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Third Sector Members

This incorporates charities, and the range of not for private profit companies that provide training, care, support and paid work for clients with learning disabilities.

2Activ8

The 2Activ8 centre in Amanford runs a tea rooms, craft shop and mailing service called “Get Stuffed”. The businesses are largely staffed by volunteers and some paid employees with learning disabilities. www.2activ8.co.uk

Able Radio

Able Radio is a broadcaster, run by, and provided for, people with disabilities. Unique to the U.K. it offers daily "live" programmes in addition to training opportunities. As a social enterprise it will address the under representation of people with disability working in media. www.ableradio.com

Antur Waunfawr

 

Antur Waunfawr is a leading social enterprise providing employment and training opportunities for people with learning disabilities in their own community.
Established in 1984, the Antur’s activities have developed significantly and the company currently employs over 70 people and is locate over 4 sites.

www.anturwaunfawr.org

Ashville Ceramics

Ashville Ceramics produces commemorative, souvenir and corporate branded china. Ashville Ceramics

Beacons Creative

The company has been trading as a day care service for 11 years making and selling candles. Lead by a strong volunteer board of directors, it now has ambitions to develop candle sales and create new products to develop income through sales of product to pay the former service users, provide a safe and caring environment for the employees and grow the company’s capacity to develop new products. www.beaconscreative.co.uk

Cae Post

We are a pioneering charity and social enterprise that provides work and training for people with disabilities or disadvantaged in the job market.

In partnership with Powys County Council we run a commercial scale recycling centre near Welshpool. We operate kerbside, bring-site and commercial recycling collections in Powys and beyond. We work closely with the schools and communities to spread the message of social inclusion and sustainability.

www.caepost.co.uk

Crafts for Everyone

Crafts for Everyone train people with learning difficulties and mental health problems to make ceramics, which we sell in our shop and at local events. www.craftsforeveryone.org

Dimensions UK

We provide support for more than 2,300 young people and adults who have a broad range of learning difficulties and/or autism to live a full life.
www.dimensions-uk.org

Esteam

Esteam (Environmental Sustainability Team) is a not-for-profit organisation. We provide work experience, training and education to people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Esteam is based at The Warren, Warren near Pembroke. www.esteampembs.co.uk

Every Link Counts

Every Link Counts is a charity that supports people with learning disabilities between the ages of 14 and 40. It has formed several companies in which its members can gain experience of the workplace, and with any profits generated arranges leisure activities, trips and outings. www.everylinkcounts.co.uk

Frame

A Social Firm based in Pembrokeshire, operating a furniture recycling business, and offering training, volunteering and employment to people with disabilities, principally Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. www.pembrokeshire-frame.org.uk

Innovate Trust

 

Supported living plus a range of training and activity opportunities www.innovate-trust.org.uk

Lylac Ridge

Provides educational opportunities to children and young people with learning disabilities and other barriers through interaction with animals www.lylacridge.org.uk

Meadow Mill

Social Enterprise producing a range of craft and leather goods. Meadow Mill

Mencap

Mencap is the leading UK charity for people with a learning disability and their families. www.mencap.org.uk

National Autistic Society Cymru

Supports people with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome www.nas.org.uk

Packit

Pack-IT Group is an award-winning Social Enterprise and Social Firm offering almost 20 years of professional and reliable expertise in the storage, distribution, fulfilment and mailing sector. www.pack-it.com

Prospects

Prospects is a dynamic Christian organisation working together with people with learning disabilities to ensure they can lead fulfilled lives. Prospects aims to touch every aspect of life to enable real choices and fulfilled potentials. www.prospects.org.uk

Scope Cymru

 Care and campaigning organisation for people with Cerebral Palsy
www.scope.org.uk

Seren Cyf

Cwmni Seren Cyf helps people with learning difficulties to:

* Live in their own homes.
* Access leisure, educational, social and employment opportunities.
* Offer assistance with daily living tasks and helping people to build their self confidence and skills.
www.serencyf.org

Tyddyn Mon

Tyddyn Môn was founded by the parents of adults with learning difficulties who wanted a more constructive and rewarding occupation for their sons and daughters. Well, it doesn’t get much more constructive or rewarding than rebuilding an entirely derelict smallholding and creating, developing and running a successful family tourist attraction for over 2 decades! www.tyddynmon.co.uk

Vision Twenty One

We are a registered charity offering people with a disability the opportunity to undertake vocational training with a view to employment. www.vision-twentyone.com

Young People First RCT

Advocacy group for young people with Learning Disabilities, connected to parent organisation People First www.rctypf.org.uk

Your Pets Warehouse

Your Pets Warehouse Ltd will provide quality accredited training and work experience to disabled young people through a successful self-sustained social business. We will empower these young people to find sustained employment thereafter www.yourpetswarehouse.co.uk

Ysgol Hen Felin

A Special Needs school in Ystrad

Our Core Purpose:

"To make a difference by helping people to realise their full potential and aspirations through providing comprehensive structured learning programmes"

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