Over 40+ years of support

Gypsies and Travellers Wales (formerly Cardiff Gypsy & Traveller Project) was founded in 1981, and is a charitable company with a small staff managed by voluntary trustees. We have work mainly in and around Cardiff, Newport and Torfaen but also more widely across Wales

Our values define us

Our values are at the heart of everything we do though have developed over the years. In 2019 we decided it was time we highlighted how we work as a team and with our clients, funders and partners.

• Honest – We are open and realistic and do not make promises we cannot keep. We maintain and build trust through dependability and consistency.
• Committed – We are open and realistic and do not make promises we cannot keep. We maintain and build trust through dependability and consistency.
• Flexible – We take a person centred approach, working at the client’s pace and to their needs rather than expecting clients to fit into the services we provide.
• Non Judgemental – We show compassion and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We ensure that the voices of Gypsies and Travellers can be heard.

What We Do

• Ensure suitable, safe accommodation of good condition for all Gypsies and Travellers
• Challenge discriminatory behaviour and attitudes towards Gypsies and Travellers
• Improve access to and effectiveness of public services for Gypsies and Travellers
• Increase educational attainment, confidence to participate as active citizens and employability prospects of Gypsies and Travellers

Our aims and objectives

Since our service began in the 1980s, we have had the same purpose. Our aim is to support and enable Gypsies and Travellers to achieve a high quality and equitable standard of life. To achieve this, we provide support, advice and advocacy to improve access to suitable accommodation, public services and employment.

The objectives are:

• To ensure suitable, safe, good quality accommodation for all Gypsies and Travellers
• To improve access to and effectiveness of public services for Gypsies and Travellers
• To challenge discriminatory behaviour and attitudes towards Gypsies and Travellers
• To increase the educational attainment, confidence to participate as active citizens and employability prospects of Gypsies and Travellers

What we do now

Gypsies and Travellers Wales is a charitable company. We have 10 paid staff, delivering services under the direction of the Coordinator and we are governed by a Board of Trustees.

Over the years, Gypsies and Travellers Wales has developed a range of core services. Our core activities are:

• The provision of advice and information
• Advocacy service
• Tenancy Support services
• Employment and skills services
• Professional training and Consultancy