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Tag: The Parish Trust

Community concert to raise funds for historic church and food bank

Wednesday, September 30, 2026Tuesday, September 29, 2026

A charity concert is being held in Rudry next month to help fund essential upgrades at a 13th-century church and support a charity helping those in need across the community.

Charity launches fundraiser for permanent baby bank base as demand rises

Friday, August 14, 2026Friday, August 14, 2026

A Trethomas-based charity is raising funds to secure a permanent home for its baby bank, which has supported more than 600 local families since launching in January 2025.

‘These blankets will make such a difference’

Tuesday, November 11, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

With Christmas approaching, more than 150 blankets have been donated to people in need thanks to the efforts of Caerphilly Miners’ Centre volunteers over the last year.

The Parish Trust wins national award after fundraising efforts

Monday, October 20, 2025Monday, October 20, 2025

A Trethomas-based charity has won a national award for its fundraising efforts, just two years after its very existence was threatened.

‘Dawn of a new chapter’: Parish Trust opens community hub and new home

Monday, August 4, 2025Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Two years ago, the Parish Trust faced an uncertain future after it was forced to leave its previous base in St Thomas’ Church. Now, after opening its new base at the nearby former Bryn Hall, it’s future is bright.

‘Heartbreaking’: Charity has equipment and supplies stolen after break-in

Tuesday, July 1, 2025Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Parish Trust has confirmed its storage unit was broken into over the weekend, as the Christian charity appeals for the return of missing items.

‘Food banks are a lifeline, but they must be a way out, not a way of life’

Tuesday, February 4, 2025Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Rev Dean Aaron Roberts is the CEO of the Parish Trust Charity. In this article he explains why he believes food banks must be used as a way out of poverty.

Christian charity boss “deeply disappointed” by autumn budget

Wednesday, October 30, 2024Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The CEO of the Trethomas-based Parish Trust has claimed the UK Government’s budget plans offer “little” support for charities.

New scheme giving baby and maternity supplies to families in need set to launch

Friday, September 27, 2024Friday, September 27, 2024

The Parish Trust will launch its baby bank in January, which will offer baby and maternity clothing, hygiene products, and other essentials.

Christian charity still searching for permanent home as potential deal collapses

Tuesday, September 24, 2024Tuesday, September 24, 2024

The Parish Trust has to leave St Thomas’ Church by December 22, having been served an eviction notice by the Church in Wales last year

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