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We would like to offer weekly evening circus workshops for our community. These free-to-attend workshops will provide a relaxed environment for individuals to meet new people, try something new and experience a sense of accomplishment by breaking down circus skills into achievable tasks. The focus of the workshops will be to reduce social isolation, increase community cohesion by bringing groups together, and improve wellbeing through positive, enjoyable experiences.
We invest in the local youth by allowing them to volunteer in the organisation and once approved by the club manager they are able to mentor younger members of the Saturday club.
The club provides a safe space for children from across Newport to attend every week on a Saturday. The activities delivered support and help the children with improving their attainment levels and confidence. We do various workshops to help with employment and health and well -being.
A Tiny Forest is a dense, fast-growing native woodland, about the size of a tennis court. These forests are not only great homes for butterflies, birds, bees and other wildlife but also a place for people to connect with, and learn about, nature. Each forest is a unique public asset – planted and cared for by the local community. These super tiny, super powerful forests aim to mimic natural forests but in a small space. They include a mix of native trees which, over time, will create a wildlife
Since relocating to Spytty Park thirty years ago, the Club has battled with the very poor water supply. Thirty years ago, we didn’t even have a ground, so an adequate water supply was the least of our worries. Welsh Water say that they can’t solve the daily problems we face, so a stand-alone water irrigation system is essential for the club to be sustainable in the future and to continue to provide high standard facilities for future generations of Newport youngsters to learn to play the game.
“Projecting Positive Newport” is a 6-month pilot by Newport City Radio to spotlight positive people and stories across the city. A part-time coordinator will lead social, web, podcast, and radio content, reviving Port-Hour on Instagram. The goal: build local pride, visibility, and a sustainable platform for grassroots voices.
Led by a team of highly-trained musicians, our weekly singing sessions energise, engage, and empower those with dementia and those who love and care for them. It’s so much more than simply singing old songs, or bringing back memories. We commission and perform new pieces that celebrate our choristers and share their experiences with the wider community. It's about creating new memories, enjoying new experiences, and celebrating life in the moment.
Our Girls into STEM programme of events aim to encourage female pupils to take an active interest in STEM subjects prior to their GCSE subject choices. Pupils meet employees who discuss their background and roles within the company, have a tour of the site, and the day involves a practical activity. They will be encouraged to relate their observations to their school subjects, particularly STEM, and discuss how their choice of GCSE subjects will influence their own possible career path.
Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing workshops will be delivered to young people in secondary schools to develop work-related skills for careers in the STEM sector in Wales. Our activities include exciting and challenging practical engineering sessions aimed at Key Stage 3 pupils to contextualise the application and development of employability STEM skills. These i2EM workshops provide a stepping stone at KS3 for pupils to gain experience in STEM prior to their GCSE subject choices.
25th Anniversary of the Football Club servicing St Julians, Shaftesbury, Riverside, Maindee, Crindau, and City Centre areas of Newport predominantly. A match, games, and training and fund activities with local police, services, community members the football club and local families will take place on the day with the aim of celebrating 25 years of the club in the community, and its plans for growth in the future.
We are breaking the cycle of poverty by giving our most vulnerable community members a safe place to come, meet others, improve their wellbeing and build positive independent lives, free from poverty, isolation and lack of opportunity. Through the joy of gardening, hobbies, and the chance to spend time with other community members having a warm meal or hot drink together, individuals will be able to come together and tackle barriers they are facing such as homelessness in a positive environment
Mary Frost was a woman at the centre of the 1839 Newport Rising. A former Mayoress and wife of John Frost, citizens and shop owners in Newport. However, Mary, as a 19th century lady, was obliged to stay in the background, her life hidden and largely undocumented. This play aims to shed light on the life of a significant woman in the history of Newport and share this story with the people of the city as well as touring this important story across Wales and beyond in the future.
Henris's Empowerment for Awareness and Life (H.E.A.L) Initiative aims to educate and raise awareness on sexual reproductive health and rights among vulnerable individuals, young people, women, and men in Newport, Wales. Through workshops, outreach, and culturally sensitive materials, the project will empower communities with knowledge to make informed choices, reduce stigma and promote healthier lives
Alway FC was founded in memory of Ryan O’Connor, a beloved son, father, and friend, whose life was tragically cut short at 26. His legacy lives on through this club, which unites our community with the power of football. Our vision is to create a safer, stronger and more united Alway, where every young person, regardless of background, can thrive. Inspired by Ryan’s spirit, we aim to transform lives, break the cycle of violence, and empower youth through sport, mentorship, and unwavering support
We’re launching a pilot project using outdoor spaces to support wellbeing across all ages and abilities—from children to older adults, including those with dementia. Through nature-based activities like games, quizzes, mindfulness, and small-space gardening, we’ll promote connection, mental health, and community engagement. Held in local green spaces, gardens, and residential areas, the project will explore which activities create the most positive impact for future development.
We would like to see all generations come together in a community tournament which thrives and enriches, and we know that an activity like chess can achieve that goal. Often the younger generation particularly can feel excluded from some activities and fall into a negative lifestyle; however, we believe strongly that we can provide an activity which nurtures positivity in outlook and lifestyle, encouraging a further sense of achievement in a competitive but friendly environment.
