Autumn 2022 Newsletter

Newsletter
Autumn 2022
TEAM AROUND THE YOUNG PERSON (TAPI)
“The project is an opportunity for us to outline and raise awareness of the barriers and
frustrations in delivering services to young people. One very simple virtue that leads to successful
outcomes is the importance of giving young people time- over time we can build healthy and
strong relationships and gain trust that provides a solid foundation from which to look at all the
other elements a young person needs. It can be 15-20 hours a week for one person. In our
opinion and experience, this is all that is needed to make a real difference. This investment will
give us the opportunity to step back and look at services for young people and think about how
we can improve or do things differently for the benefit of young people in Gwynedd. We are
very grateful for this resource and appreciate the investment from the UK Government and the
support of Gwynedd Council.” -Siân Tomos, Chief Executive GISDA
WORKING TOGETHER
The TAPI project has been collaborating with a
large number of organizations in order to
evaluate the importance of a tailored holistic
service which ensures that access to a number of
services is a smooth process for the young
person. We would like to thank the organisations
that have helped us along the way:
Hello and
Welcome!
Welcome to GISDA's quarterly
newsletter. Every quarter our
newsletter will give you the latest
information and news about our
projects and our work with
young people across
Gwynedd.
For more information on any part
of GISDA's work:
www.gisda.org
Cwmni CELyn, Bangor University, Antur
Waunfawr, Plas Menai, Mantell Gwynedd, Fran
Wen and Copronet Cymru. We would also
include input and discussions with the statutory
organizations such as Gwynedd Council, Betsi
Cadwaladr Health Board, Housing Associations
gisda@gisda.co.uk
01286 671153
and Department for Work and Pensions. Issue: Autumn 2022

Gwynedd Youth Homeless Prevention
Partnership
We have been extremely fortunate to receive funding from the
National Lottery. An investment that enables GISDA to continue
supporting the young people of our community by working in
partnership with different organisations to develop a plan that
addresses and tackles homelessness among the young people of
Gwynedd
By working together with local organizations we will strengthen our
network of partnerships, by expanding to include the private sector
and innovative organizations. The network of partners include:
GISDA Cyf, Gwynedd Council, ADRA housing association
, I'Can Betsi Cadwaladr, M-Sparc, Arloesi Gwynedd Wledig, Coproduction
Network for Wales and Dafydd Hardy, working
together to try to solve the challenges that can lead to
homelessness in Gwynedd.
The young people of Gwynedd will be central to the work, their
voices will be heard in discussions, meetings and decisions along
the journey.
This project is an extremely exciting one as it is the first time this
partnership has worked together! There is no cross sector forum like
this where organisations can share experiences, expertise and
ideas on preventing homelessness in the young people's area. The
partnership feels passionate about tackling homelessness and
believe that we can develop a strong plan between us.
Summer of Fun
The Summer of Fun initiative aimed to support the
emotional, social and physical well-being of all children
and young people. This summer we were very lucky to
receive £10,000 for activities for young people. During
the period of our Summer of Fun funding 117 young
people attended 8 activities - Alton Towers, The Beatles
Museum, The Museum of British Music in Liverpool and
many more.
The experience gave the young people the opportunity
to meet new people, communicate with others, use
transport, develop travel skills and also bring some fun to
their period over the summer.
Volume 12

In recent weeks our Active Inclusion Fund funding came
to an end. Their support enabled us to finance a very
valuable project, namely, Academi Cyfleon. The
Academy supports disadvantaged young people to
progress from support to live independently and to
employment, education or training opportunities.
We were extremely grateful for this money from
European funding, and as you can see the project has
made a big difference to the young people of
Gwynedd. Hopefully this is the end of the Academi
Cyfleon and we would be looking for funding to
continue the necessary work for the young people who
need it most.
Here is what the project has achieved from March 2021 to August 2022:
118
closed with the project
and moved on
Progress to paid work
58
154
young people
received support
Progress to further
education
Moved out of
Gwynedd
Progress to education or
training
Move on to
volunteering
9
8
35
8
171
Agored Cymru
qualification
175 accreditation or
other training
accreditation completed completed
Driving/Theory with the Academy
42
young people
arranged a
attended a theory
9 theory test 30
study session
hours of driving
lessons arranged
for young people