Projects

We work in coalition with young people, communities and partners to facilitate innovative, expressive, empowering projects.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Young people enhancing biodiversity through activities at Pennard Youth Club. This project has benefited from a grant awarded as part of the Swansea Council Rural Anchor Project being funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Young People & Youth Workers’ Voices

Young People & Youth Workers’ Voices

In partnership with BGC Wales, the project works with young people and youth workers in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend to amplify their voices about child poverty. This project is funded by the Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities Grant...

MAD English Conversation

MAD English Conversation

A friendly group of women who speak Arabic who support each other with English conversation and grammar practice.

MAD Family Project

MAD Family Project

Creating a supportive, empowering environment for children/young people/families to explore/express feelings/experiences/views through engaging activities, shared challenges and meaningful bonding experiences.

Creating Connections

Creating Connections

Enhancing the communication, language and literacy skills of children through reading games, phonics activities and maths

Youth Clubs

Youth Clubs

Inclusive spaces and opportunities facilitated by Youth and Community Workers, engaging young people in positive activities, supporting them to stay connected and involved in their communities

Easy Eco

Easy Eco

Promotes sustainable practices and restore natural balance by engaging communities in eco-friendly activities and conservation efforts

Living Room Jamming Sessions

Living Room Jamming Sessions

A space for people to create, collaborate, experiment and try new things, developing their musical identity and style

MAD Energy

MAD Energy

Supporting people with information on how to improve energy efficiency, switch energy providers and access fuel payment support  

BeWell

BeWell

Activities and workshops supporting active communities

Rail Heritage Arts

Rail Heritage Arts

Creative workshops inspired by Swansea Station and the Great Western Railway

ThinkDigital

ThinkDigital

Tailored digital and employability training and support

Connecting Communities

Connecting Communities

Food events, recipes and resources, increasing access to sustainable, local and seasonal foods and resources

Digital Futures

Digital Futures

Supporting people with devices, data and digital skills training and support

Digital For All

Digital For All

Digital and employability workshops and support, digital training and coaching/mentoring

Bright Futures

Bright Futures

Digital and employability workshops and support, digital training, coaching/mentoring for young people, financial inclusion support, enrichment and wellbeing activities

UpBeat

UpBeat

Music workshops and opportunities for young people

MAD Creative

MAD Creative

Creative workshops and activities, including animation, podcasting, photography, artist exhibitions and music production 

HMRC Support

HMRC Support

Swansea MAD offers one-to-one digital inclusion support so people can access and use HMRC online services. Please contact contact@madswansea.com 

Sky Up Digital Hub

Sky Up Digital Hub

Swansea MAD is a Sky Up Digital Hub. Sky Up is a programme delivering 100 new Digital Hubs, in partnership with local and trusted charities in the heart of communities, to provide free internet access and digital skills support. Pop in to the #SkyUp Digital Hub at...

Youth Climate Action Fund

Youth Climate Action Fund

Funded by the Energy Saving Trust Foundation Youth Climate Action Fund, Swansea MAD supports young people to take action on the climate issues that matter most to them.

Men’s Shed

Men’s Shed

The Men's Shed at Swansea MAD meets on Mondays (10-12pm) and Fridays (1-3pm). A relaxed space to meet others, have a cup of tea & a chat.

Democratic Engagement

Democratic Engagement

Swansea MAD facilitates workshops and activities, supporting people to register to vote and raise their voice about the things which matter to them.

Swansea Co-Production Network

Swansea Co-Production Network

Swansea Co-Production Network is a network of people interested in working co-productively with Swansea Council to ensure services are focused on supporting people to live good lives. Swansea MAD provides support for the Swansea Co-Production Network to enable them to...

Hidden Stories

Hidden Stories

Hidden Stories is a cool little city project that provides opportunities for people in Swansea to share experiences of democracy, protests, campaigns and social activism through creating digital content.  Tuesdays 10-12  Fridays 10-12  Swansea MAD is also a People's...

Community Anchor / Warm Welcome Hub

Community Anchor / Warm Welcome Hub

Swansea MAD provide hot meals, drinks, digital devices and data (and training on how to use them), access to the internet, charging points, toiletries, period products, support and friendship. We are open Monday-Friday.

Connecting Carers

Connecting Carers

Connecting Carers provides bespoke digital skills, employability support and advocacy for Carers in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. This project is supported by the West Glamorgan Regional Integrated Fund.

Volunteering

Volunteering

Swansea MAD offers a range of volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering with Swansea MAD, please contact contact@madswansea.com 

Raise Your Voice

Raise Your Voice

Working in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales and Deryn, Raise Your Voice works to empower young people to raise their voice on issues which matter to them, including by registering to vote and participating in elections. The Raise Your Voice website and...

JemJam’s Digital Cookbook

JemJam’s Digital Cookbook

JemJam’s Digital Cookbook is a volunteer-led project that aims to provide delicious and easy-to-make recipes for children and young people. Led by Jemma, participants can follow a simple video tutorial and create great dishes for themselves and others. Driven by her...