Only Boys Aloud is a free choir for young men age 11-19, based in five community locations across Southeast Wales. OBA exists not only to offer creative and expressive opportunities for boys who would not otherwise have the opportunity, but to provide a nurturing and educational environment led by professional music tutors, who act as positive role models. OBA improves self-esteem and life-skills, such as teamwork and respect. The boys enjoy a range of events and performance opportunities.
A grass routes effort to purchase, restore & repurpose the historic Six Bells pub in Peterstone to a sustainable community hub: more than just a pub. It will become a cafe by day and pub by night, with a farm & craft shop and visitor discovery centre showcasing the Gwent Levels’ wildlife and heritage. Socially it brings locals together; environmentally it raises awareness and promotes sustainability; economically it supports local producers, tourism and jobs across the Gwent Levels region.
Voices of Change is a 5-month creative storytelling and digital media project that empowers young people (aged 11–18) across Newport, Wales, to confront bullying through the power of narrative. From July to November, participants will engage in a dynamic programme of workshops, mentorship, and production, culminating in a public celebration during Anti-Bullying Week (10–16 November 2025). The project encourages empathy, courage, and youth-led advocacy through film, performance, and digital media
4 local primary schools (200 children). 1 local secondary school (20 Young Leaders, training provided). 1 Team Spirit Workshop before the festival. 1 multi-sports festival in Newport at a sports/ leisure centre with 6 sports provided by local sports providers. 4 new weekly after-school legacy sports clubs set up at primary schools for at least 10 sessions of free sports coaching. Creating sustainable relationships between schools and local sports providers to help children enjoy being active.
To improve access via wider doorways, ramps, improvement of floors and creation of a disabled toilet
Resonate is a music-based community engagement initiative designed to amplify the voices and talents of marginalised groups in Newport, particularly Gypsy, Roma asylum-seeking communities. Through inclusive workshops, cultural exchanges, and collaborative performances, Resonate seeks to promote integration, expression, and empowerment using music as a common language. A key feature of the project is a culture-sharing event, bringing together communities to celebrate and share our Citys heritage.
Get Gigging! aims to reach young, aspiring musicians from some of Newport’s most deprived areas and equip them with the practical knowledge, confidence and inspiration to do exactly that: get gigging. Through a series of mentor sessions with industry professionals and a showcase performance opportunity at Newport's Corn Exchange music venue, young people will gain invaluable skills not just for music careers but for life.
Catch22 delivers a range of employability and skills programmes for people facing barriers to work. We operate across England and Wales, providing online training, in-person support and a dedicated Career Coach to help participants secure sustainable jobs. We specialist in the digital and tech, energy transition and creative and cultural sectors. We also run programmes specifically for care experienced young people. We can offer pilot programmes
An innovative community heritage project combining an interactive city-wide treasure hunt with guided Chartist trail tours for schools and community groups. The project will engage thousands in Newport’s rich history, drive footfall to the Newport Rising Hub and local landmarks, and support local creatives through inclusive, playful, and educational experiences.
Providing healthy meals and positive activities for disadvantaged children and young people during the school holiday periods. Project is focused on supportive vulnerable and disadvnatged children in Newport whom otherwise would be negatively affected by holiday hunger and at risk of involvement with risky behaviours during the holiday periods.
The Riverfront Theatre seeks funding to launch a new, inclusive cultural programme co-created with local communities. Building on annual events like Black History 365, International Women’s Day and Lunar New Year, we’ll collaborate with Sudanese, Polish, Chinese, Hindu, and LGBTQ+ communities in Newport to develop year-round participatory arts and launch new celebration events, fostering shared ownership and create a vibrant cultural hub in Newport.
The Community Outreach Programme combines two complementary initiatives designed to increase tennis participation across Newport. It includes a Primary Schools Outreach Programme, and a Community Tennis Programme based in local parks. Together, these projects aim to introduce tennis to children aged 5–11 and engage wider community members by delivering accessible, inclusive tennis coaching in schools and public spaces.
Newport Live is seeking funding to widen access to community focused health and fitness provision, targetted at econmincally challenged residents. The provision would aim to expand one of our current programmes to increase the opportuntiy and places available to access high quaity, strucutured provision on a weekly basis. This would be acheived through the relocation of provision to a larger venue but also improve access to equipment through self powered options.
Newport Live is committed to reducing the barriers to physical activity. Easy access pool steps would allow individuals with disabilities and older people with mobility issues easy access into the Regional Pool at NISV. The Easy access steps would allow individuals to access the pool with dignity and importantly independently.
The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre is thrilled to announce the return of Wales’ largest free outdoor arts festival, Big Splash, taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2025. Once again, Newport city centre will be transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and celebration, following a turnout of over 25,000 visitors last year. The two-day festival features live music, street theatre, dance, workshops, crafts, and activities for all ages and is free to attend.
We are a non-profit netball club, set up 4 years ago to enable girls and women in deprived areas of Newport to access recreational netball. Our club has expanded rapidly, and we are now in need of funding for equipment and training courses to serve our expanding club. This funding will allow us to keep our fees low, therefore not creating a barrier for families on a low income.
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