Without funding from the Welsh Assembly's Communities First programme many current initiatives would not have been possible. The Department of Enterprise Innovation and Networks (DEIN - formerly Welsh Development Agency) has also been a great supporter of our work to date. Information on Communities First, DEIN and on all other aspects of the Assembly are available from (see also 'Student Services'):

www.wales.gov.uk

The Urban Community Initiative which led to the creation of the Trust was led and driven forward by the City and County of Swansea. The Council remains a central partner as we look ahead to the next phase in our development.

www.swansea.gov.uk

Swansea College offers a full range of great training courses both at their main campus and also at satellites locations like the Phoenix Centre.

www.swancoll.ac.uk

The voluntary sector remains key to future progression and our working relationship has opened many doors for many local people including through their community work training scheme.

www.scvs.org.uk

Health issues are central to the quality of life enjoyed by any community. Both our Local Health Board and NHS Trust have been enthusiastic supportes of the development on the Hill.

www.wales.nhs.uk

First class legal advice is extremely important to any developing organisation. Our solicitor brings an extra dimension to the board table through an enhanced understanding of the need to develop both community and business interests together.

www.johncollins.co.uk

HSBC has supported us with banking services and also by making staff available to attend regular meetings and providing valuable insight.

www.hsbc.co.uk

Gower was nominated as Britain's first area of outstanding natural beauty - click here and see why you need to holiday in this part of the world!

www.the-gower.com

Swansea Institute of Higher Education (SIHE) is an academic institution of international reknown located on our doorstep.

www.sihe.ac.uk

Townhill Theatre is a vibrant theatrical company based within SIHE.

www.townhilltheatre.co.uk

In 2004 we were invited to exhibit as part of the United Nations Best Urban Practice event in Barcelona. We were the only Welsh project to have received this honour and were one of just 3 project from the whole of the United Kingdom to have been asked.

Further information on the Barcelona Forum 2004 is available through the link below.

www.barcelona2004.org