social responsibility
Why we need and how we use your contributions
Why we need them
Swansea & Brecon Diocesan Board for Social Responsibility opened its first project, Bonymaen Family Centre in March 1999. Over the last 8 years there has been considerable growth in the number, geographical spread and type of projects which are run by the Board.
The current Projects are listed elsewhere, however, in addition we work in partnership with many statutory and voluntary organisations, community partnerships and local parishes to ensure that finite resources are targeted most effectively at some of the most needy families within our Diocese.
Our budget for next year is over £750,000. Much of this will be raised from Welsh Assembly and local government funding initiatives, Charitable Trusts and the Diocesan Board of Finance. The support of the parishes is however a crucial element in our fundraising strategy.
Staff are always happy to come and talk to Parish Groups and would be pleased to support any local fundraising events, Coffee Mornings, Fetes that parishes might consider running on our behalf.
- Future Developments for the North and South of the Diocese
- The initial feasibility Study for the new St John’s Centre adjacent to the Cathedral has been completed.
- The next stage is preparing our detailed funding bid to provide a permanent and customised home for support services for Brecon families.
- Work has nearly finished on Clase Family Centre in Swansea. We hope to open in the Autumn 2007.
- Work across the Diocese
- Trips, Treats & Subsidised Holidays
- Learning and Training Opportunities for Parents and Carers
- NVQ Childcare Placements
- Parenting Courses, First Aid and Food Hygiene Courses
- Art and Craft
- Basic Skills (Literacy, Numeracy and I.T.)
If you would like:
- more information on the Diocesan projects
- information on volunteering for any of the projects
- someone to speak to your Church / Mother’s Union group about the projects (reasonable notice will be needed)
Please contact us using the details at the top left-hand side of this page.