🀝 Community Groups & Social Connection 🀝

Age Connects Cardiff & Vale

What they do: Provide activities, advice and support that help older people remain active, connected and independent.
Who they support: Older people across Cardiff and the Vale.

FAN (Friends and Neighbours)

What they do: Bring people together through friendship groups that reduce loneliness and promote social connection.
Who they support: Anyone looking to meet new people and build friendships.

Community Connectors

What they do: Help people access local groups, activities and services that improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Who they support: Individuals seeking community support and social opportunities.

Cardiff Council Community Wellbeing Team

What they do: Lead programmes and partnerships that improve health, wellbeing and quality of life across Cardiff communities.
Who they support: Cardiff residents and community organisations.

Cardiff Research & Engagement Centre (CREC)

What they do: Encourage public involvement in shaping local services and decisions through consultation and engagement opportunities.
Who they support: Residents who want to share their views and influence local developments.

Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC)

What they do: Support volunteering opportunities and provide advice and support to voluntary and community organisations.
Who they support: Volunteers, charities and community groups.

Mirus Stronger Communities

What they do: Offer social activities and community opportunities designed to build confidence, friendships and independence.
Who they support: Adults with learning disabilities.

Llanrumney Hall Community Trust

What they do: Provide a welcoming community venue supporting local activities, events and community development.
Who they support: Local residents and community groups.


Local Area Team (LAT)

What they do: Support communities through environmental improvements, community projects and local engagement initiatives.
Who they support: Residents and neighbourhood groups across Cardiff.

Re-engage

What they do: Deliver friendship services including social groups, tea parties and telephone companionship.
Who they support: People aged 75 and over.


Home Instead & MenoPals
What they do: Provide home care services alongside menopause peer support groups and wellbeing activities.
Who they support: Older adults, carers and women experiencing menopause