Cyfle Cymru Case Studies

Rachel, 34, Bangor "I was referred to Cyfle Cymru because I was struggling to get back in to work due to issues with my mental health. Since starting, Scott and the other peer mentors have given me the support that I have needed and have all played a part in helping me to improve. "I have since worked as an event steward at Hardrock Hell and currently volunteer at Hafan Menai hospice. "Cyfle Cymru also gave [.....]

Michael from Colwyn Bay has been in recovery for just over two years and started volunteering as a peer mentor for CAIS. He is now on a new journey of learning new skills and building both his confidence and self-esteem back up again. Michael, 48, said: “I am very grateful, and I appreciate and love the opportunity to give something back by being a productive member of the community”.   Cyfle [.....]

Ross, 36, Swansea "When I first signed up with Cyfle Cymru I took part in the volunteer activities to keep myself busy and it was great to get out and about and meet new people. Volunteering for Cyfle Cymru and engaging in the weekly walks gave me a sense of purpose and helped me to rebuild my confidence. After attending Personal Development classes and completing my volunteer training I built up enough [.....]

Gary from Bridgend has seen huge improvements in his mental health after completing several accredited training courses and attending personal development sessions with Cyfle Cymru. Gary, 38, has watched his anxiety fade while making new friends, building his self-esteem and spending more time with his family. He also looks forward to being able to give back and volunteer with Cyfle Cymru. “I’m so glad to be a [.....]

After being unemployed for two years, Katie from Bridgend turned to Cyfle Cymru for help and is now more optimistic than ever about her future. Katie suffered from anxiety and low confidence issues before Cyfle Cymru provided her with volunteer training opportunities. Katie is now volunteering regularly and has achieved a diploma in events management, creating numerous employment opportunities. “Cyfle [.....]

Rosa from Bethesda has achieved her dreams of becoming a volunteer and a fundraiser with the help of Cyfle Cymru. Rosa, 56, said “I wanted to volunteer at a local charity shop in line with my personal values and Cyfle Cymru supported me in securing a voluntary position at Cats Protection League. Cyfle Cymru has helped me gain confidence, a sense of self-worth and a structure to my week that I desperately [.....]

Cassie from Cwmbran has been working with Cyfle Cymru and has since completed her peer mentoring qualification. She fully engaged with all the Cyfle Cymru activities in her area and worked hard with her peer mentor to discover her next steps. Here she can be seen taking those steps on her first day volunteering with Gwent Drug & Alchohol Service. Cassie, 30, said: “The support I have had from Cyfle [.....]

Leigh from Caerphilly recently received his first wage, after Cyfle Cymru helped him boost his CV. He was so pleased to be offered a job, that he immediately accepted a position at Peacocks warehouse. Cyfle Cymru helped Leigh achieve this by providing him with one-to-one sessions with a peer mentor, access to skills-based workshops, and working with him to send his newly-amended CV to recruitment [.....]

Engaging with Cyfle Cymru has been an integral part of my recovery from alcohol addiction. I signed up to the project and was assigned a fantastic peer mentor who understood me. I took part in events and training courses, which helped me gain confidence and enhance my prospects for future employment. I am now a part of their volunteer team in Swansea and I am hoping to help other people in the great way I [.....]

Craig and Aled from Llanelli – who do everything together – have gained confidence since they started volunteering with the British Heart Foundation, with the support of Cyfle Cymru. Cyfle Cymru gave Craig and Aled opportunities to grow, including team building days, a beach clean, and health and safety and customer service courses. They have received excellent feedback from their manager at the store, and [.....]