Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Support available for black and ethnic minorities in Caerphilly County Borough

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 15:00, Monday September 3rd, 2012.

Vulnerable people from black and ethnic minority communities are being offered help and support through charity BAWSO.

The support services include assistance and advice on: domestic violence and other forms of abuse, housing benefit issues, resettlement support, employment advice, moving home, welfare benefit advice, dispute with neighbours, completing forms, language support, housing repairs, life skills, budgeting and volunteering opportunities.

Mariam Elmirghani, BAWSO regional manager South East Wales, said: “BAWSO was established in 1995 and is a Welsh Government Accredited Support Provider delivering specialist services to BME communities through 25 projects, supporting over 2,000 people every year in Wales.

“We have a proud record of working in the Gwent area and I am delighted that we are able to extend our advice and information services to Caerphilly and offer support to people in vulnerable situations.”

Further information visit www.bawso.org.uk, email info@bawso.org.uk or call the 24 hour helpline on 0800 731 8147.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest News

  • Tributes have been paid to Lainie Williams
    Family pay tribute to ‘brave and beautiful’ 17-year-old killed in alleged attackFriday, November 14, 2025
  • Winners at the 2025 Sport Caerphilly Awards
    Winners announced at Sport Caerphilly Awards 2025Friday, November 14, 2025
  • Plans to redevelop the site of the former Crown Pub are in the pre-application stage
    Detailed plans backed for homes on site of former pubFriday, November 14, 2025
  • MS calls on Welsh Government to back calls to reopen railway line through NelsonFriday, November 14, 2025
  • Aerial View of the proposed development sites (roughly marked in yellow) near Heol Coedcae, Bargoed
    Green light for 50 new ‘contemporary’ homes on town estateFriday, November 14, 2025
  • First Minister Eluned Morgan and finance minister Mark Drakeford with the Royal-approved legislation
    Tourism sector ‘bled dry’ by red tape, industry leaders warnFriday, November 14, 2025

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, November 13, 2025
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, October 30, 2025
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Ffos CaerffiliThursday, October 23, 2025
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Pontygwindy Industrial EstateWednesday, October 22, 2025
© 2009-2024 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.