Cwtch Mawr
Faith in Families has Community Cwtches across Swansea and now Cwtch Mawr our multibank supporting South Wales. We support individuals who could be your hidden family, friends, team members, customers, and partners. Adversity and crisis does not discriminate, and we work with thousands of families every year across Swansea.
Project Overview
The cost of living crisis is now being referred to as the "cost of staying alive" crisis. People are struggling to purchase the essential items they need to participate in everyday life. None of us here ever envisioned launching a multi-bank in Swansea, or even considering the need for one in Wales.
However, the harsh reality is that we are facing unprecedented levels of poverty and financial hardship—more than I or my teams have witnessed in the 25 years I have worked in this sector.
Children are growing up accustomed to cold, discomfort, hunger, and despair, which hinders their ability to learn and engage with life. Parents are exhausted and anxious, left with little hope despite their hard work. Individuals find themselves debating whether to heat their homes or sit in the dark.
Cwtch Mawr will now be able to support them all. Children who previously sat on the sidelines of playing fields can now have brand-new football boots.
New mothers will be able to enter the hospital with new, clean clothes and essentials, starting their journey into parenthood with more dignity than before. Care leavers moving into their new homes will have more than just a kettle. Parents will be able to celebrate their children’s milestones with renewed ambition and hope.
We will recruit a team of volunteers to assist individuals in need of essential items, ensuring they receive goods that will improve their lives and make them aware of Cwtch services that can help them flourish and thrive.
Check out the live projects we're supporting
Heather House Community Cafe
Based in Swale, Kent - Our Charity's aims are to support those in our community hit by Poverty and Financial Hardship through providing access to both physical and mental support. Working collaboratively with others to maximise our effectiveness.
Little Lifts
‘If someone had described it to me beforehand, I would have thought it a ‘nice idea’ without having given much thought to how important the sentiment is … With one box, I no longer felt that we were alone dealing with a life-changing situation … It is not a Box of cutlery and tea bags, it is a gesture of compassion and understanding sent without judgement and with no expectation, from fellow members of a club that no one wants to be part of’ - Little Lifts Beneficiary
