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Are you proactive, prepared to challenge and make high quality decisions in pursuit of Awen’s charitable objectives and in support of our beneficiaries? Due to a number of current trustees approaching the end of their term of office, we are looking to appoint new individuals who can commit and contribute to the future of…
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has provided a progress report on the major ongoing scheme to redevelop the Y Muni in Pontypridd. Work to the building, in partnership with Awen Cultural Trust, started in September – to reopen Y Muni next year as a multi-purpose and fully-accessible events hub. The redevelopment will repair…
Recordings from TEDxNantymoel – The Heart of the Community are now available to view on the TEDx YouTube channel. Click here to see the whole playlist. 8 Steps for co-designing with communities – Paul Stepczak Coal, community and the 1984-85 miners’ strike – Amanda Powell Communities reclaiming the night sky – Martin Griffiths School…
If you are an unpaid carer living in Bridgend County Borough, did you know that you can apply for an Amser grant of up to £400 to use on a flexible short break through the charity TuVida? Breaks can include overnight stays, day trips, sporting activities and access to subscriptions or memberships. We are…
This Carers Rights Day, Awen is shining a spotlight on the work we do using the arts to support the wellbeing of carers in Bridgend through partnerships with organisations such as Bridgend Carers Centre, Tu Vida, Inclusability, Special Families and more. You are considered a carer if you have a responsibility for the wellbeing…
First Minister Mark Drakeford and Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS visited Bryngarw Country Park last week to announce its status as a National Forest for Wales. Awen Cultural Trust has been recognised by Welsh Government for its commitment to creating a woodland space at Bryngarw Country Park that is an exemplar for…
Awen Cultural Trust is working in partnership with fellow social enterprise Boss & Brew Academy to launch ‘From the Ground Up’, a series of free barista training courses at the Met in Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent. The first two courses, which are open to anyone aged 16 and over, will take place from 10am –…