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Trustees' Week 2024

Trustees' Week 2024 is an opportunity for us to celebrate the individuals who guide CISWO’s mission and ensure we are able to continue to support former mineworkers and their families. This year, we’re shining a light on the diverse skills,

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Miners' Welfare Newsletter 8

The eigth edition of our Miners' Welfare Newsletter is now available to read.

In this edition we celebrate Trustees' Week 2024, as we hear shared stories from trustees of miners’ welfares, discuss key guidance for boards, and provide

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Lottery Funding for Nantyffylon

We are really pleased to have been able to support Nantyffylon Miners’ Institute to submit a successful grant application to The National Lottery Community Fund/ Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol.

The Institute has been awarded a grant

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Trustees week 2024


Trustees' Week 2024 is an opportunity for us to celebrate the individuals who guide CISWO’s mission and ensure we are able to continue to support former mineworkers and their families. This year, we’re shining a light on the diverse skills,

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‘The Way We Were’ Exhibition

 

CISWO’s Thornycroft Centre recently held a week-long exhibition, The Way We Were, celebrating the personal histories of its members. The event featured photos and stories that offered a nostalgic look into their childhoods, covering topics

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Anthony's story

At CISWO, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for former mineworkers and their families through our free bespoke services. One key aspect of this support is helping clients access essential mobility equipment, such as walking aids

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