ACE - Action in Caerau and Ely provides holistic support and vital services with and for the communities of Cardiff with a focus on Caerau and Ely in the West of the city.

Our community development organisation sits right at the heart of one of Wales' most disadvantaged but underestimated communities. Local people are active throughout the organisation as staff, trustees, members, volunteers and participants. We use our knowledge of our communities and our friendships with each other to identify and nurture forgotten skills and assets, using these to build a better future for ourselves, our families and our neighbours.

We run two community centres, help people in financial crisis, provide holistic wellbeing support and social prescribing, help overcome barriers to learning and employment, make art, celebrate our local heritage, bring people together through cooking, growing and food, volunteering and much more! We also support a thriving network of community groups for all ages that promote mutual support and positive wellbeing.

Our impact on the community
"ACE helps us see the impact we are having in a community with very little, it helps families and people in the community to connect. ACE has really built up my confidence - it's amazing" - Volunteer

“If you are struggling and you got nothing to do, you can come and have a look around, talk to people, have cups of tea...if you get out and you talk to people, they will listen to your problems and they will try and help you see them in a better light" - Keith

I have had to learn essential cooking skills which have been both enriching and empowering, this journey has not only equipped me with practical abilities, but also ignited a passion of working in the catering industry" - Tyrell