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We’re celebrating 12 years at the heart of our community with the launch of our Annual Report for 2021-22. Grab a cuppa and read it here – it’s packed with stories from volunteers and staff, along with insights into all of our projects and future plans. We’re busier than ever in our work to create …
ACE launches Annual Report 2021-22 and Crowdfunder Read More »
My husband died after a long illness, and I had been his full time carer. It was very hard for both of us. When he died, I had to say, ‘where am I going now?’. I got involved at the Wednesday morning club at the Church of the Resurrection, organising the speakers for the club, …
‘We all need to feel that we matter’ – Elaine’s story Read More »
How did you first get involved in ACE? I was a volunteer with Good Neighbours in Fairwater, where I live, doing bits of gardening for people and other things. I got involved in Fairwater Communities First and Neighbourhood Watch. I was chair of PACT for Fairwater for a time, so I was giving support with …
‘We’ve come out stronger’ – Marian’s story (ACE Trustee) Read More »
Before I got involved with ACE, I’d been a teacher for 10 years, and had some time off work due to anxiety. I was in quite a stressful environment where I felt like I was on the hamster wheel, giving and not getting a lot back. I found an advert for volunteering on the Macmillan …
ACE will be closed from 1.30pm on Friday 23rd December and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. Caer Community Heritage Centre will be closed from Friday 23rd December and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your Local Pantry will have its last …
ACE – Our Place: Dusty Forge & Caer Community Heritage Centre Christmas Closure 2022 Read More »
Our Crisis Hour started in January this year, offering immediate help to those who are unable to keep warm or need food. This year has seen the demand grow, and as a result we have now changed how we manage this service. Crisis Hour service is daily (Monday to Friday) between the hours of 9am …
The AGM meeting will NOT go ahead as planned this evening. It is with regret that we have had to make the decision to postpone the ACE AGM that was due to take place this evening Wednesday 7th December, 5.30pm at the Dusty Forge. Rising numbers of ACE staff have tested positive for Covid over …
A warm welcome to our Warm SpACE. Launching on Friday, this space has been created to help people keep warm this winter. Access charging points and internet services, and join in with enrichment activities to alleviate boredom and meet with other people. We recognise that people may just simply want to use the space and …
Thousands of people in Cardiff are already making impossible choices between eating enough and keeping the electricity on – even before the cold weather hits. 24,000 people in employment in Cardiff (11.7%) earn less than £9.90 an hour. The real living wage – which is how much you need to earn to actually get by …
ACE will temporarily close the Dusty Forge from 2pm, on Wednesday 19th Oct, and will re-open 9am, Monday 24th Oct. We will be running some services Monday to Wednesday, as listed below. Crisis Hour. This will be available from Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th Oct, between 9am to 10am only, and is closed between Thursday …
