South Wales Police Youth Trust
The South Wales Police Youth Trust was set up in 2009 as a registered charity which offers grants to organisations and projects offering young people an alternative path than that of being drawn into crime, anti-social behaviour and substance misuse.
Its aim is for those young people who have had some experience of the criminal justice system to be given the chance to build the foundations to make more positive life choices, have better relationships and improved mental and physical well-being.
Project Videos
The Richard Taylor Memorial Fund was started in 2006 after the death of Richard Taylor, a skateboarder from Barry. In 2004 he was involved in accident on his to the skatepark and sadly lost his life, he was 23 years of age. In the video below Richard's mother and uncle talk through the work of the memorial fund and how the funding from the SWP Youth Trust has helped them achieve their goal.
PCSO Cherylin Pryor and PCSO Viv Mumford, along with the Dig for Health Group, started a pop-up youth provision within the Ystrad and Llwynypia areas after the closure of previous provisions in the area.
This video was created by the leaders and young people of Cathays Outreach Programme in Cardiff, highlighting what they've been able to do with their funding from the South Wales Police Youth Trust.
This video was created by Rod Shaw, owner and founder of Calon Y Cwm, a youth provision in the Garw Valley, Bridgend, highlighting the various programmes they provide for youths of all ages.
Grants
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.
2020/21
Step into Sport Programme
A joint programme along with Cardiff Metropolitan University that allows sports clubs in Cardiff to create a safe space for young people within the Youth Justice System to excel through involvement in sport.
Largest ever grant of £20,000 and matched by Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Cathays & Central Youth & Community Project
An outreach project for young people living in Cathays and the surrounding areas to help young people develop independent living and transferable skills in a safe and supportive environment.
£10,000 awarded.
Blaenymaes Youth Centre
Funding young people to complete an overnight residential and outdoor pursuits activities course in the Gower, along with workshops on social and emotional skills to help boost their confidence
£4,000 awarded.
CADDT – Cornelly & District Development Trust
Grant allowed 15 youth workers to undergo the Youth Work Level 2 course run by Adult Learning Wales in order for them to work with young people aged 8 and upwards.
£3,000 awarded.
Afan Arts - 'Same But Different'
A community film was produced to give approximately 80 young people within the Neath Port Talbot area a change to get involved in the production of the film. The film aims to help young people recognise negative behaviour and its consequences.
£1,500 awarded.
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3Gs Youth Diversion Project
Street based youth work with teenagers and school holiday activities for younger children in the Gurnos, Merthyr.
£3000 to 3Gs Development Trust.
Cadoxton Youth Regeneration Project
Small-scale art/regeneration project of a seating area in Cadoxton, Barry.
£3000 to Communities First/Youth Services and others.
Woodlands and Us
Outdoor activities based project tackling grass fires, Upper Rhondda Fawr.
£3000 to Valleys Kids.
Video blog
Engagement project focused on tackling grass fires, Upper Rhondda Fach.
£3000 to Communities First, Rhondda Community Partnership and others.
Pop-Up Fun
Summer holiday provision in Aberavon, Port Talbot.
£3000 to SWP and Bulldogs Boxing and Community Activities.
Streets to Beatz
Music workshops and engagement in Adamsdown, Cardiff.
£3000 to Breakthrough Wales Youth Services CIC.
Motorcycle project
To engage positively with young off road bikers in Pentwyn, Cardiff.
£3000 to South Wales Police, Cardiff City Council and others.
Purchase of youth club equipment
To support engagement in Landore, Swansea
£1,650 to SWP.
Street Beat
Street-based youth outreach and activities in Caerau in Bridgend.
£3000 Noddfa Community Project.
Graffiti art project
Arts based engagement in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd.
£1500 to SWP, Youth Engagement Project, Park Project.
Support the South Wales Police Youth Trust
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
Our Trustees
The Youth Trust is managed by a group of trustees who are local people. They ensure that funds are used in the most effective way and work closely with donors and the communities.
• Adrian Oliver, Senior Partner Dolmans Solicitors (Chair)
• Alun Michael, South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner
• Jeremy Vaughan, Chief Constable, South Wales Police
• Mark Travis, Assistant Chief Constable, South Wales Police
• Rosaleen Moriarty-Simmonds, former High Sheriff
• Maria K Thomas, former High Sheriff
• Henry Gilbert, former High Sheriff
• Anne Morgan, former High Sheriff
• Tina Donnelly, former High Sheriff
• Jean White, High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan
• Rhys James, High Sheriff of South Glamorgan