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Duffryn Community Link (DCL) Duffryn Thrives
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Duffryn Thrive Focuses on supporting residents through wellbeing sessions outdoor play, environmental stewardship, and practical hands on learning . The programme builds confidence, improves access to learning, and creates pathways into employment by developing core skills and accredited training. In partnership with Tredegar Park Primary school It provides family and child support through inclusive outdoor play opportunities, creative workshops, and safe spaces that nurture development and resilience. With Duffryn Community centre we will establish a community learning café, providing volunteers with a valuable workplace experience that fosters pride, connection, and opportunity

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Targeted sessions for children and young people, including outdoor play, wellbeing support, and skills development, alongside development of safe spaces that build confidence, resilience, & pathways into learning and future opportunities

  • People in poverty

    Duffryn Thrive supports people in poverty by linking to the community pantry, building trust and access. It boosts confidence, skills, and job prospects through training, safe spaces, family support, and real work experience in the café.

  • Environment

    The environment benefits through stewardship activities like gardening, recycling, and outdoor learning. These improve green spaces, boost biodiversity, reduce waste, and encourage sustainable habits within the community.

  • Marginalised or vulnerable groups

    Marginalised people, especially those with poor mental health, gain safe spaces, support, and outdoor activities that reduce stress. Skills, routine, and volunteering build confidence, resilience, and pathways into training and work.

  • Community

    The community benefits through stronger connections, shared spaces, and inclusive activities. Improved skills and employment prospects boost the local economy, while the café and projects increase pride, wellbeing, and long-term resilience.

  • Unemployed

    Unemployed people gain skills, accredited training, and hands-on experience through volunteering. They build confidence, improve employability, access support networks, and progress into education, training, or sustainable employment.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 650

    multi-generational project with focus on 6 areas of priority

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport

    Duffryn

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

20

environmental training, stewardship and 'In bloom' project

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£87,530.00

TIMELINE

May 2026 - Apr 2026

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

400

outdoor play learning and environmental awareness

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

30

community cafe as a hub to access services and food pantry

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

50

training and qualification acquisition and signposting

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

100

Community cohesion and resilience through cafe and events

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

50

people with poor mental health attend wellbeing workshops

Project Outcome Targets

Children and families engage in safe, child-led play and outdoor learning

Adults improve wellbeing, skills, and confidence through workshops and café participation

Residents take part in environmental stewardship, building pride and safer, cleaner spaces

Project Activities

  • Employability training sessions, accredited training and job routes signposting at community cafe

  • Child-led outdoor play and learning school & local green spaces with trained local residents

  • Wellbeing sessions: mindfulness, meditation, yoga, Creativity and family workshops

  • Environmental stewardship: clean-ups & woodland care with a 'Duffryn in Bloom' gardens initiative

  • Community and family events to improve community cohesion and wellbeing

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY personnel, facilitators, cafe furniture, qualiifications accreditation, resources and equipment £87530 01/05/2026 Enagagement in training & gaining employment, wellbeing & resilience improved through workshops play and learning
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Attendance no's, surveys, case studies, environmental audits, qualifications & employment gained,

OTHER PARTNERS

Tredegar Park Primary School

Supporting children and families with outdoor play and family workshops Link

Growing Spaces

Specialist environmental and adult wellbeing expertise and workshops and referrals

Yellow Rhino

An inclusive wellbeing and rehabilitation programme to support people to reach their full potential

Enchanted Willows

Enviromental creativity &Nature based learning for adults &children including home Educated children

We Rise Mindfully

health and wellbeing practitioner