Weekly Community Outreach & Impact Update
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🌟 Celebrating Volunteers’ Week & Community Connections in Bridgend!
Hi everyone — it’s Mark here, your local Information Officer at Mental Health Matters Wales!
🎉 Happy Volunteers’ Week!
We’re sending a huge thank you to all the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and kindness to make Bridgend a better place. Whether you’re offering a listening ear, helping run groups, or sharing your skills behind the scenes — we see you, and we appreciate you.
To mark the occasion, we’ve been promoting some brilliant new volunteer roles, which you can explore [here].
📢 This Week’s Community Outreach & Impact Update
From free training to creative wellbeing workshops, research opportunities, and inspiring local events — there’s something for everyone. Huge thanks to all the partners and groups who’ve sent us updates to share!
🏘️ Community Highlights
🔹 Sarn Life Long Centre
📍 Merfield Close, Sarn Providing dementia support, library services, friendly co-working space, free Wi-Fi, tea & coffee.
📞 01656 754853
🔹 Bridgend Council’s ‘Your Voice’ Event
A fantastic turnout last week at Evergreen Hall showcasing local youth and community support services. I was proud to attend and make great connections across the borough.
🎟️ Upcoming Events & Training
📅 10 June
📍 Maesteg
Gain essential food hygiene certification for voluntary and community roles.
📅 11 June
💻 Online An expressive and supportive creative session open to all.
🟩 Inclusive Environment Training
📍 Halo, Bridgend
📅 10 June (6–8pm) or 11 June (10am–12pm)
📧 Book via email – free for third-sector groups
🟩 Young Carers Awareness
📅 3 June (10am) or 30 June (6pm)
💻 Online
📧 Book via email – contact your training lead
🟩 CV Writing Workshop – Parent Carers
📅 24 June
📍 Online
📧 Book via organiser or via your carer support service
🟩 Bridgend College Summer Fair
📅 13 June
📍 Bridgend
🎶 Live music, student showcases, stalls and food — open to all.
📅 June–July
💻 Online
Free sessions for families and professionals dealing with Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
📅 11 June (online)
Interactive training for wellbeing leads and HR professionals.
📅 16 June
📍 Cardiff
Help co-design a new ADHD assessment tool. Includes voucher and expense cover.
🏡 Support Services
🏠 Emmaus South Wales – Open Day
📅 4 June
📍 Bridgend
Tour the facilities and learn about their work supporting people out of homelessness.
💬 Narcotics Anonymous – Pontyclun
📅 Tuesdays, 7–8pm
📍 Bethel Church
Support group for anyone in recovery from addiction.
🤝 Jonathan’s House Ministries
📍 28 Coity Road, Bridgend
📞 0800 524 4202
Faith-led support for men recovering from domestic or childhood abuse.
📷 Instagram | 𝕏 Twitter
📊 Research & Inclusion Opportunities
Help improve access to mental health support.
🕒 5 mins
🔐 Anonymous
🔷 Cardiff Met – Parental Conflict Research
🗣️ 45–60 min interview for adults (25–35) raised in high-conflict households with married parents.
📧 Contact the research team to participate
📅 Consultation open until 7 August
Share your views on how Wales can better uphold the rights of disabled people.
📅 15 October 2025
🕤 09:30–15:30
📍 Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Join colleagues from across government, education, health, and the community sector to explore progress on the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP).
Topics include:
• Ethnicity pay gap & inclusive recruitment
• Anti-racism in education and workplaces
• Engaging leadership and young people
• Data and impact monitoring
🎓 Free Learning & Resources
🪪 Carers Card UK – Discounts for unpaid carers
💻 Family Fund – Discover Digital – Free tech skills for carers
📰 News & Updates
📬 The latest Social Welfare Benefits Newsletter is now live!
📩 Stay Connected
That’s all for now — thanks for reading!
If you have community events, opportunities, or training sessions to share in our next update, feel free to get in touch.
Mark Information Officer Mental Health Matters Wales
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🔗 Bridgend Dementia Hub Activities Calendar: https://forms.office.com/e/HxUEHzTkS3
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