Cwtch Up Appeal

Winter Campaign 2024/25 | Providing Warmth, Food, and Safe Spaces for Families This Winter

Support Vulnerable Families This Winter

Faith in Families has launched the Cwtch Up Appeal to help vulnerable families and children in the Swansea Bay area. Your support will ensure the distribution of new winter coats and sustain our community cwtches and multibank through the cold months.

With rising living costs, many families are forced to choose between essentials like warmth and food. Our Cwtch Up Appeal seeks to raise funds to keep these vital services running and to provide new winter coats for those in need—offering warmth, care, and comfort, just like a Welsh cwtch (hug).

Support the Cwtch Up Appeal and Make a Real Difference

Provide Warmth: Your support will deliver brand new winter coats through Cwtch Mawr to families in need, ensuring they stay warm this winter.
Fuel Positive Change: Help us sustain our three community cwtches, where we provide not only food but also a safe, warm space and care for those in need.
Show Your Commitment: Align your brand with sustainability, community support, and social responsibility through this impactful initiative.

Join our Winter Mission

Our Impact

Since opening Cwtch Mawr in March, we've already supported 140,000 people in the Swansea Bay area.

Faith in Families

Vulnerable Inmate Response (ViR) parcels, created by V-Aid and inmates at HMP Swansea, in partnership with Faith In Families. These emergency parcels offer three days' worth of food, basic necessities, and hygiene products, along with information on further support services for those leaving prison without accommodation, finances, or family support. This crucial assistance helps bridge the gap in the first few days after release, until more help can be secured. Providing immediate aid when it's needed most, and connecting people to long-term support, is the backbone of all our projects.

Tony Strutt

V-aid Founder & CEO

The gent who picked up his parcel from us today was visibly moved. He said the clothes gave him back some self respect and the sleeping bag will probably save him this winter if his sofa surfing options run out.

Caroline Newman

Chief Executive Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot

The gesture didn’t just uplift the patients. Hospital staff, often stretched thin, were deeply moved by your kindness. Nurses shared how such simple comforts improved patients’ morale, helping them feel more dignified and cared for. The atmosphere in the ward shifted, with patients trying on their new gifts.The donation reminded everyone that sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can bring the most comfort. For the patients and the nurses, it wasn’t just about the gifts – it was a reminder that people cared about their wellbeing.

Cath Grimwade

Rheolwr Gweithrediadau Arlwyo Manwerthu | Retail Catering Operations Manager Adran Cymunedau | Department for Communities

When I opened that box, I saw my children’s faces light up. The joy in their eyes as they tried on their new clothes was a moment I will carry in my heart forever. My youngest, Clara, skipped around the room in her new shoes, declaring that she was a princess. For the first time in months, I felt a glimmer of hope. Faith In Family didn’t just provide us with material goods; they gave us dignity and a sense of community. They showed me that there are people who care, who are willing to help those in need. This support has lifted a heavy burden off my shoulders, allowing me to focus on finding a new job and rebuilding our lives. I want to thank everyone at Faith In Family for their generosity.

Beneficiary of the Congolese Development Project

Chair Congolese Development Project

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Since opening Cwtch Mawr in March, we've distributed more than 400,000 items across the Swansea Bay area

Faith In Families

How Your Contribution Helps

£2,000 per day keeps Cwtch Mawr and the three community cwtches running.

Cwtch Mawr serves as a multibank, where we ’ll be providing brand new winter coats to children and families.
In addition, our three community cwtches in Clase, Portmead, and Bonymaen offer warm food, care, and a welcoming space for families to find comfort and support during difficult times.

Appeal Progress

Cwtch Up Appeal Progress 25%

Appeal Key Details

Launch Date: Boxing Day 2024.
Goal: Raise funds for new winter coats through Cwtch Mawr and to keep our community cwtches running.
Impact: Every pound raised helps families by providing warmth, food, and essential care throughout the winter months.

Faith in Families supports vulnerable families and children across Swansea and the Swansea Bay area through our Cwtch Mawr Multibank and three community cwtches in Clase, Portmead, and Bonymaen.

Partner With Us

We are seeking partnerships with businesses to help cover the costs of sourcing and distributing winter coats through Cwtch Mawr and supporting our three community cwtches.

In return, your business will gain visibility throughout our campaign, including branding on our marketing materials, website, and social media.

Your involvement will be key in providing warmth, food, and comfort to families across Swansea Bay.