Cyfle Cymru Case Studies

Before joining Cyfle Cymru, Syeeda from Wrexham had little motivation to do much with her life. Now due to start as a Cyfle Cymru volunteer, she has made great progress and really grown as a person. Syeeda worked with her Cyfle Cymru Peer Mentor to attend accredited training courses, continuous 1-2-1 motivational sessions and various volunteering events which have all helped to give her some new-found [.....]

Shirley, 44 “I signed up to Cyfle Cymru after being referred to Hafan Wen in Wrexham. Since then I have completed a course in intuitive recovery. “I have continued to engage in the available support by attending any appointment or course. I also attend the Llangefni drop-in. “I feel the support and courses are helping me through my recovery and giving me a purpose. “I hope to continue building on my [.....]

Jodie from Bangor was referred to CAIS due to being out of work for some time, but has since secured herself a job. Jodie’s Employment Support Worker and Peer Mentor, Scott, teamed up to support Jodie with her job applications. Within a week, Jodie, 35 had found herself a new job working for Travelodge. Jodie said: “It’s been really useful and I have had good support. “If it weren’t for that day, I [.....]

Deran from Newtown was referred to Cyfle Cymru by Kaleidoscope for support with her mental health. Working alongside Cyfle Cymru she now had something to look forward to, the motivation to move on and a new found confidence. Deran, 24, now volunteers for Cyfle Cymru with Kaleidoscope in Powys. “It has opened new doors I could never imagined ever happening. “I’m looking forward to my future thanks to [.....]

Anthony, 24. “I started working with Cyfle Cymru in December 2017 as I was finding it difficult to get work. The support I have received from my peer mentor has helped me to become more independent, become responsible for managing my own tenancy and has also taught me how to manage my health conditions. Thanks to the support of Cat Bremner and Cyfle Cymru I now have a paid housekeeping job in Beth Eden [.....]

Tammy from Anglesey struggled with depression and anxiety and has come a long way since joining Cyfle Cymru. Since working with her peer mentor Tammy, 23, has gained help in looking for work, attending training courses and volunteering to help occupy her time. She particularly enjoys the volunteer days and walking groups as it’s a way of meeting new people, getting out, and interacting with others in a [.....]

Since he was referred to Cyfle Cymru by Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service in 2017, Robert has pulled through some dark times and is now moving on with his life. Robert, 61, wanted to discover ways in which he could refocus his life and achieve a sense of pride that he could share with his daughter. Cyfle Cymru in Pembrokeshire launched a Creative Writing competition which, Robert explains “caught my imagination [.....]

Due to a combination of complex mental health issues, substance abuse and a fear of seeking-help, Aaron from Gwynedd found his physical and mental health at great risk. Thanks to the ongoing support and specialist care of Cyfle Cymru, he has turned his life around and is now studying civil engineering at Cardiff University. “This project presented me with options I wasn’t even aware of” said [.....]

Helen from Caldicot needed help to gain confidence after being out of work for some time, and within 1 month of working with Cyfle Cymru has achieved a full-time managerial position at Shaw Trust. Working alongside her Peer Mentor, Helen began volunteering to gain some recent experience as well as practicing 1-on-1 interview techniques to prepare her for job applications. This gave her the confidence to apply for [.....]

David’s confidence has developed after just two months of volunteering at Bryn y Wal in Denbighshire, thanks to Cyfle Cymru. While engaging with the Cyfle Cymru programme, David, 39, has also been learning new skills and socializing with new people. “It’s making me more motivated to go out and try to get myself a full time job!” David said.   Cyfle Cymru is delivered by members of the DACW [.....]