South Wales Police Youth Trust

The Kids Play initiative provides open access play sessions after school and during school holidays for over 240 children aged 5–11, as well as young volunteers aged 12–16. Kids Play runs activities in the summer for young volunteers, allowing them to access play opportunities, take risks, and develop leadership skills in a safe environment.

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Cambrian Village Trust’s (CVT) ‘Young, Talented and Welsh’ project aims to identify and support young people aged 10-17 who are struggling to fit in, are low in confidence and self-esteem, at risk of substance misuse or are engaging in
anti-social behaviour.

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Raw Performance CIC in collaboration with South Wales Police Youth Trust launched a unique Youth Fitness Programme based in Bridgend.

The programme received £6,700 in funding and aims to empower young
people by harnessing the positive aspects of a military style approach to fitness, whilst fostering a supportive and engaging environment.

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A grant was given of £8,000 to enhance the Community Hub for youths, including table and chairs, pool and hockey tables and other equipment. This will help to reduce anti-social behaviour by making the hub more attractive to young people and enhance their experience.

The Boys and Girls club aims to provide a wide range of activities to those aged between 11 and 16 from the Melyn in Neath. The club helps young people increase their social and team working skills and gain confidence in themselves.

The club received just over £4,000 from the South Wales Police Youth Trust and through this funding has been able to run activities such as climbing, paddleboarding, kayaking and more. Children attend the activities alongside their families, ensuring everyone enjoys and benefits from the club.

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The grant has been used to support the ongoing work of the youth team at the Gellideg Foundation Group, by enabling them to support young people who are most vulnerable to antisocial behaviour to take part in excursions, opportunities, trips, residentials, and workshops.

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Project Harmony delivers two initiatives, Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Beats Not Blades.

EAL is a therapeutic approach delivered by Whispers Equine Ltd that engages children in structured activities with horses. This includes grooming, groundwork and observations to build trust, emotional regulation and self-esteem. For many young people who have experience trauma, this can help to lay the foundation for healthier connections in other areas of their life.

Beats Not Blades is a creative programme delivered by Rewise Learning that uses music and songs writing to explore the consequences of youth violence and knife crime. The interactive workshops help young people reflect on the impact of violence from the perspective of victims, perpetrators and families. Through writing meaningful lyrics, the young people are encouraged to express their emotions, think critically and take part in peer discussions. This acts as a powerful took for prevention and development.

All together the project received £10,000. 

Apply on the Police Commissioner's website.

At the bottom of this page there's a booklet with supporting information for applicants.

There's also a table about grants given in the past.

You can donate on our Just Giving page.

Or you could donate by cheque or postal order. Make it payable to South Wales Police Youth Trust, and send to:

Youth Trust Co-ordinator
Corporate Governance
South Wales Police Headquarters
Cowbridge Road
Bridgend CF31 3SU

If you'd like to hold a fundraising event please contact us:

South Wales Police Youth Trust
South Wales Police Headquarters
Cowbridge Road
Bridgend CF31 3SU

Phone: 01656 869366

Email: [email protected]

Registered Charity No: 1133057