SPARK Members

Cardiff University's Social Science Research Park is proud to support our current members:

Ara Recovery for All

Ara is an organisation that is dedicated to providing much needed and respected services to vulnerable individuals and communities across Wales and South West since 1987.

The BMJ

BMJ is a global healthcare knowledge provider and publisher, working to improve health outcomes worldwide.

Brook

Brook is a UK charity that supports the sexual health and well-being of young people up to age 25, offering accessible services.

Carers Trust

An ambitious national charity committed to improving support and services for unpaid carers.

Child Friendly Cardiff

Child Friendly Cardiff is a programme of work within the local authority which aims to embed a child rights approach across key areas in partnership with UNICEF UK.

Children In Wales

Children in Wales is a national organisation that supports professionals and organisations working to improve the well-being of children, young people, and families across Wales.

Cwmpas

Cwmpas is a development agency working for positive change, in Wales and across the UK. They are a co-operative, and their focus is on building a fairer, greener economy and a more equal society

Cynnal Cymru

Cynnal Cymru are a leading sustainable development charity based in Cardiff, working across Wales and the UK.

Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) finds and funds exploitable innovation for a safer future. DASA is part of the Ministry of Defence.

Disability Wales

Disability Wales is the national association of disabled people’s organisations in Wales striving to achieve the rights and equality of all disabled people.

Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support (EYST)

EYST aims to fill a gap in provision for young Black Asian minority ethnic people aged 11-25 by providing a targeted, culturally sensitive and holistic support service to meet their needs.

Keep Wales Tidy

Keep Wales Tidy is a charity that works with communities across Wales to protect the environment, supporting actions that enhance well-being, community life, and nature.

Llamau

Llamau is the leading homelessness charity in Wales, supporting the most vulnerable young people and women. Their mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people.

North Star Transition’s Wales Transition Lab brings together leaders from various sectors to address challenges in food, health, and nature by fostering collaboration and systemic change across Wales.

ProMo Cymru

ProMo Cymru works to ensure young people and communities are informed, engaged, connected and heard. ProMo Cymru work collaboratively to make links between people and services using creativity and digital technology.

The British Deaf Association (BDA)

The British Deaf Association’s Wales Office supports community development and advocacy for Deaf people, promoting the BSL Charter and empowering individuals to influence services through self-help groups and specialist advice.

The Institute for Community Studies

The Institute for Community Studies is a new kind of research institute, with people and communities at its heart. They believe the involvement of communities leads to better decision making on the issues that most affect them.

Royal Society of Arts (RSA)

The Royal Society of Arts (RSA Wales|Cymru) Fellowship connects changemakers across Wales, fostering collaboration and innovation through networking events and initiatives aimed at addressing social challenges.

TGP Cymru

TGP Cymru is the leading Wales based charity working with children, young people and families through a range of projects and service delivery, training and development and campaigning.

Frame Collective

Frame is a non-profit research and social impact practice helping organisations transform insights into action. Drawing on lived experience expertise and collaborative problem-solving, we drive change that reduces health and social inequalities.

Want to connect or get involved?

Contact SPARK Partnerships & Community Manager TravisE@cardiff.ac.uk to be put in touch with our members, or email SPARK@cardiff.ac.uk if you're interested in becoming a SPARK member.