Projects
We work co-creatively with young people, the community and partners to facilitate innovative, expressive, empowering services.
Bright Futures
Funded by the Principality Building Society Future Generations Fund and Community Foundation Wales, Bright Futures provides digital training, employability support and financial information (via group workshops and one-to-one support) for people aged 18-40 in Swansea.
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.
Have Your Say: The Constitutional Future of Wales
Swansea MAD is delighted to be one of 11 organisations across Wales to receive funding from the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales’ Community Engagement Fund. Established by the Welsh Government, the Commission is an independent body...
Smart Energy
Swansea MAD is proud to be a delivery partner of this year’s Smart Energy GB in Communities programme. The programme is part of Smart Energy GB's campaign to inform and inspire people about smart meters and the benefits they can bring. Read our latest blog for more...
Digital Futures
Supported by The Wesleyan Foundation and Community Foundation Wales, Digital Futures provides young people (aged 16-25) with digital and employability workshops and one-to-one support.
Volunteering
Swansea MAD offers a range of volunteer opportunities in areas including social media, filmmaking, podcasting, graphic design and web development. If you are interested in volunteering with Swansea MAD, please contact geraint@madswansea.com
Creative Connections
Creative Communities works with young people (aged 11-25) in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, providing a wide range of activities, supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. This project is supported by the West Glamorgan Regional Integrated Fund.
ThinkDigital
Funded by the Active Inclusion Fund (WCVA), ThinkDigital is an employability project, open to people aged 25+ in Swansea who are long-term unemployed or economically inactive. The project provides digital training, support, coaching and qualifications and supports...
Swansea Past, Present and Future
There are cities, in the UK and around the world, in which art is inaccessible to many residents. Many of these cities are famous for their art and artists, but they fail to include and inspire the wider population. Swansea isn’t one of those cities. Jeff Phillips,...
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 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...