The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon Board for Social Responsibility Ltd is involved in highlighting issues of social concern within the Diocese. It is a Registered Charity and works within the Diocese in co-ordination with the Bishop and the Diocesan Board of Finance and is also supported by the Diocesan Mothers Union.
The Board runs a number of Projects on behalf of the Diocese, please click the links on the left for further details on individual projects.
Working in the Local Authority area of Swansea since 1999 we have over a decade of experience that has well established us within disadvantaged communities enabling us to meet our mission:
Mission Statement:
Mission: Enhancing People's Lives
Vision: Realising People's Potential
Values: People Matter, Whoever, Whatever & Wherever They Are
Our Family Centres, Outreach Projects and affordable (in some cases free) Childcare Settings strive to be able to fully provide the much needed children and family support facilities in one-stop centres, easily accessible within the local communities of Blaenymaes, Portmead, Penplas, Penlan, Eastside, Bonymaen, Clase and Caemawr.
We facilitate a wide variety of activities at our projects including:
- Parent and Toddler Groups
- Playgroups
- After School Clubs
- Healthy Family Lunches
- Playscheme, Fun Days
- Drop-in Sessions
- Outreach Home Visits
- Creches
- Childcare
- Parenting Courses
- Basic Skills courses for Parents
- Back to Work Projects
- Arts and Crafts Sessions and much more!
Core Services Unit
A separate "Core Services Unit" facilitates the work of the Board and undertakes support needs common to all of our projects, e.g. personnel issues, strategic planning, fundraising and line management. The core services personnel are:
- Peter Williams - Director & SRO
- Cherrie Taylor - Executive Officer
- Alan Jevons - Asst. SRO
- Jo Dean - Projects Manager & HR
- Elaine Howarth - Finance Officer
- Sharon Atkins - Administration Officer
The Core Services Unit is based in the
Eastside Family Support Project
"I owe the family centre a lot because without their support and encouragement I would not be where I am now, with a successful career with further prospects." Nicola Sarsero
"My son's emotional and social skills have improved within the recent months and we have built up fabulous relationships which is preparing him for school next year. As a single mother, it has been difficult for me to meet new people and make new friends, but my confidence has increased and I look forward to the group every week." - Catherine Williams
"The Jewellery Project that I have been attending since last year, has given me a lot of drive and the ability to get and up go every day." Sharon David
Service Charges from January 2011:
Playgroups - £2
Healthy Family Lunch Clubs - £2 per adult, children FREE.
Parent & Toddler Sessions & After School Clubs - please contact individual projects for an updated price
