South Wales communities we work.
Case Study
The Social Impact of Independent Cinema
How Awen worked in partnership with Film Hub Wales to showcase local cinema.
Case Study
The Social Impact of Independent Cinema
How Awen worked in partnership with Film Hub Wales to showcase local cinema.
Case Study
Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities
We are looking for local organisations and companies to support our trainees.
Case Study
Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities
We are looking for local organisations and companies to support our trainees.
Case Study
Seascape: A Weekend to Remember
Fantastic feedback about Awen’s annual Seascape festival - Discover how a weekend of outdoor arts in Porthcawl has something for everyone
Case Study
Seascape: A Weekend to Remember
Fantastic feedback about Awen’s annual Seascape festival - Discover how a weekend of outdoor arts in Porthcawl has something for everyone
Our Services
Discover how our wealth of experience in the arts, culture, heritage and tourism sectors could benefit your organisation.
Our Services
Discover how our wealth of experience in the arts, culture, heritage and tourism sectors could benefit your organisation.
Our Services
Discover how our wealth of experience in the arts, culture, heritage and tourism sectors could benefit your organisation.
Support us in our journey to make people's lives better
£11,000
in funds were kindly received through donations in the last financial year.
Our News
Stay up-to-date with news of our latest initiatives, inspiring stories and announcements from across the organisation.
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Awen Launches New Five-Year Strategy
The strategy outlines a clear vision for 2025-30 and marks a pivotal moment in the charity’s tenth year.
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Awen Launches New Five-Year Strategy
The strategy outlines a clear vision for 2025-30 and marks a pivotal moment in the charity’s tenth year.
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Awen Turns 10 Today
We're celebrating our milestone by visiting all of our venues with birthday cake for our colleagues.
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Awen Turns 10 Today
We're celebrating our milestone by visiting all of our venues with birthday cake for our colleagues.
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Y Muni is Back in Business
Pontypridd has marked the reopening of the much-loved Y Muni in style.
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Y Muni is Back in Business
Pontypridd has marked the reopening of the much-loved Y Muni in style.
Contact Us
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