Cyfle Cymru Danielle Cardiff and the vale

06/05/2026

Today was one of those days that reminds me exactly why I do this job.

Being able to take Marcus Murphy and Robert Palma back into prison today, not as prisoners but as men standing in front of others sharing hope, was honestly humbling to watch.

Both of them have lived through years of addiction, prison, trauma and chaos. Both of them have had people believe in them at times when they probably didn’t believe in themselves. And today, I got to watch them become those people for somebody else.

That means something to me because I know what it feels like when somebody opens a door for you… when somebody gives you an opportunity… when somebody sees more in you than your past.

Today felt full circle for all of us.

You could see the nerves and anxiety on their faces walking in. Going back behind those gates after turning your life around is massive. But they smashed it.

Watching them walk back out afterwards with pride, confidence and a real sense of achievement honestly made me emotional. Those moments are priceless.

Those are the moments people don’t always see when they look at this kind of work.

Not the paperwork.
Not the targets.
Not the meetings.

The moments where somebody realises:
“I’m not that person anymore.”

The moments where lived experience becomes purpose.

The moments where people who were once written off become the people helping others heal.

That’s why I love working with people.
That’s why I’ll always believe in second chances.
And that’s why days like today will stay with me forever.

30/03/2026

🔥 FIGHTING HOMELESSNESS SESSIONS – TIME UPDATE 🔥

We’ve made a change… and we’re going back to our original slot 🙌

📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 11AM – 12PM
📍 Cyfle Cymru

These sessions are all about building structure, resilience, and confidence through fitness and pad work 💥

If you’re already registered 👉 speak to your peer mentor to get booked in.

If you’re not registered but want to get involved 👉 get in touch with us and we’ll support you to sign up (if eligible).

This isn’t just about fitness…
It’s about showing up, pushing yourself, and taking steps forward 💯

💬 “It’s never too late to rebuild your life. Small steps lead to big changes.”

30/03/2026

✨ READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE AND TAKE BACK CONTROL? ✨

Cyfle Cymru are proud to introduce CYFLE RISING – our 8-week personal development programme designed to help you understand yourself, grow your confidence, and move towards employment.

This isn’t just another course…
This is about real change, real growth, and real opportunities.

💜 What you’ll gain:
• Understand stress, emotions & your nervous system
• Learn how to manage your emotions (instead of them managing you)
• Build communication skills that earn respect
• Gain real-life skills like budgeting & money confidence
• Develop routine, consistency & motivation
• Turn your life experience into strength
• Build a professional identity & digital presence
• Create a clear plan for your future

👥 Who is it for?

Cyfle participants who want to:
✔ Build confidence
✔ Improve life skills
✔ Prepare for work or volunteering
✔ Understand themselves on a deeper level

🕒 Course details:
• 8 weekly sessions
• Approx. 3 hours per session
• Delivered in a supportive, trauma-informed environment

🔥 How to join:
If you’re already a Cyfle participant, speak to your Peer Mentor to get booked on.

If you’re not currently signed up with Cyfle Cymru but this sounds like something you’d benefit from, drop us an email and we’ll get you registered.

📩 [email protected]

💜 Invest in yourself. Build your future. Your next chapter starts here.

26/02/2026

🚨 Calling all volunteers! 📢

We want to hear about your experience and ideas to help make volunteering more welcoming, enjoyable, and meaningful for everyone!

If you're a current or former volunteer, aged 18 or over, and live in Wales, take our anonymous survey here: 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/surveyforvolunteers

22/02/2026

What a fab day 👌

Great to see staff from Cavdas - Cardiff and Vale Drug and Alcohol Service, Parc Prison, The APB board and many more, all showing up to support the Daz Clarks and their amazing project Creative Roots.

Head down to the millennium centre and see the art work all over the walls around the building.

There till May 👌

19/02/2026

🌟 Shout out to our amazing Peer Mentor, Jade 🌟

Every Thursday, Jade is at PeoplePlus delivering a Cyfle Cymru drop-in – and she is doing a brilliant job.

Jade brings lived experience, empathy and real understanding into that space. She knows what it’s like to rebuild your life, and that’s exactly why her support hits differently.

If you have a history of:
• Mental health challenges
• Substance use
• Justice involvement

And you’re thinking about moving forward into:
✔ Volunteering
✔ Education or training
✔ Employment

Pop in and see her on a Thursday at PeoplePlus.

No judgement. No pressure. Just honest support from someone who gets it.

At Cyfle Cymru, we believe lived experience is a strength – and Jade is proof of that every single week.

Proud of you, Jade 👏💚

19/02/2026

🌟 Shout out to our amazing Peer Mentor, Elise 🌟

Elise runs our Cyfle Cymru drop-in at St Mellons Hub, and she brings calm strength, understanding and lived experience into that space every single week.

Elise knows that rebuilding your life isn’t linear. It’s messy. It’s hard. And sometimes you just need someone who genuinely gets it.

If you have a history of:
• Mental health challenges
• Substance use
• Justice involvement

And you’re thinking about your next step into:
✔ Volunteering
✔ Education or training
✔ Employment

Pop into St Mellons Hub and have a chat with her.

No judgement. No pressure. Just real support from someone who understands the journey.

At Cyfle Cymru, our peer mentors don’t just talk about change — they represent it. And Elise is doing exactly that.

We’re proud of you 💚

19/02/2026

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