The Tesco Extra store in Merthyr Tydfil has very kindly supported our weekly Gwena group via donations of tea, coffee, biscuits together with seasonal items for the past few years, which has enabled us to run the group. On Friday, 8th April, Tesco representatives attended the group and handed us a cheque for £500 to assist […]

The Drive Project: South Wales (Cwm Taf) Safer Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are delighted to have been appointed by the Drive Partnership as service provider for their exciting and innovative approach to those perpetrating domestic abuse in South Wales. Our South Wales Drive Project is one of three pilot sites

November 25th is the first of 16 days of activism to end violence against women. Safer Merthyr Tydfil in conjunction with service users, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Merthyr College staff and students, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service and Drugaid gathered together to make a white ribbon highlighting the campaign to end violence against

Safer Merthyr Tydfil has been successful in securing funding from the Volunteering In Wales fund to commence a new and innovative mentoring programme aimed at supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse. The programme will see mentors providing low level, additional support within the community and/or in a group setting.  Support will include assisting service

‘Voices Against Violence’ is a new choir for anyone who wants to have a go at singing, there is no audition and all abilities are welcome. The project was started by Safer Merthyr Tydfil in response to ideas from young people already involved in their work supporting survivors of domestic abuse. The “CREA8” and “Comets

IRIS (Identification and Referral to Increase Safety) is a GP based domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme.  Funded by the South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner and Cwm Taf University Health Board the project will operate initially for 2 years. Core areas of the programme are training and education, clinical enquiry,

Community groups in Cwm Taf have been celebrated for their work promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing ill-health. The Crystal Trophy Awards, organised by Cwm Taf University Health Board, were awarded this summer ‘to grass roots projects that are making a huge contribution to health and well-being’. Safer Merthyr Tydfil received the trophy and 1st prize

Safer Merthyr Tydfil is delighted in being awarded a grant from BBC Children In Need.  The 3 year grant will provide specialised services for children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, increasing their emotional wellbeing, have more positive family relationships and be better able to cope with their experiences. Julie Beck, Domestic Abuse

Hosted by Merthyr Town Football Club, the White Ribbon Football Tournament was a local event in response to the national campaign that aims to increase public awareness of White Ribbon Day and encourages men to make a stand against violence towards women. The event kicked off at 6pm with eight, 5-a-side teams entering the competition to win the first White

Merthyr Tydfil CBC with partners Safer Merthyr Tydfil was officially granted White Ribbon Town Status on 25th November 2014 in recognition for demonstrating their commitment to the aims of the White Ribbon Campaign that promotes men ending violence against women. The White Ribbon Town Status is for Councils demonstrating their commitment to the aims of the